Thanksgiving Day

Welcome to the Fourth Edition of the International Sand Art Competition where world renowned sculptors compete against each other. Thousands of visitors come to the beach at the Casa Marina Resort each Thanksgiving weekend to watch the artists at work. Come build your own, cast your vote for People's Choice, dig for treasure, have a drink on the beach, listen to some island style music and enjoy the good life! Nontraditional artistry and beachside fun combine in a unique creative experience for participants and spectators. Visitors can watch leading U.S.

Walk, run OR paddle your way through the course for the 7th Annual Turkey Trot and Paddle in Fort Lauderdale!   This race couldn't be timed any better...work off your Thanksgiving dinner BEFORE you eat it and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of oceanside Fort Lauderdale.  The race is for all abilities so don't feel you need to be a seasoned athlete to participate.  There is even a Kids' Dash and, to add to the fun, Thanksgiving-themed costumes are encouraged! The race starts at 7:30 a.m. from D.C.

Want a nice relaxing and fun way to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with visiting family?  Have kids home for a long holiday weekend and bored with the "let's go see a movie" routine?  Head to downtown Delray Beach for the 19th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival.  NE 4th Ave in Downtown Delray Beach is the perfect spot for an incredible art festival. The show is located at the intersection of 4th Ave & Atlantic Ave in the heart of downtown.

Annual pumpkin patch on Cason United Methodist church grounds with pumpkins of every size! Cute props are placed around the patch to take photos of your little pumpkin amongst the gourds. Take family photos amongst the decor and stock up on wonderfall decoarations for your home. You will be sure to find the perfect carving pumpkin here too!  This pumpkin patch is located on the corner of Lake Ida Road and Swinton Blvd in Delray Beach.  Parking can be tight during the weekends.  The patch is open daily.