# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Chattanooga, 2026

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

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

- **The Hungry Turkey Chattanooga** at Coolidge Park, North Shore. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Half marathon 8 a.m.; 5K and 10K 8:30 a.m. The Saturday after Thanksgiving. Starts and finishes on Tremont St. in front of the Chattanooga Theatre. A good one to cheer from a stroller. Official page: https://www.runrhino.run/turkey-chattanooga (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade** at Coolidge Park, Chattanooga, TN. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m. (parade 7, fireworks 8). Price: Free. Light display opening this weekend. Official page: https://www.rivercitycompany.com/reindeer-on-the-riverfront (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Breakfast with Santa at The Read House** at The Read House Hotel, Silver Ballroom, Chattanooga, TN. When: Sat Nov 28 and Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 9–10:30 a.m. Price: See Eventbrite. Santa visits opening this weekend. Pancake and waffle toppings bar, cocoa; Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit. Advance only, nonrefundable. Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-november-28th-tickets-1992450265379 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Reindeer on the Riverfront** at Coolidge Park (new location for 2026), Chattanooga, TN. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m.; Santa photos 4:30–7:30; reindeer 4–6:30; boat parade 7; fireworks 8. Price: Free. Santa visits opening this weekend. Free Santa pictures, live reindeer, lighted boat parade. Official page: https://www.rivercitycompany.com/reindeer-on-the-riverfront (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm** at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm, 7503 Walnut Hills Dr, Harrison, TN 37341. When: Opening weekend, Fri Nov 27–Sat Nov 28. Time: Fri 2–6pm; Sat 10am–6pm. Price: Free to visit; trees priced by size (cash, Venmo or card). Santa visits opening this weekend. A small family choose-and-cut farm with free hot chocolate, a fire and a big Santa's sleigh for photos. It's open Fridays and Saturdays through Dec 12 or until the trees sell out. Official page: https://sites.google.com/view/campbells-christmas-tree-farm/home (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Creative Discovery Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.cdmfun.org/visit (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Chattanooga Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.chattzoo.org/visit/tickets (checked 2026-10-18)

## About this list
- 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 Chattanooga?
We haven’t found 2026 details for a Thanksgiving parade in Chattanooga yet. We check again every Thursday and add it as soon as the organizer posts it.

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Chattanooga?
The Hungry Turkey Chattanooga: Sat, Nov 28, 2026.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Chattanooga with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Creative Discovery Museum and Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade, Breakfast with Santa at The Read House, Reindeer on the Riverfront and Santa at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Chattanooga?
Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade, Reindeer on the Riverfront and Santa at Campbell's Christmas Tree Farm are free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Chattanooga](https://littlesweekly.com/chattanooga/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/).