A Thanksgiving morning 5K that starts at the Music Pier on the Boardwalk.
Thanksgiving Weekend in South Jersey, 2026
What is on in South Jersey from Thanksgiving Day, November 26, to Sunday, November 29, 2026: turkey trots, parades, tree lightings, light shows and holiday craft fairs, day by day. Each listing comes from the organizer's own page and links to it. Times and weather can change plans, so check that page before you go.
Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day
Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey TrotTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 8:30 AM · Ocean City, Cape May County Haddons Pre-Game Turkey Trot 5K and Fun RunTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 8 AM · Haddonfield, Camden County The ninth year of this Thanksgiving morning 5K at Crows Woods in Haddonfield. The fun run starts at 8:05 AM.
Marlton Turkey Trot 5KTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 8 AM · Evesham, Burlington County The 11th year of this Thanksgiving morning 5K at Savich Field, 525 East Main Street, Marlton.
Moorestown Turkey TrotTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26 · Moorestown, Burlington County An untimed 5K and a one-mile run on the high school cross country course, 350 Bridgeboro Road.
South Vineland Thanksgiving RunTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 9 AM · Vineland, Cumberland County A run of about 3 miles from Anthony Campanella Park, 429 West Elmer Road, Vineland.
West Deptford Running of the TurkeysTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 9 AM · West Deptford, Gloucester County A Thanksgiving morning 5K at the RiverWinds Community Center, 1000 RiverWinds Drive. A 2-mile Wobble Walk starts at 9:05 AM.
Williamstown Turkey Trot 5KTurkey trot or holiday run · Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 9 AM · Williamstown, Gloucester County A Thanksgiving morning 5K at Autumn Lake Winery in Williamstown, with an adult run and a run for kids 14 and under.
Friday, November 27
Creamy Acres Night of LightsLight show · Starts Friday, November 27 · Mullica Hill, Gloucester County The Mullica Hill dairy farm's holiday light display.
Source: SJ Magazine: tree lighting and holiday light guide (2025)Holiday Studio Sale at WheatonArtsCraft fair or market · Friday, November 27 to Sunday, December 6, 10 AM to 4 PM · WheatonArts Event Center, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville · Millville, Cumberland County Handcrafted ceramic and glass pieces at discounted prices, and a table for making your own gift tags. Free to shop. Check the WheatonArts page for the days it is open.
Source: WheatonArts: Holiday Studio Sale
Saturday, November 28
Collingswood Holiday ParadeParade · Saturday, November 28 · Collingswood, Camden County Always the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The parade starts at Zane Avenue and runs to West Linden Avenue. Check the borough's page for this year's start time.
EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5K and 1 MilerTurkey trot or holiday run · Saturday, November 28, 9 AM · Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County A 5K run and a 1-mile nature walk at the Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, rain or shine. There is no parking on site; a shuttle runs from Atlantic Christian School.
Haddon Township Turkey Trot 5KTurkey trot or holiday run · Saturday, November 28, 9:15 AM · Haddon Township, Camden County A 5K at 124 Haddon Avenue in Westmont. A 1-mile fun run and walk starts first, at 8:45 AM.
Holiday Crafts and Collectibles ShowCraft fair or market · Saturday, November 28, 10 AM to 4 PM · Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May · Cape May, Cape May County Dozens of craftspeople sell handmade gifts at this indoor show run by Cape May MAC. Admission is $2. An ornament-making workshop is new this year; sign up ahead on the organizer's page.
Source: Cape May MAC: Crafts and Collectibles Shows
Sunday, November 29
Ocean City Santa in the Downtown and Photos with SantaSanta visit · Sunday, November 29, then Saturdays and Sundays, December 5 to 20 · Ocean City, Cape May County Santa in the Downtown runs 9 to 11 AM and Photos with Santa noon to 3 PM on these days. The December listings put them at Soifer Park and the Music Pier.