Thanksgiving is a great holiday to spend near the beach, especially on the Emerald Coast of Florida. On Thanksgiving Day, the weather is forecasted to be in the high low 70s with sunny skies and a crisp, cool breeze. This time of year is a great time to be outdoors with the family. Here are a few Thanksgiving week events you might want to attend while in town for the holiday: Thanksgiving Lunch and Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House You can cook your special meal at home, or choose to dine out. If you dine out, make it a meal to remember at Ruth’s Chris Steak House! On Thanksgiving from 11am-3pm and 5pm-8pm they will be serving Sizzling Turkey Breast $25, Sausage and Herb Stuffing $9, Corn Pudding $9, and Pumpkin Creme Brulee in addition to their regular menu. College Football Saturdays at the Emerald Grande Cheer on and watch your favorite teams on the huge, outdoor projector and multiple large TVs at the Harbor Walk Village by AJs. Also enjoy food and drink specials at Crab Island Cantina, Harry T's Lighthouse, Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi, and Margaritaville! Emerald Coast Classic The eight-team basketball tournament will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 25-26 at The Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Fans can purchase tickets at the official tournament website, www.emeraldcoastclassic.com. Participants include Iowa, Providence, Virginia and Memphis. Santa’s Arrival at HarborWalk Village Close out your Thanksgiving week with a visit to see Santa! Santa makes his grand entrance to the Destin Harbor on November 25 for HarborWalk Village’s Holiday season kick-off! Kids will enjoy free activities and can visit with Santa Claus! The event is free and open to the public. It’s not too late to book a Thanksgiving Vacation or too early to book a Christmas vacation! Take 10% OFF* our Destin and 30A rentals for stays the week of Thanksgiving with coupon code TROPICAL when you book online, or mention it to a reservations agent when you call 1-888-988-2547. Also, stay tuned for a Black Friday Sale on Christmas bookings! *Nightly minimums apply per property. While availability lasts. Ask your Reservations Agent for details.