# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Dayton, 2026

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

- **Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K**, Dayton (45417). When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Saturday morning; see the race page for start times. Price: Half marathon $99.99 plus fees; 5K and kids' prices on the race page. For kids: Kids Dash: 100 meters for kids 8 and under, with a ribbon for every finisher. This one is on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, not Thanksgiving Day. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/OH/Dayton/DaytonTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill** at Historic Clifton Mill, Clifton, OH (Greene County). When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026 (closed New Year's Eve). Time: Gates 5 p.m.; lights on 6–9 p.m.; Dec 24 & 25 6–8 p.m. Price: $15 per person ages 4+; 3 and under free; free parking. Light display opening this weekend. Mon–Thu much less crowded; Saturday busiest. Miniature village, Santa Claus Museum, covered-bridge light show, new 20-ft tree. Official page: https://cliftonmill.com/christmas-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa's Workshop at Clifton Mill** at Historic Clifton Mill, Clifton, OH (Greene County). When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: 6–9 p.m. Price: Included with $15 admission (ages 4+); 3 and under free. Santa visits opening this weekend. Peek into Santa's Workshop to see a live Santa every night until the night before Christmas Eve. Official page: https://cliftonmill.com/christmas-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Boonshoft Museum of Discovery**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://boonshoft.org/plan-your-visit-2/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Dayton Metro Library (all locations)**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Cox Arboretum MetroPark education center**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/cox-arboretum/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Dayton?
Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Kids Dash: 100 meters for kids 8 and under, with a ribbon for every finisher.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Dayton with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton Metro Library (all locations) and Cox Arboretum MetroPark education center. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Dayton?
Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill and Santa's Workshop at Clifton Mill. 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/).