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Thanksgiving Events in Conway 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Conway 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 Conway.

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Nov 13–1410910 Maumelle Blvd2 days

Thankful Kisses Market

Bringing our shopping experience to the NLR area at the Maumelle Event Center! Join us for shopping and a fun time! Friday, November 13 General Admission 9 am to 3 pm Ladies Night 6 - 8:30 pm General Admission $2 Ladies Night VIP Tickets $10 (must be p

9:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 14940 Arnold Dr, Little Rock Air Force Base

Thankful Storytime

Join us for Stories, songs, and a craft all about being thankful.

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 157300 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock

"THANKFUL TO TELL IT 🙌🏼 "

“THANKFUL TO TELL IT” Because Somebody Needs to Hear What God Has Done. Family, Friend, Neighbors, and Strangers Testimony Time... All is welcomed Psalm 124:2-8 If It Had Not been The LORD who was on our side.....

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15Conway Towne Center

Thanksgiving Cruise 2026

We're celebrating Thanksgiving early with some fall views of the Ozarks. The cruise will start at Conway Towne Center (Cinemark, Urbain Air, etc.) in Conway at 1pm. There will be a driver meeting at 1:30 and we'll depart right after. Ignition off at Wing

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15709 W Lee Ave, Sherwood

Friendsgiving POTLUCK

We will be enjoying the company of one another and the congregation of Open Door Community Church

1:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Bishop Park, City of Bryant

2nd Annual Live SOLID Friendsgiving

Hey Friends! 🧡🍂 It’s that time again! You’re invited to our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 15th at 3 PM! Come ready for good food, great fellowship, and lots of laughs. Don’t forget to bring a toy for our annual toy drive benefiting Arkans

3:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Little Rock, Arkansas

2026 Friendsgiving

Hosting my first Friendsgiving EVER ✨ Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving dinner filled with all the best parts of fall: comfort food, candlelight, cocktails, and probably way too much dessert 🥧🍂🦃🍸

6:30 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Park Hill, North Little Rock

Pranksgiving & Peavine! With Craig O’Neil & Jan Hankins

Craig O’Neil One of Arkansas’ most amusing and entertaining couples will perform for Festival of the Senses at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, when media personality Craig O’Neill and his wife, artist and author Jane Hankins, will take the stage to sh

7:00 PM

Wed, Nov 18Delicious Temptations-Little Rock

Thanksgiving Singo Night at Delicious Temptations- November 18

Join us for a fun-filled Bingo Night at Delicious Temptations—good vibes, great prizes, and tasty treats! Bingo Night at Delicious Temptations Get ready for a night full of fun and excitement wi

6:00 PM

$23.18Volunteer

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 Conway

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 Conway: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Conway in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Conway run from Nov 11 to Nov 28, 2026: 43 events.

What is on in Conway on Thanksgiving Day?

7 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kid's Gobble Wobble Mile at UCA Estes Stadium, Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes at Allman/bevis Sports Complex and Thanksgiving at the Red Apple Inn.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Conway?

7 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Turkey Dinner giveaway, 2026 Friendsgiving at Little Rock, Arkansas and You're invited! Early Thanksgiving Dinner at Arkansas Culture and Dialog Center. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Conway?

Yes: 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K (Sat, Nov 21), 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kid's Gobble Wobble Mile at UCA Estes Stadium (Thu, Nov 26) and Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes at Allman/bevis Sports Complex (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Conway?

Free Turkeys! 🦃 at Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, Yu-Gi-Oh! Food Drive and Digimon Food Drive are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Conway?

Yes: 3 of the 43 listed are free, including Copy of 2026 THANKSGIVING BREAK BASKETBALL CLINIC!! at Calvary Baptist Church, You're invited! Early Thanksgiving Dinner at Arkansas Culture and Dialog Center and 2026 THANKSGIVING BREAK BASKETBALL CLINIC!! at Calvary Baptist Church. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $482.02.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Conway?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are "SAVE ROOM FOR LATER" at GiGis Lounge (Nov 26–27), Free Turkeys! 🦃 at Gravel Ridge, Arkansas (Sat, Nov 14) and Turkey Dinner giveaway (Sat, Nov 14).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Conway?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Russellville.

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.