# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Minneapolis–St. Paul, 2026

> We haven’t found a 2026 Thanksgiving parade in Minneapolis–St. Paul with posted details yet. In all we found three Thanksgiving-weekend outings in and around Minneapolis–St. Paul: two turkey trots with kids’ races and one Black Friday weekend pick, and one is free. We also list two places and whether they’re open on Thanksgiving Day.

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

- **Turkey Day 5K**, Downtown Minneapolis. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8 a.m. Price: Free for kids 18 and under (TC Kids Run Free); adult prices on the race page. For kids: Kids 18 and under run free and get the same perks as adults; walkers and strollers welcome. Official page: https://www.tcmevents.org/alleventsandraces/turkeyday/turkeyday5k (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Gobble Gait** at Hastings, Hastings, MN. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: 8K $40, 2K $25, Family 2K $40 for up to 6 people in one household. For kids: The Family 2K. One of the Twin Cities' biggest Thanksgiving runs, with 2,000+ runners. Benefits Hastings Family Service. Official page: https://www.gobblegait.com/ (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Santa Photos at Burnsville Center** at Burnsville Center, 1178 Burnsville Center, Burnsville, MN 55306-6218. When: Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026. Time: Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 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). Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0476 (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Bell Museum**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/admissions/ (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Science Museum of Minnesota**: Closed Thanksgiving Day. Source: https://www.smm.org/visit (checked 2026-10-18)

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- 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 Minneapolis–St. Paul?
We haven’t found 2026 details for a Thanksgiving parade in Minneapolis–St. Paul yet. We check again every Thursday and add it as soon as the organizer posts it.

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Turkey Day 5K: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Kids 18 and under run free and get the same perks as adults; walkers and strollers welcome. Gobble Gait: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. The Family 2K.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Minneapolis–St. Paul with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Bell Museum and Science Museum of Minnesota. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Santa Photos at Burnsville Center. Dates and times are on each card.

### What’s free on Thanksgiving weekend in Minneapolis–St. Paul?
Turkey Day 5K is free to watch or attend. More free ideas are on [free things to do in Twin Cities](https://littlesweekly.com/twin-cities/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 18, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday through Thanksgiving week. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).