# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Philadelphia, 2026

> The big one for little kids is 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade (Thu 8:30am pre-show). In all we found eight Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Philadelphia: one parade, two turkey trots with kids’ races and five Black Friday weekend picks, and four are free. We also list two places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 8 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Thanksgiving parades

- **6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade** at 20th St. and JFK Blvd. to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center City. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am pre-show; parade until noon. Price: Free. The route runs east on JFK Blvd., north on 16th St., then up the Parkway. Eakins Oval and Logan Circle are good spots to watch. Metered parking is free on Thanksgiving. Official page: https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-thanksgiving-day-parade/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Face to Face Turkey Trot 1 Mile Walk** at Forbidden Drive at Thomas Road and W. Northwestern Ave., Lot 3, 200 W. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 9am. Price: Kids 4–12 $20, 3 and under free; adults $30. A 1-mile walk on Forbidden Drive. Packet pickup and free parking are at Chestnut Hill College; allow at Chestnut Hill College 10 minutes to walk to the start. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/FacetoFaceTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Delco Turkey Trot Little Drumstick Fun Run** at Nether Providence Elementary School, 410 Moore Road, Wallingford, PA 19086. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am. Price: Kids 12 and under $20 through Oct 31, then $25. A 1-mile kids’ run before the 5K. Strollers are welcome. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Wallingford/DelcoTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-26)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Jingle & Mingle with Santa in Franklin Square** at Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. When: Nov 27–28 and Dec 5, 12 and 19, 2026. Time: 5–7pm. Price: See the event page. Santa visits opening this weekend. Santa photos on select evenings during Holidays in Franklin Square. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Santa at Linvilla Orchards** at Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063. When: Weekends, Nov 27–Dec 20, 2026. Time: 11am–5pm (Santa’s break 1–2:30pm). Price: No reservations needed; bring your own camera. Santa visits opening this weekend. There’s no photographer, so have your phone ready. Kids can decorate cookies for free during Santa’s break. Official page: https://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/christmas-around-the-farm (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting** at Downtown Doylestown, Doylestown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 5–8pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.dtownwinterfest.com/events/2026/112th-tree-lighting (checked 2026-10-26)

## Saturday and Sunday

- **New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting** at New Hope, New Hope. When: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Time: 5pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.visitnewhope.com/events/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Winterfest Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink** at Blue Cross RiverRink, Penn’s Landing. When: Sun, Nov 29, 2026. Time: 6pm. Price: Free. Official page: https://news.ibx.com/newsroom/press-release/ibx-riverrink-winterfest-2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **Christmas Village in Philadelphia**: Thursday: Open 9am–5pm on Thanksgiving. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.philachristmas.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Holidays in Franklin Square**: Thursday: Closed on Thanksgiving. Friday: not posted. Source: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Thanksgiving events that come back every year

- [Delco Turkey Trot Little Drumstick Fun Run](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/delco-turkey-trot-little-drumstick-fun-run-nether-providence-elementary-school/): next dates Nov 26, 2026
- [Face to Face Turkey Trot 1 Mile Walk](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/face-to-face-turkey-trot-1-mile-walk-forbidden-drive-thomas-road/): next dates Nov 26, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Thanksgiving parade in Philadelphia?
6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:30am pre-show; parade until noon, Center City. Times come from each organizer’s own page.

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Philadelphia?
Face to Face Turkey Trot 1 Mile Walk: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delco Turkey Trot Little Drumstick Fun Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

### What can we do with kids in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, Face to Face Turkey Trot 1 Mile Walk and Delco Turkey Trot Little Drumstick Fun Run. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Philadelphia with kids?
Open on Thanksgiving: Christmas Village in Philadelphia. Closed on Thanksgiving: Holidays in Franklin Square. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Philadelphia?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Jingle & Mingle with Santa in Franklin Square, Santa at Linvilla Orchards and Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting. Times and prices are on each card.

### When is the tree lighting in Philadelphia Thanksgiving weekend?
Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 5–8pm, Doylestown. New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 5pm, New Hope. Winterfest Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink: Sun, Nov 29, 2026, 6pm, Penn’s Landing. Times come from each organizer’s page.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Philadelphia?
Jingle & Mingle with Santa in Franklin Square, Santa at Linvilla Orchards, Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting, New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting and Winterfest Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Philadelphia?
6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting, New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting and Winterfest Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink are free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Philadelphia](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/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 26, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).