It’s Thanksgiving weekend in Oklahoma City – that weird annual mash-up of gratitude, guilt, family togetherness, and the creeping suspicion you should probably go do something before a glutton’s dose of tryptophan, Tofurky, or Northern Lights locks you to the couch.
From doing some good to doing something wicked (literally), here’s what’s worth your time over the Thanksgiving holiday break...
1. Do Some Good – Buy a Curbside Wreath (or Three)
If you want a quick, meaningful way to put some good back into the city, grab a Curbside holiday wreath or some local artist-designed wrapping paper. Look for the green vests, visit the shop, or swing by their Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Curbside just earned the Paseo Arts Association’s Creative Placemaking Award for this exact kind of community impact – and the wrapping paper is so badass you’ll be troubled not to hoard it.
Looking for something a little more hands-on? The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is still soliciting volunteers for Thanksgiving. Pick an open shift and have the best excuse ever to politely pivot from unsavory gatherings.