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Thanksgiving Events in Dickson 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Dickson 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 Dickson.

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Sun, Nov 8Percy Warner Park, Nashville

Black Orchid Society 5th Annual Friendsgiving

SAVE THE DATE! Join the ladies of the Black Orchid Society for an afternoon of food, fun, and fire! Bring a dish and a beverage of your choice and celebrate friendship over lunch and games. The group will provide the plates, utensils, napkins, and e

11:00 AM

Friendsgiving

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Sun, Nov 84812 Shiloh Canaan Rd, Palmyra

Annual Thanksgiving Meal 2026

Everyone is welcome so please join us bring your friends and family for our Thanksgiving meal on the 8th of November. Hope to see everyone there for some great food and fellowship. Location: Fellowship Hall Time: 12:30PM Address: 4812 Shiloh-Canaan R

12:30 PM

Mon, Nov 92325 Madison St, Clarksville

Make and Take Turkey Sensory Bin (Sango)

🦃🍂 MAKE & TAKE TURKEY SENSORY BIN! 🍂🦃 Join us at Mochas & Minis on November 9 at 11 AM for a hands-on Thanksgiving sensory activity your little one gets to make, play with, and take home! Kids will create their very own Turkey Sensory Bin, filli

11:00 AM

Family friendly

Mon, Nov 92147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville

Friendsgiving

Altrusa Friendsgiving! Come join us for fellowship and fun!

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 108109 Concord Rd, Brentwood

Cooking Class | Thanksgiving Appetizer Swap

Gather around the table to sample appetizers to go with your Thanksgiving meal - or any meal! We will make an appetizer in class together. You will also bring your favorite appetizer and the recipe to class to share with other attendees. To register and

12:00 PM

Tue, Nov 101626 Madison St, Clarksville

Friendsgiving

Bring your friends and celebrate Friendsgiving at Chick-fil-A Madison Street! 🍁 Enjoy your Chick-fil-A favorites together with reserved tables, table-side ordering, and fun activities to celebrate the people you are thankful for this season! ❤️ Reservat

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 10The Rux, Nashville

Join Us: Bouissiere Wines from Gigondas, France

Domaine la Bouïssiere is one of the few estates to produce wines from the three appellations located in this magnificent corner of France. Domaine la Bouïssiere is one of t

6:30 PM

$24.89

Tue, Nov 10419 Main St, Franklin

Oddity Improv: Gravy, Gratitude & Improv

Experience the fast-paced hilarity of Whose Line Is It Anyway? live on stage with Franklin’s own Oddity Improv! Every second Tuesday of the month, this talented troupe delivers a brand-new show filled with interactive games and spontaneous musicals built

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13The Franklin Theatre

November Timeless Tales - Children's Read Aloud

Join us at The Franklin Theatre (419 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064) on Friday, November 13th at 9 AM for our next Timeless Tales adventure! We will be reading Thanksgiving at The Tappletons'. The whole Tappleton family is gathering for a big Thanksgivi

9:00 AM

Family friendly

Fri, Nov 131465 Collins View Way, Clarksville

Created to Create- Thankful Season

🍂🙏 Created to Create Workshop — Thankful Season 🙏🍂 In every season, there is something to be thankful for. 💕 Join me this November for our Created to Create Workshop, where creativity meets devotion! This month, we’ll slow down, create together, and ref

10:00 AM

Fri, Nov 13Meant To Eat Nutrition Counseling, Nashville

Thanksgiving Dress Rehearsal

Come enjoy a yummy holiday-inspired meal, practice normalizing and enjoying holiday foods, and connect with one another! Welcome to MTE's First Annual Dress Rehearsal Thanksgiving!! Once you arrive, e

6:00 PM

$37.15

Fri, Nov 132182 Old Russellville Pike, Clarksville

Women's Friendsgiving

Join us for an intentional evening of food, fun, fellowship, and some time around the firepit. Please SIGN UP to bring your favorite hors d'oeuvre or dessert to share. If you plan to

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

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 Dickson

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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 Dickson: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Dickson in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Dickson run from Nov 8 to Nov 28, 2026: 60 events.

What is on in Dickson on Thanksgiving Day?

7 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Music City Turkey Trot at Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN, Annual Thanksgiving Buffet at The Lodge at Montgomery Bell and Thanksgiving Day River Cruises | Sightseeing & Dinner | Holiday Events in Nashville at Nashville Riverboats.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Dickson?

8 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Dinner and Worship Service at FBCT, DAV Thanksgiving Dinner at Jimmie Ross Veterans Center 1157 Hwy 49 Erin, TN and Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Dickson?

Yes: Rossview Turkey Trot 5k/ 1 Mile Fun Run at Clarksville, Tennessee (Sat, Nov 21) and Music City Turkey Trot at Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Dickson?

Yes: 6 of the 60 listed are free, including THE FALL MARKETPLACE EXPERIENCE & LOCAL BUSINESS FAIR, November NJC 101 and BE THE DREAM Turkey Drive - 13th Annual at Maplewood High School. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $116.80.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Dickson?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Music City Turkey Trot at Nissan Stadium Nashville, TN (Thu, Nov 26), Nashville Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Live Oak (Nov 25–26) and BE THE DREAM Turkey Drive - 13th Annual at Maplewood High School (Fri, Nov 20).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Dickson?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Murfreesboro and Nashville.

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.