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Thanksgiving Events in Folsom 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Folsom 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 Folsom.

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Fri, Nov 138200 Sierra College Blvd, Roseville

CryosGiving Event

🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re giving back, literally! Welcome to Cryosgiving at US Cryotherapy in Roseville! Two days only: Friday and Saturday, November 13th and 14th. Here’s what’s waiting for you: Every Cryoskin® treatment is just $99 A swag bag for eve

8:00 AM

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Fri, Nov 131075 W Capitol Ave, West Sacramento

Thanksgiving Luncheon - An Active Aging Gathering

📢 Thanksgiving Luncheon – Friday, November 13, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM 📍 Location: West Sacramento Community Center 1075 West Capitol Ave Join us for a festive Thanksgiving celebration at the West Sacramento Community Center! Enjoy a traditional turkey meal

11:00 AM

Fri, Nov 13418 East Bidwell

Holiday Paint Workshop | Friday, November 13

Come paint with us on Friday, November 13 from 4–8 p.m. at Create, Make & Mingle in Folsom! 🎨 Drop in anytime between 4 and about 6 p.m. Arriving by 6 gives you time to finish your project by 8! Get a head start on Christmas ornaments, paint a littl

4:00 PM

Sat, Nov 142502 Country Club Dr., Shingle Springs

Friendsgiving Pancake Breakfast

Friends, food, and gratitude... what could be better? Join the Cameron Park Community Foundation for our Friendsgiving Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning of fluffy pancakes, warm coffee, and community

8:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Springfield at Whitney Oaks, Rocklin

Springfield Holiday Craft Fair

Come experience the talent and creativity of the Springfield community! Beautiful handmade wares for you to shop locally. Plus, purchase a yummy beverage from the coffee cart! The Springfield Craft Fair will take place at the Gables

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Deterding Park - 1415 Rushden Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864

SERIOUSLY UNSERIOUS Hearts & Crafts Art Workshop - November "No Thanks, It's For Me!"

🦃 NOVEMBER **NO THANKS, IT’S FOR ME!** “You’re not just on the list. You ARE the list.” The holidays are coming. So are the invitations, obligations, family gatherings, and the annual tradition of putting yourself LAST. 🙃 Not this time. 🎨 LET’S GET C

10:30 AM

Sat, Nov 14850 E Bidwell St

Adams Meat Shop - Community Thank You Lunch

🍂 A little local love goes a long way! Join us for a Community Thank You Lunch at Adam’s Meat Shop on November 14th from 1–3 PM. Come connect with neighbors, celebrate the season of giving, and give back to our community. 🧡 All donations benefit the Fri

1:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 149683 Elk Grove Florin Rd

Movie and Munchies

Settle in at our indoor playground for Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving, movie snacks, crafting, and face painting. Movie and Munchies is a calm, cozy in-person event at our in

4:00 PM

$17.85

Sat, Nov 147869 Kingswood Dr, Citrus Heights

Night of Thanks and Giving, a soiree

Come join us November 14 for our Night of Thanks and Giving, a soiree and live/silent auction to benefit St. Mark's Lutheran School! This is a chance for St. Mark's church and school families and alumni to gather together in support of this ministry, and

5:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14500 Arden Way, Sacramento

SMS Teen: Turkey Bowl

Teens: join us for a Thanksgiving-style dinner with game show-style games! This month, SMS Teen is bringing the fun with Turkey Bowl! 🦃 Teens ages 12–17 are invited to join us for an evening of team c

5:30 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Ever After Wine, Elk Grove

Friendsgiving Game Night (21+ Event)

Join us for an evening filled with good vibes, good games, and good wine. What's Included Entry to the event Access to all games Prizes Your ticket includes a we

6:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Tempo Park, Citrus Heights

Free Turkey Day Run!

Free running event with prize support! We will be having a special running event on 11/15/26. The main event will be laps on an obstacle course. Every successful lap will carry a point total. The person at the end of the event with the highest overall poi

11:00 AM

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 Folsom

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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 Folsom: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Folsom in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Folsom run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Folsom on Thanksgiving Day?

18 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 Placerville Turkey Trot 2026 at El Dorado County Library.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Folsom?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including SMS Teen: Turkey Bowl, Thanksgiving Feast in North Sacramento and Galaxy Friendsgiving. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Folsom?

Yes: Hands of Hope Turkey Trot at Riverbend Elementary Colts News (Sat, Nov 21), Amado Turkey Trot at Amado Park (Sat, Nov 21) and FURRRENDSGIVING (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Folsom?

CryosGiving Event, Elk Grove Chamber After-Hours Mixer and Food Bank Drive at Elk Grove Food Bank Services and 8th Annual Turkeys-To-Go Drive-Thru Giveaway! are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Folsom?

Yes: 6 of the 99 listed are free, including Springfield Holiday Craft Fair at Springfield at Whitney Oaks, SMS Teen: Turkey Bowl and Single Mom Strong's Annual Friendsgiving! at The Empowerment Center, by Single Mom Strong. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $130.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Folsom?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Free Turkey and Food Giveaway! (Sat, Nov 21), 8th Annual Turkeys-To-Go Drive-Thru Giveaway! (Sat, Nov 21) and Gobble Wobble 5kRun/Walk (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Folsom?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Dixon, Antioch and Grass Valley.

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.