# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Omaha, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Omaha with posted details yet. In all we found eight Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Omaha: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and seven Black Friday weekend picks, and one is free. We also list six places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

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

- **Field Club of Omaha Turkey Trot, Gobble Wobble and Gobble Gallop** at Field Club of Omaha, 3615 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: Gobble Wobble (6 and under) 8:45 a.m., then Gobble Gallop (7–12); 5K 9:15 a.m. Price: Kids' races free without a shirt ($14 with a shirt); 5K $23–$35. For kids: Gobble Wobble for 6 and under and Gobble Gallop for 7–12, with a participation award for every kid. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, beside the golf course. Walk-up registration on race morning. Official page: https://www.fcomaha.com/turkeytrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Sock Skating Pond returns at The Durham Museum** at The Durham Museum, Downtown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Price: Included with museum admission (ages 3–12 $10; 2 and under free). Christmas at Union Station opens with sock skating in the Great Hall. Official page: https://durhammuseum.org/christmas-at-union-station/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Bright Nights** at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St, Omaha, NE. When: Nov 28–30; Dec 3–7, 10–23, 26–31, 2026; Jan 2–4, 2027. Time: Timed 15-minute entry; select evenings 4–7:30 p.m. entry, garden closes 9 p.m. Price: Adults $18–$22, kids $8–$12 depending on date; advance timed tickets required. Light display opening this weekend. No early entry. Official page: https://lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/tickets (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Holiday Lights Festival (downtown lights)** at Downtown Omaha, Downtown Omaha, NE. When: Lights on nightly from Nov 28, 2026. Time: Nightly. Price: Free. Light display opening this weekend. Official page: https://www.holidaylightsfestival.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Christmas at Union Station tree lighting** at The Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE. When: Fri Nov 27, 2026. Time: 4–8 p.m. Price: See museum. Light display opening this weekend. 40-foot indoor tree, good for early bedtimes. Official page: https://durhammuseum.org/christmas-at-union-station/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa's Magic** at Omaha Children's Museum, 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE 68102. When: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: Multiple shows daily during museum hours (Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). Price: Included with museum admission ($17; members and under 24 months free). Santa visits opening this weekend. Interactive show with indoor snowfall and Rudolph; after each show kids get one-on-one time with Santa and a photo. Official page: https://ocm.org/exhibit/santas-magic/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Photos at Westroads Mall** at Westroads Mall, 10000 California Street, Omaha, NE 68114. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page. Price: See photo packages on the booking page. Santa visits opening this weekend. Walk-ups welcome; booking a 15-minute slot online is encouraged (a few families share each slot). Pet photo nights on 6 evenings (Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 14, Dec 15). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0759 (checked 2026-10-19)
- **Visit Santa at Regency** at Regency Court, Center Court outside Borsheims, 120 Regency Pkwy, Omaha, NE 68114. When: Nov 28–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Sat–Sun Nov 28–Dec 13 noon–5 p.m.; Mon–Fri Nov 30–Dec 18 3–7 p.m.; Dec 19 and 21–23 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 20 noon–5 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (short breaks). Price: Photo packages through Mary Kay Photography; a package purchase is required to take your own photos. Santa visits opening this weekend. Online reservations are coming (not open yet as of Oct 19); walk-ins welcome, reservations get priority. Pet nights are Mondays Nov 30, Dec 7 and 14, 5:30–7 p.m. Official page: https://www.reddevelopment.com/regency/event/visit-santa-at-regency-2/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **The Durham Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://durhammuseum.org/christmas-at-union-station/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Omaha Children’s Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://ocm.org/hours-and-pricing/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Kiewit Luminarium**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://kiewitluminarium.org/visit/faqs/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Fontenelle Forest**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://fontenelleforest.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Lauritzen Gardens**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.lauritzengardens.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.sacmuseum.org/visit/visitor-information/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Omaha?
Field Club of Omaha Turkey Trot, Gobble Wobble and Gobble Gallop: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Gobble Wobble for 6 and under and Gobble Gallop for 7–12, with a participation award for every kid.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Omaha with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: The Durham Museum, Omaha Children’s Museum, Kiewit Luminarium, Fontenelle Forest and Lauritzen Gardens. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Omaha?
Sock Skating Pond returns at The Durham Museum, Bright Nights, Holiday Lights Festival (downtown lights), Christmas at Union Station tree lighting and Santa's Magic and 2 more. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Omaha?
Holiday Lights Festival (downtown lights) is free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Omaha](https://littlesweekly.com/omaha/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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).