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Thanksgiving Events in Brookfield 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Brookfield 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 Brookfield.

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Oct 3 – Nov 76501 W National Ave, Milwaukee36 days

West Allis Farmers Market - Saturdays

The West Allis Farmers Market is open from the first Saturday in May through the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We open later in the day to allow the farmers

1:00 PM

Market

Fri, Nov 65907 State Road 50, Lake Geneva

Free Wines for Thanksgiving Tasting @ LGCM

Find the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving table at our free in-store tasting! Join us Friday, November 6, from 2–5 PM to enjoy small samples of wines selected to pair with Thanksgiving favorites. Whether you’re hosting dinner or bringing a bottle to s

2:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Fri, Nov 61200 Saint Gabriel Way, Hubertus

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Families of all ages and sizes are invited to “Gratitude & Thanksgiving,” our fall Family Faith Night Event. Join us Friday, November 6 for dinner, some light formation and a little time in prayer as a community. The evening is free, but registrati

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunchFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 7125 Lincoln St., Johnson Creek

Family Fun - Turkey Fun

GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Family Fun is coming to the Library! Get the whole family together and join us for a turkey-themed morning packed with fun! We’ll have games, festive crafts, and tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. Come ready to play, create, laugh, an

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 7N88W16652 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53051

GOBBLE WOBBLE Meat Raffle

📢 WOBBLE before you GOBBLE and help a great cause! 📢 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Gobble Wobble Meat Raffle! We're kicking off the autumn season with a fun community gathering you won’t want to miss. Come down to American Legion Bar 382 for an aftern

11:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 7Hot House Tavern, Menomonee Falls

LFTW Live at The Hot House Tavern

🎸🔥 **LIVIN’ FOR THE WEEKEND IS BACK!** 🔥🎸 We’re excited to be back at The Hot House on November 7th! Come shake off the Halloween costumes, get out before the Thanksgiving craziness begins, and join us for a night of LIVE MUSIC, cold drinks, and good ti

8:00 PM

Live music

Sun, Nov 815500 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin

Glass Etching Class

Come join me for our November class - glass etching! We will be etching casserole dishes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! Create a handmade dish to pass around the holidays with a fun, cheeky message to find at the bottom! We may even create an "ant

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 8709 56th St., Kenosha

Holiday Vendor Market

Sunday, November 8th 11am-3PM 709 56th st. kenosha, WI support local holiday gift giving this season over 15 local vendors and artisans hair tinsel, feathers, & Braiding paraffin dip and facial waxing pop-up 25% off all luxury organic Davines Pr

11:00 AM

Market

Sun, Nov 8100 W Court St, Elkhorn

Potluck

Family Thanksgiving Meal Noon Signup Sheet at Back of Auditorium

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 81341 N Wauwatosa Ave

14th Annual Thanksgiving Tasting

Join us for our 14th Annual Thanksgiving Tasting! On Sunday, November 8th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM we'll be pairing tasty Thanksgiving foods with fifteen wines. Fifteen! Tickets are $40 (plus tax and gratuity) per person, which covers all your food and wine,

5:00 PM

Mon, Nov 9Curly's Waterfront Sports Bar & Grill, Pewaukee

Turkey Trot & Dinner Stop

Come join us for our annual turkey trot and dinner stop! This is a fun, casual walk or jog through the neighborhoods of Pewaukee. We will start and finish at Curley‘s waterfront sports bar conveniently located just 1 mile off of 94. You pick the pace and

6:15 PM

Turkey trotDinner & brunch

Tue, Nov 10400 N Water St, Milwaukee

Demonstration Class: Thanksgiving Sides Made Easy

You’ll learn approachable techniques and recipes that deliverplenty of flavor without adding extra chaos to your Thanksgiving prep. In this class, you’ll learn to make and sample: - Mashed Potato Souffle - Cranberry Rum Chutney - Apple Almond Citrus Pie

5:30 PM

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 Brookfield

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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 Brookfield: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Brookfield in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Brookfield run from Oct 3 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Brookfield on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including HOT HOT TROT at Healium HIIT, Thanksgiving Brunch in The Studio and Festival Foods Turkey Trot - Milwaukee at American Family Field, Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Brookfield?

15 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Free Wines for Thanksgiving Tasting @ LGCM, Gratitude and Thanksgiving and Turkey Trot & Dinner Stop at Curly's Waterfront Sports Bar & Grill. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Brookfield?

Yes: GOBBLE WOBBLE Meat Raffle at N88W16652 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53051 (Sat, Nov 7), Turkey Trot & Dinner Stop at Curly's Waterfront Sports Bar & Grill (Mon, Nov 9) and HOT HOT TROT at Healium HIIT (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Brookfield?

CBS 58 Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Food Drive at American Family Field and Jeeps & Turkeys waddle. at Milwaukee, Wisconsin are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Brookfield?

Yes: 11 of the 100 listed are free, including Play Date: Social: Friendsgiving Playground Hop at Atwater Park Playground, Upper Level, Thanksgiving Family Dinner at City of Light Church and Founder Friendsgiving at The Howie. Tickets for the rest run from $25.01 to $1,200.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Brookfield?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Milwaukee Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Milwaukee (Nov 25–26), Baking with Honeypie Bakeshop | Thanksgiving Pumpkin & Pecan Pies at Palomino Bar (Mon, Nov 9) and The All Black Xperience 2026 | The Suite Xperience at Landmark Credit Union Live (Fri, Nov 27).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Brookfield?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Racine, Island Lake and Gurnee.

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.