349 things to do in and around Silver Spring, MD on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Holiday: Thanksgiving Break at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center; Thanksgiving Break at Port Discovery at Port Discovery Children’s Museum; Maryland Christmas Show at Frederick Fairgrounds; Thanksgiving Holiday at Venue at 315 Douglas. Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
ParkingParking: The nearest parking garage is the Harbor Park Garage , located at 55 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 This parking garage is located next door and within a very short walk to the main entrances for the Museum.From portdiscovery.org, Oct 24, 2026
ArrivingWalk-ins are welcome, but very limited.Please note: Advanced reservations are required for all group visits.From portdiscovery.org, Oct 24, 2026
Runs across the dates shown. An 8-day curated group tour of South Africa from Afropolitan Cities, from the energy of Johannesburg to the coastlines of Cape Town, blending luxury, culture, adventure, Afro-chic nightlife and world-class wine country.
A nearly flat 5K run or walk in Lexington Park that starts and ends at IHM. Proceeds support the St. Vincent de Paul of IHM Food Pantry, and strollers and leashed dogs are welcome.
A 5K that winds through the Lyon Park and Ashton Heights neighborhoods of Arlington, drawing more than 4,000 runners and walkers. Hosted by Arlington Bridge Builders, it has helped raise more than $2 million for local nonprofits.
A Thanksgiving tradition in the Virginia Run community, with a 5K run and 3K walk for families and friends. Shirts go to 5K participants who signed up early.
ParkingExcept on summer weekends, parking is generally available on the street.Free parking is available on weekends at the Bladen Street Garage, at the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets, not far from the State Capitol building.From hammondharwoodhouse.org, Oct 18, 2026
A 5K walk or run that honors Chris Yung, starting and finishing at 2 Silos Brewery. Proceeds fund the Chris Yung Memorial Fund and the annual Road to Hope.
Runs across the dates shown. A holiday greens sale with Advent wreaths, centerpieces and Christmas trees; wreath orders are picked up at the Harford History Center.
Runs across the dates shown. A 10K, 5K and 2K fun run from Ashburn Farm, run in person or virtually from wherever you are, with RaceJoy letting you run together with friends and family.
The 44th annual charity race run by YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase and the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rotary, where you can run, walk, swim or bike in person or virtually. Money raised goes to YMCA programs for kids in the community.
A 5K run or walk that starts and finishes at The Mall in Columbia, with good-natured competition for runners and walkers alike. Finishers earn a logo shirt and finisher medal.
A charity race that is the largest community event for YMCA Camp Letts. Proceeds keep its aging buildings maintained and send more children to camp on scholarship.
The second annual 5K and one-mile fun run or walk, starting at Hamilton Harbor Marina and followed by treats and drinks. All proceeds support the Lower Magothy Beach Community.
Greenfield Library exhibit on St. John's College's military instructors, Major William Alexis Thompson and Lieutenant Edmund Berkeley Iglehart, and the college's history before the New Program.
The second annual Two Rivers Turkey Trot (3K) & Tater Trot (1K), through the Anacostia Tidal Marsh and Langston Golf Course, supporting Two Rivers Public Charter School.
A 4-mile run and walk in Fairfax, now in its 14th year, with proceeds going to Britepaths, formerly Our Daily Bread. The group has helped people through hard times for more than 30 years.
A 5K through Old Town Fairfax and George Mason University, ending near the Fire House, put on by the City of Fairfax. Every entrant gets a beanie and finisher medal, and sign-ups are done online.
Traditional Thanksgiving morning bike ride that is self-supported and not a beginner ride, with helmets required. The ride also collects new coats and toys for a coat and toy drive.
A non-competitive 5K and 10K run and walk on the Mount Vernon Trail, open to every fitness level. Money raised supports the Samuel Kwarteng Memorial Scholarship.
Lives Bound Together, an exhibit on the 317 enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon: their families, communities and possessions, told through ancestral histories and recently excavated artifacts.
A 5K run through downtown Annapolis that benefits Girls on the Run Greater Chesapeake. It is not officially timed, but a finisher's clock sits at the end, and there are prizes for the best turkey costumes. Strollers, kids and dogs are welcome.
A 5K run and a one-mile fun run or walk that start and finish at the beach on Thanksgiving morning. Proceeds support the beautification of North Shore, and winners get a frozen turkey donated to a food bank in their name.
Braemar's annual 5K Turkey Trot benefiting The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation: $15.00 for ages 12 and under, $25.00 for 13 and up, including a long-sleeve shirt and medal for ages 5 and up.
A 5K with two laps around the outer loop of Eastern Regional Park, on a mix of paved paths, natural trail and wooden bridges. It is open to all ages and abilities.