Thanksgiving Events: SouthFlorida.com

Book Nook by the Bay
Nov. 7. The rich resources of the Deering Estate at Cutler are open to the public for family story time, on-site eco-arts and crafts, science programs and more! This month's theme is giving. 10 a.m.-noon. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami. 305-235-1668, ext. 233. Adults, $10; Children ages 4-14, $5.

Turkey Tidbits
Nov. 14. Your child will gobble up these Thanksgiving Day crafts. Join in as you learn a song to share at Thanksgiving dinner and make beautiful artwork for your table and home. Ages 3-5. Registration required. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Burns Road Recreation Center, 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-630-1100. Residents, $15; Nonresidents, $18.

Whole Foods Market Kids Club
Nov. 14. Using fabric paint, glitter and recycled materials kids ages 4 to 12 can create their own unique kid-chef sized canvas aprons just in time for Thanksgiving. Whole Foods will provide all the supplies and clean up the mess! Class size limited; registration required. 9-10 a.m. Whole Foods Market, 21105 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-933-1543. In lieu of an admission fee, it is suggested children donate cans of food to local food pantry.

Family Story Time: Thanksgiving
Nov. 16. Fun stories, puppets and films for kids, moms and dads. Ages 2-5. 10:30 a.m. Belle Glade Branch Library, 530 S. Main St., Belle Glade. Call 561-996-3453. Free.

Turkey Tales and Tunes
Nov. 18. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend. Enjoy turkey stories and music to shake your tale feathers, followed by a craft. Age 2 and older. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Tequesta Branch Library, 461 Old Dixie Highway N., Tequesta. 561-746-5970. Free.

Toddler Time Puppet Show
Nov. 20. Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with "Sometimes It's Turkey," a puppet show that will leave your little one amused the entire time. 10 a.m. Oakland Park Library, 1298 NE 37th St., Oakland Park. 954-630-4372. Free.

Turkey Tales
Nov.21. Hear wild Thanksgiving tall tales and make a little turkey to take home. Age 5 and older. Registration required. 10 a.m. Hagen Ranch Road Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. 561-894-7500. Free.

Turkey Time
Nov. 23. Gobble up tasty turkey stories and make a special craft for Thanksgiving. Ages 2-4. Registration required. 11 a.m. Greenacres Branch Library, 3750 Jog Road, Greenacres. 561-641-9100. Free.

Let's Talk Turkey
Nov. 24. Gobble along with our turkey stories, songs, and craft. Ages 2-4. Registration required. 11:15 a.m. Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington. 561-790-6070. Free.

A Thankful Thanksgiving
Nov. 25. Learn about the holiday, listen to fun stories, and make a cute turkey craft. Ages 4-6. Registration required. 3 p.m. Lantana Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. 561-304-4500. Free.

Thanksgiving Craft
Nov. 25. Come to the library and make Thanksgiving table place cards. Bring a list of those you are sharing your Thanksgiving table with. Everyone is invited to attend. 10 a.m. Oakland Park Library, 1298 NE 37th St., Oakland Park. 954-630-4372. Free.

MiChiMu's Thanksgiving
Nov. 27 and 28. Join the museum as the MCM Players' present an original charming look at the tradition of Thanksgiving. 4 p.m. Miami Children's Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437.

Walk the Turkey Trail
Nov. 27-29. When you arrive at the zoo, you'll be given a chart that tells you how many calories are in each item of a typical Thanksgiving meal. Starting at the entrance gates, the zoo will be marked with mile, half-mile and quarter-mile markers so you can keep track of the miles you need to walk to burn off your Thanksgiving dinner! 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Miami MetroZoo, 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami. 305-251-0400.