# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Louisville, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Louisville with posted details yet. In all we found four Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Louisville: two turkey trots with kids’ races and two Black Friday weekend picks. We also list four 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

- **Northeast Family YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot** at Northeast Family YMCA, 9400 Mill Brook Rd., Louisville, KY 40223. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 9 a.m.–noon. Price: 5K $35; Kids' Trot $20 (ages 2–10), plus 6% sales tax. For kids: Kids' Trot for ages 2–10, with a T-shirt and medal. The 56th year. Register by Nov. 15 to be sure of a T-shirt. Official page: https://www.ymcalouisville.org/events/thanksgiving-turkey-trot (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K**, Louisville. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids Dash 8:45 a.m.; 5K 9 a.m. Price: See the registration page. For kids: Kids Dash with a finisher award for every child. Official page: https://kentuckyruns.com/louisvillehungryturkey/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Gardens Aglimmer** at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville, KY. When: Select nights Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 5:45–8:15 p.m. Price: $17 adults, $10 kids 3–12, 0–2 free (members $12 / $8); free parking. Light display opening this weekend. Holiday crafts and letters to Santa. Official page: https://waterfrontgardens.org/gardens-aglimmer/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Letters to Santa at Gardens Aglimmer** at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, Louisville, KY. When: Select nights Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 5:45–8:15 p.m. Price: Included with ticket. Santa visits opening this weekend. Letter-writing station only; no in-person Santa stated. Official page: https://waterfrontgardens.org/gardens-aglimmer/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Kentucky Science Center**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://kysciencecenter.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Louisville Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://louisvillezoo.org/plan/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.sluggermuseum.com/visit (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Frazier History Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.fraziermuseum.org/plan-your-visit (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Louisville?
Northeast Family YMCA Thanksgiving Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids' Trot for ages 2–10, with a T-shirt and medal. Louisville Hungry Turkey 5K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids Dash with a finisher award for every child.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Louisville with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Zoo, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Frazier History Museum. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Louisville?
Gardens Aglimmer and Letters to Santa at Gardens Aglimmer. 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/).