# Thanksgiving with the Turkeys at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary, 15200 Mt Nebo Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837
- Ages: All ages; children under 12 free
- Price: $10 donation ticket; no charge for children under 12
- Organizer: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
- Official page: https://www.animalsanctuary.org/events/annual-events/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A cruelty-free Thanksgiving potluck with the sanctuary's friendly rescued turkeys in Poolesville. Bring a vegan dinner or dessert dish that serves 8; afterward everyone helps feed donated pumpkins to the rescued pigs, and you can stroll around to visit the other animals.

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