Thanksgiving Weekend in Avalon!

Friday, Nov. 29

Friday, Nov. 29

Saturday, Nov. 30

 
 

Friday, November 29, 2024
30th & Avalon Ave.
5K Run starts at 10am / 1.5M Walk starts at 10:05am

What better way to work off your Thanksgiving Day calories than to sign up for the 2024 annual Turkey Trot? The Turkey Trot is a 5K Run or 1.5M Walk that benefits the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. The 5K starts at 10am followed by the walk kicking off at 10:05am. There will be awards for the Top 3 Men & Women overall and the Top 3 in each age group. We encourage festive dress up and will have a prize for the best dressed group!

Awards

  • Top 3 Men & Women overall

  • Top 3 in each age group

    • AGE GROUPS Male & Female: Under 10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

  • In honor of Festive Friday in Avalon, there will be a prize for the most festively dressed individual and group!

Race Day Registration & Bib Pickup 

  • 8:00-9:30am

  • 30th & Avalon Avenue, Avalon, NJ 08202

  • $40

Friday, November 29, 2024
Avalon’s Shopping District
11am-4pm

Don’t miss this family-favorite tradition! There is a full schedule of holiday-themed activities, games, face painting, balloon art, crafts, and more. All sponsored by the 7 Mile Business Community Association.

Don’t forget the ever-popular character appearances inspired by famous movies such as Frozen, Toy Story, Descendants. Santa and Mayor McCorristin will arrive at 5pm for a special tree-lighting ceremony to light up the town!

Check back for map and list of activities!

 

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Avalon’s Shopping District
11am-4pm

There’s more fun in store in Avalon on Saturday! Snowfest Saturday is a free family fun event with bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, trampolines, a rock wall, and carnival rides. There will be live ice sculpting as well.

Santa will be in his sleigh at 21st & Dune Drive for family photos, but you must get in line by 3:30PM. There will also be Holiday Performances throughout the day by The Corner Boys & Co, sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library.