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Thanksgiving Events in Bozeman 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Bozeman 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 Bozeman.
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On nowFri, Nov 13229 River Dr, Livingston
Parents Night Out: Giving Thanks!
Parents’ Night Out: Giving Thanks! Friday, November 13th | 5:30–8:30 PM* Livingston Civic Center | Ages 4–11 Parents, enjoy a night to yourselves while the kids join us for a fun fall evening at the Civic Center! We’ll keep them busy with fall-themed cra
Family friendly
Fri, Nov 201448 New Holland Dr
West Winds Whiskey Tasting: Thanksgiving Wild Turkey
Join us for the forty first monthly meeting of the West Winds Whiskey Club! Non-drinkers welcome! Join us for the fortieth monthly meeting of the West Winds Whiskey Club! Non-drinkers welcome! Email Steven
Free
Thu, Nov 26Big Sky Montana
Big Sky 17th Annual Turkey Trot
Please join The Big Sky Ski Education Foundation, your friends & neighbors for the 2026 BSSEF 17th Annual Turkey Trot 5k presented by Lone Mountain Land and Powered by Authentic, Inc. Building. The proceeds from the 17th annual Turkey Trot 5K will hel
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26110 N Tracy Ave
An AC Hotel Thanksgiving
2nd Annual Gobble ’Til You Wobble! Celebrate Thanksgiving at AC Hotel! Gobble ’Til You Wobble! Celebrate Thanksgiving at AC Hotel Bozeman. Gather your loved ones and come celebrate Thanksgiving wit
Free
Thu, Nov 26Belgrade High School
FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Please join us for a FREE Thanksgiving Community Dinner! We will also have clothing, hygiene, and household items for FREE! Looking to volunteer? Follow the link below: Dinner
Dinner & brunchVolunteer
Thu, Nov 26705 S. Main, Three Forks
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us Thursday, November 26, from 12:00–2:00 PM for a delicious Thanksgiving meal and a time to give thanks together. Everyone is welcome! Help us spread the word!
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Bourbon
Miracle at Midtown - Free Thanksgiving Dinner 🦃
Join Bozeman Real Estate Group & Bourbon for a Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This holiday is about coming together. So, whether you're in need of companionship, a warm meal, or just don't want to cook this year, come join us! When: Thanksgivin
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 265 N Main St, Three Forks
Turkey Day at the Sac Bar
🏈 THANKSGIVING DAY AT THE SAC BAR! 🦃 We’re opening early at 1:30 PM so you can get settled in before kickoff at 2:30 PM! 🍽️ Thanksgiving Dinner Special – $22 Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving plate featuring: Turkey breast Mashed potatoes and gravy Green
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 265 N Main St, Three Forks
Pompey's Thanksgiving Dinner
🦃 Thanksgiving at Pompey's Grill Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at Pompey's Grill and enjoy a thoughtfully prepared three-course holiday dinner featuring classic seasonal flavors. Let us take care of the cooking and cleanup while you gather around our t
Dinner & brunch
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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Instant-read thermometerThe one tool between a dry bird and a juicy oneShop on Amazon - Host
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Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
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Plates and napkins setFor Friendsgiving, and no washing upShop on Amazon - Run
Turkey hatRun the Turkey Trot dressed for dinnerShop on Amazon
Thanksgiving events near Bozeman
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Mon, Nov 16Sons of the American Legion Post 42, Townsend
Townsend Area Chamber Friendsgiving Pot Luck
Friendsgiving
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.
- 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
- 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
- 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.
- 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
- 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
- 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.
- 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
- 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.
Thanksgiving in Bozeman: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Bozeman in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Bozeman run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 12 events.
What is on in Bozeman on Thanksgiving Day?
8 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Big Sky 17th Annual Turkey Trot at Big Sky Montana, An AC Hotel Thanksgiving and FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Belgrade High School.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Bozeman?
6 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Belgrade High School, Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Miracle at Midtown - Free Thanksgiving Dinner 🦃 at Bourbon. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Bozeman?
Yes: Big Sky 17th Annual Turkey Trot at Big Sky Montana (Thu, Nov 26).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Bozeman?
FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Belgrade High School is looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Bozeman?
Yes: 2 of the 12 listed are free, including West Winds Whiskey Tasting: Thanksgiving Wild Turkey and An AC Hotel Thanksgiving.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Bozeman?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Light Up Livingston at Livingston Depot Center (Sat, Nov 28), Funksgiving 12 at The Elm - MT (Sat, Nov 21) and Thanksgiving at Block 3 (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Bozeman?
Yes: 1 more event is listed within reach, in Townsend.
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.