# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Milwaukee, 2026

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

- **Festival Foods Turkey Trot Milwaukee** at American Family Field, American Family Field, Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8 a.m. sharp. Price: Youth (under 18) $15; adults $27 through Oct. 31, then $35. For kids: Kids can run or walk; strollers and wagons welcome at the back of each group. A family-friendly morning at the ballpark. Jog strollers shouldn't race. Official page: https://milwaukee.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Breakfast With Santa at The Pfister** at The Pfister Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. When: Multiple dates Nov 28 – Dec 20, 2026. Time: Multiple seatings. Price: See Tock (tax + 24% service charge added; prepay required). Santa visits opening this weekend. Buffet with kids buffet, Santa and elves, photos, gift, crafts, letter writing; smaller seating groups. Refundable 72 hours prior; at least one adult per party. Official page: https://www.exploretock.com/the-pfister-hotel/event/619321 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa's Special Evening Christmas Trains** at East Troy Railroad Museum, East Troy Depot, East Troy, WI. When: Nov 28; Dec 4, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2026. Time: Departs 5 p.m. Price: Fri: adult $69, child 3–14 $59, 0–2 $49; Sat: $79 / $72 / $53 (members less). Santa visits opening this weekend. Art-deco dining cars to Santa's Workshop; advance reservations required, every rider needs a ticket; non-refundable. Official page: https://www.easttroyrr.org/santas-special-evening-trains.html (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Betty Brinn Children’s Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://bbcmkids.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Milwaukee Public Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/hours (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Schlitz Audubon Nature Center**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/visit/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Milwaukee Public Library**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.mpl.org/hours_locations/holidays.php (checked 2026-10-18)

## About this list
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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Milwaukee?
Festival Foods Turkey Trot Milwaukee: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids can run or walk; strollers and wagons welcome at the back of each group.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Milwaukee with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and Milwaukee Public Library. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Milwaukee?
Breakfast With Santa at The Pfister and Santa's Special Evening Christmas Trains. 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/).