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Thanksgiving Events in Carnation 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Carnation 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 Carnation.

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Fri, Nov 6166 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island

First Friday Art Walk 🍎🦃

An evening of art, warm cider, and giving back! As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re collecting nonperishable food for Helpline House. Please bring a few canned goods or pantry staples to help our neighbors put food on the table. Every donation is appreciat

6:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 6Manette Saloon, Bremerton

Food Drive Comedy Show for the Bremerton Foodline!

Join us for another special night of Live Comedy In Kitsap at the Manette Saloon! Help us stock the shelves of the Bremerton Foodline before Thanksgiving! Show at 8PM NO COVER! See you there!

8:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 610218 SE 240th St, Kent

Seattle Ruff Ryders Vibe Bingo

Come hang with The Seattle Ruff Ryders as they host Vibe Bingo Hip Hop Edition! Feel free to bring a non perishable food item! Come out and kick it with the Seattle Ruff Ryders, MC Ya Girl Ness, and DJ Gr

8:00 PM

$28.52Live music

Sat, Nov 72400 SW 344th St, Federal Way

Light of Christ - Fall Bazaar

🍂 Light of Christ Fall Bazaar 🍂 Saturday, November 7 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Grab a friend and come spend the day with us! Our Fall Bazaar is the perfect excuse to get a jump on holiday shopping — and to eat a cookie (or three) while you do it. ✨ Handmade

10:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 7Bremerton City Nursery

Sedum in a Wine Bottle Workshop

Join us at Bremerton City Nursery for a hands-on workshop where you'll plant a glass wine bottle with living succulents. Give your holiday decorating a little garden-inspired twist! Join us at Bremert

11:00 AM

$63.74

Sat, Nov 725719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE

Freedom Family Gathering

🍂 FREEDOM FAMILY GATHERING Family • Freedom • Gratitude • Community 🚨 PLEASE RSVP ASAP! 🚨 If you’re planning to come, please RSVP through Partiful so I can make sure we have enough food, hot drinks, craft supplies, and space for everyone! 👉 RSVP HERE: h

11:00 AM

VolunteerFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 7Luma Condominiums, Seattle

Winter Warmth Drive

Come join us for a fun little gathering to create winter warmth gifts for the homeless! We will be collecting donations from people and businesses to put together warmth and personal hygiene items for homeless people, and having a fun little evening toge

3:00 PM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 719479 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo

Gobblefest 2026!

Join us on November 7th at Echoes Brewing Company in Poulsbo for an unforgettable evening of live music, community, and giving back. This year’s fundraiser for Fishline features four incredible bands for one great cause: Garage Heroes, Liquid Horse, Merge

5:00 PM

VolunteerLive music

Thu, Nov 12The Money Store, Puyallup

TURKEY BINGO

Join us in person for Turkey Bingo—fun rounds, good laughs, and a chance to win! We will be providing pizza, popcorn, soda's, water, & wine. TURKEY BINGO Join us in pe

6:00 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 121810 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE

Virtual Golf League

�� VIRTUAL GOLF LEAGUE IS COMING TO TOLT GOLF CLUB! �� Don't let the cold weather slow down your golf game! Join us at the Tolt Golf Club Driving Range for 8 weeks of virtual golf, friendly competition, and BIG PRIZES! � � 8-WEEK THURSDAY NIGHT LEAGUE �

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 133215 Lombard Ave, Everett

FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK (before Shabbat Services - No Dairy)

Registration: Please note all participants must register to attend. Registration ends Wednesday, November 11, Noon Guests: If you are not a TBO member or Religious School family please make sure to also register fo

2:30 PM

Friendsgiving

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 Carnation

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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 Carnation: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Carnation in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Carnation run from Nov 6 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Carnation on Thanksgiving Day?

20 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Bremerton Turkey Trot at Evergreen Rotary Park, Mukilteo Turkey Trot at Kamiak High School and Turkey Burn Sculpt Class at YogaSix West Seattle, Fauntleroy Way Southwest, Seattle, WA, USA.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Carnation?

13 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Pie & Apple Cider Feast 🥧🍎, Pugsgiving a Feast for a Cause at Burien Elks #2143 and Drive-thru Thanksgiving dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Carnation?

Yes: 🦃Carnation Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Dash at Remlinger Farms (Sat, Nov 21), Bangor MWR Turkey Trot at Bangor Fitness Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k at Green Lake Park (Sun, Nov 22).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Carnation?

First Friday Art Walk 🍎🦃, Food Drive Comedy Show for the Bremerton Foodline! at Manette Saloon and Gobblefest 2026! are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Carnation?

Yes: 14 of the 100 listed are free, including TURKEY BINGO at The Money Store, Día de acción de gracias (Thanksgiving) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and It's Giving, Thanks! Community Pageant Drag Show & Fundraiser at Skylark Cafe & Club- Live Music | Scratch Kitchen | West Seattle. Tickets for the rest run from $10.79 to $268.61.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Carnation?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Wellness & Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Emerald City Community Adventist Church (Sat, Nov 14), Seattle Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Seattle (Wed, Nov 25) and Tacoma Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Tacoma (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Carnation?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Seattle, Dupont and Tacoma.

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.