Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Pueblo (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Mountain Time
We list 3 family events around Pueblo for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot & Free Kids 1K
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · Kids 1K 8:30am; 5K 9am
- Cost
- Kids 1K has no fee (ages 12 and under, no registration); 5K registration required
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk plus a free Kids 1K fun run for ages 12 and under.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Pueblo Parade of Lights
- When
- Sat, Nov 28
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Lighted floats, marching bands and decorated horses from the Mesa Junction down Union Avenue to Main Street. Produced by the Pueblo Downtown Association; check the official site for the start time.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Holiday Lighting Extravaganza on the Pueblo Riverwalk
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 · 5–7pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 25th annual switch-on of thousands of twinkling lights and festive displays along the Riverwalk.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Pueblo over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 3 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free, including YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot & Free Kids 1K (Pueblo, Thu, Nov 26), Pueblo Parade of Lights (Pueblo, Sat, Nov 28) and Holiday Lighting Extravaganza on the Pueblo Riverwalk (Pueblo, Sat, Nov 28, free).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Pueblo are free?
1 event on our list is free: Holiday Lighting Extravaganza on the Pueblo Riverwalk (Pueblo, Sat, Nov 28).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Pueblo need tickets or registration?
1 event on our list says on the official page that it needs advance tickets, timed entry or registration: YMCA of Pueblo Turkey Trot & Free Kids 1K (Pueblo). Book through each official page.
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How we build this page: each event comes from the organizer's official website and shows the date we checked it. An event is called free only when its official page says so. Read how we verify listings.
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