# Thanksgiving break with kids in Tampa

> 59 Thanksgiving parades, turkey trots, break camps and things to do with kids in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater 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: Tampa (18), St. Petersburg (10), Largo (5), Clearwater (4), Brooksville (3), Dunedin (3), Apollo Beach (2), Plant City (2), Riverview (2), Dade City (1), Land O' Lakes (1), Lithia (1), Lutz (1), New Port Richey (1), Oldsmar (1), Palm Harbor (1), Spring Hill (1), Wesley Chapel (1), Zephyrhills (1).

## Quick answers

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

12 listings, the soonest 4: [Gobble Gobble Golf Camp (Thanksgiving week) — Dunedin](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/gobble-gobble-golf-camp-thanksgiving-week-dunedin--listing-8ba3764f8d634ab837659d47) (Mon, Nov 23, From $125); [Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot 2026](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/achieva-clearwater-turkey-trot-2026--listing-d4da7df4de403735a01c3682) (Thu, Nov 26, Paid); [BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot 5K and 1K — Tampa Premium Outlets, Lutz](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/baycare-wobble-turkey-trot-5k-and-1k-tampa-premium-outlets-lutz--listing-bb6a911869e81904f0704c9c) (Thu, Nov 26, From $22.50); [Brooksville Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (Kiwanis Club of Brooksville)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/brooksville-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-kiwanis-club-of-brooksvi--listing-2832051f293aa80fbec553a5) (Thu, Nov 26, From $10).

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

9 listings, the soonest 4: [Teen Friendsgiving at Hugh Embry Library (Dade City)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/teen-friendsgiving-at-hugh-embry-library-dade-city--listing-a2bca27483ac9d82d4823523) (Mon, Nov 16, Free); [Family Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving — Dunedin Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/family-movie-a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving-dunedin-library--listing-4db34cfa52624f86c6d62d66) (Wed, Nov 25, Free); [Lights! Music! Dance! New Year's Eve Storytime](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/lights-music-dance-new-year-s-eve-storytime--listing-9bce4b1a4c6523f07d458201) (Wed, Nov 25, Free); [Largo Central Park Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/largo-central-park-holiday-lights--listing-3da5a171432a4f69a6c2bbee) (Thu, Nov 26, Free).

## Ongoing programs

### Tampa (8)

- [Kids' Day Out Thanksgiving Break Camp (Fall Fest) at South Tampa Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/kids-day-out-thanksgiving-break-camp-fall-fest-at-south-tampa-family-y--listing-b35222402c12c681432fd1e7) — 11-hour camp day on non-school days of Thanksgiving week · South Tampa Family YMCA · Ages 5–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 30. The Tampa YMCA's Kids' Day Out camp runs Thanksgiving week with a "Fall Fest" theme of gratitude, kindness and community: organized games, crafts, swimming and hands-on…
- [Kids' Day Out Thanksgiving Break Camp (Fall Fest) at New Tampa Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/kids-day-out-thanksgiving-break-camp-fall-fest-at-new-tampa-family-ymc--listing-a85fe79f5fa3e092b3108dfd) — 11-hour camp day on non-school days of Thanksgiving week · New Tampa Family YMCA · Ages 5–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 30. The Tampa YMCA's Kids' Day Out camp runs Thanksgiving week with a "Fall Fest" theme of gratitude, kindness and community: organized games, crafts, swimming and hands-on…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camps at MOSI](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-break-camps-at-mosi--listing-8b4a5067850c4006b1a729da) — Ongoing · MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry · Ages 5–14 · Paid · checked Oct 30. MOSI's three-day Thanksgiving Break Camps fill November 23-25 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade…
- [Thanksgiving Break AquaCamp: Creature Feature at The Florida Aquarium](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-break-aquacamp-creature-feature-at-the-florida-aquarium--listing-cdb55c3738e1017d0eb3a1a9) — Ongoing · The Florida Aquarium · Ages 5–11 · From $80 · checked Oct 30. Single-day AquaCamps over Thanksgiving week, each on a different animal group: reptiles (Mon Nov 23), mammals (Tue Nov 24) and fish (Wed Nov 25), with animal encounters, science…
- [Fall Break Camp Week (Thanksgiving break, Nov 23-25) at Egypt Lake Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/fall-break-camp-week-thanksgiving-break-nov-23-25-at-egypt-lake-recrea--listing-cb34b5004f716ef2964a7454) — Ongoing · Egypt Lake Recreation Center · Ages 5–14 · From $40 · checked Oct 30. Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation's low-cost camp for the three days schools close before Thanksgiving: organized games and activities for ages 5-14 at the neighborhood…
- [Fall Break Camp Week (Thanksgiving break, Nov 23-25) at Jackson Springs Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/fall-break-camp-week-thanksgiving-break-nov-23-25-at-jackson-springs-r--listing-2864cb7887603192c160aeb5) — Ongoing · Jackson Springs Recreation Center · Ages 5–14 · From $40 · checked Oct 30. Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation's low-cost camp for the three days schools close before Thanksgiving: organized games and activities for ages 5-14 at the neighborhood…
- [Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-break-camp-at-the-shanna-and-bryan-glazer-jcc--listing-3f1a4f275cea96b25070d332) — Ongoing · Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC · From $165 · checked Oct 30. Three days of Thanksgiving-break camp at the Glazer JCC in West Tampa with swimming, arts and crafts, gym time and games, 9 am-4 pm. Enrollment closes Thursday, November 12, and…
- [Thanksgiving Week Camp at Playgrounds of Tampa](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-week-camp-at-playgrounds-of-tampa--listing-f652086de2a578283f65ad89) — Ongoing · Playgrounds of Tampa · Ages 4–9 · From $210 · checked Oct 30. A Monday-Wednesday Thanksgiving-week camp at the South Tampa indoor play space for kids 4-9: open jump on the bounce houses, organized games, arts and crafts, a STEM class and…

### Other towns in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (8)

- [Kids' Day Out Thanksgiving Break Camp (Fall Fest) at Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/kids-day-out-thanksgiving-break-camp-fall-fest-at-spurlino-family-ymca--listing-7505dddf9c3de73bc5e1943d) — 11-hour camp day on non-school days of Thanksgiving week · Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road, Riverview · Ages 5–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 30. The Tampa YMCA's Kids' Day Out camp runs Thanksgiving week with a "Fall Fest" theme of gratitude, kindness and community: organized games, crafts, swimming and hands-on…
- [Kids' Day Out Thanksgiving Break Camp (Fall Fest) at East Pasco Family YMCA](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/kids-day-out-thanksgiving-break-camp-fall-fest-at-east-pasco-family-ym--listing-1cfa7c7ebcda5f35244f2b4b) — 11-hour camp day on non-school days of Thanksgiving week · East Pasco Family YMCA, Zephyrhills · Ages 5–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 30. The Tampa YMCA's Kids' Day Out camp runs Thanksgiving week with a "Fall Fest" theme of gratitude, kindness and community: organized games, crafts, swimming and hands-on…
- [Kids' Day Out Thanksgiving Break Camp (Fall Fest) at YMCA Camp Cristina](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/kids-day-out-thanksgiving-break-camp-fall-fest-at-ymca-camp-cristina--listing-ce23b48f97434c296926ce64) — 11-hour camp day on non-school days of Thanksgiving week · YMCA Camp Cristina, Riverview · Ages 5–12 · From $60 · checked Oct 30. The Tampa YMCA's Kids' Day Out camp runs Thanksgiving week with a "Fall Fest" theme of gratitude, kindness and community: organized games, crafts, swimming and hands-on…
- [Fall Camp: Thanksgiving Break Camp at St. Petersburg Recreation Centers](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/fall-camp-thanksgiving-break-camp-at-st-petersburg-recreation-centers--listing-147ccfa58b3d27c88b7535b4) — Ongoing · St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation centers (citywide) · From $60 · checked Oct 30. St. Pete Parks & Recreation runs a three-day Thanksgiving-break camp at its recreation centers for elementary and middle school kids, matching the Pinellas County Schools…
- ["Falling Into Fun" Thanksgiving Break Camp (School's Out Camp) at Highland Recreation Complex, Largo](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/falling-into-fun-thanksgiving-break-camp-school-s-out-camp-at-highland--listing-ea91865f1f1b25e721d88439) — Ongoing · Highland Recreation Complex, Largo · Ages 5–12 · From $105 · checked Oct 30. Largo Recreation's three-day School's Out Camp for Thanksgiving break mixes seasonal fall crafts, active games and festive activities for ages 5-12, 7 am-6 pm. Register in person…
- ["Falling Into Fun" Thanksgiving Break Camp (School's Out Camp) at Southwest Recreation Complex, Largo](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/falling-into-fun-thanksgiving-break-camp-school-s-out-camp-at-southwes--listing-2c5f947363fa2c64316b92bf) — Ongoing · Southwest Recreation Complex, Largo · Ages 5–12 · From $105 · checked Oct 30. Largo Recreation's three-day School's Out Camp for Thanksgiving break mixes seasonal fall crafts, active games and festive activities for ages 5-12, 7 am-6 pm. Register in person…
- [Fall Break Camp Week (Thanksgiving break, Nov 23-25) at Apollo Beach Recreation Center](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/fall-break-camp-week-thanksgiving-break-nov-23-25-at-apollo-beach-recr--listing-bcf7d631a43dd3ca50762bfe) — Ongoing · Apollo Beach Recreation Center · Ages 5–14 · From $40 · checked Oct 30. Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation's low-cost camp for the three days schools close before Thanksgiving: organized games and activities for ages 5-14 at the neighborhood…
- [November Art Camp (Thanksgiving Break) at the Morean Arts Center](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/november-art-camp-thanksgiving-break-at-the-morean-arts-center--listing-56b49b4d7e2fca44faca8f01) — Ongoing · Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg · From $190 · checked Oct 30. A three-day Thanksgiving-break art camp in downtown St. Petersburg where kids draw, paint and sculpt. Pack a lunch, water bottle and snack; Monday drop-off starts at 8:45 am at…

## Dated events

### Tampa (10)

- [Peekaboo Turkey - Family Friendly! 11x14!](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/peekaboo-turkey-family-friendly-11x14--listing-a907a149da313dc8d164c70d) — Sat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa · From $28 · checked Oct 16. Paint Peekaboo Turkey - Family Friendly! 11x14! in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [Camp Imagination: Campsgiving (Thanksgiving Week Camp)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/camp-imagination-campsgiving-thanksgiving-week-camp--listing-bbf0864fb9cb0dcb1fc98db0) — Nov 23 – Nov 25 · 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Glazer Children's Museum · Paid · checked Oct 16. During Thanksgiving week the Glazer Children's Museum runs Campsgiving, a three-day Camp Imagination session from Monday, November 23 through Wednesday, November 25. Campers…
- [Tampa Palms Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk (Tampa Palms Elementary)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/tampa-palms-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk-tampa-palms-elementary--listing-08c43c00f5f0957445403de3) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Tampa Palms Elementary School · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 30. Tampa Palms Elementary School's Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk through the New Tampa neighborhood, a school fundraiser families can walk together. Spots are limited and online…
- [Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run — Benchmark International Arena](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/tampa-ymca-turkey-gobble-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-benchmark-international--listing-86b3ddd0e9f12f1dc98a3bbf) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM · Benchmark International Arena (plaza) · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 27. The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA's Thanksgiving race starts from the plaza at Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa and bills itself as a fun out-and-back course for…
- [Turkey Day 5K Tampa Bay on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/turkey-day-5k-tampa-bay-on-the-upper-tampa-bay-trail--listing-68efc8942b5d05d3236c8b08) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Upper Tampa Bay Trail · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 30. A Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk for families and turkey trotters of all ages on the paved, out-and-back Upper Tampa Bay Trail, with finisher medals, music and holiday photo…
- [Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/christmas-in-the-wild-at-zootampa--listing-20efd7333458d42143f6f3e9) — Nov 27 – Dec 30 · ZooTampa at Lowry Park · From $34.95 · checked Oct 28. ZooTampa's holiday event on select nights from Friday, November 27 through Wednesday, December 30, with admission after 4pm. Cheerful Realms of immersive holiday lights, photos…
- [Shop Small Weekend at Winter Village (Unboxed by PODS)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/shop-small-weekend-at-winter-village-unboxed-by-pods--listing-56bec4ebcfa1c1c63a2e42e4) — Fri, Nov 27 (+2 more dates) · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 28. A three-day pop-up market at Winter Village in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park featuring local vendors, artists and young entrepreneurs. Friday Nov 27: six local artists pop up…
- [All Aglow Snowman - Family Friendly! 11x14!](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/all-aglow-snowman-family-friendly-11x14--listing-e4eee44d93d28cace186660b) — Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa · From $25 · checked Oct 16. Paint All Aglow Snowman - Family Friendly! 11x14! in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Tampa, FL - South Tampa. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [Santa Meet & Greet at Glazer Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/santa-meet-and-greet-at-glazer-children-s-museum--listing-e02cf075b798c43eb803741e) — Sat, Nov 28 (+2 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Glazer Children's Museum · With admission · checked Oct 24. Santa makes early stops at the Glazer Children's Museum: families can meet Santa and play together while he visits, with Santa joining storytime in the morning followed by a…
- [Sensory-Friendly Santa Meet & Greet at Glazer Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/sensory-friendly-santa-meet-and-greet-at-glazer-children-s-museum--listing-452d5688071490b1c215a3e5) — Sun, Nov 29 · 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Glazer Children's Museum · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 16. The Glazer Children's Museum offers a low-sensory-input Santa visit during its monthly Sunshine Sunday morning, when the museum opens early for families with sensory…

### St. Petersburg (8)

- [Coffee Pot Turkey Trot 5K (North Shore Elementary PTA, St. Petersburg)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/coffee-pot-turkey-trot-5k-north-shore-elementary-pta-st-petersburg--listing-26211b0ed0bb270cf7bb3738) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM – 9:45 AM · North Shore Elementary School, St. Petersburg · All ages · From $45 · checked Oct 30. The 10th annual family-friendly timed 5K loops around St. Petersburg's Coffee Pot Bayou on Thanksgiving morning, starting promptly at 7:45 am behind North Shore Elementary (start…
- [Thanksgiving 5K presented by St Pete Running Company (with free Kids Untimed 5K)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-5k-presented-by-st-pete-running-company-with-free-kids-un--listing-648adafe90fa3f7a5d0dff77) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Tyrone Square Mall (parking lot start), St. Petersburg · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 30. The former Unofficial Turkey Trot is now a fully permitted Thanksgiving-morning 5K on the trail by Tyrone Square, with a free untimed 5K entry for kids alongside the timed race…
- [98th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting (St. Petersburg)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/98th-annual-santa-parade-and-tree-lighting-st-petersburg--listing-10d6ed7c1bffe91b5ebf12a6) — Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM · North Straub Park (tree lighting); parade starts at Albert Whitted Park, downtown St. Petersburg · All ages · checked Oct 13. The City of St. Petersburg kicks off the holidays with the annual illuminated Santa Parade starting at Albert Whitted Park, followed by the Tree Lighting at North Straub Park…
- [Holiday Lights & Displays on the St. Pete Waterfront](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-lights-and-displays-on-the-st-pete-waterfront--listing-8a8760225bf49f7849bb00c3) — Nov 28 – Jan 1 · Downtown Waterfront Parks (North Straub, South Straub, Pioneer Park, St. Pete Pier), St. Petersburg · All ages · Free · checked Oct 28. Stroll the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront to see thousands of holiday lights and decorations in North Straub Park, South Straub Park, Pioneer Park and at the St. Pete Pier…
- [Holiday Lights & Displays on the St. Pete Waterfront](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-lights-and-displays-on-the-st-pete-waterfront--listing-0bf94c9d825aed945d696042) — Nov 28 – Jan 1 · Downtown Waterfront Parks (North Straub Park, South Straub Park, Pioneer Park, St. Pete Pier), St. Petersburg · All ages · checked Oct 13. Thousands of holiday lights and decorations along the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront in North Straub Park, South Straub Park, Pioneer Park and the St. Pete Pier, on view from…
- [St. Pete 98th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/st-pete-98th-annual-santa-parade-and-tree-lighting--listing-29fc5c49a9258beefe75328e) — Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM · Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront: Albert Whitted Park to North Straub Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 28. St. Petersburg kicks off the holidays with its annual illuminated Santa Parade followed by the Tree Lighting. The parade begins at Albert Whitted Park and runs along Bayshore…
- [Breakfast with Santa at Sunken Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/breakfast-with-santa-at-sunken-gardens--listing-07a27ff319c7a27c040ad107) — Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg · From $65 · checked Oct 13. A traditional buffet breakfast outdoors in the Oak Pavilion at Sunken Gardens, a visit with Santa Claus beside a freshly cut and decorated Christmas tree, and holiday crafts for…
- [Breakfast with Santa at Sunken Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/breakfast-with-santa-at-sunken-gardens--listing-b64f10222725b2221a0f58d1) — Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunken Gardens (Oak Pavilion), St. Petersburg · From $65 · checked Oct 13. Start the holiday season outdoors in the Oak Pavilion at Sunken Gardens with a traditional buffet breakfast, a visit with Santa Claus by a freshly cut and decorated Christmas…

### Clearwater (4)

- [Thanksgiving On Thursday: Magic Tree House Adventures (Clearwater Main Library)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-on-thursday-magic-tree-house-adventures-clearwater-main-l--listing-6b1d8e4cfeca763b867e5a7d) — Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Clearwater Main Library · checked Oct 30. Kids join Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House books on a Thanksgiving time-travel adventure with related crafts, games and activities. Registration is required and closes…
- [Thanksgiving Crafts Drop-In (North Greenwood Library, Clearwater)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-crafts-drop-in-north-greenwood-library-clearwater--listing-6db63a482dfd264eed9b575e) — Tue, Nov 24 · 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · North Greenwood Library, Clearwater · checked Oct 30. Families drop in to make a variety of Thanksgiving and fall crafts; all materials are provided. For children and teens.
- [Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot 2026](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/achieva-clearwater-turkey-trot-2026--listing-d4da7df4de403735a01c3682) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Clearwater High School area — race start on Keene Road · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 20. One of Tampa Bay's longest-running Thanksgiving traditions, the City of Clearwater and Achieva Credit Union's Turkey Trot brings thousands of runners, walkers and families to…
- [Clearwater's Bright and Beautiful Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/clearwater-s-bright-and-beautiful-tree-lighting--listing-e1ef017b6369d89b6c396cac) — Sun, Nov 29 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Coachman Park, Clearwater · All ages · Free · checked Oct 13. The City of Clearwater's annual tree lighting in Coachman Park kicks off the holiday season with Christmas carolers, food trucks, a snow machine, inflatables, merchants and dance…

### Brooksville (3)

- [Turkey Storytime @ East Hernando Branch](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/turkey-storytime-east-hernando-branch--listing-63a90588e24966f3e8f4c023) — Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · East Hernando Branch Library, Brooksville · checked Oct 30. A family storytime with turkey-themed stories and a turkey craft in the East Hernando meeting room. Space is limited and registration opens November 6 at 10:30 am; latecomers are…
- [Brooksville Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run (Kiwanis Club of Brooksville)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/brooksville-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-kiwanis-club-of-brooksvi--listing-2832051f293aa80fbec553a5) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Tom Varn Park, Brooksville · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 27. The Kiwanis Club of Brooksville and a local Edward Jones office host a Thanksgiving-morning race at Tom Varn Park with two options: a timed 5K and a 1-mile fun run meant for all…
- [Small Business Saturday Holiday Street Market with Kids' Creation Stations — Downtown Brooksville](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/small-business-saturday-holiday-street-market-with-kids-creation-stati--listing-723fe04dfd550bdf6eb63cbf) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Historic Downtown Brooksville (South Brooksville Ave & Liberty St) · All ages · checked Oct 27. Brooksville Main Street marks Small Business Saturday on November 28 with a downtown street market along South Brooksville Avenue and Liberty Street. Local artists, crafters and…

### Dunedin (3)

- [Gobble Gobble Golf Camp (Thanksgiving week) — Dunedin](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/gobble-gobble-golf-camp-thanksgiving-week-dunedin--listing-8ba3764f8d634ab837659d47) — Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Stirling Park Driving Range, Dunedin · Ages 5–15 · From $125 · checked Oct 20. A three-morning Thanksgiving-break golf camp run by Dunedin Parks & Recreation at the Stirling Park driving range. PGA Pro Paul Sylvester teaches putting, chipping, driving and…
- [Thanksgiving Leftovers: Crafts Drop-In (Dunedin Public Library)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/thanksgiving-leftovers-crafts-drop-in-dunedin-public-library--listing-eaa4cfb5468e20bc3b825cda) — Mon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Dunedin Public Library · All ages · checked Oct 30. Drop in to the Story Time Room on the Monday of Thanksgiving week and turn the year's leftover craft supplies into something new. Open to all ages, from babies to teens.
- [Family Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving — Dunedin Library](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/family-movie-a-charlie-brown-thanksgiving-dunedin-library--listing-4db34cfa52624f86c6d62d66) — Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Dunedin Public Library (Story Time Room) · Free · checked Oct 20. Dunedin Public Library hosts a family screening of the holiday classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving the day before Thanksgiving, in the library's Story Time Room. The library…

### Largo (3)

- [Largo Central Park Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/largo-central-park-holiday-lights--listing-3da5a171432a4f69a6c2bbee) — Nov 26 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Largo Central Park · Free · checked Oct 28. Largo's annual walking tour of more than 2.5 million LED holiday lights in Largo Central Park, nightly 5-10 PM from Nov 26, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027. Free to park and walk…
- [Holiday Lights in the Gardens 2026 (Florida Botanical Gardens, Largo)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-lights-in-the-gardens-2026-florida-botanical-gardens-largo--listing-dd8ecd5ea0b7216b299089f6) — Fri, Nov 27 (+37 more dates) · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · Florida Botanical Gardens, Largo · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 13. The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation's annual holiday light display, with over a million twinkling lights illuminating the gardens, live entertainment, seasonal food and…
- [Mistletoe Market at Largo Central Park Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/mistletoe-market-at-largo-central-park-holiday-lights--listing-a5ca6f8327eafb7c2f77f526) — Fri, Nov 27 (+18 more dates) · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Largo Central Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. On weekend evenings during Largo Central Park's Holiday Lights, the city hosts the Mistletoe Market, an outdoor holiday market where local artisans, crafters and bakers sell…

### Other towns in the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater area (12)

- [Teen Friendsgiving at Hugh Embry Library (Dade City)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/teen-friendsgiving-at-hugh-embry-library-dade-city--listing-a2bca27483ac9d82d4823523) — Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Hugh Embry Branch Library, Dade City · Ages 11–18 · Free · checked Oct 20. Teens ages 11 to 18 are invited to a Friendsgiving celebration at the Hugh Embry Branch Library in Dade City, with food and activities to celebrate the holiday season ahead of…
- [Holiday Kids Camp 2026 (zip line & paddle board day camp, ages 7-12) – Empower Adventures](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/holiday-kids-camp-2026-zip-line-and-paddle-board-day-camp-ages-7-12-em--listing-efa78054e250cab0d41167f0) — Mon, Nov 23 (+7 more dates) · 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Empower Adventures Tampa Bay, Oldsmar · Ages 7–12 · Paid · checked Oct 28. School-break day camp at Empower Adventures Tampa Bay in Oldsmar for ages 7–12, 8:30am–4:30pm, with activities such as zip-lining, paddle-boarding and team games. Lunch and two…
- [Turkey Time Story Time (Palm Harbor Library)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/turkey-time-story-time-palm-harbor-library--listing-8e0ae1a78c636b21a511eed2) — Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Palm Harbor Library · Ages 3+ · checked Oct 30. Thanksgiving stories, activities and a simple craft in the Palm Harbor Library children's room, geared for ages 3 and up. Caregivers stay and take part.
- [Lights! Music! Dance! New Year's Eve Storytime](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/lights-music-dance-new-year-s-eve-storytime--listing-9bce4b1a4c6523f07d458201) — Wed, Nov 25 (+1 more date) · 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM · Land O'Lakes Branch Library, Land O' Lakes · Up to 5 · Free · checked Oct 16. Land O'Lakes Branch Library rings in the New Year early with a high-energy, sensory-focused dance party for children ages 0-5. Lights are dimmed, and kids dance with bubbles…
- [BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot 5K and 1K — Tampa Premium Outlets, Lutz](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/baycare-wobble-turkey-trot-5k-and-1k-tampa-premium-outlets-lutz--listing-bb6a911869e81904f0704c9c) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Tampa Premium Outlets, Lutz · All ages · From $22.50 · checked Oct 27. The race formerly called the Original Wiregrass Wobble Turkey Trot 5K now runs as the BayCare Wobble Turkey Trot, presented by BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, and it starts and…
- [Cinnamon Roll Run 5K on Thanksgiving Morning (Plant City)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/cinnamon-roll-run-5k-on-thanksgiving-morning-plant-city--listing-d149424d45a25809a5d3b2dc) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM · Ellis Methvin Park, Plant City · From $25 · checked Oct 24. The Plant City Running Club's eighth annual Cinnamon Roll Run is a Thanksgiving-morning 5K that starts and finishes at Ellis Methvin Park in Plant City, with a cinnamon roll…
- [FishHawk Turkey Trot (10K, 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Kids' Mini-Run) — Lithia](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/fishhawk-turkey-trot-10k-5k-1-mile-fun-run-and-kids-mini-run-lithia--listing-dc4d7119f238b840080f7b2b) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · FishHawk Crossing (race start), Lithia · All ages · From $25 · checked Oct 27. The 18th annual FishHawk Turkey Trot takes over FishHawk Crossing Boulevard in Lithia on Thanksgiving morning; its organizers call it the largest road race in the area. There is…
- [Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run — Jay B. Starkey Park, New Port Richey](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/gobbler-5k-and-1-mile-kids-fun-run-jay-b-starkey-park-new-port-richey--listing-40d344d0a9c6ec2418ed1551) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Jay B. Starkey Park, New Port Richey · All ages · From $35 · checked Oct 27. First Christian Academy's Thanksgiving-morning race returns to Jay B. Starkey Park in New Port Richey for its 14th year, and families are invited to run, walk or stroll the park…
- [STARFISH Foundation Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run — Anderson Snow Park, Spring Hill](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/starfish-foundation-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-anderson-snow-pa--listing-f7f91b4c004c27b7576d3c72) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · Anderson Snow Park, Spring Hill · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 27. The third annual STARFISH Foundation Turkey Trot brings a Thanksgiving-morning 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk to Anderson Snow Park in Spring Hill, raising money for the Hernando…
- [Waterset Turkey Trot 5K and Kids' Fun Run — Apollo Beach](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/waterset-turkey-trot-5k-and-kids-fun-run-apollo-beach--listing-b960940c83eb61a854532e6b) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM · The Lakeside at Waterset, Apollo Beach · From $20 · checked Oct 27. The Waterset community in Apollo Beach holds its 11th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, starting at The Lakeside on Parkshore Drive. The chip-timed 5K begins at 8 a.m…
- [Wiregrass Turkey Trot 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Kids Dash (Wesley Chapel)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/wiregrass-turkey-trot-5k-1-mile-fun-run-and-kids-dash-wesley-chapel--listing-8011890d096b6a7f1ef1b43d) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:15 AM · The Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 30. The Rotary Club of New Tampa's Thanksgiving morning run at The Shops at Wiregrass starts with a Kids Dash for 12 and under at 7:15 am, followed by the timed 5K at 8:00 am and an…
- [Christmas Lane Opening Night: Holiday Lights at the Strawberry Festival Grounds (Plant City)](https://grassyknees.com/tampa/activities/christmas-lane-opening-night-holiday-lights-at-the-strawberry-festival--listing-e2d13ce33fb123bd7cdb4be5) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds, Plant City · All ages · From $12 · checked Oct 30. Plant City's nonprofit walk-through holiday display opens the day after Thanksgiving with 1.5 million-plus lights and decorated trees, live stage entertainment and a KidZone with…

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