Turkey Waddle

Looking for a Turkey Trot but have plans on Thanksgiving? Come waddle with us on Saturday! 

Join Backpack Brigade's inaugural Turkey Waddle on Saturday, November 28 at 8:30am for a festive, family-friendly morning filled with fun, treats, and community as we come together to help ensure local kids have reliable meals they can count on every weekend.

Your $35 registration includes admission to the Turkey Waddle and (1) free drink ticket, where you’ll waddle your way around the park, stopping at festive tents along the way for free treats. And yes, our Executive Director, Nichelle, will be dressed as a turkey—because no Turkey Waddle would be complete without one!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026

Time: 8:30am - 11am

Location: Crossroads Park - Bellevue, WA 

Cost: $35 for Adults; $20 for Youth; Free for Under 2

There’s something for everyone:

🦃 Turkey Waddle: Enjoy a fun morning walk around the park, stopping at our festive tents and grabbing free treats along the way. Your ticket includes a free drink. 

🎨 Face painting for kids.

🏃 Kids Dash and prizes for our youngest waddlers.

🐾 Pup Strut: Bring your four-legged friends and dress them up to win a prize if you’re feeling festive!

🎪 Bouncy houses and playground for the kids.

Most importantly, your participation makes a direct impact. 100% of your $35 registration fee will help feed 4 children for an entire weekend.

Bring your friends, family, coworkers, and pups for a morning filled with community, fun, and impact.

Come waddle with us—and help make sure no child goes hungry on the weekends.