# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Greenville, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Greenville with posted details yet. In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Greenville: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and two Black Friday weekend picks. We also list two 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

- **TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run** at Downtown Greenville, Downtown (29601). When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Corral starts 8:30–8:45 a.m. Price: 8K or 5K fun run and walk $35; kids 10 and under $20. For kids: Kids 10 and under can do the 5K fun run and walk at a lower price. Registration closes Nov. 25; no race-day sign-up. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/TreesGreenvilleTurkeyDay8k (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Upstate Holiday Light Show** at District Park, 148 Crumpton Lane, Easley, SC 29640. When: Thanksgiving (Nov 26) through Dec 31, 2026; 7 days a week, rain or shine. Time: Fri–Sat 6–11 p.m.; Sun–Thu 6–10 p.m. Price: $35 per car/minivan/truck/SUV; passenger vans $75; buses $100; carnival ride tickets extra ($1.25 each, 3–5 per ride). Light display opening this weekend. 2026 song list posted; tune to 106.5 FM. Free Santa's petting zoo, carnival rides and a winter village with hot chocolate. About 25 minutes from Greenville. Official page: https://www.districtparksc.com/upstate-holiday-light-show (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Brunch with Santa at UP on the Roof** at UP on the Roof, downtown Greenville, Downtown Greenville, SC (see restaurant page). When: Sun Nov 29, 2026. Time: Brunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Santa 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Price: Order from the brunch menu; Santa photo session $10 with two or more brunch entrées, $25 without. Santa visits opening this weekend. Rooftop restaurant; reservations recommended; dining guests get priority with Santa. Santa Paws (pets) 1:30–2:30. Official page: https://eatupdrinkup.net/events/greenville-brunch-with-santa/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Upcountry History Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://upcountryhistory.org/plan-your-visit/hours-admission/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Greenville County Library System**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Greenville?
TreesUpstate Turkey Day Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids 10 and under can do the 5K fun run and walk at a lower price.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Greenville with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Upcountry History Museum and Greenville County Library System. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Greenville?
Upstate Holiday Light Show and Brunch with Santa at UP on the Roof. 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/).