# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Charleston, 2026

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

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

- **Turkey Day Run Children’s Fun Run** at Marion Square, Downtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 5K at 9 a.m.; Children’s Fun Run at 10:30 a.m. Price: Kids Fun Run $10. For kids: Every kid gets a Kids Run T-shirt and finisher medal; capped at 500 kids, so register early. Official page: https://www.turkeydayrun.com/race-details/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Holiday Festival of Lights on Thanksgiving weekend** at James Island County Park, James Island. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. The light drive runs every night Nov 13–Dec 31, 5:30–10pm, so Black Friday weekend works. Official page: https://www.ccprc.com/holiday-festival-of-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

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

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Charleston?
Turkey Day Run Children’s Fun Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Every kid gets a Kids Run T-shirt and finisher medal; capped at 500 kids, so register early.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Charleston 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 Charleston?
Holiday Festival of Lights on Thanksgiving weekend. 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/).