Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Savannah (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Eastern Time
We list 5 family events around Savannah for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Nov 29 (Daily Nov 19–Jan 3) · Daily 11am–9pm
- Cost
- Not stated
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
A riverfront holiday market with 50+ vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, photos with Santa, a Festival of Trees and the Gingerbread House unveiling. Some vendors may be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
United Way Turkey Trot, Kids K & Diaper Dash
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · Kids K 8am, Diaper Dash 8:15am, 4-miler 8:30am
- Cost
- Kids K (ages 10 and under) and Diaper Dash (3 and under) are complimentary; 4-mile run/walk $40 from Nov 1 (online only, closes Nov 25 at 6pm)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
United Way of the Coastal Empire’s 18th annual Thanksgiving run: the Kids K (0.62 mile) at 8am, the Diaper Dash (35 yards) at 8:15am and the 4-mile run/walk through Ardsley Park at 8:30am. Costumes, strollers and leashed pets are welcome. No race-day registration; Kids K bibs are at packet pickup (Nov 24–25, Fleet Feet, 3405 Waters Ave).
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
December Nights & Holiday Lights
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 (Nov 28; Dec 4–5, 11–12, 14–19 and 21–24) · Timed entry, arrival windows 5:30–8pm
- Cost
- $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door; children 3 and under free; free parking
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Millions of lights along nearly a mile of lit trails, designed and built by the garden's own staff and volunteers. Most visits take about an hour; the paths are stroller and wheelchair friendly. Tickets must be bought online in advance by time slot.
✓ Checked Oct 28, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Holiday Kickoff at Eastern Wharf
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 · 5–9pm
- Cost
- Not stated
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The Eastern Wharf Christmas trees are lit, Santa visits, and there are food trucks and entertainment; the Lighted Boat Parade leaves from and returns to the Eastern Wharf docks.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Savannah Lighted Boat Parade
- When
- Sat, Nov 28 · 7–9pm
- Cost
- Free and open to all
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The 25th annual parade: 30+ boats covered in holiday lights loop twice between Eastern Wharf and the Talmadge Bridge. Watch from Eastern Wharf, Rousakis Riverfront Plaza or anywhere along River Street.
✓ Checked Oct 26, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Savannah over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 5 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, 1 free, including Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside (Savannah, Nov 25 – Nov 29), United Way Turkey Trot, Kids K & Diaper Dash (Savannah, Thu, Nov 26) and December Nights & Holiday Lights (Savannah, Sat, Nov 28). See all 5 above.
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Savannah are free?
1 event on our list is free: Savannah Lighted Boat Parade (Savannah, Sat, Nov 28).
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Savannah need tickets or registration?
2 events on our list say on the official page that they need advance tickets, timed entry or registration: United Way Turkey Trot, Kids K & Diaper Dash (Savannah) and December Nights & Holiday Lights (Savannah). Book through each official page.
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