# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Seattle, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Seattle, but Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park is Friday, Nov 27. In all we found seven Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Seattle: one turkey trot with a kids’ race and six Black Friday weekend picks, and five are free. We also list four places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

- Last checked: 2026-10-26
- 7 listings with dates; 0 not posted or announced yet
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## Turkey trots with kids’ races

- **Magnuson Turkey Trot** at Magnuson Park, NE 65th and Sand Point Way, Sand Point. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: Kids Dash 9:15am; 5K, 10K and 15K 9:30am. Price: Kids Dash $6, 5K $32 (plus signup fees). A 400-meter Kids Dash goes off before the main race. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Seattle/SeattleTurkeyTrot2 (checked 2026-10-26)

## Friday, the day after Thanksgiving

- **Snowflake Lane** at Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th, Bellevue, WA 98004. When: Nightly, Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: 7pm (about 25 minutes). Price: Free; parking is free in Bellevue Collection garages. Light display opening this weekend. A free holiday show on Bellevue Way every night at 7. On Friday through Sunday, get there about an hour early. Official page: https://bellevuecollection.com/snowflakelane/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Winterfest Winter Train and Village** at Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109. When: Daily, Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10am–6pm. Price: Free; donations accepted. Light display opening this weekend. A model train and holiday village inside the Armory. Kids can take a turn running the train between 10:30am and 5:30pm. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Cookies with Santa on the Christmas Ship** at Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship, Departures from Pier 55, Lake Union Park, Shilshole, Kirkland, Renton, Edmonds and more. When: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026. Time: 2pm sailings. Price: Cruise ticket; price on the booking page. Santa visits opening this weekend. Kids on 2pm sailings get cookies with Santa. Every sailing has a choir and Santa reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Official page: https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-festival/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park** at Westlake Park, Downtown. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. Time: 11am–6pm; tree lights at 5pm, then fireworks. Price: Free. Official page: https://downtownseattle.org/event/tree-lighting-celebration-at-westlake-park/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Saturday and Sunday

- **Magic in the Market** at Pike Place Market, Downtown. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: See the event page. Price: Free. Official page: https://visitseattle.org/press/press-releases/holidays2026/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony** at Centennial Plaza, 5th Ave. N & Bell St., Edmonds, WA. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 3–5 p.m.; Santa arrives for selfies at 4 p.m.; lighting countdown starts 4:30 p.m. Price: Free. The Edmonds Chamber's Small Business Saturday lighting, with a live band, free warm drinks and kids' crafts run with the Edmonds Historical Museum. The chamber's Santa mailbox opens in mid-November if your kids want to write ahead. Official page: https://edmondschamber.com/treelighting (checked 2026-10-28)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

- **The Museum of Flight**: Thursday: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.museumofflight.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **KidsQuest Children’s Museum**: Thursday: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns**: Thursday: WildLanterns closed Thanksgiving night. Friday: not posted. Source: https://zoo.org/wildlanterns/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Seattle Christmas Market**: Thursday: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Friday: not posted. Source: https://www.seattlechristmasmarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)

## Thanksgiving events that come back every year

- [Magnuson Turkey Trot](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/magnuson-turkey-trot-park/): next dates Nov 26, 2026

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Seattle?
Magnuson Turkey Trot: Thu, Nov 26, 2026.

### What can we do with kids in Seattle on Thanksgiving Day?
On Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26, 2026) our list has Magnuson Turkey Trot. Times, prices and the official links are on each card.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Seattle with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: The Museum of Flight, KidsQuest Children’s Museum and Seattle Christmas Market. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### Is the KidsQuest Children’s Museum open on Thanksgiving?
No. Its hours page lists it as closed Thanksgiving Day. Holiday hours can change, so check [the hours page](https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/) that morning.

### What can we do with kids the day after Thanksgiving in Seattle?
On Friday, Nov. 27: Snowflake Lane, Winterfest Winter Train and Village, Cookies with Santa on the Christmas Ship and Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park. Times and prices are on each card.

### When is the tree lighting in Seattle Thanksgiving weekend?
Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park: Fri, Nov 27, 2026, 11am–6pm; tree lights at 5pm, then fireworks, Downtown. Magic in the Market: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, See the event page, Downtown. Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 3–5 p.m.; Santa arrives for selfies at 4 p.m.; lighting countdown starts 4:30 p.m., 5th Ave. N & Bell St., Edmonds, WA. Times come from each organizer’s page.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Seattle?
Snowflake Lane, Winterfest Winter Train and Village, Cookies with Santa on the Christmas Ship, Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park and Magic in the Market and 1 more. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Seattle?
Snowflake Lane, Winterfest Winter Train and Village, Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park, Magic in the Market and Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony are free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/free/).

### 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 26, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).