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Thanksgiving Events in Belton 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Belton 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 Belton.

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Sat, Nov 14Downtown Georgetown Texas

November 2026 Georgetown Market Days

November is the last market of the year! We will have everything grateful and thankful for you to make your Thanksgiving just a bit sweeter. Find us in Downtown Georgetown from 9:30a-4p for the final market days of 2026! Flavors of the Month: Cinnamon an

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Sat, Nov 14Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply (Killeen)

Thanksgiving Purr-ade with Murdoch's Killeen

🥰Get ready to gobble up the cuteness this holiday season! 🦃We've got Turkey, and Cider and more adoptable felines coming to meet families with room at their tables and in their homes for kitty cuteness. 🐾Come on over to Murdoch's Ranch & Home Suppl

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14716 N 4th St, Killeen

Killeen Lodge 1125 Holiday Meal

🍂 You're Invited to a Holiday Meal! 🍂 Join Killeen Lodge 1125 for an afternoon of good food, warm fellowship, and holiday cheer. Gather around the table with us as we celebrate the season together! 📅 November 14 🕑 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 📍 Lodge Fellowship Hall

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Sat, Nov 14104 N. Kings Trail, Little River

Lord's Acre 2026

Join us for this year's Lord's Acre! Saturday, November 14th 4pm - 7pm (or until sold out) Tradition Turkey Dinner Plate - $15 Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll, cranberry sauce, and dessert! Dine In & Take Out Available

4:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Jonah Community Center 40 CR 126 Georgetown tx

Community Thanksgiving Potluck!

🦃🍂 Jonah Community Center Thanksgiving Potluck! 🍂🦃 🔗 Link for potluck! Sign up here ! Let’s gather together, share a meal, and give thanks for our wonderful community! Join us

6:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15635 N Robinson Dr Ste E, Waco

Sunday Market November 15th

🍂 Save the date! 🍂 Join us for our Thanksgiving Sunday Market on November 15, 12–5 PM! Shop local vendors, enjoy some treats, and visit the Hat Bar inside Michelle’s Bling. 🦃🛍️ 📍 Robinson Square 635 N Robinson Dr, Ste E Robinson, TX 76706 BRING YOUR F

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Sun, Nov 15Community Center, Troy, TX, United States, Texas 76579, Moody

2026 Troy Community Thanksgiving Meal

Mark your calendars for this year's Troy Community Thanksgiving Meal November 15th, 12pm-2pm, at the Troy Community Center. Drive-thru only. Free Thanksgiving Meals provided by the Troy Thanksgiving Meal Ministry. Donations accepted.

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 156570 FM 970, Florence

YOUTH - Friendsgiving Dinner

🦃🍂 YOUTH GROUP FRIENDSGIVING! 🍂🦃 Get ready for an evening of FOOD • FELLOWSHIP • FUN! ❤️ We’re celebrating Friendsgiving with our Andice Youth family, and we want YOU to join us! 📅 Sunday, November 15th ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 🥧 Bring a dish to share! 🧡 Bring

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Tue, Nov 17200 Alliance Blvd., Hutto

Hutto Family YMCA Inspirational Luncheon! 💛

🍂 A Season of Gratitude, Community & Inspiration! 🍁 You're warmly invited to join us for the Hutto Family YMCA Inspirational Luncheon! 💛 As we enter this season of thankfulness, let's come together to celebrate the blessings, friendships and connect

11:30 AM

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Wed, Nov 182096 Big Divide Rd, Copperas Cove

TCE Thanksgiving Feast

Join us for a Thanksgiving feast during your child’s lunch! Adult plates are $6, cash or check only. Pre-register by bringing your ID to the office any day before the event. Lunch times: Pre-K 10:45-11:20 Kinder 10:55-11:30 1st 11:20-11:55 2nd 11:05-11:4

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Wed, Nov 18Cathedral Oaks Event Center

TBBOR's Hour of Thanks 2026

A Little Lunch. A Lot of Heart. So Much to Be Thankful For. There’s something special about gathering around a table, sharing a meal, and making time for the people who make our community what it is. Join us for Hour of Thanks, a special member apprecia

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 Belton

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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 Belton: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Belton in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Belton run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 88 events.

What is on in Belton on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Round Rock Turkey Trot, 16th Annual Carlson Law Firm Turkey Trot at Pepper Creek Trail, 530 N. Kegley Rd., Temple, TX and 4th Annual Hutto Turkey "Trail" Trot supporting Backpack Friends at Hutto, Texas.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Belton?

20 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Lord's Acre 2026, YOUTH - Friendsgiving Dinner and TCE Thanksgiving Feast. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Belton?

Yes: The Hub’s Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 21), Round Rock Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26) and 16th Annual Carlson Law Firm Turkey Trot at Pepper Creek Trail, 530 N. Kegley Rd., Temple, TX (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Belton?

FOOD FOR FAMILIES - Food Drive at KWTX News 10, November Hutto Market Days and Coffee & Kickstands are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Belton?

Yes: 5 of the 88 listed are free, including Don't Tell Gradma at The Commonwealth Texas, Mission: Friendsgiving - Hewitt Ward at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Waco at Canales Furniture / Mueblería Waco. Tickets for the rest run from $50.03 to $290.77.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Belton?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Round Rock Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26), 3rd Annual Turkey Dinner Giveaway at Heritage Park (Mon, Nov 23) and Operation Turkey -Killeen 2026 at MasFajitas Mexican Restaurant - Killeen (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Belton?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Pflugerville, Austin, Elgin and Cedar Park.

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.