25 ways to escape your family in Orlando this Thanksgiving weekend

Thursday, Nov. 23

Gobble Gobble Party Post-Thanksgiving party with infamous all-you-can-drink specials. 9 pm; Southern Nights, 375 S. Bumby Ave.; free; 407-412-5039; southernnightsorl.com.

Thursday, Nov. 23

Number of the Feast 3 Annual Thanksgiving night metal party. 9 pm; Will's Dirty Laundry, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free.

Thursday, Nov. 23

Thanksgiving at Lil Indies Open for post-family drinks. 7 pm; Lil Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave.; free; willspub.org.

Thursday, Nov. 23

The Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K One of the oldest and largest fun runs in Orlando with more than 5,000 participants. 7-10 am; Lake Eola Park, Eola Drive, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street; $30-$38; 407-615-8979; turkeytrotorlando.com.

Friday, Nov. 24

Record Store Day Black Friday Limited edition releases and reprints hit the shelves at your favorite local record stores for this mini-Record Store Day event. ; Multiple locations, Various local venues; various prices; recordstoreday.com.

Nov. 17-Dec. 31

Light Up UCF Winter carnival with ice skating, pictures with Santa, rides, games, movies and more. Prices for activities vary. CFE Arena, 12777 N. Gemini Blvd.; free-$19.95; 407-823-6006.

Friday, Nov. 24

21 Savage 8 pm; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange Ave.; $42.50-$150.00; 866-459-9233.

Nov. 24-Dec. 24

Miracle on Orange For the holidays, the Courtesy becomes Miracle on Orange, a holiday-themed craft cocktail bar from Cocktail Kingdom that only a few bars around the world are invited to participate in. -Dec. 24; The Courtesy Bar, 114 N. Orange Ave.; free.

Nov. 21-Jan. 7

Christmas At Gaylord Palms Multiple holiday activities, including ICE! featuring 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree and Joyful Light Show, heartwarming visits with Santa, a captivating Cirque Dreams Unwrapped show, snow tubing and more. 8 am-10 pm; Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee; various prices; 407-586-2000; christmasatgaylordpalms.com.

Nov. 21-Jan. 7

Ice! Christmas Around the World Holiday exhibit created from more than 70 tons of hand-carved ice. Gaylord Palms Resort, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee; $28.99-$55.99; 407-586-2000.

Friday, Nov. 24

Kojo Prince, Tarik Lewis 8 pm; Bonkerz - Harry Buffalo, 129 W. Church St.; $10; 407-629-2665; bonkerzcomedyproductions.com.

Nov. 24-25

Tommy Davidson 8 & 10:30 pm; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive; $20; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com.

Nov. 9-Dec. 22

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party This holiday-inspired event comes complete with special lights on the Cinderella Castle, a special parade, free cookies and hot cocoa. Dec. 2; Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista; price of admission; 407-824-4321; disneyworld.disney.go.com.

Nov. 24-26

Central Florida International Auto Show More than 350 new cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs and more on display. Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; $10; 407-685-9800; autoshoworlando.com.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Scavenger Trading Party Prepare for the impending holidays by bringing in your pop-culture arts and crafts or collectibles you no longer want to trade with other scavengers. 8 pm; Gods & Monsters, 5421 International Drive; free; 407-270-6273; godmonsters.com.

Nov. 18-Jan. 7

Winter in the Park Enjoy ice skating in the middle of Winter Park. Jan. 7, 2018; Central Park's West Meadow, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park; $13; cityofwinterpark.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 23

Annie The classic Broadway musical comes to life as little orphan Annie charms her way into the heart of New York millionaire Oliver Warbucks. Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden; $30-$34; 407-877-4736; gardentheatre.org.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Classic Albums Live: The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 8 pm; Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd.; $16-$31; 407-351-5483.

Nov. 12-Jan. 3

Christmas at the Leu House See wonderful vintage Christmas decorations. Jan. 3, 2018, 10 am-3:30 pm; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.; $10; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org.

Saturday, Nov. 25

National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig star in Tom Stoppard's brilliantly funny situation comedy, 11 am; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $20; 407-629-0054; enzian.org.