# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Altoona 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Altoona with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Altoona 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 Altoona.

## Thanksgiving Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Music for the Soul
  - **Description**: FREE EVENT!!!  Enjoy a time of reflection and gratitude in this “Thanksgiving” themed celebration of traditional hymns and gorgeous classical selections.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Altoona PA
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Holiday Bowl/Central PA Junior Gold Shootout
  - **Description**: We are pleased to once again partner with the Central PA Junior Gold Shootout and Holiday Bowl Altoona to offer a youth tournament on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.  Junior Gold qualifying is optional.  Contact us or Holiday Bowl Altoona for more details!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 25
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/altoona/holiday-bowl-central-pa-junior-gold-shootout/200030380751136
  - **Venue**: Holiday Bowl Altoona
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  - **Categories**: holiday, sports, tournaments, thanksgiving

## Trending Events in Altoona

- **Event Name**: Sci-Fi Valley Con, Part 17: October 16-18, 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to Sci-Fi Valley Con 2026, Part 2 of 2!

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary as we host our 17th biannual science fiction convention from October 16-18, 2026, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA. Celebrated for its dynamic atmos
  - **Venue**: 1 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: 18th Annual Girls Night Out Altoona, Inc
  - **Description**: Girls Night Out Altoona is back!
Little Black Dress.
Join 1,000+ guests at the Blair County Convention Center next October for a night of auctions, themed baskets, survivor tributes, and pure celebration.
Together, we fight breast cancer—with style, spiri
  - **Venue**: Blair County Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: The Wizard of Oz
  - **Venue**: Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Fright at the Field
  - **Description**: Get ready for a Halloween night at PNG Field that’s guaranteed to be frightfully fun!

Fright at the Field brings the thrills of a haunted stadium to life on Halloween night, with a spooky experience created and operated by the Altoona Area High School As
  - **Venue**: 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: Trick or Treat Around the Lake
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 Trick or Treat Around the Lake! 👻🎃
Bring the family out for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun! Local businesses will be set up around parts of the lake, handing out treats and goodies for kids of all ages. 🍬✨

🕒 Thursday, October 22nd from 5-7 PM
  - **Venue**: Copper Creek Lake Park
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- **Event Name**: Hocus Pocus Movie Night
  - **Description**: We're putting a spell on you! Come out to a night under the stars at PNG Field as we ring in the spooky season with Hocus Pocus on the big screen 🧙‍♀️

Presented by Dippin' Dots
  - **Venue**: 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16602
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- **Event Name**: Saving Abel @McGarvey's with Maul, Audiobox and Nathaniel Mowery
  - **Description**: Saving Abel returns to McGarvey's with Maul, Audiobox and Nathaniel MoweryAbout this EventSaving Abel returns to McGarvey's for another round of incredible rock music. With Local favorites Maul and Audiobox. The show kick
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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- **Event Name**: Altoona, PA - The Mishler Theatre - Fleetwood Gold
  - **Description**: Returning to the historic Mishler Theatre, located in Altoona, PA.  This beautiful theatre has an amazing, rich history and we can wait to be part of it with you. Reserved seating tickets are on sale now!  All ages welcome.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/FGMishler202
  - **Venue**: The Mishler Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Mikel Paris of O.A.R. with Nate Mowery and Alyssa Malvoisin @McGarvey's
  - **Description**: Mikel Paris brings his unique style of guitar drumming to McGarvey's. Alyssa Malvoisin Kicks it off with Nate Mowery to follow.
  - **Venue**: McGarvey's Bar and Grill
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Music for the Soul (Sun Nov 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Altoona PA), Holiday Bowl/Central PA Junior Gold Shootout (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 09:00 am at Holiday Bowl Altoona).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Altoona on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Altoona?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Altoona include Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Altoona PA, Holiday Bowl Altoona.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Altoona include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Saint Vincent College Women's Bowling.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Altoona?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Altoona.

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