# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Las Vegas, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Las Vegas, but Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting is Wednesday, Nov 25. In all we found five Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Las Vegas: two turkey trots with kids’ races and three Black Friday weekend picks, and one is free. We also list two places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 5 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve

- **Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting** at Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145. When: Nov 25, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free; RSVP on the Tivoli site. Light display opening this weekend. Holiday music, the Reindeer Rockettes and a meet-and-greet with the Sugarplum Fairy and the Nutcracker before the tree lights up. Official page: https://www.tivolivillagelv.com/events/tivoli-village-annual-tree-lighting-17feb208-cb01-4e06-b65b-3c261e5771e2 (checked 2026-10-26)

## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Mile** at Life Time Summerlin, 10721 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135, Summerlin. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Thanksgiving morning; check the race site for start times. Price: See the race site. A family mile alongside the 5K, with a medal for kids. Official page: https://www.turkeytrotlasvegas.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Inspirada Runners Turkey Trot 1 Mile** at Solista Park, 1890 Via Firenze, Henderson, NV 89044. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8–11am. Price: $50; registration closes Nov 6. A neighborhood race on paved paths. Strollers are welcome, and kids who run need their own bib. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NV/Henderson/InspiradaRunners5KTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-26)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Magical Forest** at Magical Forest at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. When: Nov 27–29, Dec 3–24 and Dec 26 – Jan 1. Time: 5:30–9pm Sun–Thu; until 9:30pm Fri–Sat. Price: Ticket prices not posted yet; 3 and under free. Light display opening this weekend. A holiday park with lit trees, a train ride, a carousel and a 50-foot slide. Official page: https://www.opportunityvillage.org/ovevents/magical-forest (checked 2026-10-26)

## Saturday and Sunday

- **Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum** at Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City, 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, NV 89005. When: Saturdays and Sundays, Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026. Time: Departures 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm. Price: $12 per person; $6 members. Santa visits opening this weekend. A vintage train ride to Henderson and back. Santa and his helpers walk the cars with candy canes and stop for photos. Tickets go on sale Nov 1. Official page: https://www.boulderrailroadmuseum.org/santatrain/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden**: Thursday: Open nightly 5–10pm. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.ethelm.com/en-us/locations/henderson-flagship/cactus-garden/holiday-cactus-garden (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Glittering Lights**: Thursday: Open nightly from 5pm. Friday: not posted. Source: https://glitteringlightslasvegas.com/fact-sheet/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Thanksgiving events that come back every year

- [Inspirada Runners Turkey Trot 1 Mile](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/inspirada-runners-turkey-trot-1-mile-solista-park/): next dates Nov 26, 2026
- [Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Mile](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/events/life-time-las-vegas-turkey-trot-family-fun-run-mile-summerlin/): next dates Nov 26, 2026

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Las Vegas?
Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Mile: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Inspirada Runners Turkey Trot 1 Mile: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

### What can we do with kids in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Life Time Las Vegas Turkey Trot Family Fun Run Mile and Inspirada Runners Turkey Trot 1 Mile. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Las Vegas with kids?
Open on Thanksgiving: Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden; Glittering Lights. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### Is the Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden open on Thanksgiving?
Yes. Its hours page lists it as open nightly 5–10pm. Holiday hours can change, so check [the hours page](https://www.ethelm.com/en-us/locations/henderson-flagship/cactus-garden/holiday-cactus-garden) that morning.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Las Vegas?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Magical Forest. Times and prices are on each card.

### When is the tree lighting in Las Vegas Thanksgiving weekend?
Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting: Nov 25, 2026, 5–8pm, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145. Times come from each organizer’s page.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Las Vegas?
Magical Forest, Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting and Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Las Vegas?
Tivoli Village Annual Tree Lighting is free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Las Vegas](https://littlesweekly.com/las-vegas/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 26, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).