Cal Expo Sacramento
1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA
Phone Number: (916) 477-4171
November 22, 2024 – January 5, 20245
Sunday – Thursday | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday – Saturday | 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Take your kids and the whole family on a captivating Thanksgiving event with an immersive holiday experience as Winter Wonderland Holiday Magic brings you Imaginarium at Cal Expo in Sacramento. This family-friendly activity gives you an awe-inspiring experience, especially for the kids as they roam free, imagining themselves walking through the intergalactic space with over three million LED lights.
Step into the world of Imaginarium is a journey through light. Wander through its radiant rose garden, boasting over 35,000 LED Roses, or lose yourself in the infinite mirror rooms. Venture deeper into the enchanted forest and marvel at over 25 majestic, larger-than-life storybook creatures, each bathed in a cascade of lights — it’s going to be one of the best activities to do with kids during Thanksgiving.
Ali Youssefi Square
7th St and K St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone Number: (916) 442-8575
November 6, 2024 – January 20, 20245
Friday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
One of the best things to do with kids during Thanksgiving in Sacramento is to go ice skating! It’s time to lace up your skates and get ready to perfect your triple axel at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink. Make sure to bring your perfect balance, all your grace, or just your two left feet, and have some fun.
After your day of fun, family-friendly activity on the ice, warm yourself up with a bite to eat and cross everyone off your holiday list. Feel a chill blow down K street as you approach Ali Youssefi Square and be teleported into a winter wonderland at the ice rink.
Downtown Loomis
3636 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650
Phone Number: (916) 834-3932
November 27, 2024
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shine With Purpose presents the annual “Loomis Day Before Thanksgiving” Parade! This is a great family fun event and things to do on Thanksgiving Day that benefits the many kids in need in the community around the Sacramento area. This year, they are also holding a small vendor fair near a Pictures with Santa booth, so bring those kiddos, and let’s have some holiday and get this season started right!
Throwing candy is not permitted, but walkers in the parade may hand out candy along the parade route. All parade entries must clean up their trash and animal droppings before, during, and after the parade. Bring a toy donation!
CSU Sacramento (Sacramento State)
6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone Number: (916) 456-1980
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 10K – 8:15 am | 5K – 9:00 am
Bring your kids and the whole family to burn off some calories before the feast on Thanksgiving Day and join the kid-friendly event Run to Feed the Hungry in Sacramento. It is the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country. This Thanksgiving tradition benefits Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, meaning your participation will help fight hunger in our community. There will be several live bands throughout the course on race day.
The event features a loop course that starts on J Street just west of the entrance to the Sacramento State campus and runs through the beautiful tree-lined streets of East Sacramento. Participants have the option to select chip timing and start up front in the timed runner corral. In order to receive an official result and be eligible for overall and age group awards, you must select the timed runner option that includes a timing chip on your bib.
Vernon Street Town Square
311 Vernon St., Roseville, CA 95678
Phone Number: (916) 774-5952
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 9:00 am
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the flock at this year’s Roseville Turkey Trot! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking for a fun way to kick off Thanksgiving with family and friends, the 10K and 5K runs are the perfect fit. Starting at the charming 311 Vernon Street, the course winds through the scenic streets of Roseville, offering a morning filled with energy, enthusiasm, and community spirit.
This is your chance to establish a new family tradition, achieve a personal best, or simply enjoy a morning jog before the big feast. Come for fun, stay for the rewards. Be there – rain or shine. Don’t miss out on the excitement – sign up now and be a part of Roseville’s favorite Thanksgiving day tradition!
8280 Longleaf Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone Number: (916) 896-0031
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 9:00 am
It’s that time again! Time to sign up for this year’s Elk Grove Gobble Wobble Family 5K! Join Chicks in Crisis as they continue their mission to help families cross the finish line and “Race for Babies” on Thanksgiving morning. Bring the whole family to walk or run a quick 5K and get a jumpstart on your holiday festivities. And, for your little turkeys, 12 and under, they’ll first have a 1/4 mile fun run.
Chicks in Crisis is an essential pregnancy and parenting resource center for moms, dads, children, and birth mothers. Its mission is to help ALL families cross the finish line. Start your holiday by giving back to your community and moving your feet before eating. This is a family event you don’t want to miss.
Rodeo Park/Lions Park
200 Stafford St., Folsom, CA 95630
E-mail: capitoladventure@yahoo.com
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 10K – 8:50 an | 5K – 9:00 am
Come to Folsom Lion’s Park/Rodeo Park on Thanksgiving morning for a 5k run/walk or a 10k run. Bring your kids to some early morning family-friendly activity fun run along with the locals to kick off the Thanksgiving celebration. The family-friendly activity fun run benefits the Twin Lakes Food Bank, a faith-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to share God’s love by mobilizing the community to provide food and support to those in need in our community.
Folsom Turkey Trot aims to encourage youth participation, hoping that the experience will teach kids that it is not about winning the race but doing their best to complete a set goal. A portion of the proceeds will support the Twin Lakes Food Bank and the “Not in Our Town/Not in Our School” youth scholarship program.
The Firehouse Restaurant
1112 2nd St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone Number: (916) 442-4772
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spend Thanksgiving Day with your kids and family at the Firehouse Restaurant – Sacramento’s premier fine dining restaurant.
Enjoy its three-course menu for only $89.95, which includes Bloomsdale Spinach Salad, roasted breast of free-range turkey, pan-roasted Alaskan halibut, filet mignon, roasted-garlic carbonara, pumpkin-praline upside-down cake, apple pie, and vegan blueberry tart. Kids ages 12 and under can enjoy a similar menu for only $34.95.
Wells Fargo Center
400 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone Number: (916) 446-4100
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Still need plans for a Thanksgiving celebration? Celebrate Thanksgiving in Sacramento at Il Fornaio with a traditional turkey dinner or your favorite Italian dish! Specialties include wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game, housemade pasta, pizzas from a wood-fired oven, fresh salads and soups, various house-made desserts, and fresh-baked bread.
Il Fornaio Roseville offers elegant private and semi-private dining spaces and a wide range of specialized menus and services to match our authentic, award-winning Italian cuisine. Their experienced staff will work closely with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests.
Bennett’s American Cooking – Fair Oaks & Howe
2232 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone Number: (916) 515-9680
November 28, 2024
Thursday | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Join everyone for an exquisite turkey dinner with all the traditional trimmings. Bennett’s Restaurants have you covered this holiday season! Choose from in-restaurant dining or pre-order a full Thanksgiving feast to take home (feeds 10-12). Whether you’re planning a quiet meal for yourself or a grand feast for the whole family, they’ve got delicious options to make your holiday special.
Their take-home meals come with all the trimmings and easy reheating instructions to ensure your feast is picture-perfect and delicious. Don’t miss out — pre-order now to secure your spot!
Families in the Sacramento region have many options for activities to do with Kids during Thanksgiving that are close to home.
Looking for other things to do in the Sacramento area? Check out our comprehensive listing of places to go in the region.
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