# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Knoxville, 2026

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

- **Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot and Little Gobbler Kid's Run** at The Mill and Mine, 227 W. Depot Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kid's Run 8 a.m.; 5K 8:45 a.m. Price: Kid's Run $10 (ages 12 and under); 5K $30 (prices rise after Nov. 12). For kids: Little Gobbler Kid's Run for ages 12 and under. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/knoxvilleturkeytrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Regal Celebration of Lights** at Krutch Park Extension and Market Square, Market Square, Knoxville, TN. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5:15–9 p.m.; tree lighting at 6 p.m. Price: Free. Lighting of the 42-foot Christmas in the City tree, kids' crafts on Market Street, a miniature train set and food trucks. Holidays on Ice opens the same day. City garages are free. Official page: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/1008/Regal-Celebration-of-Lights (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa at Enchanted Farms Christmas Trees** at Enchanted Farms Christmas Trees, 809 E Copeland Dr, Powell, TN. When: Sat Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12. Time: Noon–4pm. Price: No Santa fee listed; trees priced by size. Santa visits opening this weekend. A choose-and-cut farm with more than 3,000 trees, opening Sat Nov 21. Hot chocolate and coffee are on the house. Official page: https://www.enchantedchristmastreefarm.com/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Knox County Public Library (all branches)**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/events/upcoming?bundles%5Blc_closing%5D=lc_closing (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Knoxville?
Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot and Little Gobbler Kid's Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Little Gobbler Kid's Run for ages 12 and under.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Knoxville with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Knox County Public Library (all branches). Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Knoxville?
Regal Celebration of Lights and Santa at Enchanted Farms Christmas Trees. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Knoxville?
Regal Celebration of Lights is free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Knoxville](https://littlesweekly.com/knoxville/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/).