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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Desoto 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 Desoto.

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Nov 12–13Lava Lounge, Dallas2 days

House Music Con Sabor Latino (Con Mís Amigos)

[Dura Lokura]( x [HouseGuests]( **we are donating a % of each ticket purchased to [La Colectiva]( (an organization that assists families af

8:00 PM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 14Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Dallas

11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing

Be a blessing this Thanksgiving! Volunteer at our 11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing on Nov 14 and help serve families in need. Volunteers Needed: 11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing </

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 142021 E Park Blvd, Plano

Fall Festival ( Festival de Otoño)

Nov. 14, 10AM–2PM at Commission Church! Free food, games, clothes & Thanksgiving groceries; first come, first served! #UntilAllOfTexasKnows Important Registration Notice Registration is free

10:00 AM

Free

Mon, Nov 16Central Market Plano

Celebrate with a Meatless Friendsgiving Meal

Hands-on. You will be cooking in this class. Age Restrictions For ages 13 & up Description Whether you are traveling for the holidays and want to set aside some

6:30 PM

$89.63Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Trinity Basin Preparatory - Jefferson, Dallas

Thanksgiving Lunch at Jefferson

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

11:00 AM

Tue, Nov 171010 W Miller Rd, Garland

3rd Annual Friendsgiving Event

🔥TWO WEEKS AWAY! 3RD ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING! 🦃🔥 IT’S GOING DOWN!!! 🚨 We’re gearing up for our 3rd Annual Camp Arnold Skate Church FRIENDSGIVING, and this year is going to be EPIC! $100 BEST TRICK CONTEST Cash for Tricks Longest Ollie Challenge Whitney Ho

6:00 PM

FriendsgivingLive music

Wed, Nov 184400 Panola Avenue, Fort Worth

Thanksgiving Lunch at Panola

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

10:45 AM

Wed, Nov 18412 W. Bolt Street, Fort Worth

Thanksgiving Lunch at Bolt

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

10:50 AM

Thu, Nov 19Canales Furniture / Mueblería Irving

Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving

Join the energetic Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving for turkey giveaways, pan dulce, champurrado, raffles, games, and contests. Join us for Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving

6:00 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 19Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

A Thanksgiving Charcuterie and Wine Experience With Galore Grazing Dallas

Gather, Graze, prep for the holidays, and taste thoughtfully paired wines in this creative experience at the Lorenzo Hotel in Dallas Galore’s charcuterie and wine experience is more than a tasting—it’s an e

7:00 PM

$33.50 – $94.50

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 Desoto

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 Desoto: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Desoto in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Desoto run from Nov 12 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Desoto on Thanksgiving Day?

30 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Arlington Turkey Trot at Choctaw Stadium, Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot and Ellis County Turkey Trot at Getzendaner Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Desoto?

17 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Burn Before the Bird at Lululemon Legacy West, FREE Thanksgiving Groceries and WOPSGIVING: THE PRE-THANKSGIVING BASH at Hï Dallas. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Desoto?

Yes: 27th Annual Turkey Bowl Race (Nov 20–22), Run With Kenyans x Miles Culture — Dallas 10K & 15K at Bath House Cultural Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Desoto?

11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Dalworth Park Thanksgiving Food Drive and Operation Turkey Dallas - Turkey Tailgate 2026 at Hilton Garden Inn Las Colinas are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Desoto?

Yes: 26 of the 100 listed are free, including 11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, Fall Festival ( Festival de Otoño) and Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving at Canales Furniture / Mueblería Irving. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $321.96.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Desoto?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys at One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, United States, Texas 76011 (Thu, Nov 26), 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health at City of Dallas - City Hall (Thu, Nov 26) and Holiday Kickoff (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Desoto?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Fort Worth, Grapevine and Dallas.

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.