What's on for Thanksgiving 2026 in Orange Beach and Perdido Key?
The Flora-Bama throws a free Thanksgiving Potluck on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Food is served at 11 AM, the Flora-Bama provides the turkey and ham, and guests bring the sides. Elderly and military guests, active and veterans, go first in line. Two days later, on Saturday Nov 28, the Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Run starts at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
Flora-Bama Thanksgiving Potluck (free)
It's at the Flora-Bama, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Serving starts "promptly at 11am". If you're bringing a side dish, they ask that it's in the tent by 10:30 AM if possible. The meal is free; drinks with alcohol are not. Questions go to (251) 980-5118 (Flora-Bama's potluck page).
Run it off: Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile (Sat Nov 28)
It starts at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 William Silvers Pkwy, on the paved Backcountry Trail. Start times weren't listed as of Oct 28. Check registration before you lace up.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
Most places post their holiday hours in early November. We'll add the Perdido Key and Orange Beach restaurants here as each one confirms on its own site. Until then, call ahead. The eat & drink guide has every restaurant's phone number. Heading to the beach after? Check the flag and water temperature first.
More questions
Is the Flora-Bama open on Thanksgiving?
Yes. It hosts a free Thanksgiving Potluck on Thursday, Nov 26, 2026, serving from 11 AM. They supply the turkey and ham, and guests bring sides.
Is the Flora-Bama Thanksgiving Potluck free?
The food is free. You pay for any alcoholic drinks.
Is there a Thanksgiving race in Orange Beach?
The Coastal Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Run is on Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
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Reviewed October 2026. Conditions change daily — for live numbers see Beach Today.