Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. Turkey trot, the Plantation Preserve holiday buffet, library and pool closures, trash pickup and the school break.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Plantation’s Plantation Preserve restaurant page, park and facility hours and solid waste page; Broward County Library’s holiday closings; the School Board’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF); and the Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. This page is updated every year. Broward schools are out all week, county libraries close early Wednesday and stay shut through Friday, and the city’s pool and community centers close on Thanksgiving Day. Garbage pickup is not on the city’s list of skip days. For the shopping weekend that follows, see our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide.

Who to call

  • Plantation Preserve holiday buffet: 954-585-5031
  • Missed garbage or recycling: Waste Management, 954-974-7500
  • Public Works: 954-452-2535
  • Parks and Recreation: 954-452-2510
  • Police non-emergency: 954-797-2100 (911 in an emergency)

Thanksgiving week at a glance

Date What happens
Nov. 23-27 Broward County Public Schools on Thanksgiving break
Wed. Nov. 25 Broward County libraries close at 6 p.m.
Thu. Nov. 26 Thanksgiving: turkey trot 7:30 a.m.; libraries, city pool and community centers closed
Fri. Nov. 27 Broward County libraries closed; Black Friday
Sat. Nov. 28 Small Business Saturday; Plantation farmers market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Turkey trot

The 15th annual Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot starts at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., about 10 miles east of Plantation, and runs along A1A by the ocean. The race fee is $55 through Oct. 26, $60 from Oct. 27 to Nov. 16 and $65 after that, plus a sign-up fee. Packet pickup runs Monday to Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, according to the race’s RunSignup page. We found no in-person turkey trot in Plantation itself with a 2026 date posted.

Thanksgiving dinner out

The city-owned Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club, 7050 W. Broward Blvd., serves a multi-course holiday buffet each Thanksgiving, with salads, soups, entrees and desserts, and a different menu each holiday, according to the city’s restaurant page. The 2026 menu and price had not been posted; call 954-585-5031 to reserve.

Planning a free community Thanksgiving dinner in Plantation? Send the date, place and a link through our events form and we will add it.

What’s open and closed

Service Thanksgiving week
Garbage and recycling The city lists no service only on Sundays and Christmas Day
Win-Waste drop-off, Davie Closed on holiday weekends, the city’s Public Works FAQ says
Broward County libraries, including West Regional Close 6 p.m. Nov. 25; closed Nov. 26-27
Plantation Aquatic Complex Closed Thanksgiving Day
Central Park, Jim Ward and Plantation community centers Closed Thanksgiving Day
City parks Holiday hours: most parks 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Central Park 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Plantation Preserve Golf Course Open daily 7 a.m. to dusk
Broward County schools Closed Nov. 23-27

Park and pool hours are from the city’s hours of operation page, which names Thanksgiving Day as one of the “special holidays” when the community centers and the pool close. City Hall’s holiday schedule had not been posted for 2026; call 954-797-2200.

Trash pickup

Plantation’s garbage goes out in blue city bags twice a week, and the city’s solid waste page says there is no service on Sundays or Christmas Day. Thanksgiving is not on that list. Put everything at the curb before 7 a.m. Bag limits and bulk rules are in our trash and recycling guide.

The weekend after

The city’s Saturday farmers market at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., runs year round from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 2025, according to the city’s calendar. See our farmers markets guide. In 2025 the city’s holiday parade was the Saturday before Thanksgiving; dates are on our Christmas parade and tree lighting page.

What this means for you

  • Register for the turkey trot before Oct. 26 for the lowest fee.
  • Return library books by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, or use the book drops.
  • Put trash out as usual on your normal day.

Related: holiday lights and Christmas events, things to do this month and schools.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Plantation?

The city’s solid waste page lists no garbage service only on Sundays and Christmas Day, so Thanksgiving is not a listed skip day. Call Waste Management at 954-974-7500 with a missed pickup.

Is there a turkey trot near Plantation?

The 15th annual Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot starts at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, at 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., about 10 miles east, and runs along A1A. Register on its RunSignup page.

Are Broward County libraries open on Thanksgiving?

No. Broward County libraries close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and stay closed Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27.

When is Thanksgiving break for Broward schools in 2026?

Broward County Public Schools are out the whole week of Nov. 23-27, 2026.

Where can I get Thanksgiving dinner in Plantation?

The city-owned Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club, 7050 W. Broward Blvd., serves a holiday buffet each Thanksgiving, according to the city. Call 954-585-5031 for the menu and reservations.