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Thanksgiving Events in Casper 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Casper 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 Casper.

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Thursday, November 26
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Wed, Nov 11525 W Deer (Upstairs level) in Glenrock

Thanksgiving “Thankful and Blessed “ Bingo!

Join us for a fun Bingo event before the Thanksgiving Holiday! The theme will be “Thankful and Blessed!” It starts at Noon! Book of 10 games is $20 an additional book is $10 each! Prizes will include handcrafted items! Homemade items! From our artisans, c

12:00 PM

Sat, Nov 214901 Lathrop Rd Office Lot #186, Evansville

Aspen Thanksgiving PotLuck

😃Hey Aspen Community! 🍲Join us November 21st at the Community Office/Club House from 11am-2pm for our Annual Community Pot Luck Thanksgiving.🥗 🥘Make your favorite dish or dessert and bring it by to enjoy a great meal with Your Favorite Aspen Crew & Ne

11:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 24615 West Deer Street, Glenrock

Thanksgiving BINGO

Converse County Bank will be sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving BINGO at the Glenrock Senior Center on Tuesday, Nov 24th! They are also sponsoring lunch and pie, starting at 11:00am. After lunch, they will take over the BINGO board and will be handing o

12:30 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 Casper

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 Casper: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Casper in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Casper run from Nov 11 to Nov 24, 2026: 6 events.

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Casper?

“Fill the delivery truck” Food Drive is looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Casper?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Cornucopia Centerpiece Workshop (Sat, Nov 21), The Trust Gives Thanks 2026 at Events at The M (Thu, Nov 19) and “Fill the delivery truck” Food Drive (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Casper?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Douglas.

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.