# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Boise, 2026

> The big one for little kids is Boise Holiday Parade (Sat 10 a.m.). In all we found five Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Boise: one parade, one turkey trot with a kids’ race and three Black Friday weekend picks, and two are free. We also list four places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
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## Thanksgiving parades

- **Boise Holiday Parade** at Downtown Boise, Starts at Jefferson and 10th. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 10 a.m. The 76th annual parade, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It lasts about an hour and a half. Official page: https://boiseholidayparade.org/things-to-know (checked 2026-10-18)

## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Boise Turkey Day 5K Run/Walk** at Capitol Building – Cecil Andrus Park, Downtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 9 a.m. Price: Kids 5K (12 and under) $18; adults $45 (prices rise after Nov. 3). For kids: A whole-family fun run, with a kids' price for 12 and under. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/ID/Boise/BoiseTurkeyDayK (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting** at The Grove Plaza, The Grove Plaza, Downtown Boise. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5 p.m. Price: Free. Light display opening this weekend. 40-plus-foot tree, 5,000+ lights, live music. Boise Holiday Parade next morning, Sat Nov 28 at 10 a.m., free (boiseholidayparade.org). Official page: https://visitboise.com/boise-lights-up-for-fall-and-holiday-season-with-new-flavors-festivals-and-a-city-full-of-glow/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Breakfast with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees** at Ford Idaho Sports Complex (Horse Park Arena), 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687. When: Sat Nov 28, 2026. Time: 8–10 a.m. (the arena's page says 8–9:30 a.m.). Price: $30; includes festival entry, breakfast and 1 photo with Santa. Santa visits opening this weekend. Breakfast with Santa and Christmas characters at the festival that benefits Canyon County Meals on Wheels. Festival general admission is $15 adults, $10 kids 4–12, 3 and under free; Santa photos aren't included in general admission. Official page: https://2cfestivaloftrees.org/gala-events/ (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Cookies with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees** at Ford Idaho Sports Complex (Horse Park Arena), 16200 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 7–8:30 p.m. (the arena's page says 6:30–8:30 p.m.). Price: $20; under 1 free with a ticketed adult; includes entry, 1 photo with Santa, cookies and drinks. Santa visits opening this weekend. Come in pajamas with a blanket for Christmas stories read by Santa. Reservations required; not sold at the door. Official page: https://2cfestivaloftrees.org/gala-events/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Idaho State Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://history.idaho.gov/museum/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **The WaterShed**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.boisewatershed.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **World Center for Birds of Prey**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://peregrinefund.org/visit (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Jabbers Play**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.jabbersplay.com/holiday-hours/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

### When is the Thanksgiving parade in Boise?
Boise Holiday Parade: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 10 a.m., Starts at Jefferson and 10th. Times come from each organizer’s own page.

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Boise?
Boise Turkey Day 5K Run/Walk: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A whole-family fun run, with a kids' price for 12 and under.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Boise with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Idaho State Museum, The WaterShed, World Center for Birds of Prey and Jabbers Play. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Boise?
Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees and Cookies with Santa at the Canyon County Festival of Trees. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Boise?
Boise Holiday Parade and Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting are free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Boise](https://littlesweekly.com/boise/free/).

### 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/).