Once the turkey is carved, it's time to spend the rest of the Thanksgiving weekend with family. If you're not sure what to do today, we put together a list of ideas to enjoy with your loved ones.
Metro Area
🛍️ A day of museums and shopping
Parque de las Ciencias by Toro Verde, Bayamón. Parque de las Ciencias will offer special hours during the Thanksgiving weekend. General admission will run from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the Festival Mágico de Luces, open all week, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.parquedelascienciaspr.com or call 787-867-7100.
Just B Cuz, San Juan. A leather journal could easily be the perfect gift to put under the tree. Just B Cuz specializes in stationery, coffee and crafts. It recently launched a line of leather journals inspired by various towns in Puerto Rico. Take advantage and order yours personalized this Black Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its Punta Las Marías location; 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its Miramar location.
Museo de las Américas, San Juan. Stop by the Axis Mundi, MetraTralla and Geometría Mística exhibitions, or explore the permanent galleries such as El Indígena de las Américas and La Herencia Africana at the Museo de las Américas. The day after Thanksgiving they will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
🍕 In case you get hungry, a pizza
Pirilo Pizza, multiple locations. A classic, with several flavors to choose from. Pirilo Pizza offers pizzas such as El Pecado and Tampiqueña, as well as appetizers, tapas and drinks. They also have a drinks series called "Back to Basics," which includes cocktails such as Honey, Cosmo & Wanda and Tom Collins. Reserve your spot here.
North Area
🍽️ For a family lunch and outing
La Buena Vida Pasta + Barra, Arecibo. In the historic downtown of Arecibo there is a place dedicated to pastas, tapas and cocktails, as well as a wide variety of craft beers. La Buena Vida will be open Friday the 28th starting at 4:00 p.m. You can view the menu here.
Bocaíto Restaurant, Vega Baja. This restaurant draws on creative international cuisine, with main dishes such as lamb chops, picaña over white bean hummus and marbled salmon. Open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; the full menu is here.
Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park, Arecibo. For a day of family entertainment, you could take your loved ones to the Arecibo lighthouse, open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The admission price includes access to all attractions. Keep in mind that the box office, aquarium and Splash areas close one hour earlier.
South Area
🚗 For an impromptu road trip
Panorama 180, Ponce. Panorama 180 will take a break on Thanksgiving Day but will return the following day on its regular schedule. Here you can enjoy a mix of international cuisines with the best views of Ponce from the Cruceta del Vigía. Here you'll find the menu.
Castillo Serrallés, Ponce. Visitors to Museo Castillo Serrallés can explore the legacy of the sugar industry in Ponce, as well as one of its most important byproducts, rum. Open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Aguas Termales de Coamo, Coamo. Soak in the only sulfurous hot springs in Puerto Rico, located on the banks of the Coamo River, during regular hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Bacoa Finca + Fogón, Juncos. In this rustic country house surrounded by nature, chefs Raúl Correa, René Marichal and Xavier Correa offer a combination of wood-fire cooking and sustainable Puerto Rican cuisine. They also celebrate creativity and innovation, as well as the local seasonal harvest. Make your reservation on OpenTable.
East Area
🤿 For a day of thrills
Pure Adventure, Snorkeling and Diving Center, Fajardo. A kayak tour of Fajardo's bioluminescent bay is always a good idea. Reserve one of the few remaining spots for the Fajardo Bio Bay Kayak Tour, which starts at 8:00 p.m., lasts two hours and costs $59 per person. More information here.
Rainforest Zipline, Río Grande. The eastern part of Puerto Rico has its own zipline tour. Choose from three experiences: the Rainforest Zipline (1-2 hours), the Rainforest Zipline Experience plus Adventure Trail (1-2 hours) or the Adventure Trail (1 hour 30 minutes). All tours have availability the day after Thanksgiving. Reserve your spot here.
Western Area
🧑🧑🧒🧒 For a family day out and mountain views
Summit Trampoline Park, Mayagüez. Here your group can show off their agility and reach new heights at an entertainment park packed with attractions and activities. There is a trampoline zone, a playground and multiple sports areas, including an indoor soccer court and a volleyball court. Open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Fridays).
Salsipuedes Aventuras, Añasco. One hour, one team, one mission. This escape room, located in the parking lot of Don Frappe y Don Maceta, is a great opportunity for you and your group to work as a team. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can secure your spot by calling 787-365-2523.
Grand Marnier Restaurant, Aguada. Have you ever heard of Italian mofongo? This is your chance to try it at Gran Marnier. The dining room is open-air and offers unbeatable views of the fields of Aguada. They have special hours, Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., due to a road change.
Central Area
🌳 Adventure and connection with nature
Toro Verde, Orocovis. Those looking for extreme entertainment might want to head to Toro Verde, home of the longest zipline in the Americas. They will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They will also be open on Thanksgiving Day during the same hours.
Reserva Natural Cañón San Cristóbal, Barranquitas/Aibonito. Para La Naturaleza has several tours scheduled through this ecologically significant area, and one of them falls during the Thanksgiving weekend. Reserve your spot for the Nov. 29 tour here, at the 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. session.
Festival del Pastel, Orocovis. Orocovis will celebrate both its bicentennial and the traditional Festival del Pastel, on Nov. 28, 29 and 30, 2025, in the municipality's public parking lot. There will be live music, traditional food and local artisans. Full details here.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
