Tuesday, Nov. 25
Ohio University’s Chillicothe campus is hosting a Surviving the Holidays Health and Wellness event at Bennett Hall. Running from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., this event will be for those who need to relax ahead of the busy season.
Admission: Free
Men’s basketball plays in the Sunshine Slam in Daytona Beach at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. The Bobcats face either Florida Atlantic University or Loyola Marymount University. The two games will be streamed on CBSSN.
Admission: $16-60
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Students and faculty in the restaurant, hotel and tourism program host the 2025 Home Away From Home Thanksgiving meal from 12-2 p.m. in collaboration with the Patton College of Education. A total of 150 free meals will be served for both takeaway and in-person dining. Meals are to include turkey, green beans and more. Dining will include a blend of cultural and dietary restriction-friendly meals. Any concerns about dietary needs can be shared on the online registration form.
Admission: Free
Thursday, Nov. 27
The 17th annual Athens Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving Day festivities. Hosted by the Athens Athletics Club, the event supports the Athens Bulldogs cross country and track and field athletes. Packet pickup and registration is Wednesday evening at the Ohio Valley Running Company on 20 Station St. Pre-race registration begins at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8:30 a.m., concluding at 10 a.m. The top three finishers in each category will be rewarded with pumpkin pies.
Admission: Free for children ages 0-12, $25 for others
Jefferson Marketplace is serving a Thanksgiving-themed hot bar for lunch from 12-2 p.m. The market accepts meal swipes and is entirely cashless.
Admission: Free
Friday, Nov. 28
Ohio travels to face the University of Buffalo in its last regular-season football game. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. The game will be streamed on ESPNU.
Admission: $15-49
The Union Bar is hosting musician Darrin Hacquard and friends, William Matheny and Adam Remnant, at 8 p.m. All events at the Union are ages 18+; identification will be checked upon entry. There is an upcharge if you are under 21.
Admission: $17.68 for under 21, $14.50 for over 21
Saturday, Nov. 29
Athens students and locals can shop for vegetables, jams and seeds at the weekly Athens Farmers Market held at the community center, 701 E. State St., from 9 a.m.-noon. The Athens Art Guild also has various hand-crafted pieces for purchase. SNAP/EBT is accepted.
Admission: Free
Sunday, Nov. 30
Women’s basketball team faces Davidson College at 1 p.m. in North Carolina. The game will be streamed on ESPN.
Admission: $5.52 for youth, $10.04 for adult tickets
The SideBar on 24 ½ W. State St. Will is hosting game night from 6-10 p.m. The event features a wide variety of retro game consoles, cards and board games.
Admission: Free
The Side Bar is hosting a book club for its November read, “Breath” by Donna Napoli. Enjoy half-price appetizers and discuss the story with fellow readers from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
