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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Concord 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 Concord.

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Tue, Nov 10Kolping Center, San Francisco

Queen's Hive Thanksgiving Arrangement Workshop

Join the Queen’s Hive for a guided Thanksgiving Arrangement Workshop! Get creative, enjoy a relaxing activity, and connect with other women! Join us for a lovely evening of creativity, conversation, and con

6:00 PM

$15

Wed, Nov 11The Grind, Antioch

UPCOMING BASEBALL CAMPS

⚾ SCHOOL'S OUT. THE GRIND IS ON! 🔥 UPCOMING GRIND BASEBALL & SOFTBALL CAMPS! No school? No problem! Keep your kids active, developing their skills, building confidence, making friends, and having a blast! 🏆 UPCOMING CAMPS 🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY CAMP Nove

9:00 AM

Family friendly

Wed, Nov 11Crow Canyon, San Ramon

Gratitude is Everything

💛⭐️NOVEMBER SOUND BATH | A JOURNEY OF GRATITUDE ⭐️💛 As we enter this beautiful season of Thanksgiving, we invite you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the power of gratitude. 🍂🙏 This November, our sound baths are dedicated to gratitude, thankfulness

6:05 PM

Fri, Nov 13251 E Main Street, Tracy

Prime Time Seniors Friendsgiving Brunch

Friendsgiving Brunch Potluck! 🍁🧡 Let’s gather to celebrate Thankfulness with: Delicious Dishes & Homemade Favorites Gratitude Games & Autumn Activities Cozy Conversations & Community Connection Music, Laughter, and a Whole Lot of Thankful

12:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Fri, Nov 13Jelly Belly Factory & Visitor Center, Fairfield

Solano Salvation Army Very Cherry Red Kettle Kickoff: A Night of Hope Gala

Join The Salvation Army Serving Solano County on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:30–9:00pm at the Jelly Belly Visitor Center for an inspiring evening marking the launch of our local Red Kettle Campaign. Funds raised at this event sustain The Salvation

5:30 PM

Fri, Nov 131141 Laurel Rd, Oakley

Bingo Night

🍂🦃 **BINGO NIGHT at Laurel Elementary!** 🦃🍂 Get ready for a fun-filled evening of bingo, laughter, and family fun! Bring your lucky charms and join your Laurel family for a night of friendly competition. 📅 **November 13** ⏰ **6–8 PM** 📍 Laurel Elementar

6:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Underdogs Cantina, San Francisco

USC vs Indiana Football Game Watch Party

We're back at Underdogs Cantina as the USC Trojans take on the Indiana Hoosiers! As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the SF Trojan Regional Network seeks to share its joyous cardinal-and-gold spirit wit

12:30 PM

Free

Sat, Nov 14Verdi Club, San Francisco

Give Thanks Dinner Dance Party w/ The Bob Gutierrez Band

Give thanks to great company, delicious food, and music by Bob Gutierrez Band! Bob Gutierrez Band The Verdi Club is always hopping when Bob Gutierrez come

5:30 PM

$55 – $81.88Dinner & brunchLive music

Sun, Nov 15The Lounge, Brentwood

Friendsgiving R&B Brunch - 11/15

Kick back with good vibes, tasty bites, and smooth R&B tunes for the ultimate Friendsgiving brunch hangout. 🍂🧡 FRIENDSGIVING R&B BRUNCH IS HERE! 🧡🍂 Grab your

12:00 PM

$17.85Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Mon, Nov 16Manny's, San Francisco

The Big Three: Rejecting Isolation and Embracing the Holidays

Join us for a warm, practical, and funny conversation about how to create new traditions, find your people, and protect your peace. Birthdays, Thanksgiving, and the Holiday Season. These three yearly milest

5:30 PM

$8.24 – $10.30

Mon, Nov 16143 N 1st St, Dixon

Dinner is Served Cupcake Class

Let’s have some fun decorating cupcakes disguised as your favorite Thanksgiving foods! Each student will leave with 12 cupcakes. All supplies provided, $50 per person Instructor: Stephanie Age: 10+ Spaces are limited, call or text to sign up 707-693

6:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Mon, Nov 16San Francisco

Friendsgiving Collaboration

Join us in celebrating community and friendship at our annual Friendsgiving dinner! This Community Connection event is open to all young adults in the Bay Area and is proudly presented in partnership with t

6:15 PM

$18Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

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 Concord

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 Concord: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Concord in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Concord run from Nov 10 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Concord on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering at Alcatraz Island, San Francisco California, Gratitude Flow: Thanksgiving Day Yoga Workshop with Pete Guinosso at The Green Yogi and The City Eats - 2026 THANKSGIVING GIVEBACK.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Concord?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Prime Time Seniors Friendsgiving Brunch, Give Thanks Dinner Dance Party w/ The Bob Gutierrez Band at Verdi Club and Friendsgiving R&B Brunch - 11/15 at The Lounge. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Concord?

Yes: Goated Run Club · HERD 004 · Turkey Run at Harbor Bay Trail (Sat, Nov 21), Turkey Trot Walk/Run (Sat, Nov 21) and Livermore Youth Council Turkey Trot 5K - Fun Run & Food Drive at Sycamore Grove Park (Wed, Nov 25).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Concord?

Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event, Holiday Food Drive and Thanksgiving Food Drive at Safeway (39100 Argonaut Way, Fremont, CA) are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Concord?

Yes: 25 of the 100 listed are free, including USC vs Indiana Football Game Watch Party at Underdogs Cantina, Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event and Nov 19 - Tiles Before Turkey PARTY with fun Prizes at The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $588.73.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Concord?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are PAN DULCE NITE B4 THANKSGIVING W/RPDR ALLSTAR JESSICA WILD LIVE @ BEAUX SF (Nov 25–26), FRIENDSGIVING REGGAETON & HIP HOP @ THE GRAND 10PM (Nov 25–26) and Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at Shiloh Church (Mon, Nov 23).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Concord?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Daly City, Oakland and San Jose.

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.