# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Charlotte 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Charlotte with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
- **Type**: other

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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Charlotte 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 Charlotte.

## Thanksgiving Events in Charlotte

- **Event Name**: Charlotte Turkey Trot
  - **Description**: Celebrated as one of the 20 Best Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots in America, the Turkey Trot is a Charlotte Thanksgiving tradition for the past 37 years. The largest road race in North Carolina with a record 12,223 participants in 2025 is a homecoming desti
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/charlotte-turkey-trot/200030648183815
  - **Venue**: Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, sports, marathons, holiday
- **Event Name**: Charlotte Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Charlotte Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Charlotte for our annual pub crawl.About this EventCharlotte Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wednes
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/charlotte-official-thanksgiving-eve-bar-crawl-2026/100001983727238571
  - **Venue**: Downtown Charlotte
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: T.E.A.M. Inc Presents: 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway
  - **Description**: Get ready to grab a turkey and spread some holiday cheer at the 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway hosted by T.E.A.M. Inc!About this EventT.E.A.M. Inc Presents: 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/team-inc-presents-7th-annual-turkey-giveaway/100002000516176737
  - **Venue**: 1408 Orchard Lake Dr
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K
  - **Description**: Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 8AM for the 13th annual University City Turkey Trot!! A huge thanks to all the participants who have supported this awesome community race through the years! Join fellow runners, walkers, and our fans on Thanksgiving Day for
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/2026-university-city-turkey-trot-5k/200030510727711
  - **Venue**: Charlotte, North Carolina
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, kids, sports, marathons, contests, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: ALL HITS NO SKIPS: THANKSGIVING EVE BASH
  - **Description**: ALL HITS NO SKIPS: THANKSGIVING EVE BASH

Charlotte, get ready for one of the biggest party nights of the year! All Hits No Skips is taking over Thanksgiving Eve with nothing but your favorite music from beginning to end.

Expect a high-energy soundtrack
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 10:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 02:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/all-hits-no-skips-thanksgiving-eve-bash/4600030710573713
  - **Venue**: LOCATION SENT TO TICKET HOLDERS
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Party
- **Event Name**: FriendsGiving | Trivia & Music Bingo
  - **Description**: Get ready for a night of brain-teasing trivia and catchy tunes with a FriendsGiving twist!About this Event​🦃 F•R•I•E•N•D•S•G•I•V•I•N•G: Donation Drive, Trivia & Music Bingo 🦃
​Could we be any more excited
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/friendsgiving-trivia-and-music-bingo/100001997862163512
  - **Venue**: Sip City Market & Bottle Shop
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 23
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Carolina Hoopfest Pre Thanksgiving Day Camp (November 25th)
  - **Description**: The Carolina Hoopfest  Holiday Camps 
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS!
Link to Register: carolinahoopfest.com/campsAbout this EventThe Carolina Hoopfest Pre Thanksgiving Basketball Camp
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/carolina-hoopfest-pre-thanksgiving-day-camp-november-25th/100002001248882279
  - **Venue**: Cabarrus County / Charlotte,NC Area facilties
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  - **Price**: USD 60
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Hunger2Hope Service Project
  - **Description**: FOUNDATION CELEBRATION SUPPORT

Foundation Celebration Support!
District‑Wide Food Drive: Help Nourish Up Feed Families This Thanksgiving

As we prepare for our upcoming Hunger2Hope Service Project and the District 7680 Foundation Celebration, we invite a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/hunger2hope-service-project/200030679029413
  - **Venue**: 901 Carrier Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216-3449, United States
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, meetups, nonprofit, holiday
- **Event Name**: Kid's Craft Night
  - **Description**: Join us for a special Kids Craft Night! We’ll have a fun, Thanksgiving themed
craft for children to make and take home.
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 24 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue Nov 24 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/kids-craft-night/100001975334146607
  - **Venue**: 5920 Prosperity Church Rd
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Crafts, Kids

## Trending Events in Charlotte

- **Event Name**: Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Summit 2026
  - **Description**: Deliverance & Spiritual Warfare Summit 2026 – Charlotte NCHeaven is raising up an army—will you answer the call?Step into a realm where the power of God collides with the cry for
  - **Venue**: Charlotte Marriott City Center
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- **Event Name**: Soul Food - A Stage Play & Live Band Experience- CLT
  - **Description**: A live reenactment of the film “Soul Food ” with a mixture of acting, live band performances , and art.Soul Food: A Live Stage Play & Live Band Experience 🖤✨Step into a night that feels like home.Inspired by th
  - **Venue**: Event Masterz
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69f8ea32b9dd0.jpg
- **Event Name**: Sober October: Charlotte's Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through Charlotte featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober options, D
  - **Venue**: Charlotte
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- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Charlotte, NC
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Charlotte
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- **Event Name**: Olivia Rodrigo at Spectrum Center
  - **Venue**: Spectrum Center
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- **Event Name**: Olivia Rodrigo
  - **Venue**: Spectrum Center
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- **Event Name**: George Lopez at Ovens Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Ovens Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions
  - **Venue**: Bank Of America Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Kacey Musgraves at Spectrum Center
  - **Venue**: Spectrum Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Charlotte Turkey Trot (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States), Charlotte Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Charlotte), T.E.A.M. Inc Presents: 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1408 Orchard Lake Dr), 2026 UNIVERSITY CITY TURKEY TROT 5K (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am at Charlotte, North Carolina), ALL HITS NO SKIPS: THANKSGIVING EVE BASH (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 10:00 pm at LOCATION SENT TO TICKET HOLDERS).
- **Q**: What are the top free Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** T.E.A.M. Inc Presents: 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1408 Orchard Lake Dr), Kid's Craft Night (Tue Nov 24 2026 at 05:30 pm at 5920 Prosperity Church Rd).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Charlotte on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Charlotte include Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States, Downtown Charlotte, 1408 Orchard Lake Dr.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Charlotte range from USD 60 to USD 60. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Charlotte include Start2Finish Charlotte, BarCrawl.com, The T.E.A.M. Inc.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Charlotte?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Charlotte.

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