# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Albuquerque, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Albuquerque with posted details yet. In all we found four Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Albuquerque: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and three Black Friday weekend picks. We also list three places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 4 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Albuquerque Turkey Trot: Tot Trot and Little Turkey Run** at Sid Cutter Pavilion, Balloon Fiesta Park, North Albuquerque. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Tot Trot at 8:15 a.m.; Little Turkey Run at 8:30 a.m. Price: Tot Trot $12 + $2.31 fee; Little Turkey Run $20 + $2.85 fee. For kids: Tot Trot is a 50-yard dash for ages 6 and under (includes a youth T-shirt); the Little Turkey Run is for ages 12 and under, with a T-shirt and medal. Official page: https://www.abqtrot.com/Race/Events/NM/Albuquerque/AlbuquerqueTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **River of Lights opens** at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, BioPark. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Opening night is Saturday, Nov 28, 5–10pm. Official page: https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/river-of-lights/65263/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa at Coronado Center over Thanksgiving weekend** at Coronado Center, Uptown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Santa photos run daily from Nov 21; walk-ups welcome. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0834 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **River of Lights** at ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Albuquerque, NM. When: Nov 28–Dec 30, 2026. Time: 5–10pm. Price: See ticket prices on the BioPark site; children 2 and under need a $0 reservation. Light display opening this weekend. Closed Dec 24 and 25. Tickets are timed; buy online ahead. Official page: https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/river-of-lights/65263/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Explora**: Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.explora.us/visitor-information/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **ABQ BioPark Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/zoo (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Kids Empire Cottonwood Mall**: Open (it says it’s open every day, including holidays). Source: https://www.kidsempire.com/store-locator/kids-empire-cottonwood-mall (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque Turkey Trot: Tot Trot and Little Turkey Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Tot Trot is a 50-yard dash for ages 6 and under (includes a youth T-shirt); the Little Turkey Run is for ages 12 and under, with a T-shirt and medal.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Albuquerque with kids?
Open on Thanksgiving: Kids Empire Cottonwood Mall. Closed on Thanksgiving: Explora and ABQ BioPark Zoo. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Albuquerque?
River of Lights opens, Santa at Coronado Center over Thanksgiving weekend and River of Lights. 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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).