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Thanksgiving Events in Broken Arrow 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow.
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On nowNov 9 – Feb 127 W Dewey Ave, Sapulpa85 days
Monday Movie Matinee @ The Sapulpa Public Library
🎬 Monday Movie Matinee at Sapulpa Public Library! 🍿 Join us in November for An American Tale as we celebrate Thanksgiving month at the library! Make Mondays a little more fun with a free movie afternoon at the library! Join us on the second Monday of e
On nowMon, Nov 91305 U.S. Rte 66, Catoosa
Women's Herbal Tea Tasting
In the season of thanksgiving & gathering, join like-minded women to taste and learn all about Traditional Chinese Medicinal herbs in tea form! We'll be tasting four different herbal blends formulated by acupuncturist & eastern herbologist, Nikki
Wed, Nov 11113 N Main St
🤍📚$10 Wednesday & Story time!!📚🤍
$10 WEDNESDAYS + STORYTIME ALL NOVEMBER!🤍✨📚 Join us every Wednesday in November for a day of play, stories, and a little creativity at Let’s Play BA!📚 We’re offering $10 open play every Wednesday, and we’re adding a special storytime each week with a fu
Thu, Nov 126808 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa
Thanksgiving Cookies with Buttercream Icing
🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Cookies with Buttercream 🍂🦃 📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 💲 $45 per person Create a delicious collection of Thanksgiving cookies using colorful, creamy buttercream! Students will decorate freshly baked sugar cookies ins
Thu, Nov 127718 E 91st Street suite 120, Jenks
Thanksgiving Fellowship
How to stay grateful in Recovery: VH Alumni discussion panel Our discussion panel will consist of 3-4 Valley Hope Alumni and our very own Matt M, alumni of '25/'26 as our moderator and stand up comedian. Come hear real stories, find encouragement, and
Thu, Nov 12Studio Nine18, Tulsa
2nd Thursday Game Night: A Singles Friendsgiving Social Event
Join us for 2nd Thursday Game Night, a fun singles social where you can play games and meet new people in person! 2nd Thursday Game Night: A Singles Social Event Ready for a fun night out? Join
$15 – $24.99Friendsgiving
Fri, Nov 13Light of Hope, Claremore
HCP Friendsgiving
�� We’re Reconnecting, and You’re Invited! Exciting things are happening with Healthy Community Partnerships (HCP) in Rogers County! We’re looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, welcoming new community partners, and creating opportunities
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 146808 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa
KIDS CLASS: Thanksgiving Feast Cupcakes
🦃🧁 Thanksgiving Feast Cupcakes Kids Class 🧁🦃 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 💲 $45 per child 👧 Ages 7+ | Drop-Off Class Your child can create an entire Thanksgiving feast—made completely from cupcakes! Young decorators will transform f
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Sat, Nov 14Evergreen Church, Bixby
Deaf Baptist Church’s 30th Anniversary and Thanksgiving!
🎉 Deaf Baptist Church’s 30th Anniversary & Thanksgiving Celebration! 🎉 Hello, dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Evergreen Deaf Church is excited to invite you all to celebrate Deaf Baptist Church’s 30th Anniversary and Thanksgiving with us! ❤️ 📅
Sat, Nov 142212 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa
4th Annual Cookie Competition
We’re excited to announce our 4th Cookie Competition to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and, of course, our love for cookies! Join us on Saturday , Nov
Free
Sat, Nov 141102 W Oak St, Skiatook
Thanksgiving Festival
🍂🧡 YOU’RE INVITED! 🧡🍂 Join us at Unity Fellowship Church for our Thanksgiving Festival on November 14th from 12 PM–4 PM! 🦃🍁 Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of family fun, games, a game booth, and yummy food! 🎯🍂 Best of all, ENTRY IS FREE! 🎉
Sat, Nov 14813 E 6th St, Okmulgee
Book Flower Bouquet Workshop
A creativity centerpiece bouquet, real dried flowers and a few additional fun features. Join us for a hands-on crafting experience where old book pages are transformed into beautiful, one-of-a-king floral bouquet! Perfect for a Thanksgiving table centerp
Sat, Nov 14TAL Mohawk Post 308 Tulsa
An Dàmhair Thankgiving Gathering
An Dàmhair Gathering Saturday, November 14, 6-9pm American Legion Mohawk Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Place Tulsa, OK 74116 Nessie’s Nest Children’s Activity - Paint a Turkey We invite you to join us for a traditional Thanksgiving feast. The main course,
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Sat, Nov 14Thelmas Peach, Tulsa
DG/K5 Friendsgiving Celebration
Come join The Deadgummits and Klondike5 Stringband at Thelma's for our second annual Friendsgiving Show! This is a free Happy Hour show. Come groove to some rootsy awesomeness and be thankful!
Friendsgiving
Sun, Nov 153956 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa
Leaves of Gratitude Leaf Plate Workshop - November 15th, 2026
When: Sunday, November 15th, 1 PM - 3 PM Where: Once and Future Things, 3956 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa, OK Who’s Invited: Fun for all ages! (12+) Leaves of Gratitude: Leaf Plate Workshop Celebrate the season of gratitude with a cozy afternoon of clay and cre
Family friendly
Sun, Nov 1515526 E 96th St N, Owasso
Friendsgiving at the Folly! "The Art of Charcuterie"
We are so excited to announce that we’re having Friendsgiving at the Folly this year! We will be hosting 10 people on Sunday, November 15 for a Friendsgiving celebration. This month's theme is "The Art of Charcuterie". This isn't just a charcuterie cla
Friendsgiving
Mon, Nov 16Crossroads Baptist Church, Beggs
November Meeting
We will be making our very own Thanksgiving pie! The kiddos will learn how to make their own crust and assemble the pies! Then you will take home to bake right away or freeze to serve at the family Thanksgiving!
Tue, Nov 176808 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa
Thanksgiving Cookies with Royal Icing
🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Cookies with Royal Icing 🍂🦃 📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 💲 $45 per person Create a beautiful collection of Thanksgiving sugar cookies just in time for the holiday! Students will use royal icing in warm autumn colors to
Tue, Nov 171008 E Leroy Rd, Prue
November Book Club - The Final Hunt
As a reminder, we'll be meeting November 17th instead of the last Tuesday of the month - hopefully this helps to alleviate some of the Thanksgiving chaos. We'll have another pot luck, so please plan to bring something delicious! Feel free to test that
Wed, Nov 1811545 E 43rd St, Tulsa
Professional Women in Building - Build & Gather
🍂 Build & Gather: A Thanksgiving Centerpiece Make & Take RSVP at TulsaHBA.com/Events Bring a little creativity and holiday spirit to your evening with the Tulsa HBA Professional Women in Building (PWB)! Join us for Build & Gather, a hands-on
Wed, Nov 18415 E Main St, Jenks
Thanksgiving Community Dinner
Join us on November 18th at 5:30pm for a FREE community Thanksgiving Dinner! All are welcome to join us for a night of food, fellowship, and thankfulness!
Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 1813807 E 96th St N, Owasso
Thanksgiving Family Feast 🍂
Gather. Give Thanks. Enjoy Community! 🍂 There is nothing quite like gathering around the table with family, and we cannot wait to celebrate the goodness of God alongside this incredible community. Whether you’ve been here before or are stepping through
Dinner & brunch
Nov 19–2013407 E. 106th St. North, Owasso2 days
Elementary Thanksgiving Family Feasts
Save the date for our 2026 Thanksgiving Family Feasts, where we gather with thankful hearts to celebrate the Lord's goodness! Schedule: November 19: Kindergarten 10:40 am - 11:10 am Gymnasium 2nd grade 11:35 am - 12:05 pm Gymnasium 5th grade 12:30 pm
Thu, Nov 191721 S. Hickory St., Sapulpa
Homeschool Friendsgiving
🍂🦃 HOMESCHOOL FRIENDSGIVING! 🦃🍂 Grab your homeschool friends and come celebrate the season with us! 🤎 We’re bringing everyone together for a fun Friendsgiving filled with delicious food, festive games, lots of laughs, and plenty of time with friends! 🍽️
Friendsgiving
Thu, Nov 192330 N Main, Muskogee
Pumpkin Filled Planter Workshop
🦃 Let’s Get Stuffed… with PLANTS! 🌿 Join us for a fun and festive Pumpkin Filled Planter Workshop! Create your very own beautiful succulent or floral filled pumpkin planter, perfect for your Thanksgiving table! 🧡 Thursday, November 19th ⏰ 5:30 PM $35 p
Thu, Nov 194501 W. 55th Pl Tulsa
Annual MTM Legacy Turkey Giveaway
To be added to the list for your gift card for your Turkey call 918-425-7771 leave your name and phone number. “Everybody is Somebody”
Sat, Nov 21415 S Boston Ave, Tulsa
SIS Friendsgiving
SIS Friendsgiving: Good vibes, great food, and even better company to celebrate friendship in person! SIS Friendsgiving Come join us for a fun-filled day at SIS Friendsgiving! This is the
$12.51 – $28.52Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21John 3:16 Mission Family Youth Center, Tulsa
John 3:16 Turkey Dinner Box
Bring two forms of ID and proof of Address November 21st, 22nd and 23rd this year. 9am to 4pm. First come first served.
Dinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 211521 S Main Street Tulsa
Cranksgiving Tulsa
Tulsa’s 3rd Annual Cranksgiving is back November, 21st 2026! Grab your bike, your friends and the spirit of giving. Arrive at 16th and Main at 10:00 AM to register, sip a cup of coffee and study the manifesto. The race begins at 11:00 AM. We will provi
Sat, Nov 21Collinsville Tri-County Fair
Collinsville Turkey Shoot!
Ready, aim... TURKEY! Join us SATURDAY, November 21, 2026, for Collinsville’s Turkey Shoot, hosted by the City of Collinsville, GRDA, and American Legion Post #2! When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Under the Tri-County Fair Barns Entry: $5 per turkey roun
Sat, Nov 21200 W 46th St N, Tulsa
Friendsgiving North Campus
Enjoy a thanksgiving meal with community and free turkey per family! The event has a session at 10:30 AM and another at 12 PM
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21SageNet LLC, Tulsa
The ReWrite Friendsgiving: A Place at the Table
A free Friendsgiving for widows and widowers to share a meal, honor memories, and find hope. Come alone or bring one guest to support you.
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21103 e Patti page blvd ste 3, Claremore
Holiday Recipe Swap
Bring your favorite Thanksgiving or Christmas recipe! Whether it’s sweet, savory something in between we want to see them and share them with eachother! Each participant will get a blank book to start their recipe collection. Along with access to our rec
Sat, Nov 21New Home Free-Will Baptist Church, Coweta
4Heroes Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
All veterans, service members, and their immediate family are invited to our free annual Thanksgiving Dinner!
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 2212150 E 11th St, Tulsa
Turkey & Smiles: Entrega de Pavos de Acción de Gracias en Tulsa
Únete a Rivas Y Asociados para entregar pavos a familias de Tulsa este Día de Acción de Gracias. ¡Comida, comunidad y muchas sonrisas! Este Día de Acción de Gracias queremos compartir con nuestra comunidad.
Free
Sun, Nov 22First Bank of Owasso Community Room
2026 Feast of Gratitude
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Pathway Church! Bring your favorite food to share with others and be ready to tell us what you are thankful for! Our meal will follow the Sunday Morning Worship Service. There is room at our table for you! Follow the link to t
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 229223 East 95th Court
Thanksgiving Sunday Worship Service
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1) It’s easy to take God’s blessings to us for granted, isn’t it? From food and shelter to health and safety to forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus our Savior, we hav
Sun, Nov 22Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church, Tulsa
Friendsgiving - A Community Thanksgiving Celebration
# FRIENDSGIVING 2026! 🍁🦃 **A Community Thanksgiving Celebration — YOU'RE INVITED!** Join us at **Sequoyah Hills Baptist Church** for a special day of worship, gratitude, fellowship, and a Thanksgiving feast! Bring your family, invite your friends, and c
Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving
Sun, Nov 2214765 N 52nd West Ave, Skiatook
Riveted Church's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
We look forward to our Annual Riveted Thanksgiving Dinner all year long!!! Well, it's that time again! We provide all the turkeys and ham, and invite everyone else to bring the sides and desserts! It will be a fantastic time of fellowship and good eats,
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 22Wagoner Church of God
Community Thanksgiving Service
Join us for the Wagoner Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service. It will be a time of Worship, the Word, & Fellowship with others in our community. We will receive a Love Offering that will help families in crisis in the Wagoner communit
Nov 23–278300 N Owasso Expy5 days
Thanksgiving Break - School's Out Camp
Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Owasso Family YMCA! 🦃 When school’s out, the Y is in! Give your child a fun, active place to spend Thanksgiving Break with days filled with STEAM activities, sports and movement games, outdoor adventures and more. 👧🧒 Ages
Nov 23–277910 E 134th St S, Bixby5 days
Thanksgiving Break - School's Out Camp
Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Daily Family YMCA! 🦃 When school’s out, the Y is in! Give your child a fun, active place to spend Thanksgiving Break with days filled with STEAM activities, sports and movement games and more! 👧🧒 Ages 4–12 ⏰ 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Nov 23–275005 S Darlington Ave, Tulsa5 days
Thanksgiving Break - School's Out Camp
Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Tandy Family YMCA! 🦃 When school’s out, the Y is in! Give your child a fun, active place to spend Thanksgiving Break with days filled with STEAM activities, sports and movement games, outdoor adventures and more. 👧🧒 Ages 5
Nov 23–275400 S. Olympia Ave., Tulsa5 days
Thanksgiving Break - School's Out Camp
Thanksgiving Break Camp at the Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA! 🦃 When school's out, the Y is in! Give your child a fun, active place to spend Thanksgiving Break with days filled with STEAM activities, sports and movement games, outdoor adventures and more
Nov 23–241721 S. Hickory St., Sapulpa2 days
Thanksgiving Day Camp
🦃 Thanksgiving Break Day Camp is coming up! 🍂 School may be out, but the fun doesn’t have to stop! Join us at the Red Shield Youth Center for two days of Thanksgiving Break Day Camp filled with games, activities, crafts, time with friends, and plenty of
Nov 23–2415362 S. 217th W. Ave, Kellyville2 days
Thanksgiving Break Farm Camp
Looking for a fun experience for your child over Thanksgiving break? Send them to farm camp! Our Thanksgiving Break Farm Camp is Monday Nov. 23rd and Tuesday Nov. 24th from 8:30-12:30. It is $100/person for kids ages 4-14. Activities include learning how
Family friendly
Mon, Nov 23401 E Broadway Ct, Sand Springs
Thanksgiving Break Skating
🦃 No school? We're open! Join us for Thanksgiving Break skating 🍁 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, November 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 27th. We're closed Thanksgiving Day so our crew can celebrate. 🦃 Sessions run 1 to 3:30 p.m., admission $5.50, skate r
Mon, Nov 231660 N Lynn Riggs Blvd, Claremore
Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us for our sixth annual Thanksgiving dinner. We will come together for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and fellowship. Stay after for incredible worship and a powerful message. This is a free event open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Dinner & brunch
Mon, Nov 23Laurannae
Flannel and Florals
Flannel & Florals 🍂 Start Thanksgiving week off with a girls night out. Monday, November 23, we’re filling The Laurannae Social with fall blooms. You’ll build your own arrangement in a mason jar, then take it home for your Thanksgiving table, or your
Tue, Nov 24Village Inn Tulsa
Village Inn x TAAP: Pie It Forward
🥧 **Pie It Forward at Village Inn!** ❤️ Join us on **November 24th** for a fun night of food, family, and fundraising! Support **Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic** by participating in our Whole Pie Fundraiser through Village Inn. Whether you're picking up
Family friendly
Tue, Nov 24NORTHEAST TECH Workforce Training Hub, Pryor
Fall Flower Arrangement Class
Come design you own flower centerpiece to have for your fall table! This is the opportunity to explore your creative side with the help and instruction of Robin’s Nest Flowers Pryor. Designed for beginners,
$60
Wed, Nov 2527 W Dewey Ave, Sapulpa
No Youth Programming - Happy Thanksgiving!
Youth Programming is Taking a Thanksgiving Break! We'll be back with storytimes, crafts, and family fun following Tuesday, December 1st with Storytime! We can't wait to see you then!
Wed, Nov 25Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Tulsa
Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Join us as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, take time to pause, give thanks to God for His many blessings, and gather around His gifts of Word and Sacrament. Join us at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church for our Thanksgiving Eve worship service with
Wed, Nov 25201 E Main St, Jenks
Night before Thanksgiving with Sweney/Campbell live at Maggies
Come enjoy Sweney/Campbell on Wednesday November 25, 2026. It's the night before Thanksgiving so bring the family to enjoy live music. Non smoking ~ 21+
Live music21+
Wed, Nov 256808 S. Memorial Ste. 234 Tulsa
ROASTGIVING @ The Loony Bin Comedy Club -- Tulsa
Are you ready for the most hilarious, outrageous, and savage event of the year? It's time for ROASTGIVING!! The funniest comedians in town will burn each other down in a roast battle tournament where the winner takes home a cash prize and the losers get
Thu, Nov 2610 Gym Owasso 76th Street
Survivors of turkey day
Hey everybody, hope to see you at yoga today 10 Gym 2 o’clock also hoping everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26Crunch Fitness (Broken Arrow)
The Ultimate Turkey Burn Ride & Planksgiving
Turkey Burn Ride, 8:45am: Lace up to torch calories and crush goals in this ultimate treadmill class that pushes your power to the max. This action-packed class features work efforts of varying intensity to create a sweat-induced workout that will either
Thu, Nov 26700 SW 13th Street, Wagoner
Thanksgiving Meal with WCO (Meal & Fun Activities)
LOVE your Neighbor Event : Thanksgiving Love Day@Wagoner Community Outreach, Free Family Event November 26th, 10:30 to 1:30 Bounce Houses 10:30 to 1:30 Food Served 11:30 Guest Speaker 12:00 For more info contact David@pelicanpoint.co This Thanksgi
Thu, Nov 262130 W Okmulgee St, Muskogee
Community Thanksgiving Meal
Each year we offer a free traditional Thanksgiving meal to the community on Thanksgiving day. The meal is served in the activity building from 11 AM to 1 PM on Thanksgiving.
Thu, Nov 26115 E 5th St, Tulsa
Thanksgiving at Chamber
From our kitchen to your holiday, Chamber, located in the historic Tulsa Club Hotel, is serving up a Thanksgiving worth celebrating, whether you want to join us for dinner or enjoy it in the comfort of your home. Dine-in: Let us do the cooking this Thank
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Carriage Trail, Tulsa
Thanksgiving Meal
🦃🍂 THANKSGIVING MEALS AT UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH! 🍂🧡 This Thanksgiving, we want to share the love, warmth, and blessings of the season with our community! ❤️ Join us on November 26th from 11 AM–1 PM for a Thanksgiving meal. 🍽️ Three Ways to Receive Your
Thu, Nov 26141 Monastery Rd., Sand Springs
Thanksgiving at the Forest of Peace
We warmly invite you to join us for a Thanksgiving meal at the Forest, for those who wish to join our table. In the spirit of Benedictine hospitality, the meal is free of charge. You may optionally bring a dish to share (please specify what it is in the
Fri, Nov 2711693 N Garnett RD, Collinsville
8th Annual Roll-a-Thon
🎄🥋 IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!! 🥋🎄 Join us for our 8th Annual 24-Hour Roll-a-Thon Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots — and let’s make this our BIGGEST YEAR YET! 💪✨ 📅 November 27th–28th, 2025 📍 Rogue Martial Arts — 11693 N Garnett Rd, Collinsville, OK This incre
VolunteerFamily friendly
Sat, Nov 28Chandler Park Baseball Fields, Oakhurst
Chandler Park Hike
**Copy and paste these coordinates into Google Maps or your GPS to get to the baseball fields at Chandler Park: 36.12603938704832, -96.0767034873701** ______________________________________________________________________ What better way to enjoy Thanksg
Sat, Nov 28Muskogee Public Library
Friendsgiving
Bring a dish! and get out and VOTE Tuesday Nov 3rd!
Friendsgiving
Sun, Nov 29307 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa
14th Annual First Lady NOG OFF and GLOGG
Tulsa District Business Association and Emerson Elementary School PTA will host the 14th Annual First Lady Nog Off on Thanksgiving Weekend on Sunday, November 29 at Living Arts. All proceeds from the First Lady Nog Off will benefit Emerson Montessori Elem
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Thanksgiving events near Broken Arrow
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Wed, Nov 18Tahlequah Schools Performing Arts Center
Unite in Thanksgiving
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 Broken Arrow: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Broken Arrow in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Broken Arrow run from Nov 9 to Nov 29, 2026: 71 events.
What is on in Broken Arrow on Thanksgiving Day?
8 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Survivors of turkey day, The Ultimate Turkey Burn Ride & Planksgiving at Crunch Fitness (Broken Arrow) and Von Franken Family Food Run at River West Festival Park.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Broken Arrow?
11 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including KIDS CLASS: Thanksgiving Feast Cupcakes, An Dàmhair Thankgiving Gathering at TAL Mohawk Post 308 Tulsa and Thanksgiving Community Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Broken Arrow?
Yes: 3 of the 71 listed are free, including 4th Annual Cookie Competition, Turkey & Smiles: Entrega de Pavos de Acción de Gracias en Tulsa and Tulsa Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Tulsa. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $60.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Broken Arrow?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Tulsa Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Tulsa (Nov 25–26), Von Franken Family Food Run at River West Festival Park (Thu, Nov 26) and USA BMX GRANDS at SageNet Center (Nov 25–29).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Broken Arrow?
Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Tahlequah and Bartlesville.
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.