# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Cincinnati, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Cincinnati with posted details yet. In all we found two Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Cincinnati: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and one Black Friday weekend pick. We also list two places and whether they’re 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

- **Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race and ProAmpac Kids Fun Run** at TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids Fun Run 8:30–9:30 a.m. Price: Kids Fun Run $25 (Oct. 12–Nov. 15); 10K $50 and 5K $43 in the same window. For kids: ProAmpac Kids Fun Run: a non-competitive quarter-mile for ages 5–10. The 117th running of one of the country's oldest Thanksgiving races. Prices go up after Nov. 15. Official page: https://tqlstadium.com/events/proampac-kids-fun-run-2026 (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **WinterFest at Kings Island** at Kings Island, Mason, OH. When: Nov 27–29; Dec 4–6, 11–23, 26–31, 2026. Time: Fri/Sun/weekdays 5–10 p.m.; Saturdays and Dec 26 4–10 p.m.; Dec 31 5 p.m.–midnight. Price: See park ticket page. Light display opening this weekend. Official page: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Cincinnati Museum Center (incl. Duke Energy Children's Museum)**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.cincymuseum.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Taft Museum of Art**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.taftmuseum.org/visitor-information/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Cincinnati?
Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race and ProAmpac Kids Fun Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. ProAmpac Kids Fun Run: a non-competitive quarter-mile for ages 5–10.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Cincinnati with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Cincinnati Museum Center (incl. Duke Energy Children's Museum) and Taft Museum of Art. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Cincinnati?
WinterFest at Kings Island. 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/).