Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell · Thanksgiving break, November 2026
Thanksgiving break with kids in Atlanta
47 parades, turkey trots, break camps and long-weekend outings around Atlanta over Thanksgiving break. 7 are free.
Updated Oct 30. Every listing links to its organizer’s page.
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Where is there a turkey trot for kids near Atlanta?
6 listed. Coming up:
- 24th Annual MUST Gobble Jog — Marietta Square · Thu, Nov 26 · Marietta Square
- Running of the Turkeys 5K — Downtown Roswell Turkey Trot · Thu, Nov 26 · Downtown Roswell (43 Magnolia St start)
- Sugarloaf Country Club Charity Turkey Trot 5K — Duluth · Thu, Nov 26 · Sugarloaf Country Club
- Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K & Kids Fun Run — Halcyon, Alpharetta · Thu, Nov 26 · Halcyon
What free Thanksgiving break events are there for kids in Atlanta?
7 listed. Coming up:
- Farm to Friendsgiving: Journey of Your Thanksgiving Dinner — Fortson Library · Thu, Nov 12 · Fortson Public Library
- Thanksgiving Day – Día de Acción de Gracias at Plaza Fiesta · Sun, Nov 22 · Plaza Fiesta
- Movie Night & Thanksgiving Gala, Charles M. Schulz Style — Forest Park Library · Tue, Nov 24 · Forest Park Branch Library
- Scavenger Hunt for the Holidays — Cascade Library, Atlanta · Wed, Nov 25 · Cascade Branch, Fulton County Library System
Which Thanksgiving break events suit toddlers and young kids in Atlanta?
2 listed. Coming up:
- Family Storytime Celebrates Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month — Peachtree Library · Wed, Nov 25 · Peachtree Branch, Fulton County Library System
- Thanksgiving Camp — Blue Heron Nature Preserve · Open through the season · Blue Heron Nature Preserve
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How this list works
The day itself is for the table; the days around it are long. This page collects what’s on for kids in our Atlanta listings over Thanksgiving break: parades and turkey trots on Thursday morning, Thanksgiving crafts and storytimes in the weeks before, break camps for the school days off, and the light displays, tree lightings and Santa arrivals that open over the long weekend, for families at home and for those visiting relatives. 47 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Eastern Time.