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Nov 13–15The Farm on Golden Hill, Silverton3 days

GATHER, A HOSTED FRIENDSGIVING

Friendsgiving, Without the Hosting. You Bring the People. We’ll Set the Table (and do the dishes!) Gather at Golden Hill A Friendsgiving Experience at The Farm Bring

5:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 13227 NE Lake Rd, Camas

Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating with Bear Hug Bakery

Cookie Decorating with Bear Hug Bakery Join Heather with Bear Hug Bakery as she walks you through the process of decorating 6 large, delicious pre-baked sugar cookies with royal icing. She will go step-by-step to ensure each project is a success and so th

6:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1410770 SW Cascade Ave, Tigard

Fort Kennedy Turkey Run

Steelhead Harley-Davidson is proud to partner with Fort Kennedy for the 8th Annual Turkey Run supporting local Veterans and their families this Thanksgiving. Bring a turkey, canned or boxed food, needed supplies, or a cash donation to Steelhead Harley-Da

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Partners In Prayer - 10401 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220

PIP Early Thanksgiving Celebration

See flyer for more details. Everyone is welcome to Partners In Prayer (PIP) Thanksgiving Celebration with family, friends, attendees, followers, supporters, prayer and mission partners, community, and family of God.

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 1410335 SE Heritage Rd, Happy Valley

🍂 DADSGIVING 🦃

🍂 DADSGIVING 🦃 We’re getting the dads together for a laid-back Friendsgiving-style hangout, good food, good drinks, and good company. Bring a dish, side, dessert, or snack you’d like to share. Homemade, store-bought, or your favorite takeout spot, all f

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Nourish Building

Haitian Friendsgiving in Portland, Oregon

Bring your plus-one to a Haitian Friendsgiving feast! Savor bold flavors, make new friends, and step outside your comfort zone! PLEASE NOTE ONE TICKET COVERS YOU AND A PLUS-ONE! This special coo

2:00 PM

$185Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sat, Nov 1412101 NE 28th St Vancouver WA 98682

Friendsgiving 2026

🍂🦃 FRIENDSGIVING 2026! 🦃🍂 Good food, good drinks, games, and some of our favorite people all in one place! 🤎 We’re getting everyone together for a Friendsgiving and would love for you to join us! 📅 Saturday, November 14th ⏰ 2:00 PM Bring your favorite

3:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 1414634 NE San Rafael St Portland, Fairview

Friendsgiving

🍂🦃 FRIENDSGIVING: GRATITUDE, GRAVY & GOOD COMPANY! 🦃🍂 Thankful for good friends, full plates, and absolutely no judgment about how many times we go back for seconds! 😂❤️ Come celebrate Friendsgiving with a cozy gathering of great people, delicious f

4:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Camas, WA

Friendsgiving 2026

Holidays are coming up and we want to celebrate them. Mark your calendars for Friendsgiving this year! An event a lot of you were asking about is finally happening. Please make sure to invite your single friends!

4:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 1411605 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver

Friendsgiving

🍁🦃 FRIENDSGIVING AT VANCOUVER ELKS LODGE #823! 🦃🍁 Good food, great friends, and plenty to be thankful for! Join us for our annual Friendsgiving celebration on Saturday, November 14th! Gather with your fellow Elks, bring your family and friends, and enjo

5:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Beavercreek Grange, Oregon City

Club EMU’s Annual Friendsgiving Potluck and Bingo

🦃 Club EMU Annual Friendsgiving Join Club Everyone, Me and U (Club EMU) for our annual Friendsgiving celebration! 💚 Come together with friends for an evening of gratitude, good food, fun, and connection. Club EMU is a nonprofit social group providing

6:30 PM

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Sun, Nov 1527195 SE Kelso Rd, Boring

2026 Turkey Shoot Scramble

Get ready to hit the fairways for our annual 2026 Turkey Shoot Scramble on Sunday, November 15th! Gather your team for a fun, competitive 18-hole day on the course. Tournament Details Sunday, November 15 10:00 AM Shotgun Start $460 per foursome Your ent

7:00 AM

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 Portland

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 Portland: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Portland in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Portland run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Portland on Thanksgiving Day?

19 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Villebois Turkey Trot at Tivoli Park Wilsonville OR, 2026 Turkey Trot and 4th Annual Turkey Trot at Robert Frost Elementary School.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Portland?

17 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Haitian Friendsgiving in Portland, Oregon at Nourish Building, Friendsgiving Supper Club Dinner at Class Cooking and Kids Night Out | Ages 2-7. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Portland?

Yes: Gobble Wobble • Indoor Toddler Playpark! (Nov 19–20), Turkey Trot 1k/5k/10k at Riverfront Park (Sat, Nov 21) and 2026 Villebois Turkey Trot at Tivoli Park Wilsonville OR (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Portland?

Yes: 15 of the 100 listed are free, including GATHER, A HOSTED FRIENDSGIVING at The Farm on Golden Hill, Beaujolais Wine Tasting at Elephants Lake Oswego and Thanksgiving Holiday Meal at Anderson Readiness Center. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $185.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Portland?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Ramon Ayala at Portland Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Nov 26–27), FREE Thanksgiving Food Box Giveaway (Tue, Nov 17) and Magic at the Mill (Nov 27–30).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Portland?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Hillsboro and Corvallis.

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.