# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Columbia, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Columbia with posted details yet. In all we found two Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Columbia: 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

- **Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Turkey Day 1K Family Fun Run/Walk** at Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St., Downtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 5K at 9 a.m.; 1K Family Fun Run/Walk at 9:05 a.m. Price: 1K $15–$25 with a T-shirt, depending on when you register. For kids: A 1K family run/walk, short enough for little legs. Official page: https://www.strictlyrunning.com/bgcm/index.html (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Fireflies Holiday Lights over Thanksgiving weekend** at Segra Park, Downtown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Closed Thanksgiving Day, then open 6–9pm nightly with Santa. Official page: https://www.firefliesholidaylights.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Fireflies Holiday Lights**: Closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 26). Source: https://www.firefliesholidaylights.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Riverbanks Zoo & Garden**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.riverbanks.org/plan-your-visit/visitor-information (checked 2026-10-18)

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Columbia?
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Turkey Day 1K Family Fun Run/Walk: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1K family run/walk, short enough for little legs.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Columbia with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Fireflies Holiday Lights and Riverbanks Zoo & Garden. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Columbia?
Fireflies Holiday Lights over 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/).