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By Jessica Elliott, About.com Guide to Louisville

Louisville Thanksgiving Weekend Events

Friday November 21, 2008
Don't let the cold keep you at home as we get closer to Christmas. There are plenty of fantastic things going on here in Possibility City on Thanksgiving weekend. When you're not too busy shopping, head out to enjoy these fun Louisville Thanksgiving weekend events.

Free Meal at Zen Garden
When: Wednesday, November 26th
Where: Zen Garden
What: Zen Garden is serving up free Vietnamese food all day Wednesday to show their appreciation for their customers as well as collect donations for several nonprofit organizations.

Business Networking Lunch
When: Wednesday, November 26th, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: The Fox and Hound Pub and Grill
What: If your business has suffered due to the mortgage meltdown and recent changes in lending, then you should seriously consider coming to this special networking lunch. Don't miss this great opportunity to network while having a great lunch and finding solutions to navigate the new market.

Christmas Tree Lane at Waterfront Park
When: Friday, November 28th
Where: Witherspoon St. between Preston and Brook
What: The annual tradition of selling Christmas trees downtown will continue this year with two vendors lined along both sides of Witherspoon Street selling real evergreen trees as well as other kinds of holiday greenery.

F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop
When: Friday, November 28th
Where: Frankfort Avenue
What: This special Black Friday trolley hop lasts all day, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and features Christmas shopping and art browsing at all of Frankfort Avenue's favorite independent businesses and art galleries.

Light up Louisville
When: Friday, November 28th
Where: Jefferson Square Park
What: This day-long celebration draws more than 75,000 attendees and features music, a parade, and a market, ending with the lighting of Jefferson Square and the Louisville Christmas tree.

If you're headed out to Downtown Louisville for Light Up Louisville or shopping on Black Friday, you'll want to make sure to get acquainted with the Light Up Louisville street closings posted over on WLKY's website.

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