# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Detroit 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Detroit with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Detroit 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 Detroit.

## Thanksgiving Events in Detroit

- **Event Name**: 2026 Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot
  - **Description**: The Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot kicks off America’s Thanksgiving Parade®.

It has been a family tradition in downtown Detroit for the past 44 years. Much more than a variety of races (10K / 5K / 1 Mile), thousands of participants dress in cos
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 07:30 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/2026-strategic-staffing-solutions-turkey-trot/200030462374013
  - **Venue**: Huntington Place
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  - **Categories**: parades, sports
- **Event Name**: Detroit Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Detroit Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Detroit for our annual pub crawl.About this EventDetroit Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wednesday, N
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/detroit-official-thanksgiving-eve-bar-crawl-2026/100001983726904572
  - **Venue**: Downtown Detroit
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: parties, thanksgiving, bar-crawls, entertainment, holiday, pub-crawl
- **Event Name**: CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic: Michigan State vs Arkansas
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Little Caesars Arena
🏠 Address: 66 Sibley St, Detroit, MI 48201
🌆 City: Detroit
📍 Location: 42.34, -83.0574🌟 Be part of history at CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic: Michigan State vs Arkansas, an extraordinary gathering that will
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 03:30 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 05:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/cbs-sports-thanksgiving-classic-michigan-state-vs-arkansas/3200030385541636
  - **Venue**: Little Caesars Arena
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- **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Craft Pop-up
  - **Description**: Stop by our branch to put together a turkey craft just in time to show off to your family for Thanksgiving.
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon Nov 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Conely | Detroit Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: LEARN Friendsgiving Tea Swap
  - **Description**: Join Livonia Equity & Anti-Racism Network (LEARN) as we celebrate community, share gratitude, swap tea, and recognize Native American Heritage Month!

Registration will open closer to the event and is $10 for adults.  Children may attend for free (the
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: TBD
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## Trending Events in Detroit

- **Event Name**: Graced Sister Circle Paint with Purpose Party
  - **Description**: Graced Sister Circle Presents: Becoming HerCelebrate the Woman You Are BecomingSis, when was the last time you did something just for you?Life can be busy. Between work, family, responsibi
  - **Venue**: Graced to Grow Beyond Fear
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- **Event Name**: Rick Garofolo - Increased Profits by Maximizing Coding
  - **Description**: Learn how to boost your earnings by mastering coding techniques at our event!Welcome to our event: Increased Profits by Maximizing Coding with Rick Garofolo!Join us on Fri, Oct 16, 2025 at 
  - **Venue**: Detroit
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- **Event Name**: Detroit Secret Society: Outdoor Conspiracy Escape Game
  - **Description**: Become an undercover detective for a night and infiltrate Detroit's Secret Society that controls every important person in the city: from mayor to judges, priests, business owners, doctors - everyone is in their pocket
  - **Venue**: 315 E Warren Ave
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- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran at Ford Field
  - **Venue**: Ford Field
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- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran  Myles Smith  Lukas Graham & BIIRD
  - **Venue**: Ford Field
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- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran
  - **Venue**: Ford Field
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- **Event Name**: Jill Scott at Fox Theatre Detroit
  - **Venue**: Fox Theatre Detroit
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- **Event Name**: Detroit Jazz Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The world's largest free jazz festival returns to downtown Detroit for its 47th year! The 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival takes place September 4–7 over Labor Day weekend at Hart Plaza, featuring four days of world-class performances across multiple stages.

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  - **Venue**: Hart Plaza
- **Event Name**: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins
  - **Venue**: Comerica Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** 2026 Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 07:30 am at Huntington Place), Detroit Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Detroit), CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic: Michigan State vs Arkansas (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 03:30 am at Little Caesars Arena), Thanksgiving Craft Pop-up (Mon Nov 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Conely | Detroit Public Library), LEARN Friendsgiving Tea Swap (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 11:00 am at TBD).
- **Q**: What are the top free Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Thanksgiving Craft Pop-up (Mon Nov 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Conely | Detroit Public Library).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Detroit on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Detroit include Huntington Place, Downtown Detroit, Little Caesars Arena.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Detroit range from up to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Detroit include USA and Motion, BarCrawl.com, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Detroit?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Detroit.

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