What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.
Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve
Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.
Thanksgiving Travel: Holiday travel numbers surge in the DMV
This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with AAA predicting more than 1.5 million people from the D.C. region hitting the road as thousands more take to the skies.
When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
DC weather: Brief warmup before blustery Thanksgiving; snow, rain mix possible next week
A short-lived warmup will push highs near 70 degrees on Wednesday before temperatures plummet just in time for a blustery cold Thanksgiving.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Man arrested after pointing gun at Christmas carolers, police say
A man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at Christmas carolers who came to his door.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Record-breaking air travel expected during Thanksgiving rush
Airports nationwide are bracing for a surge of travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday rush.
Thanksgiving travel to reach record levels in DMV; best and worst times to drive
More than 1.6 million Washington-area residents are expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to AAA.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
Ice skating returns to Sculpture Garden at National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art's Ice Rink at the Sculpture Garden reopens to the public for the winter on Monday.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Holiday light shows across the DMV illuminate the winter season
Kickoff the holiday season by visiting light displays across the DMV.
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t let your feast turn into a fiasco - follow these safety tips!
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.