Nov 9, 2022

Whether you want a break from the kitchen or are looking to form new Thanksgiving Day traditions, there’s plenty to do around San Jose. You’ll find events and activities, from relaxing to exciting and everywhere in between to fill your holiday weekend with fun.

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Food

Preparing a holiday feast is a lot of work, so why not leave it to someone else? If you want a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal, the Four Seasons in East Palo Alto has you covered. Pick up your food to go, then take it home to enjoy with the family. Or, for a sit-down meal, head to the Silicon Valley Capital Club’s Grand Thanksgiving Feast or the Thanksgiving Buffet at Fountain Restaurant for a mix of traditional and unconventional Thanksgiving Day food. Enjoy everything from turkey to sushi to charcuterie boards, and don’t forget the dessert!

Give Back

Of course, there’s always an opportunity to give back to your San Jose neighbors. Get a head start at the Make the Change food prep event at Martha’s Kitchen. Register in advance to help hungry neighbors in our community and ensure they have a warm meal for the holidays. More volunteer opportunities are available around San Jose, and the Reaching Out Center is always welcoming volunteers to sort food and donations.

Run (or Walk) It Off

Want to work off that huge feast? Participate in the Gobble Til You Wobble event, a completely virtual marathon that lets you choose your own distance. Get outside or on the treadmill, then start your timers to participate in a 5k, 10k, and more to compete for prizes and medals. Even better, part of this year’s registration fees will be set aside for Feeding America. If you’d prefer an in-person competition, the nationwide Turkey Trot also offers various racing distances to compete. There’s even a Kids Fun Run as part of the event to get the little ones involved and on their feet.

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Head to the Thanksgiving Day event of your choice in a new ride from San Jose Mitsubishi! Take a look at our available inventory online or head over to our San Jose dealership for a test drive today.