# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Savannah, 2026

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

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

- **United Way Turkey Trot: Kids K and Diaper Dash** at Daffin Park, Midtown. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids K at 8 a.m.; Diaper Dash at 8:15 a.m.; 4-mile run/walk at 8:30 a.m. Price: Kids K and Diaper Dash free; pick up bibs at packet pickup. For kids: Kids K is 0.62 miles for ages 10 and under; the Diaper Dash is 35 yards for ages 3 and under. Official page: https://uwce.org/turkey-trot/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **December Nights & Holiday Lights opens** at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Southside. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Opening night is Saturday, Nov 28; timed tickets online. Official page: https://coastalbg.uga.edu/2026/10/december-nights-and-holiday-lights-2026/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa arrives at Oglethorpe Mall** at Oglethorpe Mall, Southside. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Santa photos start Black Friday; walk-ups welcome. Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0835 (checked 2026-10-18)
- **December Nights & Holiday Lights** at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Rd., Savannah, GA. When: Nov 28; Dec 4–5, 11–12, 14–19 and 21–24, 2026. Time: Timed entry 5:30–8pm. Price: $15 advance, $20 at the door; 3 and under free. Light display opening this weekend. Nearly a mile of lit trails; most visits take about an hour. Buy tickets online by time slot. Official page: https://coastalbg.uga.edu/2026/10/december-nights-and-holiday-lights-2026/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Santa Photos at Oglethorpe Mall** at Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31406. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 9 a.m.–6 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). Pet photo nights on 6 evenings (Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8, Dec 14, Dec 15). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0835 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Savannah Children’s Museum and Railroad Museum**: Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://chsgeorgia.org/hours-and-admission/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Oatland Island Wildlife Center**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://oatland.sccpss.com/visit/admissions-hours (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Savannah?
United Way Turkey Trot: Kids K and Diaper Dash: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids K is 0.62 miles for ages 10 and under; the Diaper Dash is 35 yards for ages 3 and under.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Savannah with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Savannah Children’s Museum and Railroad Museum and Oatland Island Wildlife 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 Savannah?
December Nights & Holiday Lights opens, Santa arrives at Oglethorpe Mall, December Nights & Holiday Lights and Santa Photos at Oglethorpe Mall. 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/).