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Thanksgiving Events in Ballwin 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ballwin 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 Ballwin.

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Nov 13–14Backstage Bar & Patio, Edwardsville2 days

Back to the 80's at Backstage - with The Fade Outs!

The Fade Outs can't get enough of Edwardsville and the awesome crowd at Backstage Bar & Patio, so we're bringing you another round of 80's hits on Friday, November 13th! There's no better way to work up an appetite for your upcoming Thanksgiving fea

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Fri, Nov 13Marcus Des Peres Cinema

LNGH: 'BLOOD RAGE'

It's not cranberry sauce. We're proud to bring back the Thanksgiving horror film that should be watched every November, Blood Rage. This is one we got to show at that theater that isn't around anymore and with the availablity drying up on this title - mo

10:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Midtown, St. Louis

Thankful to Give Back Giveaway

Hello Family and Friends Please Share to FAMILIES IN NEED…Come Join Us At Our Community Giveaway.. 11-14-26.. Save The Date

8:00 AM

Sat, Nov 142114 Highway 47, Troy

Mama's Playroom Thanksgiving Event!

🦃🍂 GOBBLE, GOBBLE! You’re invited to a Thanksgiving celebration at Mama’s Playroom! 🧡 We’re bringing a little farm fun, a whole lot of play, and some Thanksgiving magic to the playroom! 🥰 Bring your little turkeys out for a special morning filled with h

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14747 east Main Street, Union

FREE HOLIDAY PIE TASTING EVET

🥧🍁 YOU’RE INVITED TO ANDY’S PRODUCE HOLIDAY PIE TASTING EVENT!!! 🥧🍁 🎄 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH! 🦃 🥧 TASTE BEFORE YOU ORDER!!! 🥧 FRANKLIN COUNTY!!! Who doesn’t LOVE a good homemade pie?! 😍😍 We have something SUPER FUN planned for you!!! After you finis

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Soulard Farmers Market, St. Louis

Vegan Thanksgiving Roast Giveaway

🦃🌱😋 Join us as we give away free vegan roasts at Soulard Farmers Market, just in time for Thanksgiving! At this warm-spirited outreach event, you can: 🥕 Raise awareness about delicious, plant-based alternatives to Thanksgiving cruelty 💚 Hand out vegan r

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 1414 West Main, Washington

FREE HOLIDAY PIE TASTING 🥧🥧

🥧🍁 YOU’RE INVITED TO ANDY’S PRODUCE HOLIDAY PIE TASTING EVENT!!! 🥧🍁 🎄 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH! 🦃 🥧 TASTE BEFORE YOU ORDER!!! 🥧 FRANKLIN COUNTY!!! Who doesn’t LOVE a good homemade pie?! 😍😍 We have something SUPER FUN planned for you!!! After you finis

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Sweet Scarlet Baking

Thanksgiving Adult Beginner Cookie Class

Learn to beautifully decorated sugar cookies with Royal Icing. Each student takes home 6 cookies that they decorated along with recipes, tips and a resource packet. Lessons will be taught on baking and icing preparation & consistencies. You will learn

1:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1418 Fenton Plaza

Friendsgiving Parents Night Out!

Take a break from sitting still at family meals and join the Friendsgiving PSN for a super fun celebration! We’re spreading the Kids Table all across the Gym, where you can bounce around with beanbag buns, wave wacky scarf napkins, pass around pretend pie

5:30 PM

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Sun, Nov 15785 Henry Ave

Friendsgiving Brunch

Join us at The Henry for a culinary feast of traditional favorites! Friendsgiving is a special time with special people and we would be honored to share our table with you.

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15Planthaven Farms (Oakville), Arnold

Planthaven Farms Paint Your Own Nora Fleming Holiday Mini

Join us for our Paint Your Own Nora Fleming Mini event! We're offering TWO dates to join in on the fun, so grab your friends and come get crafty with us! Choose your favorite mini, add your own creative touch, and take home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 159125 Manchester Rd, Brentwood

Hallelujah Night

We’re inviting all of our campuses to join us at the Mid-County Campus for a glorious night of celebration and thanksgiving. Come and hear what God has done at each campus, what we believe is his vision for our Church, and gather with us to worship Jesus

6:00 PM

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 Ballwin

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 “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 Ballwin: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ballwin in 2026?

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

What is on in Ballwin on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 20th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Fairgrounds Park Troy Mo, Turkey Trot STL at The Family Arena and Turkey Burn 26.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ballwin?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Brunch, Thanksgiving Wine Dinner at Vom Fass St. Louis and Thanksgiving To-Go at Union 30 | Last Day to Order. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ballwin?

Yes: Thanksgiving Family Swim at Bridgeton, MO Parks and Recreation (Nov 25–27), 20th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Fairgrounds Park Troy Mo (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot STL at The Family Arena (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ballwin?

Thanksgiving Food Distribution at O'Fallon Il Enjoy Church, Thanksgiving Day Donation Based Basics at hOMe Yoga and Skatesgiving 2026: 4th Annual Scrimmage & Food Drive at The Beal Center are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Ballwin?

Yes: 9 of the 100 listed are free, including Friendsgiving : The Music Bingo Party at Cottle Village, Wisdom Cafe Presents: Gathered in Gratitude at Delmar DivINe and Pie Day at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Tickets for the rest run from $17.23 to $411.65.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ballwin?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are NOTHIN BUT RNB (Thanksgiving Eve) at Bliss Restaurant (Nov 25–26), Turkey Trot STL at The Family Arena (Thu, Nov 26) and The Night Before The Feast: Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke at UpBar STL (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ballwin?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in St. Louis, Belleville and Columbia.

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.