15 Awesome Things to Do on Thanksgiving Day (and Night)
There’s plenty of fun to be had in San Francisco this Thanksgiving, whether you want to get a workout at the largest Turkey Trot in the America, or explore the city on a free walking tour, or later in the evening move and groove at a free ’80s dance party.
Or, wake up early to catch the sunrise ceremony at Alcatraz honoring Indigenous Peoples, take time to volunteer, or enjoy some laughs at a free comedy show. You can also soak in the season with free admission to the SF Botanical Garden for a peaceful stroll among the greenery. Or enjoy a free vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner accompanied by an Indian concert.
No matter your pace or interests, San Francisco offers a Thanksgiving full of ways to celebrate, give back, and have fun. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 26
The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on October 12 and November 26, 2026 are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. These are one-day events and not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all ...
