The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot has been an Austin tradition for almost three decades, and in that time, it has raised approximately $3.5 million. That money is contributed directly to the cause of Caritas of Austin, a local charity that provides safe, supportive environments to people afflicted by homelessness. As a way of giving thanks for the roof over your head and the food on your table this Thanksgiving, why not support that goal?

Sign up for the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot ($27+) and start training for the five-mile run. Runners embark from The Long Center on the morning of Thanksgiving at various times, depending on which wave they join. Then they enjoy a relaxing run around the city of Austin with their fellow athletes before tucking into a Thanksgiving feast.

In Latin America, it’s a longstanding belief that death is not the end of life, but rather the continuation of life into a different realm. That’s why Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate the lives of loved ones, not mourn their passing. For many years, Latin Americans have celebrated the tradition on November 1st and 2nd by erecting altars that memorialize their loved ones with sugar skulls, photos, and their favorite foods. Viva La Vida Festival & Parade celebrates Dia De Los Muertos right here in Austin.

Hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the festival kicks off at noon on Saturday, October 27th on the 100 and 200 blocks of east and west 4th Street. Admission is free, so head to the festival to check out its colorful parade, watch artist demos, and enjoy traditional Latin American foods. You can also browse booths helmed by local artists and retailers, and enjoy live music at the Viva La Vida Festival.

“Brama” means “gates,” so it’s a fitting name for the newly opened Brama Restaurant. In July, it opened the gates to a world of eclectic Eastern European cuisine, drawing inspiration from Poland, Ukraine, Romania, and Russia. From the pierogi to the schnitzel, Brama Restaurant offers a culinary education to anyone interested in international cuisine.

Start your meal with one or two of the authentic appetizers, such as the cured herring with potato and pickled shallots or the beets paired with goat cheese and yogurt dressing. Then try a veggie pierogi or a meat-filled pelmeni, the Russian/Ukranian equivalent. For the main course, savor the classic beef stroganoff, the pork or chicken schnitzel, or the kielbasa with sauerkraut. These are just a handful of the unique dishes on the menu at Brama Restaurant.