Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2025 in Orlando: Parades, Turkey Trots, and More Things To Do

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Enjoy holiday blooms and a gnome scavenger hunt throughout Leu Gardens during its annual holiday event, which kicks off this weekend. Photo by author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Orlando is bursting with things to do with kids this Thanksgiving weekend, including turkey trots and Christmas and holiday events. Sanford's Turkey Day 5K features a Thanksgiving costume contest in addition to the race; and Oviedo Mall's Turkey Trot has a free kiddie run with the regular 5K. After Thanksgiving, celebrate the holiday season in Eustis, Celebration, and at tourist attraction events like Epcot International Festival of the Holidays and Holidays at Leu Gardens. Looking for something beyond the seasonal holidays? Celebrate Central Florida's diverse cultures at Fusion Fest, complete with a street party, parade, and more!

Balloon Museum Dallas Soars to New Heights

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"Mariposa" is an art installation at Balloon Museum Dallas. Photo courtesy Balloon Museum Dallas

Looking for something new and cool to do with the kids during winter break? Five minutes south of downtown, you’ll find the North Texas’ latest art exhibition, Balloon Museum Dallas: “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits.” I had a chance to visit this immersive experience last week, and I can honestly say that I was blown away (pun intended). It’s hard to describe what you’ll find when you walk through the doors; a simple explanation doesn’t do it justice. This is something you’ll need to see firsthand, so if you’re looking for something to do with the kids in Dallas over the holiday season, consider scheduling a time to see it yourself. 

Top Tips for Visiting Macy's Santaland in 2025

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Santa is a busy man, so reservations are required to visit Santland at Macy's Herald Square in New York City in 2025. Photo by Marisa Iallonardo

There are few places to take pictures with Santa in New York City that compare with Macy's Santaland. It's a magical experience for tourists and natives alike during the Christmas season.

Macy's opens its 13,000-square-foot winter wonderland on Friday, November 28, 2025. Overflowing with holiday cheer from its live elves to an enchanted forest, animatronic toys, and a train display, Macy's Santaland 2025 is open daily through Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

As in previous years, visitors must book a FREE reservation to take pictures with Santa at Macy's Santaland, which requires some planning. Read on for everything you need to know about visiting Macy's Santaland 2025, and find more top picks for holiday fun in our NYC Kids' Guide Christmas and the Holidays, including the season's can't-miss Christmas activities for families.

41 Fun Facts About Christmas for Kids (Holiday Trivia & Surprising Traditions)

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There are so many fun things to learn about Christmas! Photo by Anastassiya Bezhekeneva via canva.com

Kids love learning silly, surprising, and magical tidbits about the holidays—and Christmas is full of them! Fun facts about Christmas are perfect for trivia games, long holiday car rides, classroom projects, or simply getting into the holiday spirit.

From reindeer fun facts and Santa Claus facts to trivia about history and Christmas traditions around the world, here are 45 Christmas fun facts for curious kids (and parents, too!). Our Ultimate Collection of Fun Facts and Mind-Blowing Trivia for Kids has even more fun facts, including our lists of fun animal facts and 125 fun facts for kids that will blow their minds. 

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