Thanksgiving 2026Memphis · Bluff City

Thanksgiving weekend in Memphis, with little ones.

We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Memphis with posted details yet. In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Memphis: 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.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a parade?No 2026 parade posted yet. We check weekly.Not yetTurkey trot with a kids’ race?Memphis Turkey Trot1 raceWhat’s open on Thursday?The place we checked is closed. Plan a park morning.0 of 1 openAnything free this weekend?Nothing free posted for the weekend yet.Not yet

Last checked · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Thursday to Sunday

The weekend at a glance.

Everything below, laid out by day. Tap any outing to jump to its details.

Thursday
Nov 26 · Thanksgiving
Memphis Turkey TrotSee details
Friday
Nov 27
Holiday Wonders at the Garden5–8:30pmSanta nights at Holiday Wonders at the Garden5–8:30 p.m.
Saturday
Nov 28
Holiday Wonders at the Garden5–8:30pmSanta nights at Holiday Wonders at the Garden5–8:30 p.m.
Sunday
Nov 29
Holiday Wonders at the Garden5–8:30pmSanta nights at Holiday Wonders at the Garden5–8:30 p.m.

Thursday morning

Thanksgiving parade in Memphis

Start time, route and what to know with a stroller, from the organizer’s page.

No 2026 parade posted yet.

We check the organizers every week. The 3 outings below are confirmed on their official pages.

Email me when it’s posted

Run it off

Turkey trots with kids’ races

Kids’ races, family walks and stroller rules, from each race’s own page.

Nov26Thu

Memphis Turkey Trot

Start 2 Finish and Campbell Clinic Foundation · Memphis

Time
Not listed
Price
Not listed

With littles: One of the area’s biggest Thanksgiving races; see the race page for distances and start times.

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Thanksgiving Day

Open or closed on Thursday

Holiday hours from each place’s own page. Worth a quick check that morning.

PlaceThursdayNoteChecked
Children’s Museum of MemphisClosed—Hours page ↗ · Oct 18

Friday to Sunday

Black Friday weekend with little kids

Tree lightings, light-display openings, farm days and other easy outings Friday through Sunday.

Nov27to Dec 30

Holiday Wonders at the Garden

Memphis Botanic Garden · 750 Cherry Rd., Memphis, TN

Evening
Time
5–8:30pm (to 9:30pm Dec 18–23)
Price
Advance $17 ($15 members); under 2 free

With littles: Light display opening this weekend. Tickets go on sale Nov 6. Theme nights include Santa Sundays and Jingle Jammies.

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Nov27to Dec 20

Santa nights at Holiday Wonders at the Garden

Memphis Botanic Garden · 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117

Evening
Time
5–8:30 p.m. (last entry 7:30)
Price
Advance $15 members / $17 non-members; same day $20; under 2 free (tickets on sale Nov 6)

With littles: Santa visits opening this weekend. Visit Santa under the lights and take your own photos. Strollers and wagons welcome; free parking. Pets only on Dec 10.

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Good questions

Thanksgiving in Memphis: the FAQ

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

Memphis Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

Closed on Thanksgiving: Children’s Museum of Memphis. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

Holiday Wonders at the Garden and Santa nights at Holiday Wonders at the Garden. Dates and times are on each card.

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.

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