Thanksgiving weekend with kids in New Castle County
Thanksgiving weekend is four days of kids at home, relatives in town, and a lot of places closed on Thursday. This list pulls the dated events from our calendar — turkey trots, tree lightings, the first Santa appearances, Black Friday alternatives — soonest first. It fills in during November; before then, the live calendar and the indoor-activities guide are the better bets.
The lineup isn't out yet.
We rebuild this list from live events, so it fills in as the season's dates are announced. In the meantime, the full calendar has everything that's on now.
Questions parents ask
What's open for kids on Thanksgiving Day near Wilmington?
Very little — most venues close Thursday. Plan on Friday through Sunday for outings; this list shows what's actually dated.
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Event dates come straight from our live calendar and refresh automatically. Last reviewed August 21, 2026. Confirm anything dated on the source before you go.