Turkey trots, trivia & more: Your guide to maximizing Thanksgiving week in Pines
Happy Thanksgiving week, Pembroke Pines! The time for stuffing your face and gathering with loved ones is here and, with it, your roundup of events to check out between potlucks and the big day.
Heads up: City Hall, libraries, the post office and most major retailers — including grocery giants Publix, Walmart and Costco — will shut down for the holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27. You’ll want to check in with local businesses for adjusted holiday hours this week, too.
Don’t let the closures get you down. Pembroke Pines still plans on serving up festive fun this week.
On the menu are midweek runs, a trivia night, a girls craft night and “turkey trot” for which you don’t have to set an early alarm.
Want to know more? Check out these city-wide weekday events scheduled for Monday, Nov. 24, through Thursday, Nov. 27:
Baoshi 2-mile social run
Let’s Run Pines kicks off Thanksgiving week with a 2-mile run at Baoshi Food Hall + Bar from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday. As always, the “all paces welcome” run club will bring free fruit, water and an afterparty chockful of raffles and giveaways. All you have to do is lace up your shoes and enjoy the event.
Info: https://sweatpals.com
Trivia Nation at Throwback Tavern
Prepare for Thanksgiving game night at Throwback Tavern’s weekly trivia contest from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. The competition is hosted in teams, and the category is “general knowledge trivia,” meaning anyone from ages 8 to 80 is welcome to play. Get a head start on the winnings — $100 in prizes — by visiting the restaurant’s website for the free answer of the week.
Info: https://www.facebook.com
Mingle Run
Looking for a beau this cuffing season? You might find your other half at Sprint Society’s “mingle run” from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The wellness social club starts the 1- to 3-mile run at 10280 Pines Blvd., welcomes runners of all paces and will offer games, activities and food as part of its post-run hangout. If you’re looking for love, Sprint Society says to wear all black. In a relationship or just want to get your miles in? Wear any other color. Admission is free with registration.
Info: https://www.sweatpals.com
Ladies night out: Paint N’ Sip
Baoshi Food Hall + Bar gives its weekly ladies’ night a creative twist, hosting a lantern art party from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday. In the spirit of creating community, the craft will be hosted as a group activity and your first drink or mocktail will be covered by the food hall. Admission is open to those 21 and older with tickets going for $28.52.
Info: https://www.eventbrite.com
‘Hometown’ virtual turkey trot
Pembroke Pines may shut down for Thanksgiving on Thursday, but the city has one final event to show your hometown spirit: a city-wide, virtual “turkey trot.” Upon registering, racing platform Run SignUp will ship a personalized Pembroke Pines t-shirt and allow you to run the 5K course anywhere — on a trail, around your neighborhood or on the treadmill. Participants can then submit their time through the platform and see how they measured up with other runners across the nation. Cost is $20 with registration.
Info: https://runsignup.com
