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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction.

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Sep 28 – Nov 18Fabulous Food, South 26th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA52 days

Enjoy a Blissful Holiday Feast Prepared by Fabulous Food This Thanksgiving

For holiday hosts looking to present a fabulous meal this Thanksgiving without all the hassle, Fabulous Food has just announced its blissful fall menu. The following Thanksgiving dinner menu is available for preorder, with delivery and pickups on Wedne

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 7Valley Bar, Phoenix

MITCH FREEDOM // LO FI / BEATS / INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP

Information FREE IN THE ROSE ROOM!! DJ MITCH FREEDOM 6:30 - 10:30 PM 21+ LO FI / BEATS / INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP Note: This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicat

6:30 PM

FreeLive music21+

Wed, Nov 11Arizona Athletic Grounds, Queen Creek

Thanksgiving Tour 2026 - Phoenix

Thanksgiving is about gathering around the table, and Lerner & Rowe and Lerner & Rowe Gives Back are hitting the road to help 6,000 families do exactly that. 🦃 Our 2026 Thanksgiving Tour makes 7 stops across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and India

4:00 PM

Wed, Nov 11Strip Mall, Phoenix

Garlands & Gratitude

Thanksgiving garland making happy hour at Strip Mall! Get into the holiday spirit with a crafty happy hour filled with festive vibes, and a little pie! Join us at Strip Mall to make your very own Thanksgivi

6:00 PM

$23.18

Thu, Nov 1223914 S Alma School Rd (South Building), Chandler

Women's Morning Ministry Friendsgiving Potluck

Join us for Friendsgiving potluck today! All women are welcome to come and enjoy food (bring your favorite dish) and fellowship before we head into the holiday season. Email Annie with any questions or to RSVP. to Annie.wolf@risensavioraz.org.

9:00 AM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12Paradise Valley Community College

PVCC Teaching Kitchen: Healthy Holidays (Thanksgiving)

Give your Thanksgiving table a delicious upgrade! Learn to prepare a hearty whole-grain stuffing, colorful roasted root vegetables, and a bright, tangy cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries. Along the way, discover how whole grains, seasonal produce

6:00 PM

2 dates · from Nov 12The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa

Relief Society Friendsgiving

Relief Society Friendsgiving Friendsgiving Dinner!

6:30 PM

FreeDinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Fri, Nov 13139 S Higley Road

8th Annual Child Crisis Arizona Thanksgiving Food Drive

Max Panas State Farm in Morrison Ranch has partnered with Child Crisis Arizona for the 8th year in a row to provide Thanksgiving dinner kits to families in need across the valley. With the help of our community over the years we have provided over 500 mea

12:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Scottsdale, Arizona

Paws, Plates & Giving Thanks

🦃🐾 PAWS, PLATES & GIVING THANKS! 🐾🦃 We’re teaming up with Paws Choose Us to bring our community together for a little holiday fun, a whole lot of giving, and some adorable adoptable faces! Thanks to the generosity of our local Walmart, we will be giv

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 141101 W Ray Rd, Chandler

🦃✨ Toddler Turkey Rave!

🦃✨ GOBBLE, WOBBLE & BE HOME BY NAPTIME! Your little turkey’s Saturday plans just got a glow-up! Join us at Skateland Chandler on Saturday, November 14, from 10 AM–12 PM for our Toddler Turkey Rave! 🛼 For $13, admission includes skate rental, dino nu

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14NFL YET College Prep Academy, Phoenix

33rd Annual Thanksgiving Community Celebration

🦃🎉 SOUTH MOUNTAIN, LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER! Everyone is invited to our 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Community Celebration—a FREE day of family fun, entertainment, live music, children’s activities, and community connection! 🧡 💵 Enter for your chance to WIN

10:00 AM

Family friendlyLive music

Sat, Nov 14749 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix

Homeless Thanksgiving Luncheon

🦃🍂 SAVE THE DATE! 🍂🦃 Join us on November 14th for our Homeless Thanksgiving Luncheon, as we come together to serve our community and share the love of Jesus through a warm Thanksgiving meal. ❤️🙏🏻 We need your help to make this special day possible! We ar

12:00 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 Apache Junction

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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 Apache Junction: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Apache Junction in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Apache Junction run from Sep 28 to Nov 28, 2026: 97 events.

What is on in Apache Junction on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Fountain Hills Turkey Trot at E Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, United States, Arizona Biltmore Annual Turkey Trot 2026 and Death Valley Thanksgiving Ride 2026.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Apache Junction?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Enjoy a Blissful Holiday Feast Prepared by Fabulous Food This Thanksgiving at Fabulous Food, South 26th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA, Relief Society Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 8th Annual Child Crisis Arizona Thanksgiving Food Drive. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Apache Junction?

Yes: Thanksgiving Fall Into Fun Turkey 🦃 Trot (Sat, Nov 14), PSN Turkey Trot at The Little Gym (Queen Creek) (Sat, Nov 21) and Turkey Trot & Early Release at God's Garden Preschool of Ahwatukee (Mon, Nov 23).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Apache Junction?

8th Annual Child Crisis Arizona Thanksgiving Food Drive, Thanksgiving Turkey & Meal Drive for AZCEND and THE MISH MASH at That One Spot Barbershop are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Apache Junction?

Yes: 17 of the 97 listed are free, including MITCH FREEDOM // LO FI / BEATS / INSTRUMENTAL HIP HOP at Valley Bar, Relief Society Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Friendsgiving - Women’s Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tickets for the rest run from $5 to $129.89.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Apache Junction?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Fountain Hills Turkey Trot at E Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, United States (Thu, Nov 26), Chandler Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Chandler (Wed, Nov 25) and Phoenix Turkey Trot 🦃 🍁 at Wesley Bolin Plaza (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Apache Junction?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Phoenix, Surprise, Scottsdale and Tempe.

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.