# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Inland Empire, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Inland Empire with posted details yet. In all we found four Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Inland Empire: two turkey trots with kids’ races and two Black Friday weekend picks. We also list one place and whether it’s open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 4 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Redlands Turkey Trot** at University St. and Brockton Ave., N. University St. and E. Brockton Ave., Redlands, CA 92374. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids 1K 7:30am; 5K 8am. Price: Kids 1K $23 (fees included). For kids: Kids 1K for ages 12 and under at 7:30am. The course runs through the streets around the University of Redlands, and check-in opens at 6:30am. Proceeds go to local and worldwide charities. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Redlands/RedlandsTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Inland Valley Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run** at Lago Vista Sports Park, 29100 Holland Rd, Menifee, CA 92584. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 9:45am. For kids: 300-yard dash for ages 2–8; parents may run alongside. Kids get a medal and a donut at the finish. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Menifee/MurrietaValleyTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-29)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Candy Land at Albert S. White Park** at Albert S. White Park, 3936 Chestnut St, Riverside, CA 92501. When: Nov 27 – Dec 27, 2026, Thursday–Sunday. Price: $15 Thu, Fri and Sun; $20 Sat and Dec 18–27; ages 2 and under free. Light display opening this weekend. New this year: a holiday light maze, a lit photo trail and a Snowball Arena with soft snowballs, part of Riverside’s Festival of Lights. Official page: https://riversideca.gov/fol/default.asp (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Santa at Moreno Valley Mall** at Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Circle, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. When: From Nov 27, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Santa visits opening this weekend. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1211 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside**: Thursday: Closed Nov 26. Friday: not posted. Source: https://riversideca.gov/fol/ (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Inland Empire?
Redlands Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids 1K for ages 12 and under at 7:30am. Inland Valley Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. 300-yard dash for ages 2–8; parents may run alongside.

### What can we do with kids in Inland Empire on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Redlands Turkey Trot and Inland Valley Turkey Trot Kids Fun Run. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Inland Empire with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Festival of Lights in downtown Riverside. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Inland Empire?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Candy Land at Albert S. White Park and Santa at Moreno Valley Mall. Times and prices are on each card.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Inland Empire?
Candy Land at Albert S. White Park and Santa at Moreno Valley 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 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).