Let our schedule get you to the big day with energy left over.
Early November
Plan your menu (we have 18 delicious ones to choose from).
It's easy to fill your table with the bounty of fall -- choose perfect appetizers, desserts, and every course in between.
Fabulous Thanksgiving Menus
Print a Detailed Thanksgiving Planner
Invite your guests and keep track of who is bringing what on your menu.
Gatefold Invitation
If you're ordering a fresh turkey, do it now.
Turkey Survival Guide
Two Weeks Ahead
Take an inventory of your tablecloths and napkins. Teach yourself a new way to fold napkins.
Festive Thanksgiving Napkins
One Week Ahead
Review your recipes. Look for new ones in our Recipe Center.
Recipe Center
Check thawing time for frozen turkey.
Turkey: Buying, Handling & Thawing
Two Days Ahead
Chill beverages and mix ingredients for warm drinks like hot cider.
Sparkling Holiday Drinks
Warming Beverages
Heavy housecleaning should be done -- spot-clean any rooms that need it.
Tips for Smart and Safe Cleaning
Make all dishes that can be prepared ahead. Don't forget the pies!
Perfect Pumpkin Pies
Delicious Pies to Make for Fall
Make the side dishes that can be baked ahead of time.
Green Bean Side Dishes
Sweet Potato Side Dishes
Thanksgiving Day
Put turkey in oven and baste every half hour, or as directed in your recipe.
Interactive Roasting Guide
Make gravy and last-minute vegetables.
Rich Pan Gravy for Turkey
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