# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Colorado Springs, 2026

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

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

- **YMCA Turkey Trot Kids’ Tiny Trot** at Briargate Family Center YMCA, Briargate. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids’ Tiny Trot at 8:15 a.m.; 5K at 9 a.m. Price: Tiny Trot free (ages 1–12); children in strollers ride free in the 5K. For kids: A free 1K Tiny Trot for ages 1–12. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/ColoradoSprings/TurkeyTrot5KSprings (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Santa at Chapel Hills Mall over Thanksgiving weekend** at Chapel Hills Mall, North. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Santa photos run daily from Nov 20; walk-ups welcome. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1183 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Photos at The Citadel Mall** at The Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Drive East, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Santa visits opening this weekend. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 2 evenings (Nov 30, Dec 7). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0414 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Cheyenne Mountain Zoo**: Open Thanksgiving Day, closing early at 3 p.m. Source: https://www.cmzoo.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Garden of the Gods Park**: Visitor & Nature Center closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://gardenofgods.com/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Kids Empire Colorado Springs**: Open (it says it’s open every day, including holidays). Source: https://www.kidsempire.com/store-locator/kids-empire-colorado-springs (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Colorado Springs?
YMCA Turkey Trot Kids’ Tiny Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A free 1K Tiny Trot for ages 1–12.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Colorado Springs with kids?
Open on Thanksgiving: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Kids Empire Colorado Springs. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Colorado Springs?
Santa at Chapel Hills Mall over Thanksgiving weekend and Santa Photos at The Citadel Mall. 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/).