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Thanksgiving Events in Ensley 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ensley 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 Ensley.

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Nov 11–131501 N Q St, Pensacola3 days

DTP 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Pickleball Tournament

You MUST register online: playDTP.com/event Get ready for three action-packed days of competition, community and unforgettable DTP energy at the 2nd Annual DTP Thanksgiving Pickleball Tournament! Whether you’re chasing a medal, testing your skills or si

8:00 AM

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Fri, Nov 1325945 SR-181, Daphne

Thanksgiving Door hanger Paint Party

🦃🎨 THANKSGIVING DOOR HANGER PAINT PARTY! 🎃🍁 Grab your friends, bring your favorite drinks and snacks, and come get crafty with us at Rosedown Designs! 🧡 Choose from 3 adorable designs! 🍂 November 13th | 5:30–7:30 PM 🎨 All supplies included, and designs

5:30 PM

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Fri, Nov 131449 West Nine Mile Rd Unit 15

Girl's Night Out: Friendsgiving Mixer

This month's Sweet Social at A Sweet Party is for the girl's who are looking for a new bestie! Make your way through hilarious match maker stations to find your perfect bestie match, snack on a delicious spread of small bites, and leave with a new friend!

6:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 1416821 State Highway 181, Fairhope

Annual Holiday Market

Annual Holiday Market Indoor / Outdoor Market 👉 Saturday, Nov. 14th, ⏰ 9am to 2pm 📌 16821 AL-181, Fairhope Alabama 🌎 This event will feature Thanksgiving and Christmas items, locally handcrafted goods, gift giving and

9:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 144008 Maltese Way Pensacola Fl

Hashgiving

Hashgiving!! Who: Big in the Front, Small in the Back and Just Scotty laying trail When: Sat Nov 14 @ 2pm Where: Biggies House! 4008 Maltese Way How much: $6 This will be teenager friendly. It's Hashgiving!!! PLEASE BRING A FOOD SIDE DISH TO SHARE! Pl

2:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 144586 Chumuckla Hwy, Milton

Watercolor Thanksgiving Turkeys l Painting Class

🦃 Brush of Grace Watercolor Painting Class 🦃 Come paint with us for a fun, relaxed afternoon of watercolor painting and creativity! 🎨 This month, we’re getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with these adorable, quirky watercolor turkeys! You’ll be guided

3:00 PM

Sat, Nov 144586 Chumuckla Hwy, Milton

Thanksgiving Watercolor Class with Brush of Grace

🦃 Brush of Grace Watercolor Painting Class 🦃 Come paint with us for a fun, relaxed afternoon of watercolor painting and creativity! 🎨 This month, we’re getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with these adorable, quirky watercolor turkeys! You’ll be guided

3:00 PM

Sat, Nov 144051 Barrancas Avenue, Pensacola

PCKids Jr. Chef's Class

Need a monthly break from your children? The PCKids Jr. Chefs class offers a strong option. We are not babysitters, but we will aim to send your child home with new self-help skills! 😁 Menu: 🦃 Nov. 14: History of Thanksgiving Dishes - Roasted Venison Bit

4:00 PM

Family friendly

Sat, Nov 142541 Renfroe Rd, Milton

BarnYard Thankful Friendsgiving

🦃🍂 **THE BARNYARD’S THANKFUL FRIENDSGIVING** 🍂🦃 **A Thanksgiving Celebration on the Farm** 📅 **Saturday, November 14th** ⏰ **4:00 PM – 8:00 PM** 📍 **The BarnYard in Pace** This Thanksgiving season, we’re doing things a little differently at The Ba

5:00 PM

FriendsgivingFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 142379 Pawnee Dr, Navarre

Parent's Night Out

Parents, you deserve a night off! Whether it's a date night, dinner with friends, getting a head start on holiday shopping, or simply enjoying a few hours of peace and quiet, we've got the kids covered! Drop the kids off at the Betty J. Pullum Family YMC

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunchFamily friendly

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Sun, Nov 158300 N Palafox St

Friendsgiving at ECNaz

If you'll be away from family this Thanksgiving season, new to the area, or simply looking for community, we'd love to welcome you to our Friendsgiving Dinner at ECNaz. Join us for worship then around the table for a Friendsgiving feast as we celebrate Go

10:30 AM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Liberty Church Pace Campus

Liberty Church Pace Campus Thanksgiving Box Giveaway

Helping those in need: come get a free Thanksgiving box filled with all the fixings and a gift card to make your holiday amazing! One box per family. If you sign up for more then one box it will be deleted.

11:15 AM

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 Ensley

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 Ensley: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ensley in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Ensley run from Nov 11 to Nov 29, 2026: 79 events.

What is on in Ensley on Thanksgiving Day?

16 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 16th Annual Turkey Fondo, 11TH ANNUAL THIGHS BEFORE PIES and Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot at Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, Fl 32561.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ensley?

21 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Parent's Night Out, Friendsgiving at ECNaz and FoodRx with Chefs Troy & Dominique Kline. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ensley?

Yes: 2nd Annual Gobble and Guzzle Turkey Trot at Pensacola Beach Boardwalk (Sat, Nov 21) and Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot at Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, Fl 32561 (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ensley?

Turkey Take-Out Food Drive Collection! at Luna's Eat & Drink, OSO ANNUAL FRIENDSGIVING FOOD DRIVE and Watson Family Foundation 10th Annual Turkey and Ham Dinner Giveaway at Pensacola Interstate Fair are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Ensley?

Yes: 4 of the 79 listed are free, including Liberty Church Pace Campus Thanksgiving Box Giveaway, Heirs of The Kingdom Women’s Fellowship at Heirs of the Kingdom Church International and 2026 Thanksgiving Meal Box Giveaway at Pensacola First Church of the Nazarene. Tickets for the rest run from $27.83 to $59.34.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ensley?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Farm to City Food Distribution (Tue, Nov 24), Pensacola Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at B Side at Vinyl Music Hall (Nov 25–26) and Pensacola Beach Turkey Trot at Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach, Fl 32561 (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ensley?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Miramar Beach.

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.