Taiwo Akinlami and Ixalia Ortiz, from Nigeria and Venezuela, respectively, tell their stories of coming to the U.S. and why they're thankful this year

We've done the searching for you and found a dozen places that still have room for more on Thursday. But you better not wait too much longer.

Here are some more ways to stay entertained when you're done eating turkey, watching The Game and scoring Black Friday deals. 🧱 "Think outside the brick" and admire the Columbus Museum of Art's annual Lego display.

Two of Columbus' largest shopping destinations, the Easton Town Center and the Polaris Fashion Place mall, will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, according to their websites. Popular food halls like the North Market and Budd Dairy will also be closed for the holiday.