Thanksgiving weekend in St. Louis 2026
33 Thanksgiving week events around St. Louis from Nov 23 to Nov 30: 7 turkey trots and races, 5 parades and tree lightings, 9 family events and 2 free. They are spread over 11 areas on both sides of the river, with the most in Belleville, Kirkwood and Columbia. Checked every morning.
On Thanksgiving Day
8 listings
Turkey Trot STL | St. Charles
Family Arena · St. Charles
From $25about $100+ for a family of 4 (est.), 4 × $25 and up (no kids’ price listed), before feesThanksgiving 5K run/walkAll ages
Thanksgiving at the Economy Museum (November 23 – 27)
Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Family museum activitiesAll ages
Turkey trots & races
Run it off before dinner · 7 listings
Turkey Trot STL | St. Charles
Family Arena · St. Charles
From $25about $100+ for a family of 4 (est.), 4 × $25 and up (no kids’ price listed), before feesThanksgiving 5K run/walkAll ages
Parades & tree lightings
5 listings
Design Your Own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon
Kirkwood Public Library · Kirkwood
FreeDrop-in craftKids & teens
Black Friday weekend with the kids
9 listings
Thanksgiving at the Economy Museum (November 23 – 27)
Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Holiday learning classroomAll ages
Conservation Families: Storytime & Craft: Gobble Gobble
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center · Kirkwood
See pricesFamily storytime and craftToddlers & kids
Design Your Own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon
Kirkwood Public Library · Kirkwood
FreeDrop-in craftKids & teens
Breakfast with Santa
Eckert’s Country Restaurant · Belleville
See pricesHoliday breakfast with SantaKids
Shop small & holiday markets
6 listings
Kay Weber Presents: Thanksgiving Weekend Art & Craft Show
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds & Expo Center · Belleville
Art and craft market
Heritage Winter Market: Shop Small Saturday
Winter shopping market
Holiday lights open this weekend
7 listings
Wild Lights
Saint Louis Zoo · Forest Park
From $16about $32+ for 2, 2 × $16 and up, before feesZoo holiday light walk
Santa's Magical Kingdom
Santa's Magical Kingdom · West County
From $35about $140+ for a family of 4 (est.), 4 × $35 and up (no kids’ price listed), before feesDrive-through holiday lights
Free Thanksgiving weekend events
2 listings
Cherokee Thanksgiving
FreeCommunity potluck
Design Your Own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon
Kirkwood Public Library · Kirkwood
FreeDrop-in craftKids & teens
Listings come from attractions’, venues’ and organizers’ own websites and calendars. Hours change with the weather and sell-outs, so check the official page before you go.