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Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Derby City
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Pick up this “eat ham” turkey cake from Plehn’s Bakery for a guaranteed chuckle around the dinner table. | Photo by @plehns_bakery
Want to celebrate the day of thanks, but not planning on cooking a full dinner this year? Don’t quit Thanksgiving cold turkey — we’ve got you covered with where to dine-in + carry-out for turkey day in Derby City.

🍽️ Where to dine-in:

Mitchell’s Fish Market | Open 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Gather around the table for a three-course prix-fixe turkey dinner for $42. Pro Tip: Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation.

The Capital Grille | Open 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Reserve a table at this upscale chophouse and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings — including roasted sweet potatoes with hot honey. Adults are $50 and kids are $20.

Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant | Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Second helpings are endless at this Thanksgiving Day buffet with country classics like fried chicken, honey ham, chicken and dumplings + fried biscuits and apple butter.

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Thanksgiving feast for two at Red Hog Butcher.

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Photo by @redhogbutcher

🍽️ Where to carry-out:

Noche Mexican BBQ | Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Nov. 15
This Highlands restaurant is smoking whole turkeys, brisket, and turkey legs + whipping up sides like mac & cheese and mashed potatoes for pick-up. Plus, you can add an apple cider margarita cocktail kit to kick things up a notch.

Plehn’s Bakery | Orders must be placed by Saturday, Nov. 18.
Roll to din din with butterfluff rolls or cloverleaf buns. Plus, decorate the table with festive cookies and cakes.

Red Hog Butcher | Orders must be placed by Friday, Nov. 17
Get a small, medium, or large turkey raised locally at Groce Family Farm.

80/20 at Kaelin’s Restaurant | Orders must be placed by Tuesday, Nov. 21
This to-go dinner features cherry-smoked turkey, smashed potatoes, roasted fall veggies, sorghum and black pepper biscuits + a pint of ice cream.
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Events
Monday, Nov. 13
  • The History of Louisville’s Central Park | Monday, Nov. 13 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Woman’s Club of Louisville, 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | Explore the history of this Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park and how its changed through the years with preservationist Joanne Weeter.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Friendsgiving | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 4-8 p.m. | The House of Marigold, 10310 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville | $85 | Dig into a three-course meal with a Prosecco toast and ambient tunes from singer Carly Johnson.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • Wildflowers Poetry Night | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Full Stop Station, 1132 E. St. Catherine St., Louisville | Free | Get cozy in this Germantown cafe and listen to local poetry.
Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Short Film Slam XII | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 1035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $8-$12 | Watch a selection of locally made films that are 15 minutes or less followed by a Q+A.
Friday, Nov. 17
  • Rumours of Fleetwood Mac | Friday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $29.50-$59.50 | “Go Your Own Way” and relive the music of this iconic 1960s rock band.
Saturday, Nov. 18
  • Winter Birding Adventure | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2499 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Join seasoned birders for an up-close look at the region’s winter birds.
Sunday, Nov. 19
  • Disney Silent Disco | Sunday, Nov. 19 | 2-5 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $5-$10 | Hear your favorite Disney hits at this family-friendly dance party.
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Family

3 tips to help your baby meet their milestones
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HANDS can provide parents with activities to enjoy with their baby that can also stimulate a child’s brain development. | Photo by Chris Humphrey Photography
From their first steps to their first “mama,” it’s a special moment when a baby reaches a milestone. The HANDS Program helps to ensure parents are supported as their baby’s development continues. Some easy ways to support development include:
  • Playing with them on the floor
  • Having conversations with your baby
  • Describing items to them
Looking for more tips? Follow the HANDS Instagram page for more interactive ways to keep your baby engaged while they grow, and discover how HANDS can help whether you’re a new or expecting parent.
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News Notes
Pets
  • Bark Park, downtown’s latest pocket park, is open behind the Ohio Theatre building on South 4th Street. The former unused paved space now has sod, decorative fencing, benches, new trees and a mural of TV dog Mulligan the TurfMutt.
Outdoors
  • Olmsted Parks has some good news + bad news. The Baringer Bridge repairs are complete in Cherokee Park. However, the often-confused Bridge #2 on the Scenic Loop is still closed while the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans a full replacement.
Seasonal
  • An annual holiday tradition is underway. Lights Under Louisville runs through Monday, Jan. 1 at the Louisville Mega Cavern. Pack the kiddos in the mini-van and fill the thermos with hot chocolate as you view 40+ holiday displays and ~6.5 million points of light. Tickets are $42.99 per vehicle.
Drink
  • A tea shop is expanding to Old Louisville. Fleur de Tea will host a grand opening today at 1 p.m. at its new second location at 1212 S. 4th St. The business is growing from its original storefront in Norton Commons. Check out what sips are on offer.
Travel
  • It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Carmel Christkindlmarkt, voted the No. 1 holiday market in America by USA Today, is back. From Saturday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Dec. 24, travel up to the Indy area to experience a little slice of German holiday delights. Plan your visit.*
Finance
  • This card is offering a rare $300 welcome bonus (and bonuses like that don’t come around that often). That’s why thousands are lining up for it. Learn more and apply.*
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Learn

🌎 Explore the world — digitally

Try This: Explore the world with Google Arts & Culture
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Don’t worry, there’s no map required. | Photo via Pexels
Whether you’re eager to learn more about different cultures across the globe without stepping foot in an airport, or you want to spend your lunch break doing something other than scrolling social media — we’ve got a pretty neat activity for you to try.

Google Arts & Culture, a digital initiative to make the world’s art and culture more accessible, has partnered with 2,000+ cultural institutions and artists to create a free online platform with high-resolution images and videos of art and artifacts.

Louisville, KY
There’s no place like Louisville. Understand some of the history behind America’s Derby City through 4,200 photos, including some of the Kentucky Derby over the years.

Boston, MA
At almost 400 years old, it probably comes as no surprise that this northeast city has 14,000 historic photos on Google Arts & Culture. There are also seven museum collections to check out.
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