# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in New Orleans, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in New Orleans with posted details yet. In all we found two Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around New Orleans: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and one Black Friday weekend pick. We also list two places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-18
- 2 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Turkey Day Race** at Tad Gormley Stadium, City Park, 5400 Stadium Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Race-day registration opens 6:30 a.m. Strollers start at the back of the field when allowed. Official page: https://www.turkeydayrace.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Celebration in the Oaks** at New Orleans City Park, Driving entry 4 Friederichs Ave.; walking entry 7 Victory Ave., New Orleans, LA. When: Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (closed Dec 7, 14, 24 and 31). Time: Evenings; timed tickets. Price: Driving tour from $25 per car; walking tour $20 per person on value nights; 2 and under free on the walk. Light display opening this weekend. Tickets go on sale Nov 1 and must be bought online. The walk takes about 90 minutes and includes Carousel Gardens rides and the Botanical Garden. Official page: https://celebrationintheoaks.com/tickets/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Audubon Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/zoo (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Audubon Aquarium**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium (checked 2026-10-18)

## About this list
- 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 New Orleans?
We haven’t found 2026 details for a Thanksgiving parade in New Orleans yet. We check again every Thursday and add it as soon as the organizer posts it.

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in New Orleans?
Turkey Day Race: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

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

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in New Orleans?
Celebration in the Oaks. 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/).