Thu, Nov 269:00 AM
21st Annual Run for Food Presented by Golden Valley Bank
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Thanksgiving Events in Chico 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Chico 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 Chico.
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Tue, Nov 10999 Yosemite Dr
Thankful Dinner
For reservations, please contact Alexus 530.343.2582 ext 7 You can also make reservations online at: canyonoakscc.com This event is open to members and their guests only. If you are interested in membership, please reach out to Nikki at 530-343-2582 ext.
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 15995 E Lassen Ave
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
This is a Thanksgiving Dinner for anyone who would like to come share this meal with us. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and pie - Yum! Tables are set up in the auditorium for enjoying this meal together - prepa
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 19The Breakbeat
Friends Giving Thanks An Acoustic Music Fundraiser
Please join us for a very special evening of acoustical music featuring members of Low Flying Birds & Smokey The Groove. All proceeds will be going to The South Chico Center here is a link below
Tue, Nov 245670 Keene Rd, Corning
Taking the Farm Stand on the Road-November 24th Deliveries
We are bringing the farm stand to you! Deliveries to Corning, Red Bluff, Orland, Chico, Los Molinos and Vina on November 24th. To place an order, visit robyranch.org or email us, info@robyranch.org. As this is close to Thanksgiving, please get your order
Wed, Nov 251951 Kitrick Ave, Oroville
THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Oroville Resource Center & Rescue Mission presents: Oroville’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner ✨ This event is free, and open to Oroville Area residents ONLY. 📅 November 25, 2026, 11am-3pm, at 1951 Kitrick Ave in Oroville. ✨Thank you for not trave
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Downtown Oroville
Oroville Turkey Trot
THE SUNSHINE STUDIO X UNION RUN CLUB TURKEY TROT 🏃♀️ Start your Thanksgiving morning with a little movement, fresh air, and community! The Sunshine Studio and Union Run Club are teaming up to host a community Turkey Trot in downtown Oroville, and ever
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 261695 Mangrove Ave
Thanksgiving Dinner
🦃🍂 Join us for Thanksgiving at Cozy Diner! Let us do the cooking this year! Enjoy a delicious turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings and a slice of pumpkin pie! 🥧 🕡 We open at 6:30 AM! 🍽️ Thanksgiving dinner served 10 AM – 6 PM Bring your family an
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26221 4th St. Colusa
Free Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving meal will be served in the church Social Hall at noon
Thu, Nov 26Tehama County Veterans Memorial Hall, Los Molinos
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner by the VFW Post 4218 and Auxiliary. Reservations are required - Dine in, take out, and delivery. Call Rachel at 530-828-9900 to reserve your dinner. Donations accepted, but not required. Menu - Turkey, Potatoes and Gravy, Stuffing, Gre
Dinner & brunchVolunteer
Fri, Nov 27Tackle Box Chico
TACKLE BOX TURKEY Boogie Oogie w/ SOUL POSSE
Burn off those Turkey Day calories on a great dance floor & sound system by Chris! Rockin’ Tunes by SOUL POSSE for line dancing and BEYOND!🎶🎉 Let’s Celebrate the Holidaze! Only 5$ cover
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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Instant-read thermometerThe one tool between a dry bird and a juicy oneShop on Amazon - Host
Roasting pan with rackLifts the turkey so it browns all overShop on Amazon - Host
Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
Casserole carrierFor the dish you promised to bring, 9×13Shop on Amazon - Table
Thanksgiving tableclothAutumn leaves for the long tableShop on Amazon - Table
Cheesecloth table runnerSoft and gathered, this year’s table lookShop on Amazon - Table
Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
Plates and napkins setFor Friendsgiving, and no washing upShop on Amazon - Run
Turkey hatRun the Turkey Trot dressed for dinnerShop on Amazon
Thanksgiving events near Chico
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Thu, Nov 26101 Clark Ave, Yuba City
FREE Thanksgiving Meal for ALL
Thu, Nov 26Quincy, CA: Elks Lodge 1884
Free Community Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 28Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill, Nevada City
Caltucky's Friendsgiving - A Crazy Horse Tradition
Friendsgiving
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.
- 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
- 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
- 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.
- 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
- 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
- 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.
- 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
- 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.
Thanksgiving in Chico: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Chico in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Chico run from Nov 10 to Nov 28, 2026: 14 events.
What is on in Chico on Thanksgiving Day?
5 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Oroville Turkey Trot at Downtown Oroville, 21st Annual Run for Food Presented by Golden Valley Bank at Bidwell Park One Mile, Chico, CA, United States, California 95926 and Thanksgiving Dinner.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Chico?
5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thankful Dinner, Community Thanksgiving Dinner and THANKSGIVING DINNER. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Chico?
Yes: Oroville Turkey Trot at Downtown Oroville (Thu, Nov 26) and 21st Annual Run for Food Presented by Golden Valley Bank at Bidwell Park One Mile, Chico, CA, United States, California 95926 (Thu, Nov 26).
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Chico?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 21st Annual Run for Food Presented by Golden Valley Bank at Bidwell Park One Mile, Chico, CA, United States, California 95926 (Thu, Nov 26), DECADES Annual Thanksgiving Time Show at Tackle Box | Chico CA (Sat, Nov 28) and Thanksgiving Charcuterie Workshop (Thu, Nov 19).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Chico?
Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Yuba City, Marysville, Grass Valley and Quincy 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.