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Thanksgiving Events in Ashland 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ashland 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 Ashland.

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

Brine Time: The Great Turkey Showdown

Join the elders quorum on November 14 at the church building for turkey sandwiches, college football, and good company! With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’ll compare brined and non-brined turkey breast so you can taste the difference before preparing

4:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14429 2nd St, Portsmouth

Tailgate For Thanksgiving

For this upcoming holiday season, join us at the Kitchen Collective by helping out the less fortunate in our community. There will be free activities for all ages, a clothing swap, a food drive collection, raffles of items from local businesses, live ent

5:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Greenup Christian Church

Thanks4Giving Dinner/Concert

Choice of Soup, Sandwiches, Dessert and Soft Drinks. Entertainment provided by the Eastern Kentucky Harmonic Order. Silent Auction. $10.00 per person Call (606) 473-6916 by November 9 for tickets or more information.

5:30 PM

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Sun, Nov 153414 Charles St

Worship & Fellowship

Bring your family and friends and celebrate this special time of worship, thanksgiving and fellowship with us. Thanksgiving Meal Provided immediately following the service!! We look forward to sharing this blessed day with you!

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15Black Oak Volunteer Fire Dept., Vanceburg

2026 VAC Community Thanksgiving Dinner

We are less than 3 weeks away from our Annual FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner!! We want you to consider this your official invitation to join us on Sunday Nov 15th @ 5:00 PM. We will have some tasty food & some good fellowship, and enjoy this se

5:00 PM

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Mon, Nov 1616 Pullman Square, Huntington

Thanksgiving Craft Night

A little crafting before the Thanksgiving chaos! 🍂 We're getting into the holiday spirit with Thanksgiving Craft Night at Old North Arcade! Take a break from your usual Monday routine and come hang out for a laid-back evening of creativity, drinks, and

7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17Central Avenue - 29th Street

Boyd GOP Meeting

The next Boyd County Republican Party Meeting will be held on November 17th, 2026 at Bellefonte Restaurant in Ashland, KY. We will be joined by the Boyd County Republican Women’s Club to celebrate the upcoming Holiday of t Thanksgiving and Christmas 🎄

5:30 PM

Tue, Nov 176686 US Route 60

Teen Club - Friendly Feud

🍁🦃Friendly Feud: Thanksgiving Edition🦃🍁 Join us at the library for an evening of friendly, holiday-themed competition! Ages 13-18 📍MIDLAND

6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 181712 Harrisonville Avenue, Portsmouth

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is a time to come together, and we want to make sure everyone in our community knows they have a place at our table. If you’re going through a difficult season, struggling to put a meal on the table, or simply

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Wed, Nov 182400 Johnstown Rd, Huntington

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving is Wednesday, November 18th. Come gobble up fun, food, and friends as we celebrate God and his people. All are welcome for an evening of kicking back and enjoying the best seasonal spread.

6:30 PM

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Sat, Nov 211342 County Road 60, South Point

Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway Outreach

C3’s annual Thanksgiving basket giveaway is this month! Need a basket or know someone who does? Use the “Request or Nominate Bag” button to sign up. Want to serve? Click “Help us deliver baskets” to volunteer for delivery at Lawrence Commons or other home

9:30 AM

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Sat, Nov 21Skateland of Huntington

The 5th Annual Sk8sgiving Scrimmage

Chemical Valley Roller Derby is once again hosting the Thanksgiving themed scrimmage with all the fixin’s! The 5th Annual Sk8sgiving Scrimmage is Saturday, November 21st at the Skateland of Huntington, and this year it’s bigger than ever! 🦃🛼 We’re excite

11:30 AM

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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 Ashland

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Ashland: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ashland in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Ashland run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 40 events.

What is on in Ashland on Thanksgiving Day?

6 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Grit & Gratitude Thanksgiving Ride, 20th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot at Ritter Park, Huntington, WV and Grit & Grace Acoustic Thanksgiving Yoga Flow.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ashland?

9 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanks4Giving Dinner/Concert at Greenup Christian Church, 2026 VAC Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Black Oak Volunteer Fire Dept. and Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ashland?

Yes: 20th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot at Ritter Park, Huntington, WV (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ashland?

Tailgate For Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Bag Giveaway Outreach and Tanksgiving are looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ashland?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Meal (Tue, Nov 24), Thanksgiving Buffet (Thu, Nov 26) and 68th Annual Model Railroad Show at Marshall Health Network Arena (Nov 27–29).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ashland?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in South Charleston, Teays Valley, Charleston and Madison 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.