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Thanksgiving Events in Danbury 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Danbury 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 Danbury.

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Nov 13–14Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville2 days

Gratitude Walk: Lantern-lit Swan Lake

Gratitude Walk: Lantern-lit Swan Lake This Thanksgiving season, celebrate togetherness with the light of your life - whether that’s your family, friend, or pet, all are welcome! Take an evening stroll

4:30 PM

Free

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Sat, Nov 142279 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield

MMS Thanks & Giving Event

Glow season is HERE and we’re kicking it off with 20% OFF your Jan Marini favorites! ✨🧴 From Nov 16–Nov 27, 2026, you can save on select Marini SkinSolutions + Jan Marini products (yes, even the holiday sets 🎁). This is your chance to refresh your routine

9:00 AM

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Nov 14–21175 Northford Rd8 days

Autumn Thanksgiving Market on the Farm

Join us for the first of two annual Fall markets on the farm leading up to Thanksgiving. We have an amazing list of vendors lined up, bringing a diverse array of products to cover your tables and stock your pantries: Muddy Roots Farm (us)- fresh chicken,

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14100 Westport Ave, Norwalk

Free Taste Of Thanksgiving!

Try it before you serve it! 🦃 Join us at Stew Leonard’s for a Taste of Thanksgiving this Saturday & Sunday, 11am–5pm. Enjoy FREE samples of our chefs’ Thanksgiving best-sellers and find your holiday favorites! 🥧 Place your catering orders early at Ste

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 1499 Federal Rd

Free Taste of Thanksgiving!

Try it before you serve it! 🦃 Join us at Stew Leonard’s for a Taste of Thanksgiving this Saturday & Sunday, 11am–5pm. Enjoy FREE samples of our chefs’ Thanksgiving best-sellers and find your holiday favorites! 🥧 Place your catering orders early at Ste

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Troutbeck, Amenia

Apple Pie Workshop with Chef Emma

Get ready for Thanksgiving with tips and tricks from our talented pastry chef Get ready for Thanksgiving with a cozy, hands-on pie-making class led by our talented pastry Chef Emma! In this workshop, you'll

3:30 PM

$81.88 – $92.55

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Sat, Nov 14St. Anthony of Padua Church, Fairfield

FriendsGiving for Hope - 3rd annual Fun and Fundraiser

Gather for a night of food, drink, dancing and fun, giving thanks for friendships while supporting the work of Hope Counseling Center. This will be a night of fun, just like you would have with a group

7:00 PM

$37.50 – $40FriendsgivingLive music

Sun, Nov 15Yorktown High School (New York), Jefferson Valley

Brookside/Mohansic Turkey Trot

🦃🍁 LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS! IT’S TURKEY TROT TIME! 🍁🦃 The Brookside Bulldogs and Mohansic Butterflies are teaming up for our 2026 TURKEY TROT! 🐾🦋 Join us for a fun morning of running, walking, and bringing our school communities together! 📅 Sunday, Novem

9:30 AM

Turkey trot

Sun, Nov 1519 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport

Pumpkin Decoupage Workshop

Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving with a cozy afternoon of pumpkin decoupage with Danielle Masztal. Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we'll transform mini pumpkins into beautiful, one-of-a-kin

4:30 PM

$35

Mon, Nov 16Bean and Barrel, Highland Falls

Fall Pot Simmer Workshop

Gather friends and family in person for a casual, fun Fall Pot Simmer Workshop. 🍂✨ FALL SIMMER POT WORKSHOP AT THE BEAN! 🍊🍷 Grab a friend and join us for a cozy evening of sipping, crafting, and all t

6:00 PM

$33.85

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Wed, Nov 18HudCo, Dobbs Ferry

HudCo Provisions: Our Mini Mid-Week Farmers Market

11a-3p. Open to the public. Shop from a variety of fresh food, artisanal products, and homemade treats all from local vendors. A delightful midweek farmers market experience in the atrium! Enjoy a vibrant m

11:00 AM

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Wed, Nov 18Seidenberg Lounge, Goldstein Academic Center, Pleasantville

Fall 2026 SeidenGiving (PLV Campus)

Join the Seidenberg community on the Pleasantville campus for an evening of Thanksgiving celebration! Come together with friends, faculty, and staff to share delicious food, celebrate our community, and giv

5:30 PM

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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 Danbury

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Nov 25–26Moonlight Corner, Jamaica2 days

FOREVER THANKFUL

10:00 PM

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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 Danbury: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Danbury in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Danbury run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Danbury on Thanksgiving Day?

24 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving DAY PARTY w/ Herman Ham! at The Q Bar and Kitchen, Branford Thanksgiving Day 5k Kids Fun Run & 2-Mile Walk and Run Turkey Run 5K at Multisports Academy.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Danbury?

13 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Dinner TO GO, Gobblepalooza and Sit Down Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Danbury?

Yes: Brookside/Mohansic Turkey Trot at Yorktown High School (New York) (Sun, Nov 15), 2026 Annual Fischang-Cicchetti Memorial Race (Sun, Nov 22) and Branford Thanksgiving Day 5k Kids Fun Run & 2-Mile Walk (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Danbury?

2026 Turkey & Canned Food Drive at Smile Dental Center, Thanksgiving Food Drive and Gathering at Woodbury Brewing Company and Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Newburgh Free Academy (Orange County) are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Danbury?

Yes: 17 of the 100 listed are free, including Gratitude Walk: Lantern-lit Swan Lake at Rockefeller State Park Preserve, HudCo Provisions: Our Mini Mid-Week Farmers Market and Fall 2026 SeidenGiving (PLV Campus) at Seidenberg Lounge, Goldstein Academic Center. Tickets for the rest run from $9.85 to $105.35.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Danbury?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are New Haven Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at PRIME BGR (Nov 25–26), Funksgiving! at The Warehouse at FTC (Wed, Nov 25) and Stamford Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Stamford (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Danbury?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Wallington, Fairfield, Jamaica and Manhattan 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.