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Salt Lake City Thanksgiving Events

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There's nothing like getting out in the cold, fresh air to help you work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner. Here's a list of Thanksgiving Day events to help get your blood moving before your holiday feast.

1. Feast With the Beasts at Hogle Zoo

Image courtesy of Hogle Zoo

Visit the zoo while the turkey is in the oven and watch keepers give the animals, turkey shaped piñatas, pumpkins and other Thanksgiving treats to stomp, roll, drop & chomp.

Thursday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
2600 East Sunnyside Ave.
801-582-1631

Admission:
Adults: $9
Seniors (65 and older): $7
Children (3 to 12): $7
Children 2 and younger: Free

2. Utah Human Race for the Utah Food Bank

The Utah Human Race has become an annual holiday tradition for many area individuals, friends, and families. The event started in 2006 with and now ranks as one of Utah’s largest annual fun run/walks. Proceeds benefit the Utah Food Bank. Please bring canned goods to donate.

Thursday, Nov. 26 8 a.m.
Draper Factory Outlets
12101 Factory Outlet Dr. in Draper

Fees:
Early Registration (until Nov. 20, 2009)
$10 per individual, $50 per family

Nov. 20-25
$12 per individual, $55 per family

Day of Race (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
$14 per individual, $60 per family
T-shirts are optional: $5 (short-sleeve cotton), $13 (long-sleeve technical)

3. Ski Resorts Open

Photo by Richard Cheski
Why not spend the day skiing before sitting down to Thanksgiving Dinner? Most Utah ski resorts will be open Thanksgiving Day. Some offer dining options as well. Check the resort website for offers. The following resorts plan to be open on Thanksgiving: Alta, Brian Head, Brighton, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbasin, Snowbird and Solitude.

4. Mill Creek Cold Turkey Run

Graphic by Getty Images

Starts at Olympus Hills Shopping Center, runs up Mill Creek Canyon and finishes at Einstein's Bagels.

Thursday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.
Cost: $25 ($30 after Nov. 15)

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