Thanksgiving 2026 in Pembroke Pines: the Gobbler 5K and 10K Nov. 21, schools out Nov. 23-27, libraries closed Nov. 26-27 and what to know about trash pickup.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Pembroke Pines curbside trash page, its 2025 Thanksgiving trash notice and City Hall holiday notice, the Broward County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar, the Broward County Library holiday schedule and the Gobbler 5K and 10K race page.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026. Broward County Public Schools are out the whole week, Broward County libraries close Thursday and Friday, and household trash is still picked up: the city lists Christmas Day as the only day with no collection. The nearest turkey trot, the Gobbler 5K and 10K, is the Saturday before, Nov. 21, at Brian Piccolo Sports Park.
Who to call
- Waste Pro USA (household trash): 954-967-4200
- Eastern Waste Systems (bulk and yard waste): 954-543-9800
- City Hall main line: 954-450-1060, 601 City Center Way
- City Special Events office: 954-392-2116
- Pembroke Pines Police non-emergency: 954-431-2200
What is open and closed
| Service | Thanksgiving week 2026 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Household trash (Waste Pro) | Collected; Christmas Day is the only day off | City trash page |
| Bulk and yard waste | No change in 2025; 2026 notice not out | 2025 notice |
| City Hall | 2025: closed 4 p.m. Wednesday and all day Thursday; 2026 notice not out | 2025 notice |
| Broward County Public Schools | Closed Mon., Nov. 23, to Fri., Nov. 27 | BCPS calendar |
| BCPS administrative offices | Closed Wed., Nov. 25, to Fri., Nov. 27 | BCPS calendar |
| Broward County libraries | Close 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. 25; closed Thu., Nov. 26, and Fri., Nov. 27 | Library holidays |
Trash pickup on Thanksgiving
Last year the city’s notice said the only change on Thanksgiving Day was that Waste Pro crews would start at 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m., to handle the extra volume and let workers get home to their families. The city suggested putting carts at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before. The bulk schedule did not change. Expect a similar notice in mid-November; we will update this page when it is posted. Your pickup days are on the city’s pickup day map and in our trash and recycling guide.
Turkey trot
Gobbler 5K and 10K, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Brian Piccolo Sports Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, the Broward County park about four miles north of Pembroke Pines. Both distances start at 9 a.m., and online registration closes at the start. Fees are on the race page.
We have not found a 2026 Thanksgiving morning run inside Pembroke Pines. If you are organizing one, send the date and registration link through our contact page.
The weekend before
- ParTee at Night, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Pembroke Lakes Golf and Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St.: a free, adults-only city night with a nine-hole mini golf course, the driving range, a hole-in-one contest, food trucks and a DJ, according to the city listing.
- Pembroke Pines Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 NW 160th Ave.: handmade art and gifts, food, a DJ, face painting and crafts. Free admission. Details on the city’s market page.
Community meals
We have not found a published 2026 community Thanksgiving dinner in Pembroke Pines. Churches, nonprofits and senior centers usually announce theirs in November. If your group is serving a free public meal, send the date, time and address through our contact page and we will list it here.
After the holiday
Black Friday store hours and Small Business Saturday are on our Black Friday and holiday shopping guide. The city’s SnowFest and tree lighting are Saturday, Dec. 5; see our Christmas tree lighting and SnowFest page and holiday lights and Christmas events.
What this means for you
- Trash: put the cart out as usual; last year crews started an hour early on Thanksgiving.
- Kids are home Nov. 23-27; the libraries are closed Thursday and Friday.
- Runners: the Gobbler is Saturday, Nov. 21, not Thanksgiving Day.
More: things to do this month and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
Is there trash pickup in Pembroke Pines on Thanksgiving?
Yes. The city lists Christmas Day as the only day without collection. On Thanksgiving 2025, Waste Pro started at 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. and the city suggested putting carts out after 6 p.m. the night before; the 2026 notice was not out when we checked.
Is Pembroke Pines City Hall open the day after Thanksgiving?
In 2025 City Hall closed at 4 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and was closed on Thanksgiving Day. The city’s notice did not list a Friday closure. Check the city’s news page for the 2026 notice.
When is Thanksgiving break for Broward County Public Schools in 2026?
Schools are closed Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, on the district’s 2026-27 calendar.
Is there a turkey trot near Pembroke Pines?
The Gobbler 5K and 10K starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Brian Piccolo Sports Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City, about four miles north. 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.
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