Thanksgiving 2026 in Wellington FL: Hours, Trash Pickup, Turkey Trots

Thanksgiving in Wellington 2026: Holiday Hours, Trash Pickup and Turkey Trots

Thanksgiving 2026 falls on Thursday, Nov. 26. If you live in Wellington, here's what's open and closed: village facilities like the Aquatics Center, Community Center and Tennis Center close Thanksgiving Day and Friday, there's no garbage, recycling or vegetation pickup on Thanksgiving, and the Wellington library closes for two days. Here's the full holiday schedule, plus Thanksgiving morning turkey trots, ways to give back and what's coming right after the holiday.

Thanksgiving in Wellington at a glance

Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Trash and recycling: No garbage, recycling or vegetation collection on Thanksgiving Day. Service resumes on your next regular day.
Village facilities: Aquatics Center, Community Center, Tennis Center and Village Park Gym closed Nov. 26 and 27
Parks: Many parks open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25-27
Wellington library: Closed Nov. 26 and 27; closes at 5 p.m. Nov. 25
Next big events: Tree lighting Dec. 3; Holiday Parade Dec. 13

Hours are from the Village of Wellington and the Palm Beach County Library System as of Nov. 10, 2026. Holiday schedules can change, so double-check before you go.

Trash and recycling pickup on Thanksgiving

According to the Village of Wellington's Solid Waste and Recycling page, there is no garbage, recycling or vegetation collection on Thanksgiving Day (or Christmas Day). Regular service resumes on your next scheduled collection day, so if your pickup falls on Thursday, put your carts out on your next regular day instead.

Not sure which day is yours? The village's solid waste page has an address lookup that shows your collection zone and days. Questions go to Wellington Solid Waste at (561) 791-4003.

Village facility hours for Thanksgiving week

The Village of Wellington announced these holiday hours for its facilities:

Facility	Wed., Nov. 25	Thu., Nov. 26	Fri., Nov. 27
Wellington Aquatics Center, 3410 120th Ave. S	9 a.m.-7 p.m.	Closed	Closed
Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Closed	Closed
Wellington Tennis Center, 3100 Lyons Rd.	7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.	Closed	Closed
Village Park Gym, 11700 Pierson Rd.	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Closed	Closed
Greenview Shores Park, 2163 Greenview Shores Blvd.	8 a.m.-9 p.m.	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Scott's Place Playground, 12190 Forest Hill Blvd.	7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Parks open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 25-27

These parks stay open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday:

Olympia Park
Tiger Shark Cove (ballfields) and Tiger Shark Cove Playground
Village Park (outside areas and restrooms only)
Wellington Environmental Preserve (Section 24)
Wellington Green Park (10-acre site)

A holiday walk at the Environmental Preserve or Peaceful Waters is a nice way to work off dinner. For more ideas, see our best parks in Wellington guide.

Wellington library holiday hours

The Wellington Branch Library at 1951 Royal Fern Dr. closes early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and is closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, according to the Palm Beach County Library System. E-books and streaming services through your library card still work over the holiday.

Thanksgiving morning turkey trots

Wellington doesn't host its own Thanksgiving Day race, but several Palm Beach County turkey trots have confirmed 2026 dates:

18th Annual Turkey Trot, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton: Thursday, Nov. 26. Presented by the Adolph and Rose Levis JCC, it includes a 5K run/walk and a youth 1-mile fun run. Gates open at 6 a.m. and the race starts at 7:30 a.m. at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, according to Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.
Town of Palm Beach United Way Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov. 26, on Palm Beach. Its 5K was listed as sold out in early November.
Somerset Academy Avenir Turkey Trot, Palm Beach Gardens: Saturday, Nov. 21, with a chip-timed 5K at 8 a.m., a 1-mile fun run and a kids' dash.

Prefer a lower-key workout? Village Park's walking trail and the Environmental Preserve's paved loop are open on Thanksgiving morning from 8 a.m.

Eating out or ordering in

Restaurant holiday hours vary, and some Wellington restaurants close for Thanksgiving. For example, Sicilian Oven lists itself as closed on Thanksgiving. If you plan to eat out or pick up a holiday meal, call ahead and reserve early, since many places book up or stop taking orders days in advance. Browse our Wellington restaurants for phone numbers, and see the best dessert spots if you're in charge of pie.

Ways to give back

Wellington Holiday Food Drive: The village has been collecting donations through Nov. 13 so that no Wellington resident goes without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Check wellingtonfl.gov for drop-off details.
Toy drive: The village's Holiday Cultural Celebration on Dec. 3 includes a toy drive.

What's next: the holiday season in Wellington

Santa at The Mall at Wellington Green: photos with Santa start Nov. 13, according to the mall.
Dec. 3: Holiday Cultural Celebration and Tree Lighting at the Wellington Amphitheater.
Dec. 4: Grand Menorah Lighting.
Dec. 12: Holiday Boat Parade on Lake Wellington.
Dec. 13: 42nd Wellington Holiday Parade on Forest Hill Blvd.

Get the full details in our Wellington holiday events 2026 guide and the Mall at Wellington Green guide for holiday shopping.

What do you think?

What's your family's Thanksgiving tradition in Wellington? Do you run a turkey trot, host at home or head out to eat? Share your favorite tips with your neighbors.

Frequently asked questions

Is there trash pickup in Wellington on Thanksgiving 2026?

No. The Village of Wellington says there is no garbage, recycling or vegetation collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. Regular service resumes on your next scheduled collection day.

Is the Wellington Aquatics Center open on Thanksgiving?

No. The Wellington Aquatics Center is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, 2026.

Which Wellington parks are open on Thanksgiving Day?

Olympia Park, Tiger Shark Cove, Village Park outside areas, the Wellington Environmental Preserve and Wellington Green Park are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25-27. Greenview Shores Park and Scott's Place Playground are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Is the Wellington library open the day after Thanksgiving?

No. The Wellington Branch Library is closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and closes early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Is there a turkey trot near Wellington on Thanksgiving 2026?

The 18th Annual Turkey Trot at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton runs Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, with a 7:30 a.m. start. The Town of Palm Beach United Way Turkey Trot is also Nov. 26, though its 5K was listed as sold out.

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