You have less than a week to finalize Thanksgiving dinner plans, and if it snuck up on you (again) this year, you still have a couple options. Several restaurants and caterers are taking orders for pre-made meals and fixings, available for pickup either the day of or before turkey day.
If that is still too daunting for you, consider making a reservation at select Philadelphia-area restaurants — savor the meal without the mess.
When you’ve settled on an agenda, stroll through the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, which opens for the season on Saturday. The winter wonderland has more than 45 Philly artisans, crafters and confectionaries that offer handcrafted gifts and holiday foods.
You can get the thought of food off the brain — though why would you want to? — by watching fit people tackle the Philadelphia Marathon and several other associated races.
PRE-ORDER BEFORE THANKSGIVING
DEALS: $100 vegan dinner feeds four; other options available
ORDER BY: Must order before Friday at midnight
PICK UP: Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Urban Farmer, 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
DEALS: $175 Thanksgiving package feeds four to six people
ORDER BY: Must order before Friday at 6 p.m.
PICK UP: Nov. 28, noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Davio’s, 200 Main St., King of Prussia
DEALS: Thanksgiving dinner is $45 per person; desserts are $12 each
ORDER BY: Must order before Friday at 6 p.m.
PICK UP: Nov. 27 or 28, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Original Turkey, Reading Terminal Market, Center City
DEALS: $99 Thanksgiving feast feeds six to eight people; other options available
ORDER BY: Must order by or on Monday
PICK UP: Nov. 27, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Jones, 700 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
DEALS: $130 Thanksgiving dinner feeds six people; build your own dinner option available
ORDER BY: Must order on or before Sunday
PICK UP: Pick up cold food on Nov. 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pick up hot food on Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Relish, 7152 Ogontz Ave., West Oak Lane
DEALS: $250 trimmings package with turkey feeds 10 to 15 people; other options available
ORDER BY: Must order before Sunday at 8 p.m.
PICK UP: Nov. 27, 4 to 9:30 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon
DINE IN ON THANKSGIVING (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
DEALS: Full menu for all-day dim sum; full menu for Thanksgiving dinner; special menu for seafood dishes, including Norwegian whole king crab
TIME: noon to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Devil’s Alley, 1907 Chestnut St., Center City
DEALS: $35 three course meal; kids eat for $19.95
TIME: 2:30 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Bercy, 7 Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
DEALS: Price fixe menu for $65; kid trays for $15
TIME: 3 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Chez Colette, 120 S. 17th St., Rittenhouse Square
DEALS: Buffet is $65 per person with complimentary champagne
TIME: noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Red Owl Tavern, 433 Chestnut St., Old City
DEALS: $24 dinner menu, which includes dessert; limited al la carte dinner available
TIME: noon to 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: Smokin’ Betty’s, 116 S. 11th St., Center City
DEALS: $35 three-course meal; kids eat for $19.95
TIME: 2:30 to 8 p.m.; bar open until 10 p.m.
WHERE: Square 1682, 121 S. 17th St., Rittenhouse Square
DEALS: $65 five-course meal; vegan options available
TIME: noon to 8 p.m.
WHERE: CO-OP Restaurant and Lounge, 20 S. 30th St., University City
DEALS: $125 dinner spread feeds four to five people; individual plates available for $25
TIME: noon to 7 p.m.
ATTRACTIONS & EVENTS
DATE: Saturday through Jan. 1
WHERE: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St., Center City
DETAILS: Dilworth Park transforms into a winter wonderland with more than 45 designers, crafters and other vendors. There will be holiday gifts, food and more.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Philadelphia Marathon weekend
DATE: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Different start locations
DETAILS: Four races, one weekend. On Saturday, the Dietz & Watson Half Marathon, Rothman Orthopaedics 8K and the Dunkin’ Munchkin Kids Fun Run will all take place. They lead up to the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday.
PRICE: Most registrations are closed, but races are free to watch. Onsite registration for Dunkin’ Fun Run still available
EVENT: The Great Allentown Comic Con
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 1901 S. 12th St., Allentown
DETAILS: Comics, Gritty and more. There will be talented artists, celebrity guests, vendors, family-friendly events and prizes to win.
PRICE: One-day passes are $12; two-day passes are $18
EVENT: The Cat Shack Fundraiser & Vendor Event
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, 1840 W. Allen St., Allentown
DETAILS: Do you like cats and wine? Join Sleepy Cat Winery for a fundraising event to benefit The Cat Shack, an organization that helps find homes for cats in need. There will be baked goods for sale and vendors to aid in holiday shopping.
PRICE: $10 donation for tasting of six different wines
MUSIC
DATE: Now through Dec. 1
WHERE: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia
PRICE: Prices vary
EVENT: Reading Blues Fest
DATE/TIME: Friday to Sunday
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, 701 Penn St.
PRICE: Prices vary throughout the weekend
