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Thanksgiving Events in Biddeford 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Biddeford 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 Biddeford.

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Thu, Nov 12Earth at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport

Wines for Your Thanksgiving Table

Relish in the flavors of thanksgiving paired with elegant wines & sweet company! Join us at Earth at Hidden Pond as we celebrate the cozy holiday season during Kennebunkport’s annual Hotel Week! S

2:00 PM

$71.14

Fri, Nov 13195 Lancaster St, Portland

1st Annual Thanksgiving Pie Crust Sale

It’s here! The 1st Annual Thanksgiving Pie Crust Sale! If you are a pie baker, but hate making the pie crust, we got you! Stop by the Lancaster Street location today through Sunday to pick up your frozen 2-pack pie dough, pie crimp, or graham cracker c

7:30 AM

Sat, Nov 1412 Rocky Hill Rd, Somersworth

TCCA Thankful to Crop

Our Thanksgiving Crop will be so much fun. Please join us as we get together to create. The fee is only $10. Lunch is on your own. You can bring something (there are microwaves available) or you can order out. I am seeing early indications of possibl

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Hardy Road Westbrook

Drive Thru Turkey Supper

Highland Lake Grange, drive through only, roasted turkey dinner will happen on Saturday November 14th from 4 to 6pm. There will be roasted turkey, vegetables, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, cranberry sauce and cake. The cost is $13.00 per per

4:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sun, Nov 15Bunker Brewing Co., Portland

Friendsgiving!

Runaways Friendsgiving Some families we’re born into, some we run into! Join us for our much anticipated annual Runaways Potluck Friendsgiving celebration on November 15th! Put away the running shoes, GBBO up your best potluck recipes and bring your fam

4:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18118 E Elm Street, Yarmouth

Friendsgiving Open Business Day

Join us as we celebrate a season of gratitude and appreciation for our incredible members and visitors! This meeting will be a special Friendsgiving Edition, filled with thanks, connections, and community spirit. Let’s come together to reflect on the suc

8:30 AM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18Dormir Hotel 965 Roosevelt Trail - Roosevelt Room, Windham, ME, United States, Maine 04062

Friendsgiving Open Business Day

Join us as we celebrate a season of gratitude and appreciation for our incredible members and visitors! This meeting will be a special Friendsgiving Edition, filled with thanks, connections, and community spirit. Let’s come together to reflect on the suc

10:00 AM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 191342 Congress Street, Portland

November Community Cafe

Good food, great company, and meaningful connection — That’s what Community Café is all about! The JCA Community Café provides older adults with an opportunity to socialize with other attendees while enjoying a delicious, nutritious Thanksgiving meal!

12:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19Seacoast Community School, Portsmouth

Anything but a Paddle Tournament

Hey Club Members! In the spirit of fun and thanksgiving the club will be hosting an "Anything But a Paddle" Thanksgiving Tournament! This event completely levels the playing field. Elite spin and speed vanish when you are forced to play with a hardcover

5:45 PM

Thu, Nov 19Blue Elephant Events & Catering, Saco

NACE Maine: Annual Friendsgiving Gathering

Join us at Blue Elephant for our annual NACE Maine Friendsgiving! It's an evening to come together, share our gratitude for one another, enjoy good food and company, and give back to those in need this holiday season. Bring a favorite dish to share and h

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Mechanics' Hall, Portland

Yard Sauce In Concert: Blended Together As One We Stand

An evening of Maine music and poetry with YARD SAUCE with former Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum, plus a taste of Shaker tradition! YARD SAUCE is an acoustic string t

7:00 PM

Free – $44.52Live music

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 Biddeford

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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 Biddeford: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Biddeford in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Biddeford run from Oct 1 to Nov 29, 2026: 57 events.

What is on in Biddeford on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Turkey Bowl at Riverbank Park, Westbrook., Biddeford Thanksgiving parkrun and Thanksgiving Toast at Address 365 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, United States, Maine 04096.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Biddeford?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Drive Thru Turkey Supper at Hardy Road Westbrook, Family Fun Night: Thanksgiving Edition and PTA Annual Turkey Raffle at Nute Junior High School. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Biddeford?

Yes: 5K Turkey Trot at Sanford Memorial Gymnasium (Sat, Nov 21) and GNG 3rd Annual Turkey Trot at Libby Hill Forest Trails (Sun, Nov 22).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Biddeford?

Yes: 5 of the 57 listed are free, including Haven Homes Drive-By Pie to Support Mainspring & Footprints Food Pantry, Yard Sauce In Concert: Blended Together As One We Stand at Mechanics' Hall and Après Tuesday Trivia : Talk Turkey To Me. Tickets for the rest run from $38.40 to $115.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Biddeford?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Portland Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Mathew's (Nov 25–26), STUFF'D a Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party with Cherry Lemonade & Friends at Aura (Wed, Nov 25) and Thanksgiving Buffet at the York Harbor Inn (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Biddeford?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Naples, Concord, Manchester and Meredith 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.