Give thanks today and for the days to come!

As you give thanks and celebrate the holiday with loved ones, take some time to enjoy the following activities and resources that are sure to make this Thanksgiving the best ever:
 
Schedule Changes

• County offices will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
• Miami-Dade Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule November 26.
• Trash and recycling services will operate on a normal weekday schedule.

Activities

• Walk the Turkey Trail Nov. 27 - 29 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with Miami MetroZoo. There's one thing that just about everyone indulges in, and that's Thanksgiving dinner. 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. Burn the calories off while enjoying the attractions.
• During the week of Thanksgiving, free turkeys will be distributed at different locations to those families in need. View the release for more information.

Tips

• Don't turn your Thanksgiving feast into a fire hazard! These holiday cooking safety tips will help make your meal memorable for the right reasons!
• The holiday season is also the dry season in South Florida. Water restrictions are still in place, but you can still celebrate the holidays while learning new ways to save water. Read our Tips for the Holiday Season.
• Visit the Holiday Survival Guide for safety tips this holiday season.
• Can the grease! Avoid an expensive repair bill this holiday season: by not pouring cooking grease or oil down your drain! Visit the Environmental Resources Management website to find out how to get rid of your old cooking grease.
• Yes you can have a delicious and healthy holiday dinner! The Employee Fitness Center offers these great tips on making your feast friendlier to your waistline.
• Make sure you keep your wallet safe as well during the holidays! These shopping do's and dont's will help keep the Grinch from stealing your holiday cheer and make the most of your gift-giving budget.

The Gift of Giving

• For those who want to celebrate the spirit of giving this holiday, consider volunteering your time to those less fortunate this Thanksgiving. Camillus House and Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are just two of many organizations that will welcome your time and services. Find out how you can help today.