# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Columbia 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia.

## Thanksgiving Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: 19th Annual Black Friday Blackout
  - **Description**: SOUTH CAROLINA, GET READY!

T. Niles, K. Brown, 401K & Night Vision Ent. present the 19th Annual Black Friday Blackout — Thanksgiving Weekend’s premie All Black Affair!

Experience a great night at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. 
Sound provided
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/19th-annual-black-friday-blackout/200030754547723
  - **Venue**: State Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Columbia Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Columbia Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Columbia for our annual pub crawl.About this EventColumbia Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wednesday
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbia-official-thanksgiving-eve-bar-crawl-2026/100001983727254619
  - **Venue**: Downtown Columbia
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: parties, thanksgiving, bar-crawls, entertainment, holiday, pub-crawl
- **Event Name**: Friendsgiving at Hotel Trundle
  - **Description**: Join Hotel Trundle for our annual Friendsgiving celebration in the lobby on Thursday, November 5th from 6-9pm. Enjoy light Thanksgiving-themed bites, a champagne tower, and live music in one of downtown Columbia's most beloved historic spaces. Free and op
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/friendsgiving-at-hotel-trundle/200030689196741
  - **Venue**: 1224 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5k - Presented By: PRISMA Health
  - **Description**: Join us on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM for one of Columbia's favorite holiday traditions. Gather your flock and kick off the holiday season with a fun, festive event that brings together neighbors, friends, families, runners, and walkers
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/shandon-turkey-trot-and-burn-5k-presented-by-prisma-health/200030491822659
  - **Venue**: 607 Woodrow Street, 29205
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, thanksgiving, black-friday, holiday
- **Event Name**: Books For Gifts: A Community Evening of Books, Gifts, Food, and Fun!
  - **Description**: BOOKS FOR GIFTS IS COMING!

Looking for unique holiday gifts for the readers in your life? Or maybe you’re looking for a new book for yourself!

Join us Saturday, November 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM at Andy’s Deli (2005 Greene Street, Columbia, SC 29205) for
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/books-for-gifts-a-community-evening-of-books-gifts-food-and-fun/200030756130807
  - **Venue**: Andy's Deli
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, holiday, shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Gather & Getaway: A Thanksgiving Cruise
  - **Description**: Join Us for Thanksgiving at Sea – November 23–27, 2026

Skip the kitchen stress this year and join us for a Thanksgiving celebration like no other! We’re sailing aboard Royal Caribbean’s newest showstopper, the stunning Utopia of the Seas, for a holiday g
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 23 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 12:00 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Columbia , South Carolina
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, workshops, holiday

## Trending Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works in Columbia presented by Herron Entertainment the largest veteran owned talent agency.Currently in its thirteenth year, this nationwide comedy tou
  - **Venue**: Columbia Kettle Works
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  - **Venue**: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, USA
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- **Event Name**: Missouri Tigers vs. Florida Gators
  - **Venue**: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Kentucky Wildcats Football
  - **Description**: InformationNO RE-ENTRY, NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES 2 AND UNDER ADMITTED FREE AS A LAP CHILD ONLY PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE CLEAR BAG POLICY, FOUND HERE: https://gamecocksonline.com/gameday/clearbag/Nearby Attractions
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Mizzou Football v Florida
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  - **Venue**: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football vs. Tennessee Volunteers Football
  - **Description**: InformationNO RE-ENTRY, NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGES 2 AND UNDER ADMITTED FREE AS A LAP CHILD ONLY PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE CLEAR BAG POLICY, FOUND HERE: https://gamecocksonline.com/gameday/clearbag/Nearby Attractions
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Columbia?
  - **A:** 19th Annual Black Friday Blackout (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at State Fairgrounds), Columbia Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Columbia), Friendsgiving at Hotel Trundle (Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1224 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201), Shandon Turkey Trot & Burn 5k - Presented By: PRISMA Health (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 10:00 am at 607 Woodrow Street, 29205), Books For Gifts: A Community Evening of Books, Gifts, Food, and Fun! (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Andy's Deli).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Columbia 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 Columbia?
  - **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 Columbia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Columbia include State Fairgrounds, Downtown Columbia, 1224 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Columbia range from up to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Columbia include Thomas Niles Jr., BarCrawl.com, Hotel Trundle.
- **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 Columbia?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Columbia.

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