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Thanksgiving is time to be thankful surrounded by your family and friends. This year, also be thankful for these events that will keep your company full of not only turkey, but entertainment and happiness.

1. Lights Under Louisville at Louisville MEGA Cavern November 24, 6 - 10 p.m.

1841 Taylor Avenue

Weave your way through 17 miles of underground passageways featuring over 850 lit characters and over 2 million points of lights in the Louisville MEGA Cavern. Bring the family for this 30 minute ride any weekday from 6 - 10 p.m. and any weekend from 5 - 10 p.m. through January 4th. Click

here

for more information.

2. Martinis & Manicures at the Chocolate Bar November 24, 7 p.m.

1106 Lyndon Lane

Chocolate and manicures, what could be a better combination? Purchase a chocolate martini and get a free mani. Sit and be pampered before the Thanksgiving madness! Click

here

for more information.

3. Pam Tillis & Friends: A Kentucky Christmas Dinner Show at the Galt House Hotel November 24, 7 p.m.

140 N. 4th Street

Catch one of the famous showings of the CMA female vocalist of the year, Pam Tillis, as she sings traditional Christmas songs as well as some of her personal favorites all while enjoying a tasty holiday meal. To purchase tickets, call 502-584-7777. Click

here

for more information.

4. Monday Night Comedy Show at The Silver Dollar November 24, 10:30 p.m.

1761 Frankfort Avenue

Join The Silver Dollar for their Monday Night Comedy Show featuring free food and free stand-up.

5. Playdate at the Kentucky Science Center November 25, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

727 West Main Street

Need something kid friendly (ages 0-4) to do this Tuesday? Head to the Science Center for their free three-hour Playdate. Children and their caregivers are free to roam, investigate, build, experience, and learn to play in the exhibits above the first floor. Click

here

for more information.

6. Tribes at Actors Theatre of Louisville November 25, 7:30 p.m.

316 West Main Street

See one of the many showings of

Tribes

at Actors Theatre of Louisville.

Tribes

is an emotionally charged drama about the struggle to find a voice when no one's truly listening, and the power of language to lock us out--or let us in.

Click

here

for more information.

7. Mythbusters Behind the Myths Tour at Whitney Hall November 25, 7:30 p.m.

501 West Main Street

Prepare for a night of behind-the-scenes stories, onstage experiments, audience participation, and rockin’ video with co-hosts of the Discovery Channel series, Mythbusters, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman. Interactive experiments will be held in the main lobby starting at 6:30 p.m.

Click

here

for more information.

8. Jazz Concert at Varanese November 25, 7 - 10 p.m.

2106 Frankfort Avenue

Enjoy this end-of-semester concert with Jeff Sherman and his students, which  will include performances by numerous students ranging from intermediate level to professional level. A group of about 30 musicians composed primarily of guitar, bass, drums and singers will create two "mainstream" ensembles, two guitar ensembles, and one classical guitar ensemble.

Click

here

for more information.

9. Louisville Fun City Tour November 26, 1 p.m.

All over Louisville

This great overview of the city, history & neighborhoods is the perfect activity for your out-of-town visitors. The tour includes the Mint Julep, Derby Pie, Hot Brown Pizza, local wine, various Bourbons and more! They can even pick you up! Want to do the city tour another day? They run Monday-Saturday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 502-457-8686 to make a reservation.

Click

here

for more information.

10. A Christmas Carol at Actors Theatre Louisville November 26, 7 - 9 p.m.

316 West Main Street

Spend an evening with your family and the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Spirits of Christmas Past, performed in visual splendor with the happiness of holiday music.

A Christmas Carol

has multiple showings throughout the week and into the weekend. Check out Actors Theatre’s

calendar

and click

here

for more information.

11. Holiday Runway Wednesday at Varanese November 26, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

2106 Frankfort Avenue

Enjoy a tableside fashion show featuring a one-of-a-kind holiday ensemble and accessories looks from Boutique Serendipity as well as half price bottles of wine, and live jazz music.

Click

here

for more information.

12. Saintsgiving at Saints Pizza Pub & SkyBar November 26, 7 p.m.

131 Breckenridge Lane

Bring your out-of-town friends and family to the first annual Saintsgiving at Saints Pizza & Pub SkyBar. Enjoy drink specials and free samples provided by Four Roses Bourbon and Old 502 Winery as well free concert giveaways and music by DJ SPINS.

13. Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs November 27, 10 a.m.

700 Central Avenue

Enjoy Thanksgiving stress-free at Churchill Downs. Bring the family for a pure Kentucky holiday with horse racing and a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Reservations are required. Click

here

for more information.

14. Thanksgiving Lunch Aboard Spirit of Jefferson November 27, 12:30 - 3 p.m.

401 West River Road

Cruise and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet aboard the Spirit of Jefferson. Call to make a reservation or purchase tickets

online

. Click

here

for more information.

15. Thanksgiving at Captain’s Quarters November 27, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

5700 Captains Quarters Road

Enjoy brunch riverside at Captains Quarters and/or take a Thanksgiving Day cruise aboard the CQ Princess Cruise Ship, which will also be serving up a delicious turkey day feast. Click

here

for more information.

16. Thanksgiving at the Oak Room at the Seelbach Hotel November 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

500 South 4th Street

Enjoy this fine dining Thanksgiving experience with a traditional royal buffet in the famous Seelbach. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-800-333-3399. Click for the delicious

menu

details.