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Thanksgiving Events in Algonquin 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Algonquin with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Algonquin.

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Nov 10–24Fathom, Chicago15 days

Seasoned Tuesdays with Taylor's Tacos at Fathom!

For three Tuesdays this November Taylor's Tacos takes over Fathom with event offerings supporting their food pop up in Lakeview. Taylor's Tacos is giving you three reasons to leave the hous

5:00 PM

Free

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Sat, Nov 14St. Philip the Apostle School, Addison

Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale

🎄 Fourth Annual Craft Show & Bake Sale Fundraiser 🎄 Join us for a festive day of shopping, treats, and community fun so you can get in the holiday spirit for Thanksgiving and Christmas! 🎁✨ Enjoy a wonderful selection of handmade crafts, jewelry, decor

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 141415 S Roselle Rd, Palatine

2026 Weber Grill Thanksgiving Master Class

Learn and Master Thanksgiving with Weber Grill Masters Dustin Green & Jason Pruitt and Dr. Michael Cressman of The Ohio State University. Take your Thanksgiving cooking to the next level with a day ded

10:00 AM

$154.50

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Sat, Nov 14The Backyard Barbecue Store, Wilmette

Thanksgiving Turkey Smoking Class

Join Eudell Watts of Old Arthur's Barbecue to learn how to produce the perfect turkey and all the fixings on the grill, or in your smoker. This Thanksgiving, learn to cook your bird the way it was meant to

2:30 PM

$92.55

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Sat, Nov 14The Wine Goddess, Evanston

4:30-6:00 PM Session: Thanksgiving Mega-Tasting

Join us for a walk-around tasting of our fave, Thanksgiving-centric and Fall-themed wines! The Thanksgiving Mega-Tasting is our biggest tasting event of the year!! Four tables, five wines a piece, featurin

4:30 PM

$44.52

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Sun, Nov 15Lake Ellyn Boathouse, Glen Ellyn

Friendsgiving: The 6th Annual Glen Ellyn Wine Festival

Join us in the heart of Glen Ellyn at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse for an afternoon of wine, friendship, and giving thanks! Gather your favorite people and raise a glass to good company, great wine, and the sea

2:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 153124 N Sacramento Ave, Chicago

SCG Presents: Our Annual Friendsgiving Dinner!

Good food. Great games. Even better company. Everyone has a seat at our table. The holidays are better when we spend them together! This year, Second City Gaming is kicking off a new tradition with our Firs

6:00 PM

Free – $28.52Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18Buzzed by ZEA - Salon & Bar, Chicago

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting

Get inspired this Holiday and learn how to pair wine with your Thanksgiving meal. The Wine Tasting — Thanksgiving Edition 🍷Wednesday, November 18 · 6:30 PMHosted by wine educator Henry Jensen, WSET Level 3<

6:30 PM

$71.21

Wed, Nov 18La Licor Panamericana, Chicago

A Snoopy Thanksgiving Sip and Paint

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Snoopy in Logan Square! No Painting experience is needed! Each Ticket Includes: 🎨All Painting supplies 🖼️4 Themed Canvases to choose from <p

7:00 PM

$35

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Thu, Nov 19Crave Kitchen & Cocktails, Rockford

Women of the 815 | Bring Someone You're Thankful For

The week before Thanksgiving, bring the woman you are thankful for. Craft cocktails, fall florals and good company. Women of the 815 returns Thursday, November 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 , the wee

5:30 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 19Cut It Out Scrapbooking, Crystal Lake

Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class 2026

Gather with friends and family for a cozy, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of decorating beautiful Thanksgiving shortbread cookies. Perfect for kickstarting your holiday spirit or learning a fun new skill to impress your dinner guests! You’ll

6:00 PM

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Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials

From the thermometer that saves the turkey to the tablecloth, the kids’ table and a hat for the Turkey Trot. Check delivery dates before you order.

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Thanksgiving events near Algonquin

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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Since 1621

The history of Thanksgiving

It began with a harvest. In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and their Wampanoag neighbours shared three days of food in a good year. Nobody called it Thanksgiving then. It took two more centuries, a determined editor and a president in the middle of a war to turn it into the day we know: a Thursday in November for family, food and being grateful.

Most of what fills the day now came later. The parade, the football, the morning Turkey Trot and the long table of sides were added by one generation after another, which is why every family’s Thanksgiving looks a little different.

  1. 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
  2. 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
  3. 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
  4. 1863In the middle of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln makes the last Thursday of November a national Thanksgiving. It has been kept every year since.
  5. 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
  6. 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
  7. 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
  8. 1939–41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it “Franksgiving”, so Congress fixes it for good: the fourth Thursday of November.
  9. 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
  10. 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.

Thanksgiving in Algonquin: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Algonquin in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Algonquin run from Nov 10 to Nov 28, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Algonquin on Thanksgiving Day?

23 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including St. Charles Turkey Trot at St. Charles North High School, Work Out Before You Pig Out - Turkey Burner Workout and 32nd Annual Village of Gurnee Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Algonquin?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including SCG Presents: Our Annual Friendsgiving Dinner!, JoJo’s Feast Mode: A Friendsgiving Celebration & Celebrity Chef Showdown at Rockwell on the River and Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class 2026 at Cut It Out Scrapbooking. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Algonquin?

Yes: Lincolnwood Turkey Trot at Henry Proesel Park (Sun, Nov 22), Long Grove Turkey Trot (Wed, Nov 25) and St. Charles Turkey Trot at St. Charles North High School (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Algonquin?

Welcome to Fatherhood: Thanksgiving Food & Clothing Giveaway is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Algonquin?

Yes: 15 of the 99 listed are free, including Seasoned Tuesdays with Taylor's Tacos at Fathom!, SCG Presents: Our Annual Friendsgiving Dinner! and Women of the 815 | Bring Someone You're Thankful For at Crave Kitchen & Cocktails. Tickets for the rest run from $11.20 to $154.50.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Algonquin?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade at Downtown Chicago (Thu, Nov 26), JoJo’s Feast Mode: A Friendsgiving Celebration & Celebrity Chef Showdown at Rockwell on the River (Tue, Nov 17) and BLACK WEDNESDAY SALSA EVENT AT MEXCAL! F/ BACHATA PURA — LIVE ON STAGE! (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Algonquin?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Chicago.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — always the fourth Thursday of November. Canada celebrates earlier, on Monday, October 12, the second Monday of October.

What is Friendsgiving?

A Thanksgiving meal shared with friends rather than family, usually on a day near the holiday. Many restaurants and bars host Friendsgiving dinners and parties, so you can skip the cooking.

Do I need to book Thanksgiving dinner in advance?

Yes, as early as you can. Restaurants serving a Thanksgiving menu often fill up a week or more ahead, and many offer a set menu at fixed seatings on the day.