# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Lehigh Valley, 2026

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

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk** at Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: See the race page. Price: See the race page. For kids: A 1.7-mile fun walk and youth age groups up to age 15. It’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Official page: https://www.historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/turkey-trot (checked 2026-10-30)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Lights in the Parkway** at Lehigh Parkway, Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA. When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 (closed Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1). Time: 5:30–10pm. Price: Ticketed; proceeds go to local nonprofits. Light display opening this weekend. The city’s drive-through lights in the Lehigh Parkway. Mondays are walk, run and bike nights, with Santa and reindeer on Dec 21. Official page: https://www.allentownpa.gov/en-us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Special-Events/City-run-Events/Lights-in-the-Parkway (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets** at Philadelphia Premium Outlets, 18 W Lightcap Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464. 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/1600 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Saturday and Sunday

- **Breakfast with St. Nick at Christkindlmarkt** at Christkindlmarkt, PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, SteelStacks, Bethlehem, PA. When: Nov 28; Dec 5, 12, 13 and 19, 2026. Time: 9am. Price: Tickets sold online. Santa visits opening this weekend. Breakfast with St. Nick at the Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem. Buy tickets ahead. Official page: https://www.artsquest.org/where-we-are/christmas-city/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Free Santa visits at Christmas City Village** at Christmas City Village, Sun Inn Courtyard, Sun Inn Courtyard, Main St., Bethlehem, PA. When: Weekends from Nov 28, 2026. Time: From 1pm. Price: Free; bring your own camera. Santa visits opening this weekend. Santa visits in historic Bethlehem. Take your own photos. Official page: https://www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/christmas/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Lehigh Valley?
Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. A 1.7-mile fun walk and youth age groups up to age 15. It’s the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Lehigh Valley?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Lights in the Parkway and Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets. Times and prices are on each card.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Lehigh Valley?
Lights in the Parkway, Breakfast with St. Nick at Christkindlmarkt, Free Santa visits at Christmas City Village and Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Lehigh Valley?
Free Santa visits at Christmas City Village is free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Lehigh Valley](https://littlesweekly.com/lehigh-valley/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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).