Thanksgiving in Bellevue: Places to Go, Eat, Work Out

Still formulating Thanksgiving plans? Here are some options in Bellevue:

Bellevue Local Table has compiled a list of places to go in Bellevue to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, if you don't want to be the one at the stove on the holiday.

Also, check out our own .

Working out on Thanksgiving morning

There are a number of low-cost and free activities to try to keep off those Thanksgiving pounds and "pre-burn" those Thanksgiving calories.

Turkey Day Indoor Cycling Rides, Nov. 24, 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m. or 9:30 a.m., South Bellevue Community Center, 14509 SE Newport Way. Free one-hour indoor cycling class to burn 600+ calories. Pre-registration is required and donation is encouraged to benefit Eastside Domestic Violence Program. A list of suggested donation items available at registration. Ages 13 & Up. To register, email jperugini@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-4240.  

Fit for the Feast, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Bellevue Aquatic Center, 601 143rd Ave. NE. A two-hour Master’s swim workout prior to your Thanksgiving dinner. All abilities welcome. Ages: 19 and older. Cost: $10, which includes a designer t-shirt. For more information, email sarmstrong@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-4444.

FREE Thanksgiving Day Jazzercise Power Class: Everyone is invited! Dancers, non-dancers, runners, non-runners, Mom/Dad/Sister/Brother/Husband/Visiting Relative from out of town. Let people know about this wonderful way to start your holiday by RSVP'ing to this event and inviting them yourself!  All who attend will get a 90 minute circuit training fitness class for FREE (donation of 4 cans of food suggested). Come one, come all, to PUFF before you STUFF on Thanksgiving morning, 11/24/11, 8:30-10:00am, at the North Bellevue Community Center. We will start on time and end promptly so you can make sure to fit it into your day!

After Dinner

If you're looking for some after Thanksgiving entertainment, check out Moviefone's schedule for Bellevue movie theaters. , and all have family-friendly fare new in theaters this week, The Muppets and Arthur Christmas.