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Thanksgiving Events in Auburn 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Auburn 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 Auburn.

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Nov 1–41055 Andover Park E, Tukwila4 days

OBG Holiday Food Drive

Let's come together and drive out hunger! This November, Openbay Garage is hosting a food drive benefiting Northwest Harvest to help support local families facing food insecurity this holiday season. From November 1–22, we're collecting non-perishable f

10:00 AM

Volunteer

Thu, Nov 5Town & Country Markets Poulsbo

Class: The Vegetarian's Thanksgiving Table

Chef Mira walks you through delicious vegetarian offerings, and how to make an impressive and delicious Thanksgiving meal without the turkey Chef Mira is bringing the Thanksgiving table to life, no turkey r

4:00 PM

$44.51

Fri, Nov 63640 S M St, Tacoma

Family Movie Night

Tacoma Nazarene Presents at Free Showing of a Thanksgiving oldie, but goodie: FREE BIRDS. Free Movie, Snacks and Drinks!

6:30 PM

Free

Fri, Nov 6Manette Saloon, Bremerton

Food Drive Comedy Show for the Bremerton Foodline!

Join us for another special night of Live Comedy In Kitsap at the Manette Saloon! Help us stock the shelves of the Bremerton Foodline before Thanksgiving! Show at 8PM NO COVER! See you there!

8:00 PM

Volunteer

Fri, Nov 610218 SE 240th St, Kent

Seattle Ruff Ryders Vibe Bingo

Come hang with The Seattle Ruff Ryders as they host Vibe Bingo Hip Hop Edition! Feel free to bring a non perishable food item! Come out and kick it with the Seattle Ruff Ryders, MC Ya Girl Ness, and DJ Gr

8:00 PM

$28.52Live music

Sat, Nov 72400 SW 344th St, Federal Way

Light of Christ - Fall Bazaar

🍂 Light of Christ Fall Bazaar 🍂 Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Grab a friend and come spend the day with us! Our Fall Bazaar is the perfect excuse to get a jump on holiday shopping — and to eat a cookie (or three) while you do it. ✨ Handmade

10:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 7Bremerton City Nursery

Sedum in a Wine Bottle Workshop

Join us at Bremerton City Nursery for a hands-on workshop where you'll plant a glass wine bottle with living succulents. Give your holiday decorating a little garden-inspired twist! Join us at Bremert

11:00 AM

$63.74

Sat, Nov 725719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE

Freedom Family Gathering

🍂 FREEDOM FAMILY GATHERING Family • Freedom • Gratitude • Community 🚨 PLEASE RSVP ASAP! 🚨 If you’re planning to come, please RSVP through Partiful so I can make sure we have enough food, hot drinks, craft supplies, and space for everyone! 👉 RSVP HERE: h

11:00 AM

VolunteerFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 7Luma Condominiums, Seattle

Winter Warmth Drive

Come join us for a fun little gathering to create winter warmth gifts for the homeless! We will be collecting donations from people and businesses to put together warmth and personal hygiene items for homeless people, and having a fun little evening toge

3:00 PM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 719479 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo

Gobblefest 2026!

Join us on November 7th at Echoes Brewing Company in Poulsbo for an unforgettable evening of live music, community, and giving back. This year’s fundraiser for Fishline features four incredible bands for one great cause: Garage Heroes, Liquid Horse, Merge

5:00 PM

VolunteerLive music

Sun, Nov 811746 1st ave ne Seattle wa 98125, Shoreline

Annual Family Thanksgiving

Grandma will have turkey and ham provided. Please bring a dish to share and comment what you are bringing.

12:00 PM

Nov 9–156610 Kitsap Way, Bremerton7 days

FALL MEGA SALE at Blue Nest Home 🦃

🦃 FALL MEGA SALE at Blue Nest Home 🦃 Gobble up the savings November 9–15! Gather your shopping flock & trot your way into our turkey-themed Fall Mega Sale! From everyday essentials to furniture, vintage finds, collector pieces & unique gifts, fea

10:00 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 Auburn

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 Auburn: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Auburn in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Auburn run from Nov 1 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Auburn on Thanksgiving Day?

18 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Closed for Thanksgiving at Clock-Out Lounge, 2026 Bremerton Turkey Trot at Evergreen Rotary Park and Turkey Burn Sculpt Class at YogaSix West Seattle, Fauntleroy Way Southwest, Seattle, WA, USA.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Auburn?

11 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Pugsgiving a Feast for a Cause at Burien Elks #2143, 3rd Annual Turkey Bingo Fundraiser at Reality Olympia and ZES MiRan Energy Thanksgiving Masterclass at Insert Coin at Insert Coin Olympia. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Auburn?

Yes: 🦃Carnation Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Dash at Remlinger Farms (Sat, Nov 21), Bangor MWR Turkey Trot at Bangor Fitness Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k at Green Lake Park (Sun, Nov 22).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Auburn?

OBG Holiday Food Drive, Food Drive Comedy Show for the Bremerton Foodline! at Manette Saloon and Gobblefest 2026! are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Auburn?

Yes: 18 of the 100 listed are free, including Family Movie Night, 2026 THANKS & GIVING FUNDRAISER at The Hub at Lacey and TURKEY BINGO at The Money Store. Tickets for the rest run from $10.79 to $193.92.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Auburn?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Wellness & Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Emerald City Community Adventist Church (Sat, Nov 14), Seattle Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Seattle (Wed, Nov 25) and Tacoma Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Tacoma (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Auburn?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Seattle and Mukilteo.

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.