# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Los Angeles, 2026

> There’s no Thanksgiving Day parade on our Los Angeles list, but Hollywood Christmas Parade is Sunday, Nov 29 at Not listed yet. In all we found five Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Los Angeles: two turkey trots with kids’ races and three Black Friday weekend picks, and two are free. We also list five places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 5 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Rose Bowl Turkey Trot** at Rose Bowl, Lot K, 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am. Price: Free for ages 0–9. Strollers are encouraged, and parking in Lot K is free. Kids under 12 need a registered parent with them. Official page: https://www.rosebowlturkeytrot.com/about (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Turkey Day Trot in Santa Monica** at Crescent Bay Park, 2000 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90405. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Family 1-Miler 8:15am; Kids Dash 9am. Price: Kids Dash $22.20; Family 1-Miler $31.73 (fees included). The Family 1-Miler is stroller-friendly. Prices go up after Oct 31. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaMonica/SantaMonicaTurkeyTrotKKHalfMarathon (checked 2026-10-28)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad** at Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869. When: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: Weekdays 4–9pm; weekends and Dec 14–23 10am–9pm. Price: $22–$37 by departure time; under 24 months free; tickets on sale Nov 2 at 10am. Santa visits opening this weekend. A train ride to the North Pole to see Santa, then back through a tunnel of lights. Departures from 10am to 3pm are the cheapest at $22, and park parking is free after 6pm. Official page: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/christmas-train/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Santa’s Village at Irvine Park Railroad** at Irvine Park Railroad, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869. When: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026; closed Dec 24–25. Time: During park hours. Price: Free entry; activity tickets $8 each. Santa visits opening this weekend. A free holiday village by the train station. Rides and activities take $8 tickets. Official page: https://www.irvineparkrailroad.com/events/santas-village/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Saturday and Sunday

- **Hollywood Christmas Parade** at Hollywood, Hollywood. When: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Time: Not listed yet. Price: Not listed. Sunday after Thanksgiving. The parade site posts the route map and bleacher tickets. Official page: https://thehollywoodchristmasparade.org/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **Los Angeles Zoo**: Thursday: Closed on Thanksgiving. Friday: not posted. Source: https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **California Science Center**: Thursday: Closed on Thanksgiving. Friday: not posted. Source: https://californiasciencecenter.org/visit (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Travel Town Museum**: Thursday: Closed on Thanksgiving. Friday: not posted. Source: https://traveltown.org/visit/hours/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **L.A. Zoo Lights**: Thursday: Closed Nov 26. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Enchanted Forest of Light**: Thursday: Closed Nov 26. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.descansogardens.org/enchanted/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Thanksgiving events that come back every year

- [Rose Bowl Turkey Trot](https://littlesweekly.com/los-angeles/events/rose-bowl-turkey-trot/): next dates Nov 26, 2026
- [Turkey Day Trot in Santa Monica](https://littlesweekly.com/los-angeles/events/turkey-day-trot-in-santa-monica-crescent-bay-park/): next dates Nov 26, 2026

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Los Angeles?
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Turkey Day Trot in Santa Monica: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

### What can we do with kids in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Rose Bowl Turkey Trot and Turkey Day Trot in Santa Monica. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Los Angeles Zoo, California Science Center, Travel Town Museum, L.A. Zoo Lights and Enchanted Forest of Light. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### Is the Los Angeles Zoo open on Thanksgiving?
No. Its hours page lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. Holiday hours can change, so check [the hours page](https://lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/) that morning.

### Is the California Science Center open on Thanksgiving?
No. Its hours page lists it as closed on Thanksgiving. Holiday hours can change, so check [the hours page](https://californiasciencecenter.org/visit) that morning.

### Is the L.A. Zoo Lights open on Thanksgiving?
No. Its hours page lists it as closed Nov 26. Holiday hours can change, so check [the hours page](https://www.lazoo.org/plan-your-visit/special-experiences/zoolights/) that morning.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Los Angeles?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad and Santa’s Village at Irvine Park Railroad. Times and prices are on each card.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Los Angeles?
Christmas Train at Irvine Park Railroad, Santa’s Village at Irvine Park Railroad and Hollywood Christmas Parade. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Los Angeles?
Rose Bowl Turkey Trot and Santa’s Village at Irvine Park Railroad are free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in LA](https://littlesweekly.com/los-angeles/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 28, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).