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Thanksgiving Events in Corolla 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Corolla 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 Corolla.

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Nov 28–29Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach367 days

Planes, Trains and Santa 2026

Kick off your Holiday Season at our annual Planes, Trains, and Santa on Thanksgiving weekend at the Military Aviation Museum! Join us for a festive Thanksgiving weekend at the Military Aviation Museum for o

9:00 AM

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Nov 6–2070 Knells Ridge Blvd., Chesapeake15 days

Friday Farmers Market - November 6 Edition

😭Sad, but we need the rain. The November 6 Friday Farmers Market is CANCELED. ‼️Only TWO markets left in the season! Last market is November 20. 🦃🎄🤒 Now is the time to think about giving yourself the gift of healthy food before the holidays kick in. We

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14104 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo

Sweater Weather Saturday~A Day of Giving

🍁November 14th is your time to help us give back to our local community! We have adopted two families that with your help, we will be helping out this Thanksgiving! 🛍️The boutique will be stocked with cozy sweaters! We will have a FREE Hot Chocolate Bar

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 141725 City Center Blvd, Elizabeth City

Thanksgiving Family Mini Session

🍁📸 THANKSGIVING IS ALMOST HERE! 🦃🍂 With family members traveling into town for the holiday, why not take advantage of everyone being together and capture some beautiful family portraits? 🍁 Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 3 PM – 8 PM 💰 Only $175 per sess

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Sat, Nov 14DROP Fitness, Virginia Beach

Sip, Sway, & Slay: A Friendsgiving

Slip into your cutest muumuu for mimosas, music, dancing, and new friendships. Come sip, sway, and enjoy a girls' day out! Sip, Sway, & Slay!: A Friendsgiving Cute muumuus. Cold mimosas. Good musi

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Sat, Nov 14Showtime Elite NC East, Elizabeth City

Thanksgiving Potluck 2026

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our families! We always look forward to celebrating the holidays with our village. If you’re new to our holiday meetings, here’s how it works: it’s a potluck! Each family brings a side dish or dessert, and we’ll provide a roa

6:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Hope Church, Chesapeake

ThanksGiving Service & Chili Cook-Off

Join us for our ThanksGiving Service and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, Nov 15th at 10am. Sign up this Sunday in the Lobby to enter the Chili Cook-Off.

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 152388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach

Thanksgiving Give Back Community Day with 757 Injury Law 🥫

Thanks to 757 Injury Law you can get FREE admission to Hunt Club Farm on November 15th 2026 from 1pm-4pm. All you have to do is bring a donation of non-perishable food, a gift card, or a monetary contribution and you will receive a FREE Hunt Club Farm tic

1:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15The Garage Brewery, Chesapeake

Dollywood Thanksgiving Fundraiser

💕 A DOLLYWOOD THANKSGIVING 💕 Where big hair, bigger hearts, and a little bit of sparkle come together for a good cause. This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating the spirit of Dolly Parton’s kindness, generosity, dreaming big, and always leaving a little mor

1:00 PM

Mon, Nov 161554 Laskin Road Suite 104, Virginia Beach

Kids Craft Event

A Little Spoonful of Thankfulness! This Thanksgiving, we’re giving the kids a special way to share what they’re thankful for! Come make your very own “Spoon of Thanks” — a fun, personalized Thanksgiving craft that your child can decorate and take home

10:00 AM

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Mon, Nov 16725 Eden Way N Suite 716, Chesapeake

Kids Craft Event

A Little Spoonful of Thankfulness! This Thanksgiving, we’re giving the kids a special way to share what they’re thankful for! Come make your very own “Spoon of Thanks” — a fun, personalized Thanksgiving craft that your child can decorate and take home

10:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 17Point 2 Running Compan, Chesapeake

Thanksgiving Heat Press Event

Make It Yours: Heat Press Event! Give your new gear a little extra personality! Stop by Point 2 Running Company, shop for any apparel item, and choose one of our exclusive designs to have heat pressed onto it FREE, right on the spot! Check out our design

10:00 AM

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 Corolla

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Corolla: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Corolla in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Corolla run from Nov 28 to Nov 28, 2026: 76 events.

What is on in Corolla on Thanksgiving Day?

17 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Dinner, Wild Turkey Thanksgiving Day 5k in Corolla at Whalehead in Historic Corolla and 🦃🥾 Turkey Trot Hike at First Landing State Park (5.5 Miles) 🍂🌲.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Corolla?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Dinner Pickup, Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner at American Legion post 280 Virginia and HOT GIRL HARVEST: Sip, Sisters & Seconds at MY JOY LUXURY EVENTS. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Corolla?

Yes: Pungo Shorebreak Run Club - Turkey Trot! - Last Run of 2026! at Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse - Pungo (Mon, Nov 23), Wild Turkey Thanksgiving Day 5k in Corolla at Whalehead in Historic Corolla (Thu, Nov 26) and 🦃🥾 Turkey Trot Hike at First Landing State Park (5.5 Miles) 🍂🌲 (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Corolla?

Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner at American Legion post 280 Virginia is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Corolla?

Yes: 5 of the 76 listed are free, including Planes, Trains and Santa 2026 at Military Aviation Museum, Thanksgiving Refresh at Cosmetic Surgery Center and Thanksgiving Dinner Pickup. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $102.45.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Corolla?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 45th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market (Nov 27–29), Let’s Get Basted!! Thanksgiving Eve Party! at Scandals Live (Wed, Nov 25) and OBX 2026 TURKEY TROT at Southern Shores Town Hall (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Corolla?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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.