# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Northwest Arkansas, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Northwest Arkansas with posted details yet. In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Northwest Arkansas: three turkey trots with kids’ races. We also list one place and whether it’s open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K** at The Upper Ramble, 251 N. West Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 1K 9 a.m.; 5K 9:30 a.m. Price: Kids 12 and under pay their age. For kids: The 1K is 0.62 miles and every finisher gets a medal. Prices go up after Nov. 15 for the 5K and Nov. 24 for the 1K. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Fayetteville/TurkeyTrotnTrekpbUnilever (checked 2026-10-30)
- **SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1-mile fun run** at Center for Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: All races start at 9 a.m. Price: 1-mile fun run and walk $20; 5K $35. For kids: The 1-mile fun run and walk is pitched at little legs and families. Race-day registration and packet pickup open at 7:30 a.m. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Rogers/SDIATurkeyTrotforHeroes (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Gobbler 1 Mile Fun Run** at Bentonville Community Center (back soccer field lot), 1101 SW Citizen Cir., Bentonville, AR. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 7:30am. Price: $30 for the 1-mile run. For kids: Kids under 12 run with an adult. Roads stay open to traffic. Registration closes Nov. 24. Official page: https://www.temultisport.com/event-details/4th-annual-gobbler-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run-1 (checked 2026-10-30)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art**: Thursday: Closed Thanksgiving. Friday: not posted. Source: https://crystalbridges.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Northwest Arkansas?
Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The 1K is 0.62 miles and every finisher gets a medal. SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1-mile fun run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The 1-mile fun run and walk is pitched at little legs and families. Gobbler 1 Mile Fun Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids under 12 run with an adult.

### What can we do with kids in Northwest Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Turkey Trot-n-Trek 1K, SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes 1-mile fun run and Gobbler 1 Mile Fun Run. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Northwest Arkansas with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).