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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ashburn 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 Ashburn.

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Fri, Nov 13The Garden at Dream Chasers Coffee Lab, Alexandria

Friendsgiving β€” A Furthermore Supper Club Gathering

A unique interactive paella Tasting experience. accompanied by traditional seasonal side, cravable desserts and custom drink experience. Furthermore Supper Club invites you to our Friendsgiving gathering,

5:00 PM

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Nov 13–14Wild Days, Washington2 days

A FRIENDSGIVING BASH

# A FRIENDSGIVING BASH πŸ₯‚ **Good friends. Good music. One BIG BASH.** Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we're getting the friends together a little early! All Good Friends x All Good Nights Nation are joining forces for **A Friendsgiving BASH**, br

9:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Hains Point Bike Loop, Washington

2026 Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 5k/10k

Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now!

7:45 AM

Turkey trot

Sat, Nov 14SALAZAR, Washington

Grateful & Gay: A Sapphic Chosen Family Affair

Gather with your chosen familyβ€”or come find more! Join us for a sapphic celebration of good food, drinks, connection, creativity, and dancin Grateful & Gay: A Sapphic Chosen Family Affair <strong

4:00 PM

$15.52 – $21.18

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Sat, Nov 14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Silver Spring

Cena de AcciΓ³n de Gracias del barrio Aspen Hill

Cena de AcciΓ³n de Gracias del barrio Aspen Hill Todos estΓ‘n invitados a venir a celebrar junto a los miembros del barrio Aspen Hill las razones por las que estamos agradecidos por las bendiciones que

6:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14The Electric Palm, Woodbridge

The Chocolate Factory Band Pre-Thanksgiving Holiday Bash!!! @ The Electric Palm, Woodbridge, VA!!!

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8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Tantallon @ National Golf Club, Fort Washington

Thanksgiving Line Dance Party with Dr. Marissa & DJJustLance

Line dancing, brunch, and birthday love! Join Dr. Marissa & DJJustLance on November 15 for a Sunday Brunch & Bottomless Mimosa celebration. Get your fall colors ready and meet us on the dance floor!

1:00 PM

$12.51 – $55.20Dinner & brunch

Mon, Nov 16Piece Out Del Ray, Alexandria

Friendsgiving Wine Dinner

Gather around our table for Friendsgiving! Enjoy Casey's favorite wines paired with specialty Thanksgiving inspired courses. Join us for a Friendsgiving celebration β€” hosted by our beloved manager, Casey, w

6:00 PM

$103.22Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Proper CafΓ©, Washington

The Entrepreneur Friendsgiving

# The Entrepreneur Friendsgiving β˜• ### A Friendsgiving Co-work Day at Proper Cafe Before the holiday rush begins, let's get some work done, make some connections, and spend a little time in community! Join Career Toolkits by Dee and Proper Cafe on Tues

11:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 17Mess Hall, Washington

Blue Ribbon Pie Baking Class

Spend an evening with the DC State Fair leaders assembling and baking your very own pie to take home Celebrate the holiday season and support the DC State Fair in a sweet way with a pie workshop led by Magg

6:00 PM

$98.10

Wed, Nov 18Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick

City of Frederick's: Annual Harvest of Hope Festival

πŸŽ‰ We're excited to be part of the City of Frederick's Annual Harvest of Hope Turkey Distribution! Blessed Provisions is proud to join so many amazing community vendors, and we're coming with arms full of diapers and hygiene essentials to give away! πŸ’› D

11:00 AM

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 Ashburn

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 β€œMary 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 β€” 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 β€œFranksgiving”, 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 Ashburn: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ashburn in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Ashburn run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Ashburn on Thanksgiving Day?

14 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Virginia Run Turkey Trot, 51st Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot at George Washington Middle School and College Park Turkey Trot 2026 at Acredale Community Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ashburn?

17 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Line Dance Party with Dr. Marissa & DJJustLance at Tantallon @ National Golf Club, Friendsgiving Wine Dinner at Piece Out Del Ray and Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Blue Ridge Primary. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ashburn?

Yes: 2026 Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 5k/10k at Hains Point Bike Loop (Sat, Nov 14), πŸ¦ƒπŸƒ GOBBLE, GOBBLE, LET'S WOBBLE! πŸƒπŸ¦ƒ (Fri, Nov 20) and Virginia Run Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ashburn?

Receive Free Groceries at Grace Covenant Church of DC, Ecstatic Dance Arlington | Gratitude Dance + Food Drive w/ Ghost Pipe | Nov 21 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA and 4th annual Community Thanksgiving are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Ashburn?

Yes: 30 of the 100 listed are free, including Blessing Baskets 2026 | Thanksgiving Giving Initiative in Burke, VA, Cena de AcciΓ³n de Gracias del barrio Aspen Hill at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and R&B in The Basement | Friendsgiving 2026 at STFU Navy Yard. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $1,219.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ashburn?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Washington D.C. Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at City Tap House Penn Quarter (Nov 25–26), Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade (Sat, Nov 21) and The Dunn Foundation Annual Free Turkey Giveaway Drive-Thru at Iverson Mall (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ashburn?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Baltimore, Maurertown and Alexandria.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 β€” 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.