# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Baton Rouge, 2026

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

- **Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk** at 368 Convention St., Downtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 1-mile fun run/walk at 7:30 a.m.; 5K at 8 a.m. Price: 1 mile $25 + $2.50 fee; goes up to $30 after Nov. 2. For kids: A 1-mile family fun run/walk. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/LA/BatonRouge/BatonRougeTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Louisiana Lights opening weekend** at LSU Burden Museum & Gardens, Baton Rouge. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. The holiday light stroll opens on Black Friday; first sessions start at 5:30pm with timed tickets. Official page: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/events/annual-events-festivals/louisiana-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Louisiana Lights** at LSU Burden Museum & Gardens, LSU Burden Museum & Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: First entry 5:30pm; final entry 8:30pm. Price: Timed tickets online. Light display opening this weekend. An immersive holiday stroll through the gardens, with themed nights. Official page: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/events/annual-events-festivals/louisiana-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Pictures with Santa at Perkins Rowe** at Perkins Rowe, in front of Cinemark, 10202 Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Price: Book a photo session online. Santa visits opening this weekend. Professional photos in front of Cinemark; reservations strongly encouraged, walk-ups as space allows. Pets welcome; pet nights Nov 30 and Dec 7 (4–7 p.m.). PJ Night Dec 15 and Santa Rocks the Rowe Dec 12 (5–8 p.m.). Official page: https://perkinsrowe.com/santa/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Knock Knock Children’s Museum**: Check the museum’s hours page before Thanksgiving. Source: https://knockknockmuseum.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge Turkey Trot 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1-mile family fun run/walk.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
Louisiana Lights opening weekend, Louisiana Lights and Pictures with Santa at Perkins Rowe. 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/).