Updated for Thanksgiving 2024
There’s a questionable rumor going around that the tryptophan in turkey doesn’t actually make you sleepy. We have a hard time believing that – everyone knows the post-Thanksgiving torpor is real!
Lucky for us, we’ve got people looking out for us! We’re going to fight that post-Thanksgiving sleepiness by getting out and moving our bodies. Here are some organized activities which will help combat the tryptophan (though - to be clear - we do recommend some good, old-fashioned lollygagging this weekend so don't skimp on that).
Get Your Trot On!
For some overachievers who want to start their activity even before they've indulged in pie, Fairhaven offers the 15th annual Turkey Trot to benefit local food pantries.
When & Where: Thursday, November 28 at 8 am Cushman Park, Fairhaven (with the option to complete it on your own time). $25. More here.
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Post-Turkey Day Hike
Join the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust on a refreshing hike through the Smith Farm Reserve. Burn off the stuffing!
When & Where: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 9 a.m. Smith Farm, 355 Smith Neck Road, Dartmouth. Free. More info here.
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Trot N' Waddle
The Wildlands Trust invites us to roll out of our post-Thanksgiving food coma and get our waddle on! Join them for a 2 or 3 mile walk or waddle (your choice). We like choices.
When & Where: Friday, November 29, 2024 from 10 to 1:00 pm, 675 Long Pond Road, Plymouth. Free. More info here.
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Post-Thanksgiving Dog Walk
Post-Thanksgiving Dog WalkFour-legged friends will love joining you for this annual walk in the crisp, late-fall air at the Sippican Lands Trust’s 248-acre White Eagle property. Dogs must be leashed and under owners' control at all times.
When & Where: TBD. White Eagle, Parlowtown Rd., Marion. Free. More info here.
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An extra bonus beyond getting the blood flowing: By showing up to any of these events, you're letting the good people who create these wonderful events know that their work matters and that we are grateful for them. And, isn't that exactly what Thanksgiving is all about?
We will be adding to this list throughout November as more events are planned. If you know of something that's not listed, email us at [email protected] or comment below!
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