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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Bountiful 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 Bountiful.

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Sep 16 – Nov 18The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints64 days

Heights Ward Youth Activity

Heights Ward Youth Activity Youth Activity: Friendsgiving

6:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

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Sun, Nov 82925 E Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights

Community Thanksgiving Interfaith Gathering | November 8

Join the *Cottonwood Heights Interfaith Coalition and Emerald Hills Institute* for a Community Thanksgiving Interfaith Gathering! Come together with neighbors of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds to celebrate gratitude, belonging, and community. Young

4:00 PM

Wed, Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Syracuse

Combined Youth Activity

Join us for a combined Youth Activity of Friendsgiving. Where the youth and our more senior members of our ward are joined for night of food and connection.

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

3 dates · from Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Plain City

Friendsgiving

We will be doing a little Friendsgiving to cel Thanksgiving! 🦃

6:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Park City

Silver Creek Relief Society Favorite Things Night

November 11, 7:00pm Silver Creek Relief Society Room Enjoy food, laughter, and a gift exchange game as we celebrate the little things we're thankful for! Bring a wrapped Favorite Thing to share ($5-$10 gift limit, and please still come if you don't have a

7:00 PM

Wed, Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South Jordan

EL1 RS Friendsgiving set up

Setting up tables for Friendsgiving

8:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12Athena VII, Sandy

Thanksgiving Sourdough Class at Athena VII

Join Jordan Davis of Mooon Bread for a beginner-to-intermediate Thanksgiving sourdough class at Athena VII in Sandy, Utah. Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6–7:30 PM Mountain Time $50 per person · Athena VII, 111 W 9000 S, Sandy,

6:00 PM

2 dates · from Nov 12Warren Church

Women's Friendsgiving Dinner

Women's Friendsgiving Dinner Please join us for Friendsgiving Dinner. We will be having Olive Garden soup, salad and breadsticks.

6:30 PM

FreeDinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Farmington

Relief Society Friendsgiving

Join us for a special evening of food, friendship, and fun! No need to bring anything but yourself. Dinner and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP so we can get a count for food.

6:30 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

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 Bountiful

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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 Bountiful: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Bountiful in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Bountiful run from Sep 16 to Nov 30, 2026: 82 events.

What is on in Bountiful on Thanksgiving Day?

10 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Jenks Thanksgiving - RS Room at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Runtastic THANKFUL (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run) at Thanksgiving Point and Turkey Trot Pack Walk.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Bountiful?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Walnut Grove Relief Society Activity at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Walnut Grove Ward Relief Society Activity at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Women's Friendsgiving Dinner at Warren Church. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Bountiful?

Yes: Clinton City Turkey Trot (5K Run & 2-Mile Walk) (Sat, Nov 14), Pie Lovers Fun Run (Sat, Nov 14) and Stuffing Strut at Murray Park Center (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Bountiful?

Stake Primary Food Drive at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Combined Youth Activity - Food Drive at South Bluff Meetinghouse and Thanksgiving Networking Luncheon at Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Bountiful?

Yes: 30 of the 82 listed are free, including Heights Ward Youth Activity at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thanksgiving interfaith event at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tickets for the rest run from $27.11 to $81.34.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Bountiful?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Salt Lake City Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Salt Lake City (Wed, Nov 25), Runtastic THANKFUL (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run) at Thanksgiving Point (Thu, Nov 26) and lululemon Turkey Trot 2026 at Matt Knoop Memorial Park (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Bountiful?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Tremonton and Heber City.

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.