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Thanksgiving Events in Boulder 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Boulder 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 Boulder.

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Sun, Nov 81040 Walnut Street, Windsor

Boutique Shopping

Hey Y’all we’ll be OPEN one more time before 🍁🍂Thanksgiving 🍂🍁and we’d love to see ya!! Sunday, Nov. 8th from 11am-4pm 1040 Walnut St., Unit B Windsor, CO. 80550

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 8Good Practice, Denver

Apron Sewing!

Sew your own Apron! This is a great hosting gift for the Thanksgiving Host or head chef! This is Class 2 in a 4 part sewing series! In this introductory sewing course, you will learn how to use a sew

3:00 PM

$133.68 – $186.63

Mon, Nov 91776 Boxelder St, Louisville

Mommy & Me Playgroup: Turkey Handprint

Moms of Louisville, Lafayette, Broomfield, and surrounding areas - you'll want to join us for this cute keepsake craft. Join FIT4MOM North Metro Denver at COplex on Monday, November 9th. 9:30am: Stroller Strides, a full-body workout with your baby in to

10:30 AM

Mon, Nov 9370 S. Rollie Ave., Fort Lupton

Cooks + Books Class with Sticky Fingers Cooking

Stories and cooking come together for a special Thanksgiving edition of Cooks + Books! Tiny chefs will enjoy a seasonal read-aloud before heading to the kitchen with Sticky Fingers Cooking to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired dish. Kids will pract

4:00 PM

Family friendly

Thu, Nov 12108 King Ave., Johnstown

🍁🥧 Annual Turkey Dinner: Carry-Out Comfort!

Bring home a piece of history and a delicious meal with our church's 100+ year-old Annual Turkey Dinner tradition! Each full-course dinner is open to the entire community and is the perfect, stress-free solution for your fall gathering. It's a great way

4:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 144250 Byrd Drive, Loveland

Battle of the DISH!

🦃🔥 THE FIRST ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE DISH IS HERE! 🔥🦃 Loved our Chili Cook-Off? You're gonna LOVE this. 👀 This Thanksgiving, we're bringing the community together for a full day of questionable culinary decisions, crazy Thanksgiving creations, good music,

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14King Soopers (Arvada, CO)

4TH ANNUAL ARVADA vs. WESTMINSTER FIRE TURKEY GAGGLE

Presented by Sturgeon Electric & Climb Credit Union Benefiting Excalibur Outreach’s Operation Firebird ARVADA FIRE vs. WESTMINSTER FIRE Which department can collect the most frozen turkeys? The rivalry is BACK—and this year, we're ready to fill the

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 145301 S Federal Cir, Littleton

Women’s Friendsgiving 🍂

Pull up a seat and join us for Women’s Friendsgiving at One Hope! This is an afternoon to slow down, share a meal, make new friends, and enjoy meaningful conversation around the table. Whether you’ve been part of One Hope for years or you’re brand new, y

11:00 AM

Friendsgiving

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 Boulder

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Thu, Nov 26Douglas County Fairgrounds & Event Center, Castle Rock

Turkey ROCK Trot

7:30 AM

Family friendly

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 Boulder: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Boulder in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Boulder run from Oct 30 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Boulder on Thanksgiving Day?

19 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Brunch, Huffin for Stuffin and DCR @ Mt Falcon Trail Run BYOB at Mount Falcon Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Boulder?

11 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Feast for Dogs! Puppy Crumbs Bakery Pre-Order at Curate Centennial at Curate: A Local Mercantile, 🍁🥧 Annual Turkey Dinner: Carry-Out Comfort! and Thanksgiving Feast for Dogs 🦃🐾 | Puppy Crumbs Bakery Pre-Order at Curate Centennial at Curate: A Local Mercantile. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Boulder?

Yes: 42nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk Race (Sat, Nov 21), TURKEY TREK - 2k 5k 10k & Half Marathon at Long Lake Regional Park (Sat, Nov 21) and TURKEY TROT 5K (walk-jog-run) at prospect park wheat ridge (44th Ave and Robb St) (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Boulder?

TURKEY TROT 5K (walk-jog-run) at prospect park wheat ridge (44th Ave and Robb St), 🍂Operation 🦃 Freebird 🍂 and 8th annual Square up for the season food drive by Mile High square body at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (11631 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO) are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Boulder?

Yes: 20 of the 100 listed are free, including ACD Music Night Thanksgiving Special | A Night to Feel at Hope United Methodist Church, 21st Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving at Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral and HDI Annual Friendsgiving at Blackbird Public House, South Downing Street, Denver, CO, USA. Tickets for the rest run from $10.38 to $186.63.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Boulder?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are AdventHealth Avista Louisville Turkey Trot at Downtown Louisville (Thu, Nov 26), Alpine Bank Boulder Thanksgiving Day 5K at Downtown Boulder (Thu, Nov 26) and Timber & Tallow Presents The Pit Master Academy: Turkey Fundamentals at Rocker Spirits (Sun, Nov 15).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Boulder?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Denver, Fort Collins, Evergreen and Castle Rock 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.