It is easy to celebrate Thanksgiving in Friday Harbor this year. Events range from the outdoors —participating in the annual 5K Turkey Trot or hiking up Mount Grant — to staying warm indoors at the Artisans Holiday Market.
Thursday, Nov. 24:
• 9 a.m., 12th Annual Turkey Trot, Friday Harbor Suites. 5K dash to benefit the food bank. Registration for adults is $5 plus 2 cans of food, youth $2 plus 2 cans of food. Info: 378-4449.
• Noon – 5 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Mullis Community Sernior Center, Friday Harbor. Free. Turkey, potatoes, pie and all the traditional fixings in a communal setting. Info: Minnie and Jim Kynch, 378-7040 or email FHThanksgiving@gmail.com.
Friday, Nov. 25
• 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Land Bank Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail, Mount Grant Preserve. You’ve eaten the leftovers; you’ve watched the bowl games (your team won!); you’ve visited all the local haunts; now what? Come out for the third annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail event. Share the preserve, and its 360-degree views, while sipping hot cider with your visiting friends and family. Free, dress for the weather. Parking is limited, carpooling encouraged. Dogs on leashes welcome. Info: email tanjaw@rockisland.com or phone Tanja Williamson at 370-7655.
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 25-26
• 10 a.m., San Juan Island Artisans Annual Holiday Market, Friday Harbor Elementary School gym. Unique, hand-made creations by island artists, on sale just in time for the gift-giving season. Island-made foods, scenic photography, paintings, jewelry, botanical products and soaps, and more. Fundraiser for Island Artisans Scholarship Fund. Check out their facebook page “38th Annual Island Artisans Holiday Market.”