Sat, Nov 2812:00 PM
Free community Thanksgiving dinner
Pen Convention Center
Thanksgiving Events in Butte 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Butte 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 Butte.
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Thu, Nov 19423 West Park Street, Anaconda
Thanksgiving Workshop
We are excited to have our first workshop. Space is limited so sign up now. You can message us or call #406-563-9423
Sun, Nov 222121 Amherst Ave
Friendsgiving Cookie Decorating Sun Nov 22nd 11-1 $45
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Friendsgiving
Mon, Nov 23115 E. Pennsylvania, Anaconda
Thanksgiving Trivia at the Metcalf
Thanksgiving Trivia! Join us on Monday, November 23rd after lunch for Thanksgiving Trivia! Gather a team of 5 and test your turkey knowledge for a chance to win a prize. 📅 Monday, November 23rd 🕒 12:30p 👥 Teams of up to 5 people
Wed, Nov 25301 Main St., Deer Lodge
Das Froot Turkey Trot Improv
Das Froot is BACK with their annual Turkey Trot Improv show! Join us for a hilarious night of improv and drinks right before Thanksgiving! You won’t want to miss this side splitting crowd interactive show! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door!
Turkey trot
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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Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
Casserole carrierFor the dish you promised to bring, 9×13Shop on Amazon - Table
Thanksgiving tableclothAutumn leaves for the long tableShop on Amazon - Table
Cheesecloth table runnerSoft and gathered, this year’s table lookShop on Amazon - Table
Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
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 Butte
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Sat, Nov 1412 E Lawrence St, Helena
Thankful Pies
Sat, Nov 21Missouri River Brewing Co., East Helena
Gobble til you Wobble Cookie Class
Thu, Nov 265 N Main St, Three Forks
Turkey Day at the Sac Bar
Nov 27–283333 Canyon Ferry Rd, East Helena2 days
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Open House
Nov 28–29Helena Civic Center2 days
Shira Greenberg’s Nutcracker on the Rocks
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 Butte: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Butte in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Butte run from Nov 18 to Nov 28, 2026: 7 events.
What is on in Butte on Thanksgiving Day?
One event is listed for Thursday, November 26, including ASSP Big Sky Chapter Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at Three Bears Alaska.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Butte?
1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including Free community Thanksgiving dinner at Pen Convention Center. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Butte?
Yes: Das Froot Turkey Trot Improv (Wed, Nov 25) and ASSP Big Sky Chapter Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at Three Bears Alaska (Thu, Nov 26).
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Butte?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Free community Thanksgiving dinner at Pen Convention Center (Sat, Nov 28), ASSP Big Sky Chapter Thanksgiving Turkey Trot at Three Bears Alaska (Thu, Nov 26) and The Abode Holiday Craft Night (Wed, Nov 18).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Butte?
Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Helena, East Helena and Three Forks.
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.