# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in New York City, 2026

> The big one for little kids is Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Thu 8:30am). In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around New York City: one parade and two Black Friday weekend picks, and two are free. Each listing has the time, price and a link to the official page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-28
- 3 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Thanksgiving parades

- **Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade** at Central Park West to Herald Square, West 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, NY. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am. Price: Free to watch from the sidewalk. The 100th parade starts at 77th Street and Central Park West and ends at Herald Square. Grandstand seats aren’t sold to the public. Official page: https://www.macys.com/s/parade/faqs/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Santaland at Macy’s Herald Square** at Macy’s Herald Square, 8th floor, 151 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001. When: Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: Book a time; reservations open daily at 6:30am, 7 days ahead. Price: Free with a reservation; photo packages from $44.99; Premium Experience $250 per group. Santa visits opening this weekend. A new Santaland this year, with a North Star Express ride to the North Pole before you meet Santa. Free reservations open Nov 20; waits after check-in run 30 to 90 minutes. Dec 2 and Dec 9 are sensory-friendly days. Official page: https://www.macys.com/s/holiday-celebrations/nyc-santaland/ (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Breakfast with Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria** at Stella 34 Trattoria, Macy’s Herald Square (6th floor), Macy’s Herald Square, enter at 35th Street & Broadway, New York, NY. When: Nov 27–29 and Dec 4–6, 11–24, 2026. Time: 10am on Nov 27 and Dec 4, 11, 14–18, 21–22; 8:30 or 10:30am on Nov 28–29 and Dec 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 23–24. Price: From $65 kids, $85 adults, plus 8.875% tax and 20% gratuity; varies by date and seating. Santa visits opening this weekend. Family-style breakfast looking out at the Empire State Building, carolers, a visit with Santa and elves, and a family photo with Santa. Reservations can’t be refunded, so arrive on time. Official page: https://www.stella34.com/breakfast-with-santa (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### When is the Thanksgiving parade in New York City?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:30am, West 77th Street and Central Park West, New York, NY. Times come from each organizer’s own page.

### What can we do with kids in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in New York City?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Santaland at Macy’s Herald Square and Breakfast with Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria. Times and prices are on each card.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in New York City?
Santaland at Macy’s Herald Square and Breakfast with Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in New York City?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Santaland at Macy’s Herald Square are free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in NYC](https://littlesweekly.com/new-york-city/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/).