Thanksgiving in Phoenix 2026 🦃

Turkey trots & Thanksgiving runs (13)

Thanksgiving-morning 5Ks, 10Ks and fun runs. Start times and prices are as posted on each race's official page; several don't take race-day sign-ups.

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Anthem Turkey Trot

  Anthem Community Center · 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086

  4 Peaks Racing's Thanksgiving 10K run and 5K run/walk at the Anthem Community Center, with finisher medals, a shirt or beanie and post-race refreshments, plus a free untimed half-mile kids' dash. Bring a non-perishable item for the St. Rose Food Pantry. The community center lot fills up; there's more parking at Anthem Community Park.

  Hours:

  10K 8:30 am · 5K 8:35 am · kids' dash 10 am (race-day registration from 7 am)

  Price:

  5K $40 through Oct 31, $45 through Nov 12, $50 through Nov 25, $60 race day · 10K $50/$55/$60, $70 race day · kids' half-mile dash free ($20 pre-registered with a shirt or beanie and medal)

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Arcadia Turkey Trot

  Arcadia Falls · 5802 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

  The third annual neighborhood trot runs just under 3 miles down the canal from Arcadia Falls (56th St and Indian School), with Noble Bread pastries and Hendy's coffee before the start. Proceeds support the Arcadia nonprofit Good Soles, which provides new shoes for kids in need. Sign-up is required for every trotter.

  Hours:

  8:30 am (festivities from 8 am)

  Price:

  Adults (13+) $35 · kids 12 and under $15 at first; prices rise in November ($45 for adults after Nov 16)

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic

  Peoria Sports Complex · 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382

  Arizona Road Racers' Thanksgiving races start and finish at the Peoria Sports Complex: a 10-mile race and a 5K on certified courses plus a 1-mile fun run, with finisher medals and pies for the top three in each age group (leftover pies go to people who stay through the awards). Strollers start at the back. Bring an unwrapped toy for the Peoria Toy Drive.

  Hours:

  10 mile 7:30 am · 5K 8:15 am · 1-mile fun run 8:30 am

  Price:

  Through Nov 1: 10 mile $55 · 5K $35 · 1-mile fun run $25 · youth (17 and under) 10 mile or 5K $5, plus sign-up fees; online registration only

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Fountain Hills Turkey Trot 5K & Fitness Walk

  Fountain Park (Avenue of the Fountains) · 16701 E Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

  Fountain Hills' 36th annual Thanksgiving-morning 5K timed run and fitness walk around the fountain at Fountain Park, with a Thanksgiving costume contest, a long-sleeved shirt and a finisher medal. No race-day registration or pickup: get your bib and shirt at the Community Center Nov 23–25. The town's Thanksgiving Day Parade follows at 9:30 am.

  Hours:

  Starts 7:15 am · awards 8:15 am

  Price:

  5K $35, 12 and under $20, fitness walk $20 through Nov 1 · $40/$25/$25 Nov 2–15 · $45/$30/$30 Nov 16–25 (plus tax and fees); pre-registration required

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Gilbert Turkey Trot

  SanTan Village · 2218 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295

  A Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1-mile fun run at SanTan Village, starting at Macy's. Check-in, packet pickup and late registration Wed Nov 25, 4–7 pm (parking lot west of la Madeleine) and race morning at Macy's south door; shirts aren't guaranteed for registrations after Nov 6. Parking is north, east and west of Macy's.

  Hours:

  1-mile fun run 8:30 am · 5K 9 am

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Laveen Turkey Trot

  Laveen Area Conveyance Channel · 7780 S 59th Ave, Laveen Village, AZ 85339

  The 20th annual Laveen Turkey Trot: chip-timed 5K and 10K plus an untimed 1-mile fun run along the Laveen Area Conveyance Channel, with finisher medals for all. Leashed pets and costumes welcome. No race-day packet pickup or registration: pick up Nov 24–25, 3–7 pm, at Robeks (7625 S 59th Ave), or have the packet mailed for $15 if you register by Nov 15.

  Hours:

  10K 7:35 am · 5K corrals from 7:45 am · 1-mile fun run 8:05 am

  Price:

  1 mile $20 · 5K $42 · 10K $52 (Sept 28–Nov 15 prices)

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Mesa Turkey Trot

  Red Mountain Park, Mesa

  The 58th annual Mesa Turkey Trot, which bills itself as Arizona's original Thanksgiving Day race: chip-timed 10K and 5K on the roads around Red Mountain Park plus an untimed 1-mile family fun run, with a medal and tech shirt for everyone. Stroller-, wheelchair- and leashed-pet-friendly (start at the back). Drive-thru packet pickup Wed Nov 25, 8 am–7 pm; parking at Red Mountain High School across the street. Proceeds benefit the Mesa Sertoma Club.

  Hours:

  1-mile fun run 8 am · 10K 8:20 am · 5K 8:40 am (race-day check-in 6:30–8 am)

  Price:

  Race day and packet pickup: 10K or 5K $50 · 1 mile $40; online registration on the race page

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Phoenix Turkey Trot

  Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix

  Thanksgiving-morning 10K, 5K, 1-mile Gobbler Dash and Tot Trot in downtown Phoenix, with a shirt and finisher medal for every participant and a costume contest (best-dressed turkey, family, couple and team). There's no race-day registration; packet pickup runs Nov 23–24 at Sole Sports Scottsdale and Nov 25 at Sole Sports Tempe. Strollers welcome at the back; free parking behind the State Capitol off 19th Ave and Jefferson.

  Hours:

  1-mile Gobbler Dash 7:30 am · 10K 7:50 am · 5K 8:40 am · Tot Trot 9:40 am (race-day packet pickup from 6:30 am)

  Price:

  Through Nov 15: 10K $45 · 5K $40 · youth (17 and under) 10K $35, 5K $30 · 1-mile Gobbler Dash $20 · Tot Trot $10, plus processing fees

  Ages:

  All ages (Tot Trot for little ones; youth prices for 17 and under)

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Run, Turkey, Run! 5K/1 Mile

  Goodyear Recreation Campus · 420 S Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338

  A chip-timed Thanksgiving 5K and 1-mile run/walk with finisher medals and post-race refreshments. Every participant brings one new item (canned or baby food, diapers, socks, hygiene products, pet food, clothing or blankets) to donate through the race to Saint Vincent de Paul. Park along Harrison St.

  Hours:

  5K 8:30 am · 1 mile 8:40 am (packet pickup and late registration from 7 am)

  Price:

  Through Oct 31: 5K $35 with a shirt, $30 without · 1 mile $30 with a shirt, $25 without

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Scottsdale Turkey Trot

  Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort · 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

  A Thanksgiving-morning 5K run and walk (every category chip-timed) followed by a wellness festival with a recovery area, sauna and cold plunge, a DJ, food, local vendors and arts and crafts. Walkers and strollers welcome; dogs stay home. Hosted by Scottsdale Run Club, Phoenix Run Club, Black AZ Run and Revival Wellness. Free parking at Embassy Suites is limited.

  Hours:

  5K 8:30 am

  Price:

  General, VIP and Kids (12 and under) 5K entries; current prices on Race Roster

  Ages:

  All ages (Kids 5K entry for 12 and under)

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Strut Your Stuffing 5K

  Tumbleweed Park · 2250 S McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85286

  A chip-timed Thanksgiving-morning 5K run/walk in Tumbleweed Park with music, fresh apple fritters from The Doughnut Peddler, a 6-inch finisher medal, free race photos and free parking. Bring food, clothing or hygiene items for City Hope's Pack the Truck drive. Kids under 10 must be with a parent; no dogs; single jogging strollers start at the back.

  Hours:

  5K run/walk 8 am (race-day packet pickup 6:30–7:30 am)

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Verrado Turkey Trot

  Verrado – The Center on Main · 4239 N Village St., Buckeye, AZ 85396

  A Thanksgiving-morning 5K and 1-mile run/walk through Verrado's streets and trails, capped at 1,000 participants (the 2025 race sold out). Bring a non-perishable food item for the Buckeye Food Bank (All Faith Community Services) to packet pickup at Wiffy's, Nov 23 or 25. No pets.

  Hours:

  5K 8 am · 1 mile 8:10 am

  Price:

  5K $45 · 1 mile $35 (bib and finisher medal; shirts sold separately)

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Fri, Nov 27 (day after Thanksgiving)

  Tukee Trot 5K

  Pecos Park · 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048

  The 6th annual Ahwatukee community 5K run/walk on the Friday after Thanksgiving, on a USATF-certified, chip-timed course at Pecos Park, plus a free 1-mile Kids Quail Fun Run with a finisher award. 5K runners get a shirt, a medal and a post-race brunch; proceeds go to local charities.

  Hours:

  5K 8:30 am · Kids Quail Fun Run 9:30 am

  Price:

  5K $40 through Nov 1, $45 Nov 1–22 · 1-mile Kids Quail Fun Run (11 and under) free

  Ages:

  All ages (kids' fun run for 11 and under)

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

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Thanksgiving parades & festivals (1)

Community parades and festivals on Thanksgiving weekend.

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade

  Avenue of the Fountains · Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

  The 42nd annual parade, themed 'Happy Birthday America!' for the country's 250th, with marching bands, historic tributes, floats and community groups, and a Santa Claus finale. The route starts at Saguaro Blvd and Parkview, runs up and back down the Avenue of the Fountains and ends at Saguaro and El Lago.

  Hours:

  9:30 am

  Price:

  Free

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

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Thanksgiving brunches, dinners & pies (5)

Thanksgiving Day brunches and buffets with hours and prices copied from each venue's own page, plus pie and cooking classes from the calendars.

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Thanksgiving Brunch at the Arizona Biltmore

  Arizona Biltmore (Gold Room) · 2400 E. Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  A Thanksgiving buffet in the resort's original 1929 dining hall: a turkey carving station with all the trimmings, slow-cooked prime rib, a seafood display (lobster tails, king crab, shrimp, oysters) and holiday desserts, with live music; Thanksgiving Day football plays in the adjoining Aztec Room. Reservations at 602-955-6600; full refunds until 14 days ahead.

  Hours:

  11 am – 4 pm

  Price:

  Ages 13+ $198 · ages 4–12 $69 · 3 and under free (plus tax and service charge)

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Thanksgiving Brunch at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

  Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale

  Chefs from four of the resort's restaurants (Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, Toro Scottsdale and Ironwood American Kitchen) each bring their own themed menu to one Thanksgiving brunch. Reserve through the resort's site; prices aren't posted on the page.

  Hours:

  9 am – 3 pm

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

• Thu, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)

  Thanksgiving Brunch at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa

  The Scottsdale Resort & Spa (Coronado Ballroom) · 7700 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

  Thanksgiving brunch in the Coronado Ballroom with roasted turkey, prime rib, stuffing, mashed potatoes, a seafood display and pumpkin pie. Reservations at (480) 991-9000.

  Hours:

  10 am – 3 pm

  Price:

  Adults $105 · children 5–12 $49 · 4 and under free (tax and gratuity additional)

  Ages:

  All ages

  Official site ↗Checked Oct 19 on the official site

1. Wed, Nov 18, 3:30 PM

   STEM Club: Candy Corn Turkey Cookie

   Guadalupe Library · FreeKid-friendly

2. Fri, Nov 20, 11:59 PM

   Thanksgiving Pies and Cookies

   Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix · check prices

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Free family fun & kids' crafts (1)

Turkey crafts, storytimes and free Thanksgiving events the organizer lists for kids or all ages.

1. Sat, Nov 14, 1:00 PM

   Teen Craft Club: No-Sew Sock Turkeys

   Fountain Hills Library · FreeKid-friendly

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Thanksgiving-weekend games (8)

Pro and college home games in the Valley from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through Sunday. Ticket prices are from the seller's listing.

1. Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM

   Arizona State Sun Devils Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball

   Desert Financial Arena, Tempe · check pricesKid-friendly

2. Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM

   Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

   Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix · check pricesKid-friendly

3. Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM · +1 more date through Nov 28

   Sun Devil Hockey v University of Alaska Anchorage

   Mullett Arena , Tempe · check pricesKid-friendly

4. Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM

   Arizona State Sun Devils Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball

   Desert Financial Arena, Tempe · check pricesKid-friendly

5. Sat, Nov 28, 2:30 PM

   Sun Devil Women's Basketball v CSU Bakersfield

   Desert Financial Arena, Tempe · check pricesKid-friendly

6. Sun, Nov 29, 12:30 PM

   Sun Devil Women's Basketball v Wake Forest

   Desert Financial Arena, Tempe · check pricesKid-friendly

7. Sun, Nov 29, 2:25 PM

   Arizona Cardinals v Washington Commanders

   State Farm Stadium, Glendale · check pricesKid-friendly

8. Sun, Nov 29, 6:00 PM

   Grand Canyon University Lopes Mens Basketball vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals Mens Basketball

   Global Credit Union Arena, Phoenix · check pricesKid-friendly

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Thanksgiving shows, concerts & comedy (1)

Thanksgiving-themed concerts, shows and comedy nights.

1. Tue, Nov 24, 7:30 PM

   "Thanksgiving Treat" - ASU Maroon and Gold Band & ASU Philharmonia

   ASU Gammage, Tempe · check prices

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Thanksgiving nights for grown-ups (4)

Listed 21+ or adults only by the organizer.

1. Tue, Nov 3, 6:00 PM

   Pumpkin Pie Felt Garland

   North Valley Regional Library, Anthem · FreeAdults only

2. Sun, Nov 15, 12:00 PM

   Phxpride 3rd Annual Melrose Turkey Crawl

   Thunderbird Lounge, Phoenix · check prices21+

3. Wed, Nov 25, 7:30 PM

   New Faces of Comedy: Turkey Contest!

   Stand Up Live Phoenix · check pricesAdults only

4. Thu, Nov 26, 4:00 PM

   8th Annual the Island of Misfit Toys Thanksgiving

   Thunderbird Lounge, Phoenix · check prices21+

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More Thanksgiving events (1)

Crafts, classes and other events with an explicit Thanksgiving theme.

1. Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 PM

   Special Thanksgiving Craft

   Juniper Library, Phoenix · Free

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