TROT: Turkey Trot Los Angeles

Tie up your laces and bust out the bibs, it’s Turkey Trot time in Downtown LA, where you can stride the streets past historic buildings against a spectacular raceday sunrise. Whether you’re a trotting traditionalist or pounding the pavement for the first time, everyone is welcome! Dogs and kids can do the Dog Jog and Widdle Wobble. And don’t forget your turkey costumes, it’s all in the name of fun, exercise, and a side helping of competition. Let’s be real though, we’re just trying to earn some extra calories to gorge on that gravy. Looking for something in your neck of the woods? Use this racefinder for a trot near you!

PREP: 75 Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Get your prep on this Thanksgiving with a wide array of succulent sides, courtesy KCRW’s Good Food team. With so many recipes to choose from, you’ll have to bookmark this list and try them out all year long! From stuffings to squash to sweet potatoes to mac and cheese to brussels sprouts to casseroles to gravy to… everything. Find your new favorite for your Thanksgiving feast.

KEVIN!: Street Food Cinema Home Alone Double Feature

Ahhhhhh! 😱 The holidays are upon us, and Heritage Square is kicking off its Yuletide Cinemaland with a double helping of your favorite “little jerk.” We all know Kevin did nothing wrong, and you can do no wrong by spending an evening at the Victorian-themed winter playground as you walk among the lights, munch on some snacks, and watch Home Alone and Home Alone 2 under the LA night sky.

RAWR: Fierce! The Story of Cats

Unleash your curiosity at Fierce! The Story of Cats. It’s an exciting, hands-on, immersive experience that brings you face-to-face with the world of cats, spanning continents and the ages. From sabertooths to household kittens, explore their unique behaviors, evolution, biology, and deep connection with humans. It’s a must-see for the whole family!

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HAMNET — Only In Theaters This Thanksgiving

“The best picture of the year.” From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel Hamnet and adapted for the screen by Zhao and O’Farrell, the film stars Academy Award®-nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award®-nominee Paul Mescal. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Hamnet is a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity.

Hamnet is in select theaters this Thanksgiving, everywhere December 5th. Get your tickets now!

ESCAPE: To Outbound Mammoth Sweeps

It’s time to chill out in style! Donate to KCRW (and become a member!) for your chance to win a four-night escape in a Cabin King at Outbound in Mammoth for two. Plus, the winner will enjoy premium ski or snowboard rentals with free delivery, custom in-room fitting, and slopeside assistance from Black Tie Ski. This prize is snow joke. Current KCRW monthly members are automatically entered into this sweepstakes.