Free Thanksgiving events for kids near you

Native American Heritage Month: Brushy Peak Hike

1Laughlin Ranch Staging Area, Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a 4.5-mile hike through Brushy Peak.

Native American Heritage Month Storytime

2Hillview, San José Public Library

Join us for a Native American Heritage month themed storytime. Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy…

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Native American Heritage Month Seek & Find

4Clayton, Contra Costa County Library

Find the images of stories within Native American culture hidden in the Children's Area to receive a prize.

Native American Heritage Storytime

5Rose Garden, San José Public Library

Join us for an enriching celebration of Native American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Kids Mindful Art: Gratitude Trees (Ages 7-12)

6Los Gatos Library

Register for this fun and meditative art class with local arts instructor, Makiko Niwa! For this class we will be making Gratitude Trees, made in combination with dropper art.

ArtSEE Expression: Thankfulness Cards

7Mitchell Park Library

Join ArtSEE Expression very own, Sharvi, in this teen-led where you will design custom thankfulness cards!

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Crazy Turkeys

8Atherton, San Mateo County Libraries

Join us as we make some wild and colorful turkeys out of clay! You can decorate your turkey to be as crazy as you want, including tail feathers that can light up.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Playmates Harvest Festival Block Party

10Playmates Cooperative Preschool

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Outdoor Discoveries! TURKEYS

11Sunol Visitor Center, Sunol Regional Wilderness

Explore the world around you in this preschool and homeschool nature series! Get ready for a monthly adventure together.

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

12Vacaville Cultural Center Library

Make a corn husk doll and shell necklace using traditional Native American tools. Learn about local history and culture from Native American docents and a fifth-generation…

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Native American Heritage Month Storytime

13Santa Teresa, San José Public Library

Join us for an enriching celebration of Native American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library! Free, with limited capacity.

Native American Heritage Storytime

14Joyce Ellington, San José Public Library

Join us for an enriching celebration of Native American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library.

Nature Club - Be Thankful for Trees

15Mill Valley Public Library

What would we do without trees? Join nature educator Kier Holmes for a celebration of the trees that make our world a better place.

Activity: Pinecone Turkey

16Ingleside Branch Library

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

17Vacaville Town Square Library

Come learn about cultural practices and traditions of various Native American Indigenous peoples.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

18Alviso Adobe Community Park

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with traditional Native crafts and a live performance! Enjoy fun activities for the whole family!

Indigenous Storytelling: Companion Plants, Stories,and Songs.

19Fairfax, Marin County Free Library

Please join Alicia Mary Retes, C.I.G, C.I.T. , Storytelling Artisan, for this multidimensional program! This program is a veritable stew of wisdom teachings cooked up by plants!

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month! Story and Craft

20Children's Library

Join Librarian Jennifer as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! We'll be sharing Native American folk tales, then crafting traditional clay pinch pots.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Paper Bag Turkeys at Shoreview Park

21Shoreview Park

Join us for a Paper Bag Turkeys craft at Shoreview Park. We will create turkeys with paper bags, googly eyes, and other craft suppplies.

Paper Bag Turkey Puppets

22Pacifica Sanchez, San Mateo County Libraries

Make a turkey puppet (or a puppet of your own creation) out of a paper bag.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Native American Heritage Month with Peña Adobe

23Fairfield Cordelia Library

Create your own corn husk doll and shell necklace using traditional Native American pump drills.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Native American Heritage Storytime

24Educational Park, San José Public Library

Join us for an enriching celebration of Native American Heritage Month during our special storytime at the library.

Reading Buddies Club: Native American Heritage

8Atherton, San Mateo County Libraries

Join us for a casual and fun kids' reading club, where you can bring the books to us!

Native American Heritage Month Storytime

25Evergreen, San José Public Library

Join us for a special storytime as we celebrate and learn about Native American Heritage Month through stories, songs, and more of your favorite storytime activities.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Indigenous Crafting with PAHS

26Dixon Library

Join the Peña Adobe Historical Society to create your own corn husk doll and shell necklace using traditional Native American pump drills.

Turkey Puppet

27Calistoga Library

Please register for this free event. All ages and all families are welcome, and all supplies will be provided.

Thanksgiving Celebration

28Village Square, San José Public Library

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Village Square Branch Library with arts, crafts, snacks, and prizes to celebrate Thanksgiving! Walk-ins are welcome!

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Saturday Craft Day: Native American Heritage Month & Thankfulness Crafts

29Dougherty Station, Contra Costa County Library

Get ready for a fun-filles hour of creativity, gratitude, and community! Join us at Dougherty Station Library for a special Saturday Craft Day celebrating Indigenous Peoples'…

Thanksgiving Thank You Mom Storytime

30Fremont, Alameda County Library

Join us for a fun and interactive seasonal storytime with local author Jun Hu! This fun storytime will celebrate moms, and be followed by a craft.

Indigenous Tales and Songs

31West Branch | Berkeley Public Library

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

32Main Branch | San Leandro Public Library

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!

Native American Heritage Month: Morgan Territory Hike

33Morgan Territory Road Staging Area, Morgan Territory

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a 3-mile hike through Morgan Territory.

Gratitude Scavenger Hunt/Arts & Crafts

34Stafford Lake Park

Embrace the spirit of gratitude this fall with our delightful nature-based scavenger hunt! Enjoy exploring beautiful surroundings while discovering things to appreciate.

Gratitude Tree

9West Valley, San José Public Library

Write down something you are grateful for on a paper leaf, cut it out, and tape it to our “Gratitude Tree” on our Family Place window.

Celebrating Thanksgiving Storytime

2Hillview, San José Public Library

Get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving by attending our Thanksgiving storytime at the library. Children can immerse themselves in Thanksgiving stories and festive fun.

Thanksgiving Button Making

2Hillview, San José Public Library

Come and enjoy a special Thanksgiving themed button making activity here at the Hillview Branch. Pick or create your design and turn it into a button.

Gratitude Tree

3Vineland, San José Public Library

What are you thankful for? Write it on a paper leaf, then add it to our Gratitude Tree next to the Information Desk. Watch our tree grow as more leaves are added!