# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Lexington, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Lexington with posted details yet. In all we found four Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Lexington: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and three Black Friday weekend picks. We also list two places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 4 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Thoroughbred Classic 5K** at Keeneland, Keeneland. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Price: $40 per registration through October, then $45; untimed stroller bib $5. For kids: Turkey medals for every child 1–9 with a race bib. The Bluegrass Runners' Thanksgiving 5K. Strollers are welcome with a stroller bib. Register by Nov. 2 to guarantee a kids' shirt size. Official page: https://thoroughbredclassic5k.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Southern Lights Holiday Festival** at Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026, closed Christmas Day. Time: 5:30–10 p.m. Price: $35 per carload, online or gate. Light display opening this weekend. Three-mile route; Thursday–Sunday nights have long lines. Holiday Village included. Official page: https://www.khpfoundation.org/southern-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa at the Southern Lights Holiday Village** at Kentucky Horse Park, Holiday Village, Lexington, KY. When: Nightly Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026 (closed Dec 25). Time: 5:30–10 p.m. Price: Included with Southern Lights ticket ($35 per carload). Santa visits opening this weekend. Photos with Santa, North Pole Mailbox for wish lists (printable Santa's List on site), mini-train rides, Animal Land, model trains. Santa's nightly schedule not specified. Official page: https://www.khpfoundation.org/southern-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Photos at Hamburg Pavilion** at Hamburg Pavilion, 2308 Sir Barton Way, Lexington, KY 40509. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 2–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Santa visits opening this weekend. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 2 evenings (Nov 30, Dec 7). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1626 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Get Air Lexington**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://getairsports.com/lexington/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Lexington Public Library (all locations)**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.lexpublib.org/holidays-and-closures (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Lexington?
Thoroughbred Classic 5K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Turkey medals for every child 1–9 with a race bib.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Lexington with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Get Air Lexington and Lexington Public Library (all locations). Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Lexington?
Southern Lights Holiday Festival, Santa at the Southern Lights Holiday Village and Santa Photos at Hamburg Pavilion. 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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).