Thanks Basket Brigade
Partner with Conway Community Market to share Thanksgiving. Make a complete non-perishable Thanksgiving meal in a laundry basket and drop it off at the market. Vendors, food trucks, live music, entertainment. Pet and family friendly. Sunday November 23, 10am; Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Avenue; Free; 407-739-7005; orangecountyfl.net.
watercolor placecards for thanksgiving
Learn the basics of watercolor painting to create festive holiday cards and placecards. Wednesday November 26, 11am; South Trail Library, 4600 S. Orange Blossom Trail; Free; 407-835-7323; ocls.org.
AAHZ All-Stars Thanksgiving Eve
Celebrate on Thanksgiving Eve with the Orlando All-Stars with sets from AAHZ residents and other renowned DJs like Kimball Collins, DJ Magic Mike and DJ Icy. Wednesday November 26, 8pm; The Beecham, 46 N. Orange Avenue; $20-$75; 407-648-8363.
Dueling Pianos Thanksgiving Eve Extravaganza
Wednesday November 26, 9pm; Tuffy’s Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford; $10-$25; tuffysmusicbox.com.
Seniors First Turkey Trot 5K
All runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to join this family-friendly event in support of local Orlando seniors. Guests will have fun participating and raise funds for Meals on Wheels and other programs with a chance to win finisher medals. Thursday November 27, 7am; Lake Eola Park, Orlando; $40-$50; 407-292-0177; trackshack.com.
AdventHealth Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
Burn as many calories as possible before the bird comes out of the oven. Join FlowDash runners and walkers for the 6th AdventHealth Turkey Trot 5K & 10K presented by LiveTrends Design Group and kick off Thanksgiving morning with a nationwide tradition for the whole family. Thursday November 27, 7:15am; Cherry Lake Park, 131 Wilson Lake Parkway, Groveland; $40; 352-217-9291.
Wild Turkey Trot 3K
Inaugural Wild Turkey Trot 3K in partnership with Smooth Running: This family-friendly event is a great way to start your Thanksgiving Day. Thursday November 27, 7:30am; Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne; $28-$38; 321-254-9453; brevardzoo.org.
thanksgiving weekend celebration
Enjoy free admission to the Morse Museum during Thanksgiving weekend. From Friday November 28 to Sunday November 30; Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park; Free; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org.
turkey trails
A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event for the whole family. The fun includes designer shirts and custom medals for participation, chip-timing with live results and prizes, free photos and delicious treats waiting at the finish line. Saturday November 29, 9am; Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., Clermont; $25.50; 760-669-6471.
fusionfest
A festival that attracts people from over 110 different cultures to experience music, dance, food, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities. Saturday November 29, 10am – 8pm, Sunday November 30, noon – 6pm; Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Avenue; Free; 844-513-2014; fusionfest.org.
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This article was published on November 12-18, 2025.