Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Miami (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Eastern Time
We list 3 family events around Miami for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Life Time Miami Turkey Trot & Kids Trot
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- 5K/10K 7am; Kids Trot 9:30am
- Cost
- Kids Trot $20; 5K $63; 10K $73
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Thanksgiving-morning 5K and 10K at 7am, then the Kids Trot (ages 2–9, 100–600 meters) at 9:30am. The finish festival has face painting and a bounce house.
Official page✓ Dates checked Oct 26, 2026Directions
WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade (North Miami) New · Just listed
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- 10am–noon
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
South Florida's Thanksgiving Day parade, in its 51st year, runs along NE 125 Street from NE 6th Avenue to NE 12th Avenue, with marching bands, dance and cheer squads and a main stage at North Miami City Hall (limited seating).
Official page✓ Dates checked Nov 1, 2026Directions
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Wed, Dec 30
- Schedule
- Select nights
- Hours
- 6:30–10pm
- Cost
- Separate ticket (daytime admission and memberships do not include Zoo Lights)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Holiday lights at the zoo. Opening night (Nov 27) includes a tree-lighting ceremony, and Santa appears through Dec 23.
Official page✓ Dates checked Oct 26, 2026Directions
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Miami over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 3 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free, including Life Time Miami Turkey Trot & Kids Trot (Miami, Thu, Nov 26), WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade (North Miami, North Miami, Thu, Nov 26, free) and Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami (Miami, Nov 27 – Dec 30).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Miami are free?
1 event on our list is free: WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade (North Miami, North Miami, Thu, Nov 26).
Which Miami-area cities have Thanksgiving weekend events?
We list Thanksgiving weekend events in 2 cities, including Miami (2) and North Miami (1).
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