# Thanksgiving weekend with kids in Wichita, 2026

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

- **Wichita Turkey Trot: Tiny Turkey Trot** at Century II, Downtown. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: Saturday before Thanksgiving; Tiny Trot starts at 10 a.m. Price: $20 plus a $2.70 sign-up fee; registration ends Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. For kids: A 250-foot dash for ages 6 and under. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wichita/WichitaTurkeyTrot (checked 2026-10-18)

## Black Friday weekend with little kids

- **Wild Lights over Thanksgiving weekend** at Sedgwick County Zoo, West Wichita. When: Fri, Nov 27, 2026. The zoo’s lantern festival runs Thanksgiving night and through the weekend, 6–9pm. Official page: https://scz.org/event/wild-lights (checked 2026-10-18)
- **Pancakes with Santa at Fulton Valley Farms** at Fulton Valley Farms, 5079 SW Fulton Rd, Towanda, KS 67144. When: Saturdays Nov 28, Dec 5, 12 and 19, plus Thu Dec 24, 2026. Time: 8:30 a.m.–noon. Price: $18.50 ages 4 and up; 3 and under free. Santa visits opening this weekend. All-you-can-eat pancakes and pictures with Santa; Christmas jammies welcome. Walk the farm to see the live reindeer and farm animals, and there's a kids' hay maze. Official page: https://www.fultonvalleyfarms.com/ (checked 2026-10-19)

## Open or closed on Thanksgiving Day

- **Exploration Place**: Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26. Source: https://exploration.org/visit/ (checked 2026-10-18)

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## FAQ

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

### Are there turkey trots with kids’ races in Wichita?
Wichita Turkey Trot: Tiny Turkey Trot: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. A 250-foot dash for ages 6 and under.

### What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Wichita with kids?
Closed on Thanksgiving: Exploration Place. Check the venue page the morning of, since holiday hours can change.

### What can we do with little kids on Black Friday weekend in Wichita?
Wild Lights over Thanksgiving weekend and Pancakes with Santa at Fulton Valley Farms. 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/).