Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26: no WM trash pickup, city offices shut Nov. 26-27 and the mall is closed. The Run 4 the Pies 4-miler has sold out.

Last checked Nov. 5, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Palm Beach Gardens municipal holidays and Solid Waste Services pages, the Palm Beach County Library System’s holiday closures, Palm Tran’s holiday schedules, the School District of Palm Beach County’s 2026-27 key dates and each race’s own page.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. In Palm Beach Gardens, Waste Management skips trash pickup that day, City Hall closes Thursday and Friday, The Gardens Mall stays closed and Palm Tran runs a Sunday schedule. Students have the whole week off. The city’s own turkey trot comes the Saturday before, at Somerset Academy Avenir.

Updated Nov. 5: the Run 4 the Pies 4-mile race and Pumpkin 1-miler are sold out; only the Li’l Pilgrim Dash is still open. Avenir Turkey Trot entry is now $40 for the 5K.

What this means for you

  • Trash: no pickup Thursday, Nov. 26; you are collected on your next scheduled day. Waste Management: 561-471-6110.
  • City offices: closed Nov. 26-27. City Hall: 561-799-4100.
  • Library: closes 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25; closed Nov. 26-27.
  • Buses: Sunday service on Thanksgiving, weekday service Friday.
  • School: out Nov. 23-27.
  • Run: Avenir Turkey Trot, Saturday, Nov. 21; Run 4 the Pies in Tequesta is sold out except the children’s dash.

Trash and recycling

Waste Management holds the city’s collection contract. The city’s Solid Waste Services page says WM does not collect on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day and services every other holiday as normal. When the holiday falls on your service day, you are collected on your next scheduled service day. Set carts out no earlier than noon the day before collection.

Our full guide: trash and recycling in Palm Beach Gardens.

What is open and closed

Who Thanksgiving week
City of Palm Beach Gardens offices Closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27 (municipal holidays)
Palm Beach County libraries Close 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25; closed Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 (holiday closures)
Palm Tran buses Sunday service on Thanksgiving Day; weekday service Friday, Nov. 27 (holiday schedules)
Palm Beach County public schools No school Nov. 23-27; district offices closed (key dates)
The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd. Closed Thanksgiving Day, the mall says

Police and Fire Rescue run as normal. In an emergency, call 911; the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department’s non-emergency line is 561-799-4445.

Turkey trots

Somerset Academy Avenir Turkey Trot, Saturday, Nov. 21. The school’s second annual Turkey Trot starts at 12950 Avenir Drive in the west of the city and raises money for the school.

Race Start
Race Start
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5K, chip timed 8 a.m.
1-mile fun run and walk 8:30 a.m.
Kids’ 50-yard dash 8:45 a.m.

Registration is on the race page and closes at 8 a.m. on race day. Packet pickup is 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, and 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at deFabrique Aesthetic Dentistry, 12325 Northlake Blvd., Suite 100, and at the school until 8 a.m. on race day. There is no participant parking at the school. The race page says to park at Avenir Town Center, where a free shuttle to the school is planned. The race runs rain or shine; dogs, bikes and scooters are not allowed, and strollers are welcome.

Run 4 the Pies, Thanksgiving morning. The Palm Beach Roadrunners’ 26th annual Run 4 the Pies is at Constitution Park, 399 Seabrook Road, in Tequesta, about nine miles north.

  • 4-mile race: 8 a.m. on Dover Road. Sold out, the race page says.
  • Pumpkin 1-miler for ages 7 to 12: 7:15 a.m. on Dover Road. Sold out.
  • Li’l Pilgrim Dash for young children: 7:15 a.m. on Seabrook Road, $10. Still open, with registration until Thanksgiving night.
  • Packet pickup: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, and Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Parish Hall of Good Shepherd Church, 400 Seabrook Road.
  • Parking: in nearby public shopping plazas; organizers recommend arriving by 7 a.m. Strollers and dogs are not allowed in the race.

Before the holiday

  • Tot Time “Thankful Turkey,” Friday, Nov. 20, 10 to 11 a.m.: the city’s monthly parent-and-toddler program for children 4 and under, with a fee and registration on the Tot Time page.
  • Films on the Field: “Toy Story 5” (PG), 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at The Gardens North County District Park, Field 10. Free. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the city’s Joy Drive, according to the Films on the Field page.

Community dinners

No free community Thanksgiving dinner in Palm Beach Gardens had been announced for 2026 when we checked on Nov. 5. Churches and nonprofits serving a meal can send us the details and we will add them here with a link.

The weekend after

Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28; store hours and holiday markets are on our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide. The city lights its tree on Saturday, Dec. 5: see Christmas parade and tree lighting and holiday lights and Christmas events.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup in Palm Beach Gardens on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. Waste Management does not collect on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. If that is your service day, you are collected on your next scheduled service day.

Are Palm Beach Gardens city offices open the day after Thanksgiving?

No. The city lists Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, 2026, as its Thanksgiving holiday closure.

Is The Gardens Mall open on Thanksgiving?

No. The Gardens Mall says it stays closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Is there a turkey trot in Palm Beach Gardens?

Yes. Somerset Academy Avenir’s Turkey Trot is Saturday, Nov. 21, at 12950 Avenir Drive, with a 5K at 8 a.m. ($40), a 1-mile fun run at 8:30 a.m. ($30) and a kids’ 50-yard dash at 8:45 a.m. ($15). There is no race-day parking at the school; park at Avenir Town Center.

When is Thanksgiving break for Palm Beach County schools in 2026?

The School District of Palm Beach County has no school Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27.