PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The days leading up to the holidays are always full of fun festivities, and nothing screams “ ’tis the season” quite like the National Dog Show.
The Philadelphia Zoo is also getting in the spirit with its annual Luminature fest, and there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer on the actual day of giving.
Make more time for activities and reserve your Thanksgiving birds now at restaurants across the city, which are offering the whole shebang for turkey day.
Get all the details for this weekend on The KYW To-Do List below.
TAKEOUT THANKSGIVING
EL CAMINO REAL, 1040 N. Second St., Northern Liberties
ORDER PICK-UP: Nov. 24
DETAILS: Let El Camino Real take care of the whole meal for you with a variety of packages, including a buttermilk southern fried turkey or a maple-bourbon-glazed ham, starting at $75 for two people. There are also a la carte options, featuring candied sweet potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Just be sure to order by Nov. 23.
THE CAPITAL GRILLE, 1338-46 Chestnut St., Center City
ORDER PICK-UP: Nov. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 25, 9 to 11 a.m.
DETAILS: Put all your focus into your turkey this year and let The Capital Grille handle your sides. For $125, their Thanksgiving sides include brioche stuffing, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, cranberry-pear chutney and more.
OYSTER HOUSE, 1516 Sansom St., Center City
ORDER PICK-UP: Nov. 24, 1 to 5 p.m.
DETAILS: The fan-favorite salted honey pie returns to Oyster House as a turkey day side that you can order in advance. There is also a cornbread oyster stuffing, shrimp cocktail and much more. Be sure to order before Saturday.
BRIDGET FOY’S, 200 South St., Head House Square
DETAILS: Turkey packages begin at $34 at Bridget Foy’s, which include mashed potatoes, cranberry compote, gravy and more. You can also choose to get a slice or a whole pie from a selection of maple pecan, double-crust apple or pecan pies. Order by Sunday to secure your meal.
MISS RACHEL’S PANTRY, 1938 S. Chadwick St., South Philadelphia
ORDER PICK-UP: Nov. 24, 12 to 6 p.m.; delivery from 12 to 3 p.m.
DETAILS: Go vegan this year for Thanksgiving with roasted seitan, truffle shiitake gravy or savory bread stuffing at Miss Rachel’s Pantry. Order soon, because it’s selling out fast.
THE ORIGINAL TURKEY, 51 N. 12th St., Reading Terminal Market, Center City
ORDER PICK-UP: Before Nov. 24 at 4 p.m.
DETAILS: Since 1983, The Original Turkey has been serving roasted sandwiches, and it has since expanded to Thanksgiving-style platters. Take your pick from turkey dinner kits, which start at $32 or a whole turkey that begins at $79.
FOGO DE CHÃO, 1337 Chestnut St., Center City
ORDER PICK-UP: Pick-up and delivery between Nov. 24 and 28
DETAILS: The Brazilian steakhouse is offering numerous packages that can include roasted turkey, prime lamb steak or bacon-wrapped steak, which begin at $280. A la carte options include sweet potato casserole, Brazilian sausage and stuffing, roasted turkey, and more. Order by Nov. 23 and make sure to give 24 hours notice.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
EVENT: Everybody Eats Thanksgiving Giveback
DATE/TIME: Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1030 S. Fifth St., Camden, New Jersey
DETAILS: Donate your time, non-perishables or money for a Thanksgiving giveback event by Everybody Eats. For more information on how to sign up to volunteer, contact everybodyeatscmd@gmail.com.
EVENT: Operation Turkey
DATE/TIME: Nov. 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Common Place, 5736 Chester Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Join Operation Turkey on Thanksgiving Day to cook, clean, deliver, package or plate meals to those in need. There are also opportunities to be a driver and deliver meals and clothing.
EVENT: Pie in the Sky
DATE: Email punetic@mannapa.org about baking shift availabilities; Nov. 23 delivery day
WHERE: MANNA, 420 N. 20th St., Spring Garden
DETAILS: Help distribute pies or help staff 16 different pick-up locations by emailing cstraka@mannapa.org. If you want to be even more hands-on, there may be some pie-baking shifts still available. If you’re unable to volunteer, there are more ways to get involved here.
EVENTS
EVENT: Luminature
DATE: Thursday through Jan. 9
WHERE: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Who said the zoo doesn’t come alive at night? This year’s Luminature is bigger than ever. There will be 14 different illuminated zones with more than 1 million lights in total.
PRICE: $25 for adults and $20 for kids
EVENT: FEZtival of Trees & Lights with Santa
DATE: Thursday through Sunday; times vary
WHERE: LuLu Shrine Center, 5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting
DETAILS: Walk through a “forest” of beautifully decorated trees for a good cause. The event raises money for the LuLu Shrine Center to support its efforts in helping kids. There will also be a breakfast with Santa event on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.
PRICE: $5 for adults; kids under 12 are free
EVENT: The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show
DATE: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center,100 Station Ave., Oaks
DETAILS: More than 2,000 of the top AKC dogs from across the country will compete for best in breed, first in show and best in show. If you miss the show in person, it will be broadcast on Thanksgiving.
PRICE: $16