# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Austin, 2026

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

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

- **ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot: Stepping Stone School Kids K** at The Long Center, Downtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids K at 8:15 a.m.; 5-mile run at 8:30 a.m. Price: Kids K $15 plus a $1.90 sign-up fee. For kids: A 1K walk/run for kids, with a kids’ activity tent at the Long Center. Official page: https://thundercloud.com/event-info/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Santa at Barton Creek Square over Thanksgiving weekend** at Barton Creek Square, Southwest Austin. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Santa photos run daily from Nov 7; walk-ups welcome. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0698 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Photos at Round Rock Premium Outlets** at Round Rock Premium Outlets, 4401 N IH-35, Round Rock, TX 78664. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 2–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Santa visits opening this weekend. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1410 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Thinkery**: Check Thinkery’s holiday hours before Thanksgiving. Source: https://thinkeryaustin.org/visit-us/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Austin?
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot: Stepping Stone School Kids K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1K walk/run for kids, with a kids’ activity tent at the Long Center.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Austin with kids?
Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Austin?
Santa at Barton Creek Square over Thanksgiving weekend and Santa Photos at Round Rock Premium Outlets. 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/).