# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Little Rock, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Little Rock with posted details yet. In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Little Rock: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and two Black Friday weekend picks. 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

- **The Gobbler Turkey Trot and Tom’s Tiny Trot** at Rock City Running, West Little Rock. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A free Thanksgiving-morning run, with Tom’s Tiny Trot for ages 0–8 before the main race. Register by Nov 24 for the Tiny Trot. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/LittleRock/GObbler (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Santa Photos at McCain Mall** at McCain Mall, 3929 McCain Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–5 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0516 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Brunch with Santa (10th annual)** at Brunch with Santa, 10 Rusty Tractor Ln, Little Rock, AR 72210. When: Sun Nov 29, 2026. Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Santa visits opening this weekend. Details and tickets on the event's site. Official page: https://www.brunchwithsanta.org/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Little Rock Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.littlerockzoo.com/visit/events/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Little Rock?
The Gobbler Turkey Trot and Tom’s Tiny Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Little Rock with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Little Rock Zoo. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Little Rock?
Santa Photos at McCain Mall and Brunch with Santa (10th annual). 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/).