Happy Thanksgiving from our Macaroni KID Ojai family to yours!
As we head into the holiday season here in Ojai, Santa Paula, Somis, Fillmore & Piru, many local families are getting ready for one of the coziest celebrations of the year. Thanksgiving is a chance to slow down, enjoy time with the people we love, and savor all the delicious traditions that make this day so meaningful.
In our home, we like to learn about the stories behind the holidays we celebrate — including the complicated history of Thanksgiving. Understanding the past helps us appreciate today’s traditions and gives us a chance to talk with our kids about gratitude, kindness, and what this season really means.
No matter how your family celebrates, we hope your Thanksgiving is filled with good food, warm company, and memorable moments.
Looking for ways to make the holiday special? Explore these helpful Thanksgiving resources — from gratitude ideas and kids’ crafts to local events and easy recipes — all perfect for families in our area!
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes |
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More Resources and Activities |
Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Movies Your Family Will Enjoy
Printable Gratitude Cootie Catcher for Kids: A Fun Way to Show Thanks
5 Thanksgiving Crafts to Celebrate Gratitude & Family With Kids
Hosting Thanksgiving? Read This Before You Cry Into the Gravy
Play Thanksgiving Bingo (Before Uncle Bob Starts Talking Politics)
Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Find Your State's Favorite
Free Thanksgiving Printable Will Keep Kids Busy on Turkey Day
5 Ways To Use Up That Leftover Turkey (Without Getting Sick of It)
5 Things You Didn't Know About the First American Thanksgiving
Local Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Meal Packages To-Go: |
Don't have time to cook? Don't trust that recipe you found on pinterest? Accommodating allergies & picky eaters? Pick up some traditional Thanksgiving sides (or even fully cooked turkey!) from some of these local places offering a special Thanksgiving to-go menu:
- Rabalai's Bistro - Santa Paula
Local Buffets open on Thanksgiving:
- Deer Lodge Ojai
- Ojai Valley Inn
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