Sure, after moving to Pittsburgh you may want a traditional turkey dinner. But how about taking a more unique approach to celebrating Thanksgiving this year? All My Sons Moving & Storage Pittsburgh has been moving families in and out of the area for over two decades. If you have recently relocated to Pittsburgh and are looking for a new tradition, check out these four unique ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh with your friends and family.
1. Give Back. Research the local volunteer donation opportunities in Pittsburgh and find one that best suits your family’s charitable style. The North Hills Community Outreach has a Thanksgiving on Every Table program that is as old as your Pittsburgh movers – 25 years! In 2014, the program provided Thanksgiving dinner for 600 families. If you are not looking to cook a feast after your move to Pittsburgh, give another family the gift of Thanksgiving dinner.
2. Have a Vegan Thanksgiving. VegFest turns into VegFEAST on Thanksgiving for a truly unique way to celebrate Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh. This turkey dinner features everything but the roasted bird, and all proceeds go to benefit the local Justice for Animals group and the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society.
3. A Political Thanksgiving. Although this may not tickle the fancy of everyone, Pittsburgh locals can join Braddock Mayor and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate John Fetterman for Friendsgiving at the Rex Theater.
4. Water Tour of Pittsburgh. There perhaps could not be a more unique way to celebrate Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh after moving into the area other than by touring it by water. Take your family to Thanksgiving on the Gateway Clipper, enjoy dinner, and set sail for a tour of Pittsburgh.