# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Salt Lake City, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Salt Lake City with posted details yet. In all we found two Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Salt Lake City: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and one Black Friday weekend pick. We also list two 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

- **Runtastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot** at Thanksgiving Point, 2912 Executive Pkwy, Lehi, UT 84043. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 5K 8:20 a.m.; Kids Run 10:30 a.m. For kids: Half-mile Kids Run along the Jordan River Trail. Billed as Utah's largest turkey trot. Official page: https://runtasticevents.com/races/thankful/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Breakfast with Santa at The Grand America** at The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT. When: Nov 28; Dec 5, 12, 18, 19, 21, 22, 2026. Time: Seatings 8:30–9:30 a.m. Price: $65 adult; $35 ages 3–11; 2 and under free (+20% gratuity and tax). Santa visits opening this weekend. With Santa and Mrs. Claus. The hotel’s overnight package is sold out too. Official page: https://www.grandamerica.com/breakfast-with-santa-accommodation-package/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Natural History Museum of Utah**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://nhmu.utah.edu/visit/hours-directions (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Red Butte Garden**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Salt Lake City?
Runtastic THANKFUL Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Half-mile Kids Run along the Jordan River Trail.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Salt Lake City with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Natural History Museum of Utah and Red Butte Garden. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Salt Lake City?
Breakfast with Santa at The Grand America. 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/).