Thanksgiving Week with Kids in South Florida (2026)
Dates and prices below are from each listing. Confirm on the official page before you go.
The family's in town. Turkey trots, Thanksgiving crafts, a parade and break camps across South Florida, Nov 21–29.
A few things to know:
- Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov 26. The runs and the North Miami parade are that day.
- Break camps are priced by the session. The price on each listing is what the venue posted.
- Tree lightings that weekend stay on the Christmas list. This page is the Thanksgiving list: trots, the parade, crafts and camps.
Palm Beach County (8)Broward County (7)Miami-Dade County (10)
Palm Beach County (8)
A free family day in Delray Beach, a camp at the Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach, a Thanksgiving morning run in Boca Raton, break camps in Jupiter, North Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, and a golf camp in Palm Beach Gardens.
- ThanksFeeding Family & Fun Day (Pompey Park, Delray Beach)
Delray Beach · Nov 21
Free (Eventbrite RSVP)
- Cox Science Center Thanksgiving Camp: Demigods and Heroes
West Palm Beach · Nov 23 – Nov 27
$264 (members 10% off); before/aftercare $18 per day
- Jupiter School's Out Camp: Thanksgiving (Jupiter residents only)
Jupiter · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$50 a day (incorporated Jupiter residents only)
- North Palm Beach Fall Break Camp
North Palm Beach · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$50 a day residents, $62 nonresidents
- Palm Beach Gardens Turkey Day Golf Camp
Palm Beach Gardens · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$100 a day or $240 for 3 days
- YMCA Thanksgiving Break Camp, Boca Raton
Boca Raton · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$160 members / $260 non-members; Chase's Place $70 / $100
- YMCA Thanksgiving Break Camp, Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$170 members / $270 non-members; sports camp $200 / $275
- Levis JCC Turkey Trot Youth 1-Mile Fun Run
Boca Raton · Nov 26
$20 through Nov 15, $30 from Nov 16 (RunSignup)
Delray BeachWest Palm BeachBoca RatonJupiterNorth Palm BeachBoynton BeachPalm Beach Gardens
Broward County (7)
A free turkey craft at the Margate library, turkey trots in Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale and Cooper City, a family festival in Pembroke Pines, and break camps in Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale.
- Gobbler 5K & 10K
Cooper City · Nov 21
From $33.80 (fees included); ages 5–15 $5 + fee
- Turkey Bash at C.B. Smith Park
Pembroke Pines · Nov 21
$15 + fees (about $17.39) ages 3+; under 3 free; park entry $3 per vehicle
- Camp Live Oak Thanksgiving Camp
Fort Lauderdale · Nov 23 – Nov 27
$85 a day or $340 for the 4 days; extended care $5–$15 a day
- Coral Springs Fun Days Off: Thanksgiving Break
Coral Springs · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$120 for Nov 23–25 (residents register first)
- Handprint Turkey Craft (Margate Catharine Young Library)
Margate · Nov 24
Free; registration (cap 45)
- Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot
Fort Lauderdale · Nov 26
$55 adults / $35 kids 12 and under + fees (early price through Oct 26; later tiers higher)
- Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K
Tamarac · Nov 26
$30 through Oct 30; $35 Oct 31–Nov 17; $40 Nov 18–25 (no race-day sign-up)
MargateTamaracFort LauderdaleCooper CityPembroke PinesCoral Springs
Miami-Dade County (10)
A free parade in North Miami, turkey trots, a fall fest in Homestead, library and museum crafts including a free craft at Concord Branch, and break camps at Miami Children's Museum and Zoo Miami.
- Thanksgiving Celebration & Mini Thankful Monday (Miami Children's Museum)
Miami · Nov 16 – Nov 25
Included with admission: $26 general, $20 Florida residents; under 12 months free
- Orange Bowl Family Fall Fest (Homestead)
Homestead · Nov 21
Free
- Campsgiving at Miami Children's Museum
Miami · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$280 ($252 members) for the 3 days
- Thanksgiving Turkey Craft (Westchester Regional Library)
Miami · Nov 23
Free; registration required
- Zoo Miami Fall Camp: Creature Quest (Thanksgiving week)
Miami · Nov 23 – Nov 25
$175 per camper; Zoo Miami members $140 (20% off with code); cost may vary by session
- Thanksgiving Craft at Concord Branch Library
Miami · Nov 24
Free (while supplies last)
- Doral Turkey Trot 5K (CityPlace Doral)
Doral · Nov 26
Fee on the race registration site
- Turkey Day Run Miami Kids Trot
Miami · Nov 26
$20 + $2.20 fee; includes shirt and medal. Register on RunSignup
- WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade (North Miami)
North Miami · Nov 26
Free to watch
- Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Family Fun Run (Key Biscayne)
Key Biscayne · Nov 28
Family Fun Run (1 mile) $35; 5K $42; 10K $45; no-shirt entry $30
Frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving week 2026 in South Florida?
The listings on this page run Nov 21–29, 2026. Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov 26.
Are Christmas tree lightings included?
No. Santa visits, tree lightings and holiday lights stay on the Christmas list and the holiday lights guide. This page is turkey trots, the North Miami parade, crafts and break camps.
Hours, admission and conditions change — always verify before you head out. Activities are suggestions only; you know your child best, and supervision around water is essential.