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Thanksgiving Events in Colonial Beach 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach.

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Sat, Nov 1410410 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains

2026 Indian Head Turkey Trot 5k/10k

Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now! Come run

7:45 AM

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Sat, Nov 14105 Vianney Ln, Prince Frederick

SJV Annual Fall Craft Show

The Family Life Center of St. John Vianney Catholic Church will host its annual craft fair from 9-2 pm on Saturday, Nov 14th. Enjoy the fall weather, cash snack bar, wholesome baked foods, and goodies for those seeking the next great Thanksgiving & C

9:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 143115 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge

Bibles & Blankets Friendsgiving

Bibles & Blankets: Friendsgiving Edition. Ladies, it’s time to gather, grow, and give thanks! Join the Praise Center Young Women’s Christian Council (YWCC) for a special Friendsgiving Bible Study created for young women ages 18–35. Come ready for a m

11:00 AM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Hollywood, Maryland

Not another f’ing Thanksgiving!

Not another f’ing chef is on the loose… It’s almost Thanksgiving and what better way to kick off the holiday season than a Thanksgiving cooking class! There are three seats left. Be one of the first 5! #happycooking

1:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1417484 2C CenterDrive, Ruther Glen

Friendsgiving at the Haven

🤎 FRIENDSGIVING AT GREEN HAVEN 🤎 Grab your bestie and come spend the afternoon with us! ✨ Faith 🤍 Friendship 🤍 Good Vibes ✨ Faith & Bestie Tiny Tattoos ✨ Matching Permanent Jewelry ✨ Dirty Alani’s ✨ Mrs. O’s Sweet Treats ✨ Shopping + New Arrivals 📅

4:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Bonefish Grill (15910 Crain Highway, Brandywine, MD)

Friendsgiving at Bonefish grill

Ladies, the votes are in, and we’re getting together for our Sister Society of the DMV Friendsgiving! 🥂👑 Come join us for an evening of good food, laughter, great conversations, and making new friendships. Whether you’ve been a member since day one or ju

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14The Electric Palm, Woodbridge

The Chocolate Factory Band Pre-Thanksgiving Holiday Bash!!! @ The Electric Palm, Woodbridge, VA!!!

𝐇𝐄𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄!!!! 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐞𝐞𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐜𝐤!!!! That’s Right!!! The 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲!!! Right back to where it all began 5 years ago 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐌!!! We haven’t hit The Palm all year

8:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Tantallon @ National Golf Club, Fort Washington

Thanksgiving Line Dance Party with Dr. Marissa & DJJustLance

Line dancing, brunch, and birthday love! Join Dr. Marissa & DJJustLance on November 15 for a Sunday Brunch & Bottomless Mimosa celebration. Get your fall colors ready and meet us on the dance floor!

1:00 PM

$12.51 – $55.20Dinner & brunch

Mon, Nov 16145C Main St, Warsaw

🧡Friendsgiving Charcuterie Class 🍂 SECOND CLASS 11/16

SECOND CLASS! 11/16 date! 📆 Gather your friends for an evening of good food and creative fun! In this hands-on class, we’ll explore fresh ingredient pairings, simple presentation tips, and ways to style a beautiful charcuterie board for your Thanksgivin

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Prince William Office, Montclair

Prince William & Stafford Sales Meeting & Thanksgiving Potluck

Join us Tuesday, November 17th at 11:00 AM at the Prince William office for our sales meeting and Thanksgiving potluck! Prince William and Stafford agents, please join us Tuesday, November 17th at 1

11:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 178740 Courthouse Rd, Spotsylvania

Grow a Reader Special: Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble, gobble! Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities about Thanksgiving, turkeys, and more that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. Designed for birth to age 5, all ages welcome with a caregiver. Location:

11:00 AM

Family friendly

Wed, Nov 1856 Polk St, Montross

Grow a Reader Special: Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble, gobble! Specially trained staff present stories, songs, and activities about Thanksgiving, turkeys, and more that lay the foundation your child needs to get ready to read. Designed for birth to age 5, all ages welcome with a caregiver. Location:

10:00 AM

Family friendly

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 Colonial Beach

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Colonial Beach: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Colonial Beach in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Colonial Beach run from Nov 14 to Nov 28, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Colonial Beach on Thanksgiving Day?

14 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Gobble Gallop 5K, Ten Before Turkey - Solomons at Solomon's Island, Maryland and Gobble Wobble 5k Fun Run at Westridge.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Colonial Beach?

12 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Line Dance Party with Dr. Marissa & DJJustLance at Tantallon @ National Golf Club, Thanksgiving Devotional & Dinner and Quantico Single Marine Program (SMP): Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Colonial Beach?

Yes: 2026 Indian Head Turkey Trot 5k/10k (Sat, Nov 14), Thanksgiving 5K, Prediction 5K, & Fun Walk (30th Annual) at Historic St. Mary's City (Sat, Nov 21) and 3rd Annual Turkey Trot at Occoquan Regional Park (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Colonial Beach?

Thanksgiving Lunchoen, Petsmart Cosner’s Corner Adoption Event and Thanksgiving Bake Sale at PetSmart 9751 Patriot Hwy Fredericksburg VA 22407 and Senior Thanksgiving! are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Colonial Beach?

Yes: 17 of the 100 listed are free, including Prince William & Stafford Sales Meeting & Thanksgiving Potluck at Prince William Office, Quantico Single Marine Program (SMP): Thanksgiving Dinner and Waffles & Wisdom: Thanksgiving Edition – FREE Thanksgiving Lunch for Senior. Tickets for the rest run from $7 to $161.90.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Colonial Beach?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are National Harbor Fall Into Winter Artisan Market at American Way Outdoor Park (Sat, Nov 21), 34th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot at Fredericksburg, Virginia (Nov 25–26) and SHARING BLESSING FROM THE HARVEST at Mount Olive Baptist Church (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Colonial Beach?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Temple Hills, Silver Spring, Richmond and Washington 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.