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Thanksgiving Events in Benson 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Benson 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 Benson.

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Sat, Nov 143114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro

Holiday Treat Contest

Calling all home bakers! Our Holiday Treat Contest is coming to the Farm Credit Farmers Market on November 14!🎄🍪 Show off your holiday baking skills and enter your favorite homemade treats in one of three categories: cookies, bars & blondies, or can

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Meeples Brew, Morrisville

Raleigh, North Carolina Social Event for Christians ages 30+

What's better than good food, new friends and a little friendly competition? Join us in Raleigh for a night of food, fun and fellowship! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and what better way to celeb

12:00 PM

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

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Friendsgiving Potluck and Game night

5:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Korture Kreations, Garner

NC Creatives Friendsgiving Gala

Not your typical Friendsgiving! Step into a night of stunning design, great vibes, dining, dancing, and unforgettable connections! Come Dressed to Impress. Come Ready to Celebrate. Step into an evenin

6:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Scooters Grill and Bar (1911 Sego Ct., Raleigh, NC)

M80’s Band Rocks Scooters Bar & Grill

Join the M80’s Band as we bring the 80’s Rock and Dance party to Scooters Bar & Grill for the pre Thanksgiving holiday Bash. All the 80’s hits live with attitude. You know the drill. We’ll see your there!!! 🎼🎸🎤🎵

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15124 Barbecue Church Rd, Olivia

Friendsgiving luncheon

ou are invited to join us this Sunday for our Friendsgiving Luncheon at Barbecue Presbyterian Church! 🍂🦃 Come celebrate with food, friends, and gratitude together right after worship service. It’s the perfect time to fellowship and kick off the holiday se

12:15 PM

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Sun, Nov 15MacGregor Draft House, Apex

Buckets & Banter: College Edition

🏀 **BUCKETS & BANTER College Edition is HERE!** 🔥 It’s a USC BATTLE! ❤️🏀 Join Her Court Collective for the USC Trojans vs. South Carolina Gamecocks! 📅 **Sunday, November 15** ⏰ **12:30 PM | Tip-Off at 1 PM** 📍 **MacGregor Draft House** 🔥 **REP

12:30 PM

Sun, Nov 158440 Louisburg Road, Wake Forest

Floral Design 101

Hey, Raleigh! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 157281 NC Hwy 42 West, Willow Spring

Floral Design 101

Hey, Raleigh! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for

1:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 151845 Aversboro Road, Garner

Floral Design 101

Hey, Garner! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities.

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Sun, Nov 153001 Widewaters Parkway, Knightdale

Floral Design 101

Hey, Knightdale! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities

1:00 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 Benson

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 Benson: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Benson in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Benson run from Nov 4 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Benson on Thanksgiving Day?

14 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Day 2026 at Fayetteville Chapter 82nd Airborne Division Association, Turkey Legs Community Event and 10th Annual Turkey Day 5k at White Deer Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Benson?

11 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including 4S Supper at Pinkney Missionary Baptist Church, Friendsgiving at Peregrine and Thanksgiving Dinner Drive. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Benson?

Yes: Sampson Shuffle 5K & Fun Run (Sat, Nov 21), Gobble Waddle 5K & 10K Walk/Run (Sat, Nov 21) and Thankful Thrash: The Ultimate Pre-Turkey Bash feat. Vertigo at Tap Yard Raleigh (Wed, Nov 25).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Benson?

OBMOU’s 11th Annual Thanksgiving Community Meal Mission | Feed 10,000+ at Clayton Civitan Club, Thanks giving Food Basket Drive at AMIkids Infinity Wake and Free Thanksgiving Community Event 🦃 are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Benson?

Yes: 16 of the 100 listed are free, including Adult Movie Night on the Big Screen at Group Therapy Pub & Playground, Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Friendsgiving at Peregrine. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $391.18.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Benson?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Raleigh Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at North Street Beer Station (Nov 25–26), MAKRS Holiday Fest at City Plaza (Sat, Nov 28) and DRUNKSGIVING RALEIGH: The Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl at Glenwood South (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Benson?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Raleigh and Pinehurst.

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.