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Thanksgiving Events in Fargo 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Fargo 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 Fargo.

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Tue, Nov 10435 32nd Ave E

Mojo Fit Studios Gratitude Gourde Hot Yoga

Join us at 6PM Hot Yoga for an intention based class full of gratitude. Each student will be gifted a Gratitude Gourde to bring home. Starting in class and then each day on the month, add to your gourde as of way of staying connected to your intention for

6:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14West Acres (Fargo, ND)

Everwinter Turkey Bowl

Hey hey, this is our first annual Everwinter Turkey Bowl. A charity Blood Bowl event where all the proceeds will be going towards the Great Plains Food Bank For More Info follow the links to the BCP and Player Packet. Check out this event on Best Coas

8:00 AM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 14West Fargo Parks

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

🦃 New This Year! Help the Turkey Find Its Flock! 🦃 We’re bringing a NEW scavenger hunt adventure to West Fargo this year, and we need YOUR help! 🔎 Best of all, it's completely FREE to participate! Gather your family or friends and explore five West Farg

9:00 AM

Wed, Nov 18602 Main Ave

Holiday Classics | Thanksgiving Sides

Take your holiday table to the next level with this cooking class dedicated to the most beloved Thanksgiving sides. Whether you’re hosting for the first time or looking to perfect your family favorites, this class will give you the confidence and skills

6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 20600 8th St S Suite 100, Moorhead

Amanda Nelson Agency- 7th Annual Pie Giveaway

WE’RE BACK FOR YEAR 7! 🥧🧡 Our 7th Annual Pumpkin Pie Giveaway is almost here, and we can’t wait to continue one of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions! Stop by our office for a FREE pumpkin pie as our way of saying THANK YOU for another wonderful year!

3:00 PM

Sun, Nov 22406 8th St S, Moorhead

Thanksgiving Pie Sale

Grab homemade pies for your thanksgiving table! Order now through November 14th Follow this link to order pie You can preorder Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan, or Chocolate Velvet for $25 per

11:30 AM

Wed, Nov 25722 2nd Ave N

Holiday Bake Sale

Let us do your holiday baking! We open the doors at 10am and you'll want to be here early because when they're gone, they're gone! We'll have buns, cinnamon rolls, and Norwegian goodies that will be the talk of your Thanksgiving dinner.

10:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Thu, Nov 261445 1st avenue north Fargo ND 58102

Thankful & Grateful Hot Sculpt

Heat your body and warm your heart. 🧡 Start your Thanksgiving with 50 minutes of Hot Sculpt that includes breath-led exercises and intentional movement. Leave sweaty and thankful for your inner and outer strength. All-levels welcome. Mats and props pro

9:00 AM

Thu, Nov 261201 13th ave E

Friendsgiving

We know what it's like to not have a place to go for the holidays. This is a free dinner to abide by local laws and regulations. We will accept free-will donations to support future meals. This meal will be 100% gluten-free.

2:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

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 Fargo

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 Fargo: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Fargo in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Fargo run from Nov 10 to Nov 26, 2026: 13 events.

What is on in Fargo on Thanksgiving Day?

4 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Burn The Bird 5K & 10K at YMCA Fercho Branch, Thankful & Grateful Hot Sculpt and Thanksgiving Brunch 2026.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Fargo?

4 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including The TELL, Holiday Bake Sale and Thanksgiving Brunch 2026. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Fargo?

Yes: 2026 Burn The Bird 5K & 10K at YMCA Fercho Branch (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Fargo?

Everwinter Turkey Bowl at West Acres (Fargo, ND) is looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Fargo?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 Burn The Bird 5K & 10K at YMCA Fercho Branch (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving Brunch 2026 (Thu, Nov 26) and The TELL (Thu, Nov 12).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Fargo?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Hankinson, Lisbon, Perham and Breckenridge.

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.