# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Pittsburgh, 2026

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

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

- **YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot**, Pittsburgh (see the race page for the course). When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 1-Mile Family Fun Run 9:30 a.m. (5K 8:30 a.m.). Price: Kids 4 and under free; ages 5–18 half price. For kids: 1-Mile Family Fun Run with no minimum age; strollers welcome at the back of the corral. Official page: https://p3r.org/races/ymca-turkey-trot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Zoo Lights Drive-Thru** at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Pittsburgh, PA. When: Select nights Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (closed Nov 30; Dec 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 24, 25, 31; Jan 1). Time: 5–10 p.m. Price: $45 per vehicle ($40 members); $65 flex. Light display opening this weekend. Stay in vehicle; Entrance Plaza open for refreshments and restrooms. Official page: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/event/zoo-lights/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Trolley** at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, PA. When: Nov 27–29; Dec 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 2026. Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Price: See museum. Santa visits opening this weekend. Trolley ride with Santa, toy train displays, hot cocoa. Official page: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events/santa-trolley-2/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Photos at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills** at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, 590 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA 15084. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1328 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://pittsburghkids.org/visit-2/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/plan-your-visit/operations/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Carnegie Museum of Natural History**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://carnegiemnh.org/visitor-information/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Heinz History Center**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/visit/heinz-history-center/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Pittsburgh?
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. 1-Mile Family Fun Run with no minimum age; strollers welcome at the back of the corral.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Pittsburgh with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Heinz History Center. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Pittsburgh?
Zoo Lights Drive-Thru, Santa Trolley and Santa Photos at Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills. 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/).