Microsoft is ensuring you get a free, extended Xbox Live Gold Weekend, per Xbox Live and Major Nelson :
“Sign in to Xbox LIVE® this Holiday Weekend from Thursday November 24 through Sunday November 27, and get free access to movies, sports, music, online multiplayer gaming and more with Xbox LIVE Gold.*”
Free Gold Weekend will take place on Xbox LIVE from 12:01 A.M. PT on November 24, 2011 to 11:59 P.M. PT on November 27, 2011. Open only to Free (Silver) members in the 50 United States or Washington, D.C. Unlocked applications include online multiplayer, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Facebook, ESPN on Xbox LIVE, Video Kinect, Last.fm and Zune Music Pass. Additional subscriptions and requirements apply for some Xbox LIVE features, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, ESPN and Zune Music Pass. See
www.xbox.com/live. Deal of the Week, Twitter and early access to DLC not included. Games and media content sold separately.