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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Del Mar 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 Del Mar.

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Sat, Nov 14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ramona

HV RS - 5K Turkey Trot

HV RS - 5K Turkey Trot Annual 5K Turkey Trot 🦃 Gobble, wobble, or walk—join us for our annual 5K Turkey Trot! Run or stroll the course, or stick around at the church to help with

8:00 AM

FreeTurkey trot

Sponsored

Sat, Nov 14703 El Rancho Drive, El Cajon

Holiday Market

We are doing our Holiday Market before Thanksgiving this year. Thought we’d give it a try! As usual, the market will be full of Christmas decor and items for gift-giving, home and yard decor. We have many different styles of decor including vintage, far

9:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 14OB Beans Coffee Roasters, San Diego

Pit & Children's Lit (Fall 2026)

Children's book reading featuring a sweet, furry friend! ❤️🐾☕ Join Miss Marisa, M.Ed., & an adoptable dog from Frosted Faces Foundation for mornings of books, dog snuggles, coloring, and delicious drinks/treats from OB Beans Coffee Roasters! Hosted

10:00 AM

Family friendly

Sat, Nov 14First Congregational Church, Ramona

Turkey Dinner

Our annual Turkey Dinner is back this year! All proceeds go to supporting the Ramona Youth Collaborative. Cost of a delicious turkey dinner with classic sides and dessert is $20. Tickets sold at the door. Dinner is served (and for pick up) at First Congre

12:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sponsored

Sat, Nov 14The Mental Bar Coffee Company, San Diego

Friendsgiving Paint Night + Open Mic

Paint, eat, and share the mic with friends at The Mental Bar. Combo tickets include a BLT, chips, and a drink. Bring your people to The Mental Bar for a Friendsgiving Paint Night with an open mic. Paint, ea

5:00 PM

$28.52 – $60.54Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 144858 Ronson Ct suite 101, San Diego

2026 Pacifica Institute Friendsgiving Dinner: A Table of Gratitude

Join Pacifica Institute for a Thanksgiving dinner celebrating gratitude, friendship, and the community we share. Join Pacifica Institute for a free Thanksgiving dinner celebrating gratitude, friendship, and

6:00 PM

FreeDinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Nov 14–2149555 Via Vaquero Rd, Temecula8 days

Thanksgiving Retreat with Francis Lucille in Temecula, CA - Week 1

Francis conveys the ancient wisdom of non-duality, the common foundation of Advaita Vedanta, Chan Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Sufism. The retreat begins on Saturday at 6:00pm with dinner and dialogue to follo

6:00 PM

$1,000.40 – $1,074.04Dinner & brunch

Sponsored

Sun, Nov 15Cork & Stem, San Diego

Wine & Cheese Workshop

Wine, cheese, and a little Thanksgiving inspiration! Join us and Venissimo for a delicious guided pairing experience. Wine and cheese? Name a better pairing. We’ll wait! 🍷🧀

2:00 PM

$55.20

Sun, Nov 15BODYBAR La Costa, Carlsbad

Teamsgiving 2026

We're bringing the team together for a little Teamsgiving! We're bringing the La Costa & Vista teams together for a little Teamsgiving! 🦃🤎 Join us November 14 at 4:30 PM at BODYBAR La Costa for a

4:30 PM

Free

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 Del Mar

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 Del Mar: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Del Mar in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Del Mar run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Del Mar on Thanksgiving Day?

10 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including La Jolla Turkey Trot at Life Time, Thanksgiving Service 2026 and Thanksgiving Morning Yoga at Sunset Cliffs.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Del Mar?

20 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Turkey Dinner at First Congregational Church, 2026 Pacifica Institute Friendsgiving Dinner: A Table of Gratitude and Thanksgiving Retreat with Francis Lucille in Temecula, CA - Week 1. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Del Mar?

Yes: HV RS - 5K Turkey Trot at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Sat, Nov 14), Gobble Wobble Bar Crawl — San Diego Gaslamp | November 14 at Good Night John Boy (Nov 14–15) and La Jolla Turkey Trot at Life Time (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Del Mar?

The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Punk Rock Food Drive at Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside, Chefsgiving Dinner at Pendry San Diego at Provisional Kitchen and Drag Loteria at Weir Beer are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Del Mar?

Yes: 33 of the 100 listed are free, including HV RS - 5K Turkey Trot at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thanksgiving Kirtan Party And Vegetarian Potluck By Spirit Soul And Friends at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Hillcrest and 2026 Pacifica Institute Friendsgiving Dinner: A Table of Gratitude. Tickets for the rest run from $5 to $1,074.04.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Del Mar?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Pacific Beach Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at The Duck Dive (Nov 25–26), Grasshopper's 3rd Annual – TURKEY GIVEAWAY at Grasshopper Dispensary (Wed, Nov 25) and The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Punk Rock Food Drive at Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside (Sat, Nov 14).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Del Mar?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Costa Mesa, Dana Point and Mission Viejo.

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.