# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Raleigh, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Raleigh with posted details yet. In all we found two Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Raleigh: two turkey trots with kids’ races. We also list three places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

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

- **Raleigh Turkey Trot at Ridgewood** at Ridgewood Shopping Center, West Raleigh. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Price: Kids Dash $7 (ages 7 and under); 8K $33–$40. For kids: Kids Dash for ages 7 and under, plus a costume contest. Official page: https://ridgewoodturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Trophy Trot 5K** at Dix Park, Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, NC. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids' race 8:45 a.m.; 5K 9 a.m. Price: See the race site. For kids: A kids' race before the 5K. Benefits Healing Transitions. Park roads are closed until about 10:30 a.m. Official page: https://dorotheadixpark.org/event/trophy-trot-5k (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Museum of Life and Science**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.lifeandscience.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **North Carolina Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.nczoo.org/visit/hours (checked 2026-10-18)
- **North Carolina Museum of Art**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://ncartmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Raleigh?
Raleigh Turkey Trot at Ridgewood: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids Dash for ages 7 and under, plus a costume contest. Trophy Trot 5K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A kids' race before the 5K.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Raleigh with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Museum of Life and Science, North Carolina Zoo and North Carolina Museum of 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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).