Giving thanks and giving back is what this time of the year is all about. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the San Mateo area offers many events for you to have fun, give back and enjoy all while kicking off this holiday season. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

"Shop, Enjoy & Give"

"Shop, Enjoy & Give" starts every Tuesday beginning November 24 through December 22, from 6:00-9:00p.m. You are invited to enjoy wine and food pairings plus receive incredible discounts at Santana Row shops and restaurants. Best of all, proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

Your $20 ticket includes food and wine tastings inside Santana Row shops and restaurants, a signature wine glass, and exclusive holiday shopping discounts. Extra Bonus: bring a non-perishable food donation to the Santana Row Concierge when you purchase your ticket and receive $3 off your entry.

Tickets are available online or at the Santana Row Concierge Center.
Must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information, contact the Santana Row Concierge at 408.551.4611.

Lucky, Food Maxx, or Save Mart Holiday Food Drive

You can support the Food Bank while shopping at your local Lucky, Food Maxx, or Save Mart store. From now until Januaray 5th you can simply drop non-perishable items to donate in our Food Bank barrels. All Save Mart and Lucky stores will have $10 and $20 bags of their pre-selected food items that you can buy and place in the barrels.

5th Annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot

Work up an appetite on Thanksgiving morning by partaking in the annual Turkey Trot, an event that supports Second Harvest and other bay area charities. There are several runs and walks available to choose from in the 5K and 10K range, a kids' fun run, and a new Costume Run. To sign up for an event, visit the official Turkey Trot site.

Winter Carnival

On November 21st starting at 4pm enjoy a family carnival with games, arts, crafts and music. Street Level of One, Two, Three and Four Embarcadero Center.