# Thanksgiving break with kids in Riverside

> 23 Thanksgiving parades, turkey trots, break camps and things to do with kids in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area over Thanksgiving break 2026, each linked to the organizer’s own page with the date we last checked it.

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Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/riverside/thanksgiving

Towns with listings: Riverside (3), Big Bear Lake (2), Palm Desert (2), Redlands (2), San Bernardino (2), Temecula (2), Yucaipa (2), Corona (1), Highland (1), Lake Elsinore (1), Menifee (1), Moreno Valley (1), Palm Springs (1), Upland (1), Yermo (1).

## Quick answers

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

8 listings, the soonest 4: [San Bernardino Turkey Trot & Kids 1K (Cal State San Bernardino)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/san-bernardino-turkey-trot-and-kids-1k-cal-state-san-bernardino--listing-ec553ad9093b0f6c1592236e) (Sat, Nov 21, From $11.60); [Big Bear Lake Thanksgiving Turkey Trot](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/big-bear-lake-thanksgiving-turkey-trot--listing-19179e3a18dac16f4eba0f2d) (Thu, Nov 26, From $25); [Inland Valley Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run (Menifee)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/inland-valley-turkey-trot-and-kids-fun-run-menifee--listing-6a5c440a8c1d904a1f01e8d6) (Thu, Nov 26, From $10); [Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K (Thanksgiving morning)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/palm-springs-wild-turkey-trot-5k-thanksgiving-morning--listing-e00a90c48d10304f411acd7f) (Thu, Nov 26, From $50.60).

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

4 listings: [Lincoln Park Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Riverside)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/lincoln-park-community-thanksgiving-dinner-riverside--listing-81515d5a3cd126a36016ad5b) (Fri, Nov 20, Free); [Letters to Santa — Santa's Mailbox at Riverside Community Centers](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/letters-to-santa-santa-s-mailbox-at-riverside-community-centers--listing-bcef5e85a45a9387390ad373) (Mon, Nov 23, Free); [Santa Photos at Moreno Valley Mall](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-photos-at-moreno-valley-mall--listing-c3c6948681348e568e27deae) (Fri, Nov 27, Free); [Yucaipa Winterfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/yucaipa-winterfest-and-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-4f5492ab3af26ef8e33a41b4) (Sat, Nov 28, Free).

## Ongoing programs

### Around the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (3)

- [Redlands Thanksgiving Day Camp at the Redlands Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/redlands-thanksgiving-day-camp-at-the-redlands-family-ymca--listing-4ff6142bde96b6e225ecb7b0) — Ongoing · Redlands Family YMCA · Ages 5–14 · From $180 · checked Oct 30. Four days of school-break day camp over Thanksgiving week with sports, art, science, clubs and games for kids 5–14. The Y is closed on Thanksgiving Day itself.
- [Highland Thanksgiving Day Camp at the Highland Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/highland-thanksgiving-day-camp-at-the-highland-family-ymca--listing-c9afc1aa7553aeb2c9a3314e) — Ongoing · Highland Family YMCA · Ages 5–14 · From $180 · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving-week day camp while school is out: sports, games, crafts and seasonal activities for kids 5–14. The Y is closed on Thanksgiving Day itself.
- [San Bernardino Thanksgiving Day Camp at the San Bernardino Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/san-bernardino-thanksgiving-day-camp-at-the-san-bernardino-family-ymca--listing-c4e842e3fd9656c2294f3baa) — Ongoing · San Bernardino Family YMCA · Ages 5–14 · From $176 · checked Oct 30. "The Great Turkey Adventure" fall break camp for kids 5–14 with arts and crafts, sports, games, team challenges and STEAM activities. Closed Thursday 11/26; 100 spots.

## Dated events

### Riverside (3)

- [Lincoln Park Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Riverside)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/lincoln-park-community-thanksgiving-dinner-riverside--listing-81515d5a3cd126a36016ad5b) — Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Lincoln Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. A free neighborhood Thanksgiving dinner at Lincoln Park in Riverside's Eastside, put on by the city's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department with the Lincoln Park…
- [Letters to Santa — Santa's Mailbox at Riverside Community Centers](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/letters-to-santa-santa-s-mailbox-at-riverside-community-centers--listing-bcef5e85a45a9387390ad373) — Nov 23 – Dec 11 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Orange Terrace Community Center (one of five drop-off sites) · Free · checked Oct 27. From the Monday before Thanksgiving through December 11, the City of Riverside's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department sets up Santa's magical mailboxes in five…
- [Candy Land at Albert S. White Park (Festival of Lights)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/candy-land-at-albert-s-white-park-festival-of-lights--listing-2c4b27cffc70c43230b13f55) — Nov 27 – Dec 27 · Albert S. White Park · From $15 · checked Oct 28. New ticketed holiday attraction listed on the City of Riverside's Festival of Lights page for the 2026 season: Candy Land at Albert S. White Park, 3936 Chestnut St., running…

### Other towns in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (17)

- [Turkey Watercolor Craft at Lake Elsinore Library](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/turkey-watercolor-craft-at-lake-elsinore-library--listing-9c7fac3af84d6f2989de14f8) — Tue, Nov 17 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Lake Elsinore Library · Ages 6+ · checked Oct 30. Paint your own turkey in watercolor. Space and materials are limited, so registration is required.
- [San Bernardino Turkey Trot & Kids 1K (Cal State San Bernardino)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/san-bernardino-turkey-trot-and-kids-1k-cal-state-san-bernardino--listing-ec553ad9093b0f6c1592236e) — Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · California State University, San Bernardino (campus course) · All ages · From $11.60 · checked Oct 27. The 12th annual San Bernardino Turkey Trot runs on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 21, 2026, on courses around the Cal State San Bernardino campus. Families can enter…
- [Fall ZooCamp at The Living Desert (Thanksgiving week)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/fall-zoocamp-at-the-living-desert-thanksgiving-week--listing-84ca8a82f774529e5f0a789e) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM · The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert · From $250 · checked Oct 16. A three-day morning camp at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens during Thanksgiving week, November 23–25, 2026, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm each day, for grades K–6. This session…
- [Big Bear Lake Thanksgiving Turkey Trot](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/big-bear-lake-thanksgiving-turkey-trot--listing-19179e3a18dac16f4eba0f2d) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Dank Donuts (start/finish area), Big Bear Lake · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 16. Families can start Thanksgiving Day with the Big Bear Lake Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00 am, based at Dank Donuts on Moonridge Road. The 3-mile…
- [Inland Valley Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run (Menifee)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/inland-valley-turkey-trot-and-kids-fun-run-menifee--listing-6a5c440a8c1d904a1f01e8d6) — Thu, Nov 26 · 6:30 AM · Lago Vista Sports Park, Menifee · From $10 · checked Oct 27. The 5th annual Inland Valley Turkey Trot takes over Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Lago Vista Sports Park in Menifee, with flat routes on the sidewalks and…
- [Martha's Village & Kitchen Thanksgiving Day 5K (20th Annual)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/martha-s-village-and-kitchen-thanksgiving-day-5k-20th-annual--listing-de5c9f1068fdd038aaf40983) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · El Paseo, Palm Desert · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. The Coachella Valley's big Thanksgiving-morning family run/walk on El Paseo, with a live DJ and stage and youth registration for ages 4–17. Proceeds support Martha's Village &…
- [Palm Springs Wild Turkey Trot 5K (Thanksgiving morning)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/palm-springs-wild-turkey-trot-5k-thanksgiving-morning--listing-e00a90c48d10304f411acd7f) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Downtown Palm Springs (start at Tahquitz Canyon Way & Palm Canyon Drive) · All ages · From $50.60 · checked Oct 30. A flat, certified Thanksgiving-morning 5K through downtown Palm Springs neighborhoods that is runner, walker, stroller and dog friendly. Finishers get a long-sleeve tech shirt…
- [Redlands Turkey Trot 5K & Kids 1K](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/redlands-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-1k--listing-737d7a0c83debb3949b8c74b) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM · University of Redlands area (start at University St. and Brockton Ave., near Ted Runner Stadium) · From $23 · checked Oct 27. Redlands' Thanksgiving Day race starts at the corner of University Street and Brockton Avenue, near the University of Redlands' Ted Runner Stadium, and winds through the streets…
- [Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive (13th Annual)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/temecula-turkey-trot-and-food-drive-13th-annual--listing-1ff6e3d836578f1b953424d3) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM · Harveston (28582 Harveston Drive), Temecula · From $48.70 · checked Oct 30. A flat, fast Thanksgiving-morning 5K that families can walk, run or race, with youth pricing, a costume contest, prizes and Wobble line dancing. Bring three non-perishable items…
- [Upland Turkey Trot 5K & 1K Kid's Dash (19th Annual)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/upland-turkey-trot-5k-and-1k-kid-s-dash-19th-annual--listing-178d35dc069eed04430870ee) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM · San Antonio Park, Upland · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 16. Upland's 19th annual Thanksgiving-morning Turkey Trot at San Antonio Park includes a 1K Kid's Dash at 7:30 a.m. and a 5K at 8:00 a.m., and all ages are welcome. Runners and…
- [Yucaipa Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Run](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/yucaipa-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-run--listing-a88df5f90a67f52fe6541f76) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Yucaipa Community Park · From $25 · checked Oct 16. The Healthy Yucaipa Committee's 5th Annual Turkey Trot takes place at Yucaipa Community Park on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. Late packet pickup opens at…
- [Dos Lagos Christmas Light Show](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/dos-lagos-christmas-light-show--2ef35487-af1d-42f5-9ad7-1c9a7c7e4838) — Nov 27 – Dec 27 · 4:30 PM · The Shops at Dos Lagos, Corona · Ages 0+ · $14.99. A family-friendly outdoor walk-through Christmas light experience at The Shops at Dos Lagos in Corona. Highlights include a 40-foot center tree, a holiday maze, an interactive…
- [Santa Photos at Moreno Valley Mall](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-photos-at-moreno-valley-mall--listing-c3c6948681348e568e27deae) — Fri, Nov 27 · Moreno Valley Mall (Center Court) · Free · checked Oct 27. Santa takes his seat at Center Court in the Moreno Valley Mall from Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving, for the Santa photo experience run by Cherry Hill…
- [Santa's Arrival in Old Town Temecula](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/santa-s-arrival-in-old-town-temecula--listing-00ea339d4bf8f81b1330aa05) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Pennypickle's Workshop (Temecula Children's Museum), Old Town Temecula · checked Oct 13. City of Temecula holiday kickoff: Santa arrives in Old Town Temecula at Pennypickle's Workshop on Friday, November 27, 2026 from 6:00–9:00pm. After arrival night, the city page…
- [Calico Holiday Fest](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/calico-holiday-fest--listing-6b7fe90e43e702c0ad20e505) — Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, Yermo · Paid · checked Oct 13. Calico Holiday Fest is the county's annual holiday event at Calico Ghost Town, listed on the San Bernardino County Regional Parks calendar for Saturday, November 28, 2026, 9:00…
- [The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony (Big Bear Lake)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/the-village-tree-lighting-ceremony-big-bear-lake--listing-13bc13e6133b64a6c8817e00) — Sat, Nov 28 · Christmas Tree Corner, The Village in Big Bear Lake · checked Oct 28. City of Big Bear Lake's Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at Christmas Tree Corner, at the corner of Village Drive and Pine Knot Avenue in The Village in Big Bear Lake. The event…
- [Yucaipa Winterfest & Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/yucaipa-winterfest-and-tree-lighting-ceremony--listing-4f5492ab3af26ef8e33a41b4) — Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (Historic Uptown Yucaipa) · Free · checked Oct 16. Winterfest, Yucaipa's yearly kickoff to the holiday season, fills Historic Uptown Yucaipa around the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from noon to 8…

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