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Thanksgiving Events in Ferris 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ferris 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 Ferris.

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Mon, Nov 161301 Municipal Way #200, Grapevine

JPAR Westside Friendsgiving

Good food. Good people. A little giving back. That’s a Friendsgiving worth showing up for. This November, JPAR is bringing our agents, friends and trusted partners together for a Friendsgivi

11:00 AM

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Mon, Nov 16Central Market Plano

Celebrate with a Meatless Friendsgiving Meal

Hands-on. You will be cooking in this class. Age Restrictions For ages 13 & up Description Whether you are traveling for the holidays and want to set aside some

6:30 PM

$89.63Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 172524 W. Ledbetter Dr., Dallas

Thanksgiving Lunch at Ledbetter

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

10:30 AM

Tue, Nov 173116 S. Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie

Thanksgiving Lunch at Grand Prairie

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

10:45 AM

Tue, Nov 17Trinity Basin Preparatory - Jefferson, Dallas

Thanksgiving Lunch at Jefferson

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

11:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 17Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid, Dallas

Dallas Mavericks -2026 Turkey Giveaway at BCHA

Come join us at BCHA for the Dallas Mavericks -2026 Turkey Giveaway, where we'll be giving out turkeys to spread some holiday cheer! *ONE VOUCHER PER FAMILY, ANY DOUBLES WILL BE RE

3:00 PM

Free

Wed, Nov 184400 Panola Avenue, Fort Worth

Thanksgiving Lunch at Panola

One of our favorite traditions at Trinity Basin Preparatory is welcoming families to campus for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! For many years, this special event has brought our school community together to share a delicious meal, create lasting memories,

10:45 AM

Thu, Nov 19Canales Furniture / Mueblería Irving

Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving

Join the energetic Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving for turkey giveaways, pan dulce, champurrado, raffles, games, and contests. Join us for Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving

6:00 PM

Free

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Thu, Nov 19Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

A Thanksgiving Charcuterie and Wine Experience With Galore Grazing Dallas

Gather, Graze, prep for the holidays, and taste thoughtfully paired wines in this creative experience at the Lorenzo Hotel in Dallas Galore’s charcuterie and wine experience is more than a tasting—it’s an e

7:00 PM

$33.50 – $94.50

Thu, Nov 192001 S Ervay St, Dallas

Paint & Sing Friendsgiving Edition

Friendsgiving Paint & Sing Come eat, sip, paint, sing, laugh, talk a little mess & catch a vibe. Bring your people! Friendsgiving Paint & Sing 🍂🎨🎤 You know that feeling when you’re with y

7:00 PM

$18.94 – $48.71Friendsgiving

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 Ferris

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Sat, Nov 215752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony

Holiday Kickoff

4:00 PM

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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 Ferris: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ferris in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Ferris run from Nov 16 to Nov 29, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Ferris on Thanksgiving Day?

25 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Arlington Turkey Trot at Choctaw Stadium, Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot and Ellis County Turkey Trot at Getzendaner Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ferris?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including FREE Thanksgiving Groceries, Community Harvest Dinner @ Cimarron Park and WOPSGIVING: THE PRE-THANKSGIVING BASH at Hï Dallas. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ferris?

Yes: 27th Annual Turkey Bowl Race (Nov 20–22), Run With Kenyans x Miles Culture — Dallas 10K & 15K at Bath House Cultural Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ferris?

JPAR Westside Friendsgiving, Kavontae Turpin Turkey Giveaway 2026 and Dalworth Park Thanksgiving Food Drive are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Ferris?

Yes: 28 of the 99 listed are free, including JPAR Westside Friendsgiving, Dallas Mavericks -2026 Turkey Giveaway at BCHA at Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid and Thanksgiving Fest at Canales Furniture Irving at Canales Furniture / Mueblería Irving. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $321.96.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ferris?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys at One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, United States, Texas 76011 (Thu, Nov 26), 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health at City of Dallas - City Hall (Thu, Nov 26) and Dallas Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Backyard - Dallas (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ferris?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in The Colony and Dallas.

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.