# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Akron–Canton, 2026

> There’s no Thanksgiving Day parade on our Akron–Canton list, but Akron Holiday Parade & Lock 3 Lighting is Friday, Nov 27 at Fri. Nov. 27. In all we found five Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Akron–Canton: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and four Black Friday weekend picks.

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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Green Family YMCA Turkey Trot** at Green Memorial Stadium, 1711 Steese Rd., Green, OH 44685. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 7:30–11am. Price: See the race page. For kids: A 1-mile fun run alongside the 5K run and walk. Green is between Akron and Canton. Official page: https://www.akronymca.org/turkey-trot (checked 2026-10-30)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet** at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Akron, OH. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 3–9pm. Price: Adults $28, youth 3–17 $15; members $22 and $12. Light display opening this weekend. The manor house, grounds and conservatory decorated and lit for the season. Dec 29–30 are sold out. Official page: https://stanhywet.org/events/deck-hall-0 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Santa at New Towne Mall** at New Towne Mall, 400 Mill Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. When: From Nov 27, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Santa visits opening this weekend. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0772 (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Akron Holiday Parade & Lock 3 Lighting** at Main Street, Exchange to Bowery, then Lock 3, Akron, OH · downtown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: Fri. Nov. 27, parade at 6 p.m., lighting right after. Price: No ticket listed. An illuminated parade on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Every float and unit has to be lit, and the Lock 3 lighting follows the parade. Official page: https://www.akronohio.gov/business_detail_T10_R66.php (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Hudson's Lighting of the Greens** at Clocktower and Gazebo Greens, Hudson, OH · about 15 miles from Akron. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: Fri. Nov. 27, 4:30–7 p.m. (lighting just after 5). Price: No ticket listed. Hudson's 78th lighting. Carolers gather at Old School Park and walk to the Greens, then downtown is lit and the festivities run until 7 p.m. at the Gazebo Green. Official page: https://hudson.oh.us/calendar.aspx?EID=5206 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Thanksgiving parade in Akron–Canton?
We haven’t found 2026 details for a Thanksgiving parade in Akron–Canton yet. We check again every Thursday and add it as soon as the organizer posts it.

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Akron–Canton?
Green Family YMCA Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1-mile fun run alongside the 5K run and walk.

### What can we do with kids in Akron–Canton on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Green Family YMCA Turkey Trot. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Akron–Canton?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet, Santa at New Towne Mall, Akron Holiday Parade & Lock 3 Lighting and Hudson's Lighting of the Greens. Times and prices are on each card.

### When is the tree lighting in Akron–Canton Thanksgiving weekend?
Hudson's Lighting of the Greens: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, Fri. Nov. 27, 4:30–7 p.m. (lighting just after 5), Hudson, OH · about 15 miles from Akron. Times come from each organizer’s page.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Akron–Canton?
Deck the Hall at Stan Hywet, Santa at New Towne Mall, Akron Holiday Parade & Lock 3 Lighting and Hudson's Lighting of the Greens. Dates and times are on each card.

### How do you check these Thanksgiving listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).