Thanksgiving weekend activities for families around Salt Lake City (2026)
Checked · Covers Nov 25 – Nov 29 · All times are local Mountain Time
We list 4 family events around Salt Lake City for Nov 25 – Nov 29. Each listing links to the organizer's own page.
Thanksgiving week events
Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 – Sat, Nov 28 (Nov 12–Jan 9; closed Sundays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) · Evening timed entry (see site)
- Cost
- Timed tickets; prices vary by date and age; ages 2 and under need no ticket
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Walk-through holiday light show in Ashton Gardens. Time slots every 15 minutes; buy tickets in advance.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Christmas in the Village at Gardner Village
- When
- Wed, Nov 25 & Fri, Nov 27 & Sat, Nov 28 (Mon–Sat Nov 21 – Dec 31 (closed Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)) · Shops Mon–Sat 10am–6pm; Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 10am–2pm
- Cost
- No admission or parking fee; some activities (Breakfast with Santa, shows) cost extra
- Ages
- All ages · Indoor + outdoor
The historic mill village decks its brick paths with twinkling lights and garlands, and Santa's elf displays return in little scenes around the village, with an elf scavenger hunt for kids. Reservable extras include Breakfast with Santa.
✓ Checked Oct 28, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Runtastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot & Kids Half Mile
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · Half marathon 7:45am; 10K 8am; 5K 8:20am; Kids half mile 10:30am
- Cost
- Registration required (prices rise after Oct 31)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Billed as Utah's largest turkey trot: a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a half-mile kids' run on the Jordan River Trail, with medals and hot chocolate and pie at the finish.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Cold Turkey Run 6K & Kids 1K
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 · Kids 1K 8:30am; 6K 9am
- Cost
- $15 Kids 1K; $35 6K ($38 from Nov 10)
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Thanksgiving morning 6K up City Creek Canyon for runners, walkers and strollers, plus a Kids 1K out-and-back on Bonneville Blvd. Park at the State Capitol.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
What can families do around Salt Lake City over Thanksgiving weekend?
We list 4 family events for Nov 25 – Nov 29, including Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (Lehi, Nov 25 – Nov 28), Christmas in the Village at Gardner Village (West Jordan, Nov 25, Nov 27 and Nov 28) and Runtastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot & Kids Half Mile (Lehi, Thu, Nov 26). See all 4 above.
Which Thanksgiving weekend events near Salt Lake City need tickets or registration?
2 events on our list say on the official page that they need advance tickets, timed entry or registration: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point (Lehi) and Runtastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot & Kids Half Mile (Lehi). Book through each official page.
Which Salt Lake City-area cities have Thanksgiving weekend events?
We list Thanksgiving weekend events in 3 cities, including Lehi (2), West Jordan (1) and Salt Lake City (1).
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