# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Tampa, 2026

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

- **Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 1-Mile Fun Run** at Benchmark International Arena, Channelside. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 1-mile walk begins at 8:15 a.m. Price: 1 mile $25 (registration ends Nov. 25 at noon). For kids: An untimed 1-mile fun run, an easy pace for families. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/TampaYMCATurkeyGobble (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Christmas in the Wild member preview at ZooTampa** at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Lowry Park. When: Nov 27 – Nov 28. Time: 4–10pm. Price: Members only (included with a ZooTampa membership). Members-only preview nights Fri Nov 27 and Sat Nov 28. Nights open to Zoo Fun ticket holders start Dec 4. Official page: https://zootampa.org/series/christmas-in-the-wild/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Glazer Children’s Museum**: Check the museum’s hours before Thanksgiving. Source: https://glazermuseum.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **ZooTampa at Lowry Park**: Closed Thanksgiving Day (Thu, Nov 26). Source: https://zootampa.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park**: Open (it says it’s open every day, including holidays). Source: https://www.kidsempire.com/store-locator/kids-empire-tampa-citrus-park (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Tampa?
Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble 1-Mile Fun Run: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. An untimed 1-mile fun run, an easy pace for families.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Tampa with kids?
Open on Thanksgiving: Kids Empire Tampa Citrus Park. Closed on Thanksgiving: ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Tampa?
Christmas in the Wild member preview at ZooTampa. 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/).