Thanksgiving in Orlando 2024

Now Snowing - Celebration, FL - Nov 25 to Dec 31, 2023
Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier “Snowing” event, offers one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, and special concert events throughout the season. Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 PM. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday.

Track Shack Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K - Orlando, FL - Nov 23, 2023
Held at beautiful Lake Eola bright and early Thanksgiving morning to burn some calories before you feast! Participate as runners, joggers and walkers, many dressed in full costumes or Thanksgiving themed hats. Hit the 3.1 mile course for a morning of fun to raise money for Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in our community.

Sanford Turkey Day 5K - Sanford, FL - Nov 23, 2023
Seminole County’s largest Thanksgiving Day fun run. This event is open to all participants – competitive runners, joggers and walkers as a great annual tradition for all families and friends. Costume contest at 7:35am

Avalon Park Foundation Turkey Trot - Orlando, FL - Nov 23, 2023
Put a little gobble in your wobble this Thanksgiving with this annual family fun run! Proceeds from this event go to support local food pantries and the community Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Space Coast Turkey Trot 5K/10K - Melbourne, FL - Nov 23, 2023
No 10K this year due to a course reroute because of the construction on the railroad bridge over Melbourne Ave.

Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5K - Cocoa Beach, FL - Nov 23, 2023
A Cocoa Beach road race for runners and walkers through residential Cocoa Isles, with a free youth run for Little Gobblers. Start your Thanksgiving off with a healthy tradition and help support Cocoa Beach High School track and cross country and scholarships. Don’t forget to check our the Cocoa Beach Art Show Thanksgiving weekend.

New Smyrna Beach Turkey Day 5K Run/Walk - New Smyrna Beach, FL - Nov 23, 2023
Gobble gobble! What better way to enjoy your Turkey Day than by burning those calories before the big meal?! Bring the whole family down to the Flagler Avenue Boardwalk for Turkey Day Beach 5k

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld - Orlando, FL - Nov 10 to Jan 2, 2024
SeaWorld transforms into a winter wonderland sparkling with holiday cheer, excitement, and over 3 million beautiful lights. Experience award-winning entertainment like the show-stopping ice-skating extravaganza Winter Wonderland on Ice. Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or head to Wild Arctic® and visit with Santa himself.

Disney Very Merriest After Hours - Orlando, FL - Nov 9 to Dec 22, 2023
Celebrate the holidays in the very merriest way at a new event featuring a themed parade, fireworks and more! This is the 2021 replacement for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal - Orlando, FL - Nov 12 to Jan 1, 2023
Catch larger-than-life balloons floating through the streets of Universal Studios Florida, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters

Grinchmas at Universal - Orlando, FL - Nov 12 to Jan 1, 2023
During the holiday season, Seuss Landing™ is decorated with the holiday charm and cheer of Dr. Seuss’s Who-ville. Get together with the resident Whos and put a little snark in your holiday spirit with The Grinch™. Enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas™ Who-liday Spectacular, plus meet the maven of mischief himself for a photo opportunity at All The Books You Can Read Bookstore.

Mannheim Steamroller at Universal - Orlando, FL - Dec 4 to Dec 12, 2021
2021 – Celebrate the season with the sensational scores of the best-selling holiday artist of all time. Live performances at Universal Studios Florida Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12.

Post-Thanksgiving Mass Community Bike Ride - Orlando, FL - Nov 26, 2021
Orlando Critical Mass is the city’s largest on-going group bicycle ride and takes place the last Friday of EVERY month. There is no better way to see the City Beautiful than via Orlando Critical Mass

The Gobbler 5K at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando - Orlando, FL - Nov 25, 2021
All ages and fitness levels are invited to walk, run, gobble and wobble the 5K course encircling Grande Lakes. Chair massages, light refreshments and snacks will be available after the race.

Thanksgiving Eve at Howl at the Moon Orlando - Orlando, FL - Nov 24, 2021
Turkey is good, but booze is better! Celebrate the long holiday weekend with some live music, dancing and drinks, with featured drinks, games, dancing and a great night out!