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Thanksgiving events for kids in Las Vegas

9 events across the Las Vegas valley.

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There are 9 kids' Thanksgiving events on the calendar across the Las Vegas valley.

The list below has turkey trots with family runs, community Thanksgiving dinners and the long weekend's family events, from public calendars across the Las Vegas Valley.

Some turkey trots raise prices in phases as Thanksgiving gets closer, so sign up early if you want the family mile.

Same address every year. Last updated November 10, 2026.

Also see: Thanksgiving break camps, No-school day camps, Free things to do with kids

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Last year

These ran last season and usually come back. Dates change, so check the organizer before you plan around one.

  • Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot

    Thursday, November 27, 2025. Life Time Summerlin, Summerlin. All ages

    Usually Thanksgiving morning.

    Life Time website

  • Las Vegas Turkey Trot

    Thanksgiving morning. Historic Railroad Trail, Lake Mead, Boulder City

    BBSC Endurance website

  • Turkey Rock

    Thursday, November 27, 2025. Floyd Lamb Park, Centennial Hills

    Usually Thanksgiving morning.

    JusRun website

  • UNLV Turkey Trot (5K or 1-mile stroll)

    A Thursday about two weeks before Thanksgiving. UNLV campus, Las Vegas (UNLV). All ages. $10

    UNLV Campus Recreation website

  • Las Vegas World Kite Festival

    November 28 to November 29, 2025. Desert Breeze Park, Southwest. $5, kids under 3 feet free

    Usually the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.

    Source

  • Shop Small Saturday at Water Street Plaza

    Saturday, November 29, 2025. Water Street Plaza, Henderson. Free

    Usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

    Source

  • Small Business Saturday Weekend at Downtown Container Park

    November 28 to November 30, 2025. Downtown Container Park, Downtown. Free

    Usually the weekend after Thanksgiving.

    Downtown Container Park website

Questions parents ask

What Thanksgiving things can kids do in Las Vegas?

Kids can do a turkey trot: races in Summerlin, Boulder City, Centennial Hills and at UNLV have a 1-mile walk or run that families can do together. North Las Vegas recreation centers have listed community Thanksgiving dinners for the week before Thanksgiving, for a small fee, and some ask you to register ahead because spots are limited.

Are there turkey trots for kids in Las Vegas?

Yes. Several Thanksgiving morning races have a 1-mile family run or walk, in Summerlin, Boulder City and at Floyd Lamb Park, and at least one lets parents push strollers in the 5K. The list above has the ones on the calendar so far, and the Last year section shows the races that usually come back.

Is there a free Thanksgiving dinner in Las Vegas?

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada serves a free community meal every day of the year, 10 to 11 a.m., at its St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility on Las Vegas Boulevard North. It serves men, women and children in need, and all are welcome. Holiday hours are not posted, so call 702-385-2662 before Thanksgiving. North Las Vegas recreation centers have listed community Thanksgiving dinners too, for a small fee.

Is there school the week of Thanksgiving?

CCSD closes school for part of Thanksgiving week, and the days change with each year's student calendar. The Thanksgiving break camps post has this year's days off and the camps that cover them.

What is closed on Thanksgiving Day?

Discovery Children's Museum, the Springs Preserve and the Nevada State Museum close on Thanksgiving Day, so check hours before you plan an outing.

What can kids do the weekend after Thanksgiving?

The Las Vegas World Kite Festival has run at Desert Breeze Park on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, and Small Business Saturday events in Henderson and at Downtown Container Park have had free kids' activities and Santa visits.

Pulled from public calendars and refreshed through the season. Always check times and prices with the organizer.