# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Albany, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Albany with posted details yet. In all we found four Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Albany: three turkey trots with kids’ races and one Black Friday weekend pick. We also list one place and whether it’s open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot: Turkey Walk and Grade School Mile** at Fourth and Fulton Streets, finishing at Monument Square, Fourth St. and Fulton St., Troy, NY 12180. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Grade School Mile 9:30am; Turkey Walk 9:35am; 5K 10am. Price: Turkey Walk and Grade School Mile $20 through Nov 5, then $25. For kids: The Grade School Mile is for kids through 8th grade; the untimed 1-mile Turkey Walk suits families. One of the oldest turkey trots in the country, running since 1916. Every entry gets a shirt and a finisher medal. Official page: https://troyturkeytrot.com/event-info/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **West Hill Turkey Trot 1-lap walk** at Terrace Rd. by the Activity Field, West Hill, Schenectady. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Bib pickup 9 a.m.; race 10 a.m. Price: $15 plus fees, $20 from Nov. 1; free for West Hill residents. For kids: Strollers are welcome on the one-lap walk. Dogs are not. The loop climbs Terrace Road, so expect a hill. It runs rain or shine. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Schenectady/WestHillTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot** at Saratoga Springs City Hall, Broadway and Lake Ave., Downtown Saratoga Springs. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: $30 donation through Nov. 16, then $35; family discount available. For kids: It's a non-competitive 5K run or walk, and families are welcome. All proceeds go to the Christopher Dailey Foundation. Official page: https://christopherdaileyfoundation.com/fundraisers/the-turkey-trot (checked 2026-10-30)

## Saturday and Sunday

- **Santa at Christmas Land** at Christmas Land, 3068 Furbeck Road, Altamont, NY 12009. When: Weekends Nov 28-Dec 20, 2026. Time: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Price: Kids need a Christmas Land Passport (sold in the webstore); adults 18+ pay admission. Santa visits opening this weekend. The passport lets you book a time to meet Santa, share your list and get a photo without the line. There's also a train ride and, on weekends, horse rides (separate tickets). Official page: https://www.christmaslandllc.com/activities-pricing-tickets/ (checked 2026-10-30)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **New York State Museum**: Thursday: Closed on all state-observed holidays, per the museum’s hours. Friday: not posted. Source: https://nysm.nysed.gov/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Albany?
Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot: Turkey Walk and Grade School Mile: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The Grade School Mile is for kids through 8th grade; the untimed 1-mile Turkey Walk suits families. West Hill Turkey Trot 1-lap walk: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Strollers are welcome on the one-lap walk. Dogs are not. Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. It's a non-competitive 5K run or walk, and families are welcome.

### What can we do with kids in Albany on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot: Turkey Walk and Grade School Mile, West Hill Turkey Trot 1-lap walk and Christopher Dailey 5K Turkey Trot. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Albany with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: New York State Museum. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Albany?
Santa at Christmas Land. 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/).