# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Sarasota–Bradenton, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Sarasota–Bradenton with posted details yet. In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Sarasota–Bradenton: two turkey trots with kids’ races and one Black Friday weekend pick. Each listing has the time, price and a link to the official page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Florida Turkey Trot Kids' Dash** at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids' Dash 7:15 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m. Price: Kids' Dash $20; price goes up after Nov. 18. For kids: The Kids' Dash is for ages 12 and under. The 5K run/walk is open to everyone from age 5. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Sarasota/FLTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Bradenton Runners Club kids' 1/3-mile Turkey Trot** at Robinson Preserve, south entrance, 10299 99th St. NW, Bradenton, FL. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids' run 7:30 a.m.; 5K 8 a.m. Price: Kids' run $5; 5K free for ages 8 and under, $5 for 9–15, $15 for adults. For kids: The kids' run is for ages 5 to 10, and every finisher gets a medal. Spots were nearly gone in late October. Kids under 16 need an adult registered with them and a waiver signed by a parent. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Bradenton/BradentonTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-30)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Santa at Port Charlotte Town Center** at Port Charlotte Town Center, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. When: From Nov 27, 2026. Time: During mall hours; reserve a photo time online or walk up. Price: Photo packages priced at the booking site. Santa visits opening this weekend. Reserving a time online skips most of the line. Walk-ups are welcome when slots are open. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/1404 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Sarasota–Bradenton?
Florida Turkey Trot Kids' Dash: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The Kids' Dash is for ages 12 and under. Bradenton Runners Club kids' 1/3-mile Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The kids' run is for ages 5 to 10, and every finisher gets a medal. Spots were nearly gone in late October.

### What can we do with kids in Sarasota–Bradenton on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Florida Turkey Trot Kids' Dash and Bradenton Runners Club kids' 1/3-mile Turkey Trot. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Sarasota–Bradenton?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Santa at Port Charlotte Town Center. Times and prices are on each card.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Sarasota–Bradenton?
Santa at Port Charlotte Town Center. 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).