Thanksgiving

Mirabelle at Three Village Inn, in Stony Brook,

Burned the turkey? Don’t feel like cooking? These restaurants are open today.

After many downsized and even canceled Thanksgiving celebrations last year, this may be the year we want to go out to celebrate.

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New balloons at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
New balloons this year included pop culture icon Grogu, better known as Baby Yoda, from "The Mandalorian," and two new Pokemon balloons — Pikachu and Eevee — honoring the beloved series' 25th anniversary.
Look back (and ahead) with the Gratitude Game. Play now
Bring the family together this Thanksgiving with these 35 fun talking prompts.
Where to find great pies on Long Island
The best dessert to visit upon a gathering of family and friends? A homemade pie. The second best? A store-bought pie that you can pretend is homemade without tipping them off.
Many LIers say they're planning 'normal' Thanksgiving
Pass the cranberry sauce — Thanksgiving celebrations are back.
Some Hanukkah and Thanksgiving celebrations merge this year on LI
Some plan to celebrate both on the same day, while others are planning a weekend full of fun.
Here's the easy way to make Thanksgiving gravy
Making gravy intimidates even experienced cooks — but it shouldn't.
What to know about Thanksgiving travel
Holiday travel is up this year, despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Here are some tips for planning your trip.
Turkey trots on Long Island this fall
Most annual holiday morning 5k runs and walks are back this year.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returning in person this year
After the parade in 2020 was curtailed into an almost exclusively virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade will return in person in 2021 on Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. The route, lineup and other details are still being worked out.
North Fork farm stands to visit this fall
It's harvest time and farm stands large and small are displaying their pumpkins, apples and more.