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Thanksgiving Events in Floyd 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Floyd 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 Floyd.

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Sat, Nov 14114 East Main st., Radford

RSF's First Annual Gymsgiving! 🦃💪

RSF's First Annual Gymsgiving! 🦃💪 We spend all year loading plates. Now it's time to load some different ones! 🍽️ Join us on Saturday, November 14th, for our very first RSF Gymsgiving Workout & Potluck! We're bringing the RSF family together for a

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Sat, Nov 141950 Electric Rd, Roanoke

Breath of Life Fall Festival

We are so excited to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving with your family at the 4th Annual Breath of Life Midwifery Fall Festival. Each year our event has grown and we can't wait to see how much we grow this year! Here are some of the exciting things

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Willis Elementary School

Free Thanksgiving Community Meal at Willis Elementary

Come enjoy a free Thanksgiving Community Meal at Willis Elementary School! The menu includes turkey, cranberry sauce, dressing, mashed potatoes, home made rolls, green beans, desserts and drinks! It will be a wonderful time to sit and fellowship and e

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Zion Lutheran Church, Floyd VA

PFLAG Floyd Second Saturday Social: Thanksgiving Potluck

Join the PFLAG Floyd family for a potluck lunch to celebrate Thanksgiving! We will provide turkey and a vegetarian main, but feel free to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Looking forward to seeing everyone! 🦃🥧🍽️

1:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14209 Coon Ridge Rd; Post Office Box 790, Hillsville

Thanksgiving Meal Drive Thru Fundraiser - Cost by donation

Thanksgiving meal drive-thru fundraiser. Meal will include turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert. Cost by donation. 3 PM to 6 PM or until supplies last.

3:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14260 Spring Rd, Patrick Springs

PSPHC Community Thanksgiving Meal 🦃

Everyone is welcome to join us for our Community Thanksgiving Meal! There is no charge and everything will be provided. Bring your friends and family and join us for a special time of fellowship!

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15525 Harkrader St, Christiansburg

A Bountiful CWC Thanksgiving

🍁 A Bountiful CWC Thanksgiving — Special Sunday at 10AM! 🍁 Join us for a heartfelt and joy-filled Thanksgiving Sunday at CWC as we celebrate A Bountiful CWC Thanksgiving! Please note: Service begins one hour earlier than normal — at 10:00AM. There will b

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 151001 Stewart Ave Roanoke

FRIENDSGIVING

🍂 LET’S CELEBRATE FRIENDSGIVING! 🧡 The holidays are all about friendship, gratitude, good food, and spending time together! H.E.M.I. House of Hope invites you to join us for a special Friendsgiving celebration! Bring your friends, share a meal, and enjo

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 154008 Robinson Tract Rd., Pulaski

Community Thanksgiving Celebration

To share the love of Jesus within the community, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving together following the worship service. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church will be providing turkey and drinks, but we invite everyone who wants to share to brin

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Lakeside Baptist Church, Salem

Thanksgiving Concert of Love

We'd love to see you at our annual Thanksgiving Concert of Love on November 15th at Lakeside Baptist Church! Invite family, friends and come worship with us! Free admission, with a love offering accepted in support of Straight Street of the Roanoke Valley

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Sun, Nov 15600 Craig Ave, Salem

A Night of Thankful Worship

Join us for an evening of community praise and worship. Come and be blessed as we offer praise and thanksgiving together. Then stay for a short time of fellowship following the worship service and enjoy cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate with us. There

5:00 PM

Wed, Nov 18Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, Roanoke

Super Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional holiday meal with all the trimmings. After lunch, enjoy a Thanksgiving meditation program by the Rev. Keith Olivier, chaplain at Brandon Oaks. Only $5! Sign up by 12 noon Monday, November 16, calling the church of

12:05 PM

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 Floyd

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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 Floyd: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Floyd in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Floyd run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 61 events.

What is on in Floyd on Thanksgiving Day?

11 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Tony Truitt Turkey Day Fun Run at Dr. Edward Dannelly Fitness Complex, Friends Feeding Families 2026 at Antioch Baptist Church of Mount Airy and Pulaski County Gobble & Wobble 5K at Randolph Park, 5100 Alexander Road, Dublin VA 24084.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Floyd?

9 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Holiday Farmers Market, Thanksgiving meal and Community dinner at Roanoke, Virginia. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Floyd?

Yes: 2026 Perky Turkey 5K (Sat, Nov 21), Tony Truitt Turkey Day Fun Run at Dr. Edward Dannelly Fitness Complex (Thu, Nov 26) and Pulaski County Gobble & Wobble 5K at Randolph Park, 5100 Alexander Road, Dublin VA 24084 (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Floyd?

Community Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal at The Salvation Army of Martinsville VA, Service Center, Fall Food Drive & Friendsgiving and FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal 2026 are looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Floyd?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 Drumstick Dash at Downtown Roanoke (Thu, Nov 26), Community Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal at The Salvation Army of Martinsville VA, Service Center (Tue, Nov 24) and 2026 Perky Turkey 5K (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Floyd?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Winston Salem, Wytheville, Winston-Salem and Roanoke and more.

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.