Close

L.A. Parent

Events, Deals & Kids' Activities

Our Magazines

May-Jun 2021 Cover L.A. Parent Magazine November/December 2021 L.A. Parent Magazine March April 2022 May/June 2022 L.A. Parent Magazine L.A. Parent July/August Edition 2022 L.A. Parent Nov/Dec 2022 L.A. Parent Magazine, May-June 2023 Cover L.A. Parent July/August 2023 Nov Dec 2023 L.A. Parent Magazine May/June 2024 L.A. Parent Magazine July/August Issue of L.A. Parent September/October Issue of L.A. Parent
MenuClose

Thanksgiving 2022: How to Celebrate with Your Family and Community

Published

By Nina Harada

Grab the family for a Thanksgiving Day run at the annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles. PHOTO COURTESY TURKEY TROT LOS ANGELES

From annual turkey trots to sharing delicious home cooked meals, Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness. If you’re looking for a new Thanksgiving tradition or just searching for something to do that week, we’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate turkey day.

Eat

Don’t feel like cooking this year? Brazilian restaurant Fogo de Chão will be offering special Thanksgiving options, available for delivery or in-person. Children ages 6 and under dine free on Thanksgiving Day with a purchase of an adult churrasco, a unique dining experience. Locations in Pasadena, Downtown, El Segundo and Beverly Hills.

PHOTO COURTESY FOGO DE CHÃO

For a truly family-friendly experience, skip cooking and head to one of Mimi’s Café’s many SoCal locations for a three-course turkey dinner. Dine-in or pick up the feast anytime between Nov. 19 and 23.

Union Station Homeless Services’ beloved annual tradition “Dinner in the Park” returns to feed those in need this Thanksgiving. For those with access to a kitchen, you can pick up meal supply boxes on Monday, Nov. 21 at the Adult Center in Pasadena. For those without access to a kitchen, stop by the Adult Center on Nov. 23 for a no-contact pick up of a deliciously prepared Thanksgiving meal. If you have the means, you can help donate ingredients for these Thanksgiving meals by shopping their Amazon wish list.

See

Visit The Gentle Barn on Thanksgiving to cuddle and feed rescued turkeys. The special Thanksgiving Day event also includes pie, games and more. $50; free for ages 0-2.

Hear

For some at home entertainment, check out award-winning comedy-improv group Story Pirates’ “Bugs and Daff’s Thanksgiving Road Trip,” a 4-part original podcast series produced for Warner Bros. Animation. To check out Story Pirates live, from home, DJ Squirm-a-Lot will host a Thanksgiving Mixtape Live party on Nov. 25 with an interactive Q&A.

Run!

The 10th Annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles returns to Downtown L.A. Thanksgiving morning to raise funds for The Midnight Mission. Dress up in your best Thanksgiving-themed gear and get on your marks in front of Los Angeles City Hall. The 5K and 10K run/walk course wraps around Grand Park and passes other DTLA landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Museum of Contemporary Art. Ages 12 and under can join the Widdle Wobble for their own mini run.

PHOTO COURTESY TURKEY TROT LOS ANGELES

Other family-friendly Turkey Trots happening in L.A.:

Top 10 Turkey Trots

Published

By Nina Harada

Little ones get in on the Thanksgiving Day fun at the “Kids Widdle Wobble” on Nov. 25. PHOTO COURTESY TURKEY TROT LOS ANGELES

The popular Thanksgiving tradition is back with a slew of in-person fun runs and walks throughout the L.A. area. Many of these races have special kid runs, so the whole family can take part in the Turkey Day fun!

  1. The annual 5K and 10K fundraiser for the nonprofit The Midnight Mission, Turkey Trot Los Angeles, will begin and end in front of L.A. City Hall. The Nov. 25 event will include a half-mile or mile-long “Kids Widdle Wobble” for children ages 12 and under. $44-$69 for adults; $28 for ages 12 and under. turkeytrot.la
  2. Simi Valley’s 8th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K will take place Nov. 25 starting at Rancho Simi Park. Walkers, people with strollers and runners of all levels are encouraged to participate. $41.50-$45. thanksgivingday5k.com
  3. The Irvine/Orange County Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 25 features a “Gobble Wobble” kids event for ages 0-12. Run, jog, walk or stroll this family-friendly course, which begins at Irvine Valley College. Everyone who finishes the race gets a slice of fresh pumpkin pie! $28-$50. runocturkeytrot.com
  4. Run up an appetite with Anaheim’s pre-Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K/10K & Fun Run Nov. 21. The flat and festive course, perfect for strollers as well as runners and walkers of all ages, begins at the Santa Ana River Trail. Participants are encouraged to arrive decked out in their best turkey day attire for a chance to win a costume award and prize. $38-$55. carenwareevents.com
  5. South El Monte will also hold a pre-Thanksgiving Day race on Nov. 20. Their annual Turkey Dash & Trot includes a 5K race and 1K kids race. $5 for South El Monte residents. $10 for non-residents. cityofsouthelmonte.org
  6. The 4th annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot on Nov. 25 kicks off the Rose Bowl Stadium’s centennial celebration. Each participant in the 5K race will receive a limited edition commemorative pin. $30-$35 for adults; free for ages 9 and under. rosebowlturkeytrot.com
  7. NoHo Arts District hosts their own turkey day event, the Drumstick Dash, on Nov. 25. The family-friendly 5k/10k course will feature freebies, a costume contest, live DJ and awards. All proceeds from the event will help Hope of the Valley provide hot meals for people without housing.$35-$60 for adults; $10-$25 for kids. drumstickdashla.com
  8. The 28th annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive in La Cañada Flintridge features a 5K for adults and a special 1 Mile Run for kids ages 12 and under. Drop off perishable food items before the run at the Community Center. $35-$45 for the 5K; $15-$20 for the Kid’s Mile. cclcf.org
  9. The 14th annual Claremont Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot on Nov. 25 takes runners on a scenic route beginning in the quaint Claremont Village and through the tree-lined streets of the Claremont Colleges.$50-$55 for 5K; $30-$35 for 1K Kid’s Fun Run. www.claremontturkeytrot.org
  10. Runners can choose their distance at Long Beach’s post-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon on Nov. 27. Run along the beach pat hand get a finishers medal and goodie bag at the end.$30-$45. abetterworldrunning.com
PHOTO COURTESY TURKEY TROT LOS ANGELES
Get The Fun Delivered
Right to Your Inbox!
Sign up for our Weekend Guide
and Everything Parenting
Here
Close
Fun Delivered to Your Inbox!

Sign up for our Weekend Guide and Everything Parenting