What’s open on Thanksgiving for shopping, dining
Find out which stores and restaurants will stay open on Thanksgiving, including Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s, Cracker Barrel and select grocery chains.
Thanksgiving is a day of feasting, giving thanks and reuniting with friends and family. But it can also be stressful.
From the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games to weather, recipes and what restaurants are open, we answered some key questions to make your day go that much smoother.
But first, when is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November every year. This year, it is on Thursday, Nov. 27.
Why does it fall on the fourth Thursday?
Where is it going to snow, rain this Thanksgiving?
Heavy rain and snowstorms are expected across swathes of the United States this week, which could lead to delays for tens of thousands of travelers for Thanksgiving.
Check out the latest weather updates with the live weather alerts tracker, a real-time map showing warnings and advisories across the country.
Must-have Thanksgiving recipes
Among the most popular Thanksgiving foods in America, at least according to Google, are stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole and deviled eggs.
With so many options to choose from, USA TODAY compiled a list of familiar Thanksgiving dishes, but with a twist. Recipes include bacon-wrapped turkey, cranberry pecan fluff salad, vegan chocolate pecan pie and streusel-topped orange cranberry muffins.
For historic recipes, check out this USA TODAY story, which includes recipes like 1789 Parmesan cheese ice cream.
Not cooking? Here’s where you can feast
For people who aren’t cooking and want a to-go option, day-of choices will include Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s and more. Click here to see what restaurants are open. Here is a list of what some eateries are offering.
What to know about grocery shopping on Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving day shopping run to pick up that missing ingredient or side dish can happen to even the most well-planned holiday party. So, what stores are open on Thanksgiving?
From Trader Joe’s and Aldi to Walmart and Whole Foods and more, here’s what you need to know.
The Kroger family of stores includes: Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, Smith’s Food and Drug.
Trying to keep Thanksgiving dinner under budget? Despite rising inflation, Thanksgiving will cost less this year, according to one report.
Finally, here are food recalls to keep in mind when shopping this week.
When is the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Among the largest parades in the world, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is in its 99th year and remains a popular spectacle.
Catch the parade at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 27. Watch the telecast on NBC starting at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones. Streaming is available on Peacock and Fubo. NBC will show an encore at 2 p.m. ET/PT.
With over 30 balloons, the parade will feature five new characters. Here’s what to know about those characters and how these iconic balloons are made.
What NFL games are on Thanksgiving?
A popular holiday tradition is watching football (or falling asleep to football if you ate too much food).
There are three NFL games on Thursday: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals.
Here’s when and how to watch those games.
How to avoid a stressful Thanksgiving
From last-minute gifts to travel and family drama, the holidays can be stressful. Here’s what experts told USA TODAY if you find yourself anxious and stressed.
If you need to lighten the mood or redirect an awkward conversation, check out these 100 Thanksgiving jokes and 50 Thanksgiving memes.
