Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities Your Kids Will Love

OKEMOS, Mich.,––Now that Halloween is gone and November is here, it's time to gear up for the holidays. First on the list: Thanksgiving! This holiday is dedicated to the harvest. The very first Thanksgiving happened in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Native Americans hosted and attended a three-day long feast to celebrate the Pilgrims' first successful harvest in the New World.

In modern America we continue to celebrate this holiday with a large one-day or one-meal feast, but there's plenty of fun to be had leading up to Thanksgiving. Get in the spirit and check out these Thanksgiving crafts and activities your kids will love:

Fall Leaf Painting

Grab a few variations of leaves and let the kids have at it to create some cool pieces of art. You can even frame these as a keepsake and bring them out to hang each year when Fall arrives. 

Count Your Blessings Calendar 

Each day, you'll write something you're thankful for on a sticky note and attach to the back of the leaf. Rotate which family member writes each day's note, or come up with each note together. At the end of the month, you can store the notes in a "time capsule" and read them next year. 

Lego Stamped Corn

All you need is paper, a little paint, and a few Legos off the floor. Make a bunch and tie together, or string them up banner style for a cute touch to your Thanksgiving day feast. 

Floating Mayflower Craft & Science Experiment

Make sure to save a few applesauce or fruit cups before doing this floating Mayflower science experiment & have some Play Dough or Silly Putty on hand. Try this in the bath tub or kitchen sink! 

Coffee Filter Turkeys

These colorful and fun turkeys are really easy to make. If you have toddlers, you can cut some of the harder tasks out by prepping the turkey's body ahead of time. 

Stuff the Turkey Game 

Once you're done making the pieces for the game, you can plan as much as you want! Click the link to see how you can vary up the game for players of different ages. 

Mason Jar Candle Holder

This craft is aimed towards older kids or adults, but the younger ones can help with the collection of the leaves. These festive jars are perfect for the Thanksgiving table or entry way to set the mood. 

November has officially arrived and it's time to prepare for guests, good food, and fun activities to do together! We hope these Thanksgiving crafts and activities are ones your kids will love. Before your family starts crafting away, we want to remind you of the importance of taking car of your vehicle this season so that you can make plenty of trips to the grocery store, craft store, and family members' homes safely. Check out our Fall car care tips online and let us know how we can help get you prepared for the cold weather ahead with oil changes, winter tire installments, brake inspections, and more. You can conveniently schedule a service appointment online, or by giving us a call. 

Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864

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Chevrolet and AutoShare Partner to Provide Affordable Transportation

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OKEMOS, Mich. – Chevrolet and AutoShare are partnering to provide affordable transportation to college students at Ryerson University, the University of Toronto, and York University, all based in Toronto. Chevy will add 16 of its vehicles to AutoShare’s car sharing fleet for students at three prestigious universities to use.

College comes with a slew of expenses that make affordability elusive for students. But as Chevrolet and AutoShare partner to provide affordable transportation these students could save between 35 and 45% on transportation costs, helping them put money towards tuition, food, or rent. The registration fees will be waived for students to use the Chevy vehicles, and AutoShare will only charge students $6 an hour to operate the Chevy models in its fleet.

“We are thrilled to be working with AutoShare to provide university students in Toronto with this unique opportunity to find new roads, both on and off campus,” said John Roth, GM Canada’s VP of sales, service, and marketing. “This partnership provides around-the-clock access to a range of fun-to-drive and stylish Chevrolets.”

Many automotive companies are in the midst of developing autonomous vehicle technology and other modes of non-automotive transportation in an attempt to provide more affordable and eco-friendly transportation. But Chevy understands drivers like driving, and they may have found a different transportation niche to expand their dominance in.

If things go well in Canada, perhaps Chevy will partner with an America car sharing firm and put fleets on American college campuses. Chevy understands how important for college students to have the finances necessary to afford things like oil changes or other auto service, both of which are available at our Dewitt area Chevy dealership. A system like car sharing is a feasible option for students to get where they need to while saving money and still getting the driving experience they cherish.

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you –– simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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