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Thanksgiving Events in Dixon 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Dixon 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 Dixon.

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Nov 14–28Total Wireless - Pittsburg15 days

Thanksgiving Voucher Giveaway at Total Wireless Pittsburg

FREE $20 turkey voucher + custom tote bag at Total Wireless Pittsburg β€” Sat Nov 14, 10 AM–8 PM. While supplies last! Thanksgiving is coming, and Total Wireless Pittsburg wants to say thank you! Come by the

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Sun, Nov 15The Lounge, Brentwood

Friendsgiving R&B Brunch - 11/15

Kick back with good vibes, tasty bites, and smooth R&B tunes for the ultimate Friendsgiving brunch hangout. πŸ‚πŸ§‘ FRIENDSGIVING R&B BRUNCH IS HERE! πŸ§‘πŸ‚ Grab your

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Immensee Vineyard Ranch, Elk Grove

Boots In The Dirt : Friendsgiving Edition

Get ready to dig into good line dancing vibes and great food with your crew at this Friendsgiving bash!

2:30 PM

$14.64 – $55.20Friendsgiving

Mon, Nov 16143 N 1st St

Dinner is Served Cupcake Class

Let’s have some fun decorating cupcakes disguised as your favorite Thanksgiving foods! Each student will leave with 12 cupcakes. All supplies provided, $50 per person Instructor: Stephanie Age: 10+ Spaces are limited, call or text to sign up 707-693

6:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Tue, Nov 17Elk Grove Food Bank Services

Elk Grove Chamber After-Hours Mixer and Food Bank Drive

Changes to Cal Fresh (food stamp) eligibility requirements, coupled with the rising costs of basic necessities like food, housing, and fuel, are placing an enormous strain on our community's most vulnerable neighbors. More families than ever are strugglin

5:30 PM

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Wed, Nov 184701 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael

Mission Oaks Thanksgiving Luncheon

Celebrate the season with friends and neighbors at our Thanksgiving Luncheon! Enjoy a delicious holiday meal, good conversation, and a festive afternoon together as we give thanks and enjoy the spirit of the season. Pre-registration is required, so be su

12:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19125 S Hutchins St, Lodi

Senior Single Mingle

πŸ‚ Senior Single Mingle – Friendsgiving Edition! πŸ¦ƒ Join us for a music, light snacks, refreshments, and great conversation! Celebrate the season of gratitude while meeting new people, making connections, and enjoying a relaxed evening filled with friendsh

4:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 192010 Crestview Dr, Pittsburg

Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event

Join us online for Hope Solutions Friendsgiving and help make the season brighter for our community! RSVP by 11/13/26! Join us for the Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event! Come together to celebrat

4:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Orangevale Grange #354

Community Friendsgiving

πŸ§‘πŸ‚ GOOD FOOD. GREAT FRIENDS. AN EVEN GREATER CAUSE! πŸ‚πŸ§‘ We are getting ready for one of our FAVORITE nights of the year, and we would LOVE for our community to come together to make it a HUGE success! 🍁 COMMUNITY FRIENDSGIVING 2026 🍁 πŸ“… Thursday, Novembe

5:30 PM

FriendsgivingLive music

Thu, Nov 19875 Bordeaux Way, Napa

Yappy Hour at Olive & Hay: Barksgiving

Celebrate the season of togetherness with your favorite four-legged companion. Barksgiving invites pups and their people to gather on the patio at Olive & Hay for a relaxed autumn evening, complete with a Thanksgiving-themed photo booth where you can

5:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19The Empowerment Center, by Single Mom Strong, Citrus Heights

Single Mom Strong's Annual Friendsgiving!

You work hard to provide a great meal every holiday... this time, one will be provided for you! Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and celebrate the wonderful things in our lives, including our friends a

6:30 PM

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Fri, Nov 206916 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights

ALL Homeschoolers Friendsgiving - FREE friendsgiving for homeschoolers!

FamLab is YOUR homeschool community center, and we LOVE putting on events that we all want for our community! Join us for our 2nd annual Homeschooler Friendsgiving Friday November 20th at 12pm. Details: Please bring a nut free dish to share. Food allerg

12:00 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 Dixon

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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 β€œMary 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 β€” 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 β€œFranksgiving”, 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 Dixon: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Dixon in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Dixon run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 96 events.

What is on in Dixon on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Bikesgiving at Southside Park 8th Street, Thanksgiving Morning Workout at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Carmichael and Thanksgiving Day Shotgun.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Dixon?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving R&B Brunch - 11/15 at The Lounge, Dinner is Served Cupcake Class and Galaxy Friendsgiving. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Dixon?

Yes: Turkey Trot Walk/Run (Sat, Nov 21), Gobble Wobble 5kRun/Walk (Thu, Nov 26) and Gratitude Flow | Thanksgiving Morning at Wild Oak Wellness at Manka's Corner (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Dixon?

Elk Grove Chamber After-Hours Mixer and Food Bank Drive at Elk Grove Food Bank Services, Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event and Holiday Food Drive are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Dixon?

Yes: 9 of the 96 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Voucher Giveaway at Total Wireless Pittsburg at Total Wireless - Pittsburg, Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event and Single Mom Strong's Annual Friendsgiving! at The Empowerment Center, by Single Mom Strong. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $316.58.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Dixon?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Free Turkey and Food Giveaway! (Sat, Nov 21), THANKS GIVING DAY - ROBERTO TAPIA & MAS at Terrenos de la Feria de Antioch (Wed, Nov 25) and 8th Annual Turkeys-To-Go Drive-Thru Giveaway! (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Dixon?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Daly City, Oakland, San Francisco and Sausalito.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 β€” 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.