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Thanksgiving Events in Cheboygan 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan.

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Sun, Nov 158410 M-119, Harbor Springs

Give Thanks Painting Class

Join me at the new location of Elixir Art studio for a beginner friendly fall painting class! This class is step-by-step and is to be enjoyed with friends and family in the spirit of fall! 🍁🎃🍂🥧 You can even customize and change details to your liking (pu

10:00 AM

Wed, Nov 183600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey

Prime Rib Night at Vintage

Vintage’s beloved Prime Rib Night returns this November through April, inviting you to savor a beautifully prepared prime rib dinner, accompanied by your choice of two signature salads —offered at a special seasonal price. Join us and transform your winte

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 217660 US-31, Alanson

Thanksgiving Slime Bar

Come in and bring the kiddos for a thanksgiving slime bar for free

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 22301 Wenonah St, Rogers City

Pie Social

Join us for a pie social at Grace Community Church in Rogers City. Relax and enjoy a delicious dessert and a hot drink while you connect with your neighbors and raise some funds for local outreach ministries. You can even try to win a pie for your own Tha

2:00 PM

Wed, Nov 252240 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey

Gratitude Potluck at CRA!!!!

CRA is doing our Gratitude Potluck! Come Bring a Dish to pass at the CRA Gratitude Potluck the day before Thanksgiving! Location - 2240 E Mitchell Rd, Unit B, Petoskey Mi Time - 12pm - 3pm Bringing a dish is not required for you to attend. Everyone is

12:00 PM

Wed, Nov 253914 Secord Rd, Wolverine

Live Music by Todd Aldrich & Avie on the Biggest Bar Night

It's the BIGGEST BAR NIGHT OF THE YEAR! Join us at Wildwood Lakes Golf Course for a fun night of LIVE MUSIC with Todd Aldrich & Avie! Wednesday, November 25th | 7 PM – 10 PM Grab your friends, enjoy some drinks, and let's have a great time before T

7:00 PM

Live music

Thu, Nov 26155 E Main St, Pickford

Pickford Turkey Trot

🦃🍂 2026 PICKFORD TURKEY TROT 🍂🦃 Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with some fun, fitness, and festive family time at the 2026 Pickford Turkey Trot! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Whether you want to run, jog, or walk, this event is for EVERYONE! Bring your family, invite your

9:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Thu, Nov 26404 N. Main Street

Turkey Trot

Join us Thanksgiving Morning to Take a Walk and Do Some Good! Donations for Northern Care Center. Meet at the studio at 9:50 for an approx. 2 mile walk through downtown Cheboygan. Walk starts at 10 am. Items to donate: laundry soap dish soap hand soap

10:00 AM

Turkey trotVolunteer

Thu, Nov 26102 E Bay St, Harbor Springs

Thanksgiving Dinner

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the waterfront at The Pier with a special three-course holiday dinner. Choose from a selection of thoughtfully prepared dishes for each course and enjoy a festive meal with family and friends overlooking Harbor Springs. Thursday

12:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

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 Cheboygan

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 Cheboygan: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Cheboygan in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Cheboygan run from Nov 11 to Nov 26, 2026: 13 events.

What is on in Cheboygan on Thanksgiving Day?

5 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Pickford Turkey Trot, Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Buffet.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Cheboygan?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Prime Rib Night at Vintage, Thanksgiving To-Go Meals and Thanksgiving Buffet. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Cheboygan?

Yes: Pickford Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Cheboygan?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Buffet (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner (Thu, Nov 26) and Thanksgiving To-Go Meals (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Cheboygan?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Petoskey, Sault Sainte Marie, Bellaire and Gaylord and more.

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.