# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Huntsville, 2026

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

- **Tiny Tot Turkey Trot at the Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot** at Spragins Hall, UAH, Huntsville. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The 5K starts at 8am; the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot for ages 5 and under is at 9am, no registration needed. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/AL/Huntsville/CrisisServicesofNorthAlabamasTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Santa Photos at Decatur Mall** at Decatur Mall, 1801 Beltline Road SW, Decatur, AL 35601. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–6 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1237 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **EarlyWorks Children’s Museum**: Check the museum’s hours before Thanksgiving. Source: https://earlyworks.com/visit-our-museums/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **U.S. Space & Rocket Center**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://rocketcenter.com/admission (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Huntsville?
Tiny Tot Turkey Trot at the Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Huntsville with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: U.S. Space & Rocket 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 Huntsville?
Santa Photos at Decatur 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/).