Local trots, tributes and community celebrations not to miss
No. 1 Gobble & Go
Get active with the whole family. Check out our list of family-friendly Turkey Trots and Runs in and around Greenwich.
Greenwich Alliance for Education Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
New this year—A mini-trot for ages three to five at 9 a.m.
When: Saturday, November 29
Times: 1 mile at 9:30 a.m.;
5K at 10 a.m.
Where: Arch Street Teen Center,
100 Arch Street, Greenwich
Harbor Point 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K
When: Thursday, November 27
Time: 7:30 a.m. registration,
8:30 a.m. start
Where: Harbor Point, Stamford
New Canaan Turkey Trot
When: Sunday, November 23
Times: 10:30 a.m. check-in; 11 a.m. start
Where: Waveny Park, New Canaan
Rowayton Turkey Trot
When: Thursday, November 28
Times: 5K and 1 mile: 9:30 a.m.
Where: 33 Highland Avenue, Norwalk
Annual Turkey Run and Paws Walk
When: Saturday, November 29
Times: Paws Walk: 9 a.m.; 1-mile fun run: 9:30 a.m.; 3.1 or 5.2-mile race/walk: 10 a.m. Where: Rye Recreation Center, Rye
No. 2 Stride With Pride
Everyone is invited to gather at the top of Greenwich Avenue at the Amogerone Crossway on Tuesday, November 11, at 10:15 a.m. for the annual Community Patriotic Walk to Honor Veterans. Following the walk, the Greenwich Veterans Council, in cooperation with the American Legion Post 29 will host a ceremony at the monument in front of the Board of Education building on Greenwich Ave. at 11 a.m. greenwichct.gov
No. 3 Blast Off
You’re invited to party with a purpose on Thursday, November 6, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. to celebrate LaunchPad at the Village in Stamford. LaunchPad is a program of The Village Community Foundation—a nonprofit that creates career opportunities in entertainment, sports and finance for young adults facing barriers. Honoring the impact and leadership of co-chairs Gary and Layla Lisiewski, the evening will feature the inaugural LaunchPad Awards, highlighting the successes and impact of the young adults in the program. mylaunchpad.org
No. 4 Up, Up & Away!
The Parade Spectacular will kick off in downtown Stamford on Sunday, November 23, at 12 p.m. This is one of the largest helium balloon parades in the country, and features everyone’s favorite giant balloon characters, award-winning marching bands and fabulous floats. Want more? On Saturday, November 22, watch the giant helium balloons come to life at the Giant Balloon Inflation Party from 3 to 6 p.m., which will also feature exciting performances, clowns, holiday characters and a visit from Santa! stamford-downtown.com