Torrance Thanksgiving Events 2026: Turkey Trot, Santa Kickoff and Where to Eat

by Ben Larson

Thanksgiving week in Torrance starts with a 3 mile run and ends with a lot of leftovers. I went through the City of Torrance, Eventbrite, Discover Torrance and the Madrona Marsh calendar to see what is really happening, and I only kept events I could confirm on their own source pages.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26, 2026. Below you'll find the big morning run, a few events in the weeks before it, places to eat out or pick up dinner, and some options if someone near you needs help with a holiday meal.

Torrance Thanksgiving Events and Plans, Nov 2026

Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating at The Enclave

Date: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Venue: The Enclave, 980 W 190th St, Torrance
Source: Eventbrite

A hands-on cookie decorating class with a Thanksgiving theme. Tickets are $14.64 on Eventbrite.

Santa Takes Flight: 2nd Annual Santa Float Kickoff

Date: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Venue: Robinson Helicopter Company, 2901 Airport Dr, Torrance
Source: Eventbrite

Put on by the Torrance Police Foundation. A free ticket is required through Eventbrite. The listing mentions Christmas festivities, live entertainment, shopping, food and family fun.

Harvest Fest 2026 (SET Ministries)

Date: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Venue: Alondra Park, 3353 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale
Source: Eventbrite

A free community event with turkeys and groceries for neighbors, a kids zone and vendors. It's in Lawndale, a short drive from Torrance and Redondo Beach.

Torrance Antique Street Faire

Date: Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 (fourth Sunday of the month)
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Venue: Sartori Ave, El Prado and Marcelina Ave, Old Torrance
Source: Discover Torrance

A free monthly street faire in Old Torrance. The Discover Torrance page still showed an older date when I checked, so I'm going by the usual fourth Sunday schedule. Confirm before you head over.

Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot (46th Annual)

Date: Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM 3 mile fun run. Check-in 6:30 to 7:30 AM, warm-up at 7:30 AM, prize drawing at 9:15 AM
Venue: Sam's Club parking lot, Torrance Crossroads Center, 2601 Skypark Dr, Torrance
Source: City of Torrance newsroom

A Torrance tradition run by the City. Registration is $35 through Friday, Nov 20 at TorranceCA.Gov/TurkeyTrot, then $40 late registration (cash or check) on Wednesday, Nov 25 from 11 AM to 6 PM at City Hall West Annex, 3031 Torrance Blvd, and on race day. There is a shirt and a canned food drive. No pets, bikes, skates or skateboards.

Thanksgiving Dining Guide 2026 from Discover Torrance

Date: Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 (some restaurants run longer)
Time: Varies by restaurant
Venue: Restaurants around Torrance
Source: Discover Torrance

The guide lists a Lazy Dog three course dinner for $39 (11 AM to 8 PM), a King's Hawaiian buffet (9 AM to 8 PM), a Jana prix fixe (11 AM to 9 PM) and Lucille's BBQ (10 AM to 8 PM). Hof's Hut serves dine-in Nov 23 to 29 and has a take-home feast with pickup Nov 25 or 26. Truxton's (Nov 24 to 26) and Mimi's Cafe are also listed. Torrance Small Business Week follows from Nov 28 to Dec 5.

PV/SB Audubon Bird Walk at Madrona Marsh

Date: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue: Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance
Source: Friends of Madrona Marsh

A guided walk for beginner to intermediate birders. Meet at the Nature Center, binoculars are welcome, and pre-registration is optional. The Nature Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, but closed on Thanksgiving Day.

5K Turkey Trot x Common Space Brewery

Date: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Common Space Brewery, 3411 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne
Source: Eventbrite

A ticketed 5K from the California Brewery Running Series, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It's a good option if you'd rather run off the leftovers than the turkey.

Salvation Army Torrance Corps Food Pantry

Date: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Venue: 820 Lomita Blvd, Harbor City (Salvation Army Torrance Corps)
Source: Salvation Army Torrance Corps

Walk-ins with ID are welcome at the food pantry. The site says Thanksgiving and Christmas assistance sign up took place in October, so that window has likely passed. Call 310-835-1986 to ask what is still available.

Harbor Interfaith Services Holiday Meal Help

Date: Call for 2026 dates
Time: Call for details
Venue: 670 W 9th St, San Pedro
Source: Harbor Interfaith Services

Harbor Interfaith lists holiday meal baskets with income eligibility and says to apply ahead. I could not confirm the 2026 details, so call 310-831-9123 before you go.

Details are from each event's source page as of Nov 4, 2026. Confirm before you go.

Getting Around Torrance Thanksgiving Week

If you live in Torrance, you know it has a lot of different pockets. Old Torrance has the Antique Street Faire and the downtown restaurants, so anyone who loves that part of town can start with my Old and East Torrance homes page. If you host a big holiday crowd and want more room, look at 4 bedroom homes in Torrance, or try my 3+ bedroom search under $1.5 million.

Thinking about selling after the holidays? A lot of owners use this week to start planning. Read my Torrance seller net sheet breakdown or request a free home evaluation. If you're a buyer, my post on the perks of buying in winter is worth a quick read.

The Turkey Trot starts at the Sam's Club lot off Skypark Drive, and check-in opens at 6:30 AM, so plan to get there early and expect the lot to fill. Madrona Marsh is closed on Thursday, and City Hall West Annex is only open for late registration on Wednesday, Nov 25.

Torrance Thanksgiving FAQ

When is the Torrance Turkey Trot in 2026?

The 46th annual Harry Sutter Memorial Turkey Trot is Thursday, Nov 26, 2026. The 3 mile fun run starts at 8 AM in the Sam's Club parking lot at Torrance Crossroads, 2601 Skypark Dr. Registration is $35 through Nov 20, then $40 late registration.

Where can I eat Thanksgiving dinner in Torrance?

Discover Torrance posted a 2026 Thanksgiving dining guide that includes Lazy Dog, Hof's Hut, King's Hawaiian, Jana, Lucille's BBQ, Truxton's and Mimi's Cafe. Menus and hours vary, so check each restaurant.

Where can I get help with a Thanksgiving meal near Torrance?

The Salvation Army Torrance Corps runs a food pantry on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM at 820 Lomita Blvd, and Harbor Interfaith Services in San Pedro offers holiday help. Call ahead, because holiday sign up for some programs has already closed.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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About Ben Larson

I'm Ben Larson, founder of Larson Realty Group. I live and work in the South Bay and help buyers and sellers across Palos Verdes, Torrance, Redondo Beach, and the beach cities. If you have a question about the market or your home's value, I'm always happy to talk. Reach me through my contact page.