# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Richmond, 2026

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

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

- **Richmond Turkey Trot 5K** at Richmond (23221), Near the Fan and Museum District. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Price: Kids 100-meter dash free; kids' untimed 5K fun run $12.99. For kids: Free 100-meter dash for 8 and under, and an untimed 5K fun run for 11 and under with a finish-line donut. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/RichmondTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-18)
- **The Big Turkey Trot** at St. Joseph's Villa, North Richmond. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. For kids: A 1-mile, plus a Baby Bobble for the littlest racers. Billed as Richmond's most family-friendly Thanksgiving run; it supports families with young children. Official page: https://www.bigturkeytrot.org/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **The Santa Express** at Virginia Scenic Railway, Staunton, VA. When: Nov 28 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: Departures from 11 a.m. (schedule on site). Price: About $51–76 per person (coach $50, upper dome $60, table $65 + fees). Santa visits opening this weekend. ~60-minute ride, cocoa and cookies, Santa visit, kids' goody bag. About 1.5–2 hours from Richmond. Adults-only departures also offered. Official page: https://www.virginiascenicrailway.com/experiences/santa-express/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/hours-admissions/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Metro Richmond Zoo**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://metrorichmondzoo.com/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Richmond?
Richmond Turkey Trot 5K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Free 100-meter dash for 8 and under, and an untimed 5K fun run for 11 and under with a finish-line donut. The Big Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. A 1-mile, plus a Baby Bobble for the littlest racers.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Richmond with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Metro Richmond Zoo. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Richmond?
The Santa Express. 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/).