# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Jacksonville, 2026

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

- **Fishweir Brewing Thanksgiving Day Kids 1K** at Fishweir Brewing, 1183 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 5K at 9 a.m.; Kids 1K at 9:45 a.m. on the race-day schedule. Price: Kids 1K $15. For kids: A 1K for ages 12 and under; proceeds support Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Jacksonville/JACKSONVILLE (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade** at Riverfront Plaza, Downtown. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend: the city tree lighting at 6:25pm, the light boat parade at 6:30 and fireworks around 8:30. Free. Official page: https://events.jacksonville.gov/special-events/jaxholidayriverfest (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Glowing Gardens** at Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Jacksonville, FL. When: From Nov 27, 2026. Time: Evenings. Price: See the arboretum’s site. Light display opening this weekend. The arboretum’s holiday light show along the trails. Official page: https://jacksonvillearboretum.org/events/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/plan-your-visit (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://jacksonvillearboretum.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Kids Empire Jacksonville**: Open (it says it’s open every day, including holidays). Source: https://www.kidsempire.com/store-locator/kids-empire-jacksonville (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Play Jungle Indoor Adventure**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://playjunglekids.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Jacksonville?
Fishweir Brewing Thanksgiving Day Kids 1K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1K for ages 12 and under; proceeds support Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Jacksonville with kids?
Open on Thanksgiving: Kids Empire Jacksonville. Closed on Thanksgiving: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Play Jungle Indoor Adventure. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Jacksonville?
Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade and Glowing Gardens. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Jacksonville?
Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade is free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Jax](https://littlesweekly.com/jacksonville/free/).

### 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/).