AllEvents

AllEvents in your city

Popular cities

Thanksgiving Events in Asbury Park 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Asbury Park 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 Asbury Park.

See all events

You’re warmly invited

to

ThanksgivingDinner

Date
Thursday, November 26
Time
4:00 PM

“Come hungry and bring your stories. There’s always room at our table.”

With love,Your name

AllEvents

Invite your family to dinner

Fill it in, then send it.

Listings updated

Curated by the AllEvents team, for you

Top Thanksgiving events in Asbury Park

All Thanksgiving events in Asbury Park 2026

On now

Nov 27–26West Village NYC, New York2557 days

NYC Thanksgiving Eve Pub Crawl

NYC's #1 Bar & Nightclub Crawl - Pubcrawlnewyork.com Thanksgiving EVE 2026! Join part-people from around the world and explore four of the best bars &am

9:00 PM

$22.31 – $28.68Live music

Sat, Nov 7Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, Toms River

Friendsgiving M**der Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House

Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, suspicious secrets, and hilarious mystery! FRIENDSGIVING M**der MYSTERY DINNER SHOWGather your friends for an unforgettable evening of del

7:00 PM

$73.87 – $81.88Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12Bowery, New York

SHARON CUNETA MEGA EXPERIENCE CONCERT PASADENA

SHARON CUNETA FEVER IS SWEEPING LOS ANGELES! THE EXCITEMENT IS SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE! EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT IT, AND EVERYBODY'S LOOKING FOR A TICKET! THE ONE AND ONLY MEGASTAR, SHARON CUNETA, IS COMING TO PASADENA! The Sharon fever is SURGING, an

11:00 AM

Live music

Thu, Nov 12QXT's Nightclub, Newark

THANKSLIVING! ... A Thanksgiving Drag Show

THANKSLIVING! ... A Thanksgiving Drag Show QXT's Nightclub & QueenXT's proudly present: THANKSLIVING! ... A Thanksgiving Drag Show <br

8:00 PM

$19.03

Fri, Nov 13Citizen of Soho - A Breakfast Restaurant & Cafe, New York

Homiesgiving: A Hobby Homies Friendsgiving 🥧🍂

# HOMIESGIVING 🍂 ### A Hobby Homies Friendsgiving at Citizens of Soho Good food, great vibes, and a seat at the table for everyone! This November, Hobby Homies is bringing the homies together for a Friendsgiving with a little twist! We're gathering at

5:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Fri, Nov 13Big Shots Restaurant & Lounge, Woodbridge

It’s Yo The 90’s Friendsgiving

Join the @ItsYoThe90s Team As We Kickoff The Holiday Season With Our Friendsgiving Edition Event.

9:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Sunset Memorial Park Asbury Park, NJ 07712

2026 Thanks4Giving Dash & Splash

Run in a timed 5K event on the boardwalk through scenic Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, and Bradley Beach. Then take the Turkey Splash and plunge into the ocean during the Season for Freezin'!

9:30 AM

Turkey trot

Sat, Nov 14Old Stone House of Brooklyn

Crafting Bitters & Bitter Liqueurs With Julianne Zaleta

Just before Thanksgiving Day and the upcoming season of overeating! Ever thought about making your own bitters but get stymied when you need to buy a list of ingredients you've never heard of? In this demon

12:00 PM

$39.19

Sat, Nov 14Some Good Wine, East 8th Street, New York, NY, USA

Saturday 11/14: THE GREAT PRE-THANKSGIVING POUR

$10 PER PERSON 18 amazing high end and cheese from Murray's THE GREAT PRE-THANKSGIVING POUR $10Saturday, November 14th, 2:00pm - 6:00pm A Celebration of Great Wine, Great Cheese

2:00 PM

$12.51

Sat, Nov 14Partake NYC, Queens

Thanksgiving Cookie Creations @ Partake NYC

A little icing, a lot of fun! Join our fall cookie decorating workshop for kids. $35 per child, supplies included! 🍪🍁 Fall into something sweet at Partake NYC! Calli

2:00 PM

Free – $39.19Family friendly

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.

Links go to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, AllEvents earns from qualifying purchases.

Thanksgiving events near Asbury Park

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 Asbury Park: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Asbury Park in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Asbury Park run from Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Asbury Park on Thanksgiving Day?

20 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Parade at New York City, Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Viewing Brunch | The 100th Macy’s Parade at TEN32 Midtown and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at NewYork City.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Asbury Park?

25 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving M**der Mystery Dinner Show at the Mathis House at Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, Fridge-Giving: Thanksgiving Dinner Fundraiser at Essex Market and Thanksgiving Together: Family Style Dinner at RoofTop at Exchange Place. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Asbury Park?

Yes: 2026 Thanks4Giving Dash & Splash at Sunset Memorial Park Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (Sat, Nov 14), Howell Township Turkey Trot - 5K/2mile Run/Walk at Oak Glen Park (Sun, Nov 15) and Unity 5K Walk/Jog for Feeding America at Concert Grove Pavilion (Sun, Nov 15).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Asbury Park?

Yes: 34 of the 100 listed are free, including OLD SCHOOL VIBES: Nat Adderley Jr. + MPack | Jazz, R&B, Soul & Dancing at Shady Rest Country Club, Thanksgiving Cookie Creations @ Partake NYC and Tapas & Appetizers with Thermomix®️ TM7 at Marcelas tapas & wine bar. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $1,530.51.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Asbury Park?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at New York City (Thu, Nov 26), Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at NewYork City (Thu, Nov 26) and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at New York City,United States of America (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Asbury Park?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Lambertville, Brigantine, Morristown and Wallington and more.

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.