# Thanksgiving break with kids in Austin

> 56 Thanksgiving parades, turkey trots, break camps and things to do with kids in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area over Thanksgiving break 2026, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it.

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
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Towns with listings: Austin (26), Wimberley (5), Dripping Springs (4), Georgetown (3), Bastrop (2), Cedar Park (2), Lost Pines (2), Round Rock (2), Bee Cave (1), Bertram (1), Buda (1), Del Valle (1), Hutto (1), Lakeway (1), Lockhart (1), Pflugerville (1), San Marcos (1).

## Quick answers

### Where is there a turkey trot for kids near Austin?

8 listings, the soonest 4: [Chisholm Trail Turkey Trot (1-mile & 5K)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/chisholm-trail-turkey-trot-1-mile-and-5k--listing-4c1f83876c3d730feb839b3d) (Sat, Nov 21, With admission); [Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K, Shake A Leg Mile and Little Gobbler 1K](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/cedar-park-turkey-day-5k-shake-a-leg-mile-and-little-gobbler-1k--listing-62f86123de4caae8b1774a33) (Thu, Nov 26, From $23); [Circle C Turkey Trot and Kids Mile](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/circle-c-turkey-trot-and-kids-mile--listing-e38241a9311ce01b2f2ecf16) (Thu, Nov 26, Paid); [Hutto Turkey "Trail" Trot supporting Backpack Friends](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/hutto-turkey-trail-trot-supporting-backpack-friends--listing-41e56c2ffd792fe7f214d335) (Thu, Nov 26, From $25).

### What free Thanksgiving break events are there for kids in Austin?

13 listings, the soonest 4: [Metzgiving Thanksgiving Dinner at Mendez Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/metzgiving-thanksgiving-dinner-at-mendez-recreation-center--listing-be0a588818ee2894c9d5b8ba) (Thu, Nov 12, Free); [Thanksgiving Bingo Bash at Delores Duffie Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-bingo-bash-at-delores-duffie-recreation-center--listing-56ba4a5998110e1dd9c6ddea) (Sat, Nov 14, Free); [Thanksgiving Celebration Family Fun Day](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-celebration-family-fun-day--listing-93471ed871eb5e51d3ee4811) (Sat, Nov 21, Free); [Maker Kids: Family STEM Stations (school holiday)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/maker-kids-family-stem-stations-school-holiday--listing-d36c1ddf955c9bb19a194f2a) (Mon, Nov 23, Free).

## Ongoing programs

### Austin (14)

- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at East Communities YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-east-communities-ymca--listing-6b819b6686f6cdde0e6456ed) — Ongoing · East Communities YMCA · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at North Austin YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-north-austin-ymca--listing-8ead1ae2bcef7ef88c4bea53) — Ongoing · North Austin YMCA · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at Northwest Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-northwest-family-ymca--listing-70ea31ccc5f0e527bb985903) — Ongoing · Northwest Family YMCA · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at Southwest Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-southwest-family-ymca--listing-b81b9ba0d9c917bb686a7a02) — Ongoing · Southwest Family YMCA · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at TownLake YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-townlake-ymca--listing-6acf058f7de237d4eac324cb) — Ongoing · TownLake YMCA · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Austin Nature & Science Center (Fall Break Camps)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-the-austin-nature-and-science-center-fall-b--listing-b222e1d1dcf9df9ad9cbd335) — Ongoing · Austin Nature & Science Center · Ages 5–10 · From $135 · checked Oct 30. Three-day nature camps over Thanksgiving week, split by age: Frogs (5-6) are Nature Navigators, Salamanders (7-8) explore the Science of the Season, and Pathfinders (9-10) go…
- [Thanksgiving Break Adventure Camp at Camacho Activity Center (Bobcat and Mt. Lion)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-adventure-camp-at-camacho-activity-center-bobcat-an--listing-fb358bde1187004c72620777) — Ongoing · Camacho Activity Center · Ages 5–11 · From $135 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 30. Outdoor adventure camp on AISD's Thanksgiving break: Bobcats (ages 5-7) and Mt. Lions (ages 8-11). Camp runs 9 am-5 pm with early drop-off from 7:30 and pick-up by 6; send a…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at Dittmar Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-dittmar-recreation-cente--listing-5d0da39660876d27adff8b43) — Ongoing · Dittmar Recreation Center · Ages 5–11 · From $28 · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-george-morales-dove-spri--listing-f348fb40e4618b9f66c5d289) — Ongoing · George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center · Ages 5–11 · From $28 · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at Hancock Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-hancock-recreation-cente--listing-b6d98baa2adf92c9870adde3) — Ongoing · Hancock Recreation Center · Ages 5–11 · From $28 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at Mendez Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-mendez-recreation-center--listing-df847e187929ec087c71a06d) — Ongoing · Mendez Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · From $28 · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at Montopolis Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-montopolis-recreation-ce--listing-68699469a80843c74881d9e1) — Ongoing · Montopolis Recreation Center · Ages 5–11 · From $28 · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at Gus Garcia Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-gus-garcia-recreation-ce--listing-8a19bfba7ecf44006ffa8dd2) — Ongoing · Gus Garcia Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · From $28 · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…
- [Thanksgiving Week C-Day (no-school day camp) at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-week-c-day-no-school-day-camp-at-turner-roberts-recreatio--listing-be09eb5e79e9238989a01d55) — Ongoing · Turner-Roberts Recreation Center · Ages 5–12 · From $28 · checked Oct 30. Austin Parks and Recreation's no-school day camp for kindergarten through 5th grade, offered on Thanksgiving-week school holidays. Bring a lunch that needs no refrigeration or…

### Other towns in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (3)

- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at Hays Communities YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-hays-communities-ymca--listing-d41c1f7a11d9b333186c7e67) — Ongoing · Hays Communities YMCA, Buda · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at Springs Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-springs-family-ymca--listing-25fd874919a158d8ab1be3b5) — Ongoing · Springs Family YMCA, Dripping Springs · Ages 5–12 · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Greater Austin YMCA's Thanksgiving Break Camp fills the school-free days with games, sports, swimming, fall-themed crafts, cooking projects and STEM activities, with campers…
- [Camp Goodwater Thanksgiving Break Camp (Georgetown)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/camp-goodwater-thanksgiving-break-camp-georgetown--listing-9b30cae912efc90bd8adfebd) — Ongoing · Georgetown Recreation Center · Ages 5–11 · From $50 · checked Oct 30. Georgetown Parks and Recreation's school-break camp mixes traditional and modern camp activities on Georgetown ISD's Thanksgiving-week holidays. Drop-off 7:30-9 am, programming…

## Dated events

### Austin (12)

- [Metzgiving Thanksgiving Dinner at Mendez Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/metzgiving-thanksgiving-dinner-at-mendez-recreation-center--listing-be0a588818ee2894c9d5b8ba) — Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. Rodolfo 'Rudy' Mendez Recreation Center in East Austin hosts Metzgiving, a free community Thanksgiving meal two weeks before the holiday. Neighbors of all ages share a…
- [Thanksgiving Bingo Bash at Delores Duffie Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-bingo-bash-at-delores-duffie-recreation-center--listing-56ba4a5998110e1dd9c6ddea) — Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Delores Duffie Recreation Center · Free · checked Oct 30. Festive Thanksgiving bingo with games and prizes at the Delores Duffie Recreation Center.
- [Circle C Turkey Trot and Kids Mile](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/circle-c-turkey-trot-and-kids-mile--listing-e38241a9311ce01b2f2ecf16) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM · Circle C Ranch Community Center · Up to 12 · Paid · checked Oct 20. The Circle C Run Club's fifth annual Thanksgiving-morning Turkey Trot is a neighborhood-scale race (about 900 participants) through Circle C Ranch in southwest Austin…
- [LTEF Hill Country Turkey Trot (5K and 1-mile)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/ltef-hill-country-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile--listing-72f9049d53874cf424997d5f) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM · The Hills Country Club · All ages · From $40 · checked Oct 30. The Lake Travis Education Foundation's 10th annual trot runs through the golf course at The Hills Country Club, with a certified 5K and a relaxed 1-mile course. More than 2,300…
- [Steiner Ranch Turkey Trot and Kids K](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/steiner-ranch-turkey-trot-and-kids-k--listing-e8cf633f8e190176942b9c10) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Steiner Ranch Towne Square · From $25 · checked Oct 30. A family Thanksgiving-morning tradition at Steiner Ranch Towne Square: the Kids K starts at 8:00 am and the 5K at 8:30 am. Run, walk or cheer from the sidelines; registration…
- [ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot (with Stepping Stone School Kids K)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thundercloud-subs-turkey-trot-with-stepping-stone-school-kids-k--listing-e2761e387d73e38e066eefcf) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM · Long Center for the Performing Arts · Paid · checked Oct 20. Austin's big Thanksgiving-morning run, now in its 36th year, starts and finishes at the Long Center. Families with young children can do the Stepping Stone School Kids K at 8:15…
- [A Christmas Carol Catastrophe at Austin Scottish Rite Theater](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/a-christmas-carol-catastrophe-at-austin-scottish-rite-theater--listing-b32dbae99cfc8404b0364de3) — Nov 27 – Dec 20 · Austin Scottish Rite Theater · Paid · checked Oct 16. A holiday comedy written by Trey Deason and co-produced with Crown Theatre. A ragtag troupe of performers sets out to stage the most profound and moving production of Dickens' A…
- [Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (national tour)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/dolly-parton-s-smoky-mountain-christmas-carol-national-tour--listing-76645e26ad89586803ff2a23) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM · Bass Concert Hall (Texas Performing Arts, UT Austin) · Paid · checked Oct 20. The national tour of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol stops at Bass Concert Hall on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving, at 5 p.m. The musical has…
- [Family Day - Neon Christmas Tree](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/family-day-neon-christmas-tree--listing-6ef26dcfa6cb83a015a2e1aa) — Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park · All ages · From $29 · checked Oct 16. Paint Family Day - Neon Christmas Tree in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session. Follow…
- [Family Day - Holiday Buddies (Pick One)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/family-day-holiday-buddies-pick-one--listing-54aa2c09c002664f8c09c37b) — Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park · All ages · From $29 · checked Oct 16. Paint Family Day - Holiday Buddies (Pick One) in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [Zilker Holiday Tree (nightly viewing season)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/zilker-holiday-tree-nightly-viewing-season--listing-64929a9ac38c59e90d740cfa) — Nov 29 – Jan 1 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Zilker Park · Free · checked Oct 14. After the lighting ceremony, the 155-foot Zilker Holiday Tree can be visited nightly in Zilker Park through New Year's Day. Visitors can walk under the spiral of lights around…
- [Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/zilker-holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-a98dbf37bb43fa4a9f4a41db) — Sun, Nov 29 · 5:15 PM · Zilker Park (south side) · Free · checked Oct 14. Austin Parks and Recreation and other City of Austin departments light the 155-foot Zilker Holiday Tree, a spiral of 3,309 multicolored LED bulbs strung from the Moonlight Tower…

### Wimberley (5)

- [Friendsgiving Market at Chill's on the Creek — Wimberley](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/friendsgiving-market-at-chill-s-on-the-creek-wimberley--listing-1df6321b5f743298c12983d0) — Sun, Nov 15 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Chill's on the Creek (lawn behind the restaurant), Wimberley · All ages · checked Oct 27. Chill's on the Creek in Wimberley hosts a Friendsgiving Market on the lawn behind the restaurant on the Sunday afternoon before Thanksgiving week. Local vendors set up stalls for…
- [Wimberley Community Thanksgiving Dinner](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/wimberley-community-thanksgiving-dinner--listing-94cd0323dc4f9b120ff1be82) — Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wimberley Community Center · All ages · Free · checked Oct 27. The annual Wimberley Community Thanksgiving Dinner serves a free midday Thanksgiving meal at the Wimberley Community Center on Ranch Road 12. Everyone in the community is…
- [EmilyAnn Trail of Lights 2026](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/emilyann-trail-of-lights-2026--listing-b0399fbbf9ffedcf81e093e2) — Nov 28 – Dec 26 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens, Wimberley · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens in Wimberley turns its hilltop grounds into a walk-through Trail of Lights for the holidays, opening November 28 with a tree lighting at the hilltop…
- [Wishes for Wimberley Lighted Parade, Toy Drive and Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/wishes-for-wimberley-lighted-parade-toy-drive-and-tree-lighting--listing-bada95a22dafb6cb87621095) — Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM · Wimberley Square · All ages · checked Oct 24. Wimberley opens its Hometown Holidays season on Saturday, November 28, with a lighted parade through the downtown square. Families line the streets at 6 p.m. to watch festive…
- [Storytime with Santa at Henson Square — Wimberley](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/storytime-with-santa-at-henson-square-wimberley--listing-3bab2709d8d7a613f0d857f8) — Sun, Nov 29 · 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Jaclynn Renee Wine Collective (Henson Square), Wimberley · From $20 · checked Oct 27. Wimberley's Santa reads a special story to a small group of children at Jaclynn Renee Wine Collective on Henson Road on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The ticketed session is…

### Dripping Springs (3)

- [Coyote Kids Drop-In Day Camp — Thanksgiving Week at Ranch Park](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/coyote-kids-drop-in-day-camp-thanksgiving-week-at-ranch-park--listing-8b95ba7f198a6f97251b9b88) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Ranch House, Dripping Springs Ranch Park · From $65 · checked Oct 16. Dripping Springs Parks and Community Services runs Coyote Kids Drop-In Day Camp on the school holidays of Thanksgiving week (November 23, 24 and 25) at the Ranch House in…
- [Western Wonderland Outdoor Ice Rink and Trail of Lights at Dripping Springs Ranch Park](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/western-wonderland-outdoor-ice-rink-and-trail-of-lights-at-dripping-sp--listing-05bd53a3e32b2f8096ecf90e) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · Dripping Springs Ranch Park · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 28. Each holiday season the City of Dripping Springs turns Ranch Park into Western Wonderland, a small-town winter festival built around what the city calls the largest outdoor ice…
- [Tree Lighting & Holiday Movie — Dripping Springs](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/tree-lighting-and-holiday-movie-dripping-springs--listing-01a0f0981578f10db9783643) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Park (The Triangle), Dripping Springs · Free · checked Oct 28. The City of Dripping Springs holds its Community Tree Lighting and Holiday Movie at Veterans Memorial Park, known locally as The Triangle, on Mercer Street. The city lists the…

### Other towns in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (19)

- [Chisholm Trail Turkey Trot (1-mile & 5K)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/chisholm-trail-turkey-trot-1-mile-and-5k--listing-4c1f83876c3d730feb839b3d) — Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM · Lockhart State Park · With admission · checked Oct 14. Fall 1-mile or 5K run/walk hosted by Lockhart State Park with Chisholm Trail BBQ, with music, raffle and awards at 10 a.m. Both distances start at 9 a.m.; check in at Park HQ…
- [Thanksgiving Celebration Family Fun Day](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-celebration-family-fun-day--listing-93471ed871eb5e51d3ee4811) — Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake, San Marcos · Free · checked Oct 14. Free Family Fun Day at Spring Lake celebrating thankfulness with keepsake crafts and activities; open to the public. Supported by H-E-B.
- [Turkey Trails – Austin (Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/turkey-trails-austin-kids-dash-1-mile-5k-10k-half--listing-3973dbd1d46a8ac99e8cec17) — Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM · Southeast Metro Park, Del Valle · Paid · checked Oct 30. Bodies Race Company's pre-Thanksgiving trail run at Southeast Metro Park has a Kids Dash and an untimed 1 mile (with bib, shirt and finisher medal) alongside 5K, 10K and…
- [Crux Crushers Thanksgiving Camp – Crux Climbing Center Pflugerville](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/crux-crushers-thanksgiving-camp-crux-climbing-center-pflugerville--listing-5130b116aed6b86b0885e7eb) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Crux Climbing Center – Pflugerville · Ages 5+ · From $95 · checked Oct 14. Day climbing camp during Thanksgiving week: youth explore rock climbing skills, make friends and build confidence, with yoga, crafts and games. Ages 5-12+, 9A-3P. Minimum 5…
- [Maker Kids: Family STEM Stations (school holiday)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/maker-kids-family-stem-stations-school-holiday--listing-d36c1ddf955c9bb19a194f2a) — Mon, Nov 23 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Round Rock Public Library · Ages 6+ · Free · checked Oct 20. On the Monday of Thanksgiving week, when Round Rock ISD is out, the library opens its second-floor Youth Program Space for come-and-go family STEM time. Families choose from a…
- [Thanksgiving Recreation Camp at Ice & Field](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/thanksgiving-recreation-camp-at-ice-and-field--listing-56e3f52c9b3e32ba1a7f38e5) — Nov 23 – Nov 27 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Ice & Field at The Crossover, Cedar Park · From $400 · checked Oct 16. A five-day school-break camp at Ice & Field at The Crossover for Thanksgiving week, November 23–27, 2026. Camp starts at 8:00 am with pick-up from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and each day…
- [Come & Go Crafts: Thanksgiving Weaving Placemats at Lakeway Library](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/come-and-go-crafts-thanksgiving-weaving-placemats-at-lakeway-library--listing-82ce08addc337d0313570482) — Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Lake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library · All ages · checked Oct 24. During Thanksgiving week, when schools are out, the Lake Travis Community Library in Lakeway sets up a drop-in craft table where children weave their own Thanksgiving placemats…
- [Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K, Shake A Leg Mile and Little Gobbler 1K](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/cedar-park-turkey-day-5k-shake-a-leg-mile-and-little-gobbler-1k--listing-62f86123de4caae8b1774a33) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · John Gupton Stadium, Cedar Park · All ages · From $23 · checked Oct 27. Now in its 14th year, the Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K is a Thanksgiving-morning race at John Gupton Stadium that is set up for families to run together and still be home in time for…
- [Hutto Turkey "Trail" Trot supporting Backpack Friends](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/hutto-turkey-trail-trot-supporting-backpack-friends--listing-41e56c2ffd792fe7f214d335) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Hippo Trails, Hutto · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 30. Choose a 1.1- to 3.1-mile route on the dirt Hippo Trails, then stay for fire pits, music, coffee and hot chocolate, a Kid Zone and a communal Giving Thanks banner. Kids and…
- [Round Rock Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving morning 5K)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/round-rock-turkey-trot-thanksgiving-morning-5k--listing-39522ec9554d61d96f1441aa) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Old Settlers Park – Lakeview Pavilion/Stage, Round Rock · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 30. Fleet Feet Round Rock's 10th Thanksgiving-morning run is a 5K loop around Old Settlers Park from the Lakeview Pavilion. Strollers are welcome (they start last, and stroller kids…
- [Annual Lighting of the Square — Georgetown](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/annual-lighting-of-the-square-georgetown--listing-ddc60212f87709da421328bb) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Williamson County Courthouse (east steps), Georgetown Square · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. Georgetown starts its holiday season the evening after Thanksgiving on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Live entertainment runs from 5:30 to 6:30…
- [Bastrop River of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/bastrop-river-of-lights--listing-d90fba044c68bb78a3e14235) — Nov 27 – Jan 4 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Fisherman's Park / June Hill Pape Riverwalk, Bastrop · Free · checked Oct 14. The half-mile June Hill Pape Riverwalk along the Colorado River is decorated with hundreds of light displays in holiday themes, open nightly through the holiday season. Access is…
- [Bastrop's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/bastrop-s-annual-christmas-tree-lighting--listing-c119523baaee856a98ea0fcc) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Fisherman's Park, Bastrop · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. The City of Bastrop's annual tree lighting on the Friday after Thanksgiving opens the Lost Pines Christmas season at Fisherman's Park. Bastrop ISD children's choirs sing carols…
- [Renegade Holiday Wagon Rides at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/renegade-holiday-wagon-rides-at-hyatt-regency-lost-pines--listing-571d47ef229fc3f413d4d7b0) — Fri, Nov 27 · Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa (behind Mavericks, left of the firepit) · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 20. TD Renegade Adventures runs 15-minute horse-drawn rustic wagon rides around the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines resort, with music along the way, as part of the Lost…
- [Santa's Workshop (Frost Pines) at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/santa-s-workshop-frost-pines-at-hyatt-regency-lost-pines--listing-344ea12ef3ceef3beb9fe82c) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa · checked Oct 28. Throughout the holiday season the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines resort near Bastrop turns a space into 'Frost Pines', its own Santa's Workshop. Children can craft holiday keepsakes…
- [Light up the Plaza Tree Lighting at Hill Country Galleria](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/light-up-the-plaza-tree-lighting-at-hill-country-galleria--listing-d98bf0f59912eb1057cda967) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Hill Country Galleria, Bee Cave · Free · checked Oct 16. Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave lights up its plaza on Saturday, November 28, from 5 to 8 PM. The Tree Lighting Ceremony includes live music, ice skating, giveaways, face…
- [North Pole Flyer Holiday Train Ride (Austin Steam Train Association)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/north-pole-flyer-holiday-train-ride-austin-steam-train-association--listing-b04ed554d03e2a07d46f265d) — Sat, Nov 28 (+5 more dates) · 8:30 AM · Bertram Depot (Austin Steam Train Association) · All ages · From $57 · checked Oct 30. A two-hour round-trip ride on a vintage train from the Bertram Depot with visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, all-you-can-drink hot cocoa, a holiday cookie, caroling and…
- [Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/leslie-odom-jr-the-christmas-tour--listing-5ef66bff2a10b3534dddb920) — Sun, Nov 29 · 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM · Dell Hall · checked Oct 16. Experience the Magic of the Season with Leslie Odom, Jr. Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns for his 2026 Christmas Tour, following last year’s…
- [Sunday with Santa at Garey House — Georgetown](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/sunday-with-santa-at-garey-house-georgetown--listing-6b19fa619b5adbbc7d943ee0) — Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Garey House at Garey Park, Georgetown · Ages 3–15 · From $25 · checked Oct 24. Santa visits the historic Garey House inside Garey Park for a small, registered holiday party run by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Children make a 'letter to Santa' craft…

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