Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with family and loved ones. While Thanksgiving Day parades and Black Friday shopping are fun ways to celebrate, planning these activities can be challenging when involving senior citizens. Instead of leaving your senior loved one at home or excluding them from the festivities, we’ve compiled a list of Thanksgiving events and activities in the Northern VA and Washington, DC area! From Thanksgiving DIY crafts to social events for meeting new friends, your senior loved one will surely appreciate the extra love and attention this holiday season.
Join us as we explore this year’s senior-friendly Thanksgiving events in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
Senior Movie Day at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas
Location: LOOK Dine-in Cinemas Reston, 11940 Market St, Reston, VA 20190
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: Doors open at 9:15 AM | Movie starts at 10:00 AM
Admission: TBD
Details: Going to the cinema is a timeless activity that people of all ages can enjoy. Look Dine-In Cinemas offers a Senior Movie Day on the fourth Wednesday of each month, specifically designed for adults 55+ as a fun outing. The theater provides refreshments and door prizes before the movie begins. This November, the featured movie Fly Me to the Moon is a 2024 romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. Gather your close friends for this matinee you won’t want to miss.
Website: https://www.restontowncenter.com/event/3510/
Thanksgiving Buffet at Mount Vernon Inn
Location: Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission: $72 for adults
Details: Did you know that on Thursday, November 26, 1789, George Washington issued his Thanksgiving Proclamation, declaring the day as one of public thanksgiving and prayer? What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia? This year’s Thanksgiving buffet will feature traditional favorites like maple-glazed ham, turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. It will also include less familiar but equally delicious dishes like swordfish, grilled hanger steak, and Southern-style fried chicken. This event is a fantastic event for people of all ages and appetites!
Website: https://www.mountvernonrestaurant.com/event/thanksgiving/
Third Thursday: Food Stories: Unique Thanksgiving Ideas & Cooking Demo
Location: Friendship Heights, Washington, DC | Specific location TBD
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Details: If you’re looking for a unique, senior-friendly Thanksgiving activity, check out Friendship Heights Alliance’s Food Stories on the third Thursday of the month. This event offers a beautiful opportunity to connect by chatting about Thanksgiving ideas, observing a cooking demo, and meeting new friends in the neighborhood. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the option to have free hors d’oeuvres and beverages. You’ll return home with new stories, recipes, and friendships that will warm your heart this Thanksgiving season.
Autumn Runner – DIY Floral Workshop
Location: The Stables of Rolling Ridge, 7409 Brink Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Admission: $108.55
Details: Thanks to the creativity of floral designer Emmi Bergmann, you can now create your own autumn Thanksgiving centerpiece runner for your table. Beautiful greenery and fresh flowers will make up this long-lasting arrangement. You’ll receive guidance on maintaining the runner to stay in good shape through Thanksgiving and even how to repurpose it for the winter season. This wonderful, senior-friendly activity inspires creativity and offers the chance to make new friends. However, it’s important to note that The Floral Shop is located above a family barn and is only accessible by staircase, so keep that in mind for senior citizens.
DIY Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Location: Helen Olivia Flowers, 1519 Leslie Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Admission: $150
Details: Whether your senior loved one lives at home or in an assisted living facility, there are always ways to make their living space brighter and more personalized. Helen Olivia Flowers offers the perfect solution to add a touch of Thanksgiving charm with a DIY Thanksgiving cornucopia-making class! In this 90-minute workshop, seniors will learn how to create their styled cornucopia, perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Whether they prefer traditional or unique designs, Helen Olivia Flowers will provide expert guidance to help bring their vision to life. With an instructor, this class is a tremendous senior-friendly activity, ensuring extra help is available.
Flower Arranging Class: Harvest Cornucopia
Location: Petal’s Edge Floral Design, 1105 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Admission: $130
Details: Craft-based activities are an excellent way to bond with your senior loved one. Join Petal’s Edge Floral Design for an exciting flower-arranging class to help you create a beautiful centerpiece or home decor for Thanksgiving. The class will focus on floral design, with an instructor guiding you through selecting specific flowers and themes to arrange your harvest cornucopia. Designed for all levels and abilities, this class is the perfect senior-friendly Thanksgiving activity to share with your loved one. Create something beautifully displayed this Thanksgiving!
Thankful for You | Paragon Home Care
In the spirit of this season, we extend a special thanks to all of you who continue to support our mission of delivering continuous care at home for senior citizens. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of our seniors under our care and our dedicated team of caregivers who genuinely care. We couldn’t do what we do without their dedication and passion for providing genuine care.
Paragon Home Care has been a trusted provider of personal and companion care services for senior citizens in Northern Virginia since 2013. Our mission is fueled by a passion for helping others and delivering consistent, reliable care. We are dedicated to inspiring independence and comfort while ensuring each of our seniors is matched with a caregiver who perfectly fits their needs.
Paragon serves our community through various services, including Personal and Companion Care, Care Management, and Medical Director Services for Home Care, as well as Transportation Assistance and our Paragon Neighbors Program.
If you’re interested in starting with Paragon Home Care, don’t hesitate to call us at (703) 942-8950 or contact us to schedule a complimentary assessment. We look forward to serving you and your loved ones with compassion and excellence.