Thanksgiving in Los Angeles: food, events, volunteering and more
Your guide to Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, from the best Thanksgiving meals (turkeys, pies, sides, wine!) to volunteering opportunities, events and more.
Thanksgiving in Los Angeles: Turkey at Farmshop. Photograph: Jakob N. Layman
For those about to enjoy Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, there's plenty to be thankful for. Like Thanksgiving's best pies—pumpkin, apple, pecan!—to sweeten your Thanksgiving feast. Too busy to cook? Check out our lists of the best places in the city for take-out turkeys, the best side dishes and more. Looking for the perfect hostess gift? See our list of the best wine stores in LA, where skilled staff can help you pick the perfect gift of red, white and bubbly. Want to spend time giving back to the community this season? Our list of holiday volunteering opportunities is a good place to start. And if you're looking to get out and explore, there are plenty of events and things to do over the long holiday week. However you spend Thanksgiving in LA, we've got you covered.
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Thanksgiving in Los Angeles: Events and things to do
From comedy shows and holiday shopping to charity events and ice skating.
Thanksgiving in Los Angeles: Best take-out turkeys
Whole heritage, vegan centerpieces, deep-fried and the tastiest picks for dark- or white-meat lovers and DIY-ers.
Thanksgiving in Los Angeles: Best T-day side dishes
The best mac 'n cheese, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, biscuits and gravy.
Thanksgiving's best pies (SLIDE SHOW)
From apple and pumpkin to pecan and custard pie—we tasted our way through LA's best pies.
Best wine stores in LA
From the Westside to the Eastside—here are our picks for shops that stock the best red, white and bubbly (and craft beer).
Volunteering in LA: Food charities that need your help
‘Tis the season to give to those who may be less fortunate—and more hungry.
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