Nov 14–1511:00 AM
14th Annual Wine and Cheese Festival
187 Pine Hill Rd
Thanksgiving Events in Gardner 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Gardner 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 Gardner.
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On nowSun, Nov 15Fuse Bistro, Lowell
THANKSGIVING COMEDY SHOW- FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US !
It's time for a "festivus for the rest of us! Fuse Bistro presents a side splitting Comedy & Music show to get you ready for the Holidays. It's time for a "festivus for the rest of us! Fuse Bistro prese
$39.19
On nowSun, Nov 15Concord-Carlisle High School
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with the Massachusett Praying Indians
Join us for New Life's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with the Massachusett Praying Indians “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 118:1
FreeDinner & brunch
On nowSun, Nov 15Ziti's Natick
🦋 FRIENDSGIVING 2026 🦃🍂 | CO-ED EVENT — GUYS & GIRLS WELCOME! 🥂🩷
🦋🩷 FRIENDSGIVING 2026! 🦃🍂🥂 🚨🚨 CO-ED EVENT — GUYS & GIRLS WELCOME! 🚨🚨 💕 MEN & WOMEN ARE INVITED! BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, SPOUSE, PARTNER, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, COWORKERS, NEIGHBORS — EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 💕 Friendship • Experiences • Memories 🍁
Friendsgiving
On nowSun, Nov 15The Hangar Pub and Grill of Amherst
Give Thanks Pumpkin- Paint'N'Sip - Hangar Of Amherst
$30 Registration --> Discover the joy of painting in this fun, beginner-friendly class designed for anyone aged 16 and up! Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or rediscovering a love for art, this class
Wed, Nov 18Sudbury Plaza
Growing Gratitude at Sudbury Plaza
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and kindness! Celebrate the season of gratitude with an afternoon of creative fun and community kindness at Sudbury Plaza! Kids can create their own Gratitude Ga
FreeFamily friendly
Wed, Nov 18Pepe's Italian Restaurant, Worcester
Turkey Basket Drive
🦃 100 Turkeys for 100 Families! 🦃 Help us make Thanksgiving a little brighter for 100 local families! ❤️ We’re kicking off our Turkey Basket Drive and inviting the community to come together to help families in need this holiday season. 📅 Wednesday, No
Volunteer
Wed, Nov 18Sunny Valley Farm & Market, Amherst
Stretch, Sip & Be Thankful
"A Little Stretch, A Little Sip, A Lot of Gratitude!" 🍂🌿 Stretch, Sip & Be Thankful! 🧘♀️🥂 Take a little time for YOU before the holiday hustle and bustle begins!
$33.85
Wed, Nov 18Cozy Cat Corner, Keene
Thankful Cat Painting - Paint Night at Cozy Cat Corner Cafe in Keene NH
On November 18th from 6:00–8:30pm, we’ll be gathering at The Cozy Cat Corner on 40 Washington Street Keene, NH for a guided paint night where you’ll create your own fall cat masterpiece! no experience needed. I’ll walk you step-by-step through the entire
Wed, Nov 18MakeIt Labs, Nashua
Fall and Holiday Night Lights [FG01]
Get cozy and enjoy a magical night filled with twinkling lights and festive vibes to kick off the season right! Fall and Holiday Night Lights [FG01] Date & Time: </st
$49.87 – $71.21
Wed, Nov 18Epigram Brew Co., Tyngsborough
DIY Friendsgiving Floral Cornucopias
Create a classic Cornucopia filled with fresh flowers perfect for any Thanksgiving table! We will have a bounty of fresh flowers (plus a few surprises!) to create a floral arrangement in a classic New Engla
$63.74Friendsgiving
Thu, Nov 1940 Main St, Sterling
Friendsgiving Simmer Pot Bar
Sip, Simmer & Shop! Mix seasonal fruits, herbs, and spices to create two take-home holiday simmer pot bags. Sip, Simmer & Shop at Sterling & Maple Home Gather your friends
$45Friendsgiving
Thu, Nov 19The White Room, Worcester
MassNFCA's 16th Annual Alumni Thanksgiving
Join MassNFCA on Thursday, November 19th at The White Room in Worcester for our Annual Alumni Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time for community, connection, and sharing a meal together. We’re excited to cr
Free
Thu, Nov 19Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop, Southborough
Thanksgiving Floral and Gourd Centerpiece Workshop at Gulbankian Florist
Join us as we create a gorgeous full to the brim Thanksgiving centerpiece for your own table or to give as a gift! This is an extremely long lasting centerpiece (think a few weeks!) $89 Register here:
Thu, Nov 19Saloon 139, Worcester
Bingo & Soul: Friendsgiving Edition
Celebrate Friendsgiving in person with five bingo rounds, live music, prizes, SURPRISE TWISTS and a welcoming community vibe Bingo & Soul: Friendsgiving Edition is an in-person communit
$12.51 – $23.18FriendsgivingLive music
Fri, Nov 20222 Turnpike Road, Turners Falls
Music Friendsgiving Dinner
**Date/Times have not been set in stone. We will update in the future. This is currently just a place holder.** Music Families! *Join us for the 2nd Annual Turners Falls Music Department Friendsgiving on Friday, November 20th from 5pm to 7pm in the
Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving
Fri, Nov 20Pakachoag Center, Auburn
Cupcake Decorating Class-Giving Thanks
Adults can register individually, or an adult and child can work together on one set of cupcakes under a single registration (age 8+) You can freeze your decorated cupcakes to keep them until Thanksgiving!
$73.34
Fri, Nov 20Pakachoag Center, Pakachoag Street, Auburn, MA, USA
Cupcake Decorating Class, Auburn, MA
You can freeze your decorated cupcakes to keep them until Thanksgiving! Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight so they don't condensate going directly from freezer to room temp. No experience necessary! Join Sue from Let
Fri, Nov 20Fuse Bistro, Lowell
Thanksgiving Wine Glass Painting
Join us for a cozy, elegant paint night where you’ll hand-paint your own set of 2 stemless wine glasses — Choose from 4 designs: Gold Fall Leaves Cranberry & Eucalyptus</p
$28.52
Nov 20–21Retro Knights Arcade, Leominster2 days
Friendsgiving 360° with Zeke Beats
Join us Friday, November 20th at Retro Knights Arcade for a special 360° Friendsgiving celebration bringing music, food, games & community together for a great cause! 🎶 Featuring Zeke Beats! With special guest Levitation Jones + multiple B2Bs from so
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 2190 W Main St, Westborough
Westborough Turkey Trot 2026
Lace up your sneakers for the 13th Annual Westborough Turkey Trot. Run, walk or trot in our 5K event at 9am. then join us on the WHS track for the Kids Fun Run and the Senior Stroll at 10am. The event is family friendly and open to the public. See you at
Turkey trotFamily friendly
Nov 21–22455 Highland Ave, Baldwinville2 days
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
🍎🥧 Bring the harvest home for Thanksgiving! Gather your family and join us at Red Apple Farm for our Thanksgiving Harvest Festival, November 21 & 22 from 10am–5pm—a weekend filled with delicious food, local shopping, and time together before the holi
Volunteer
Nov 21–22Gardner City Hall2 days
Fill Your Pantry at Gardner Farmers Market
🍂 Fill Your Pantry at the Gardner Farmers Market! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we're bringing together local farmers, bakers, artisans, and makers for a special indoor market! Join us for a morning of shopping local, stocking up for the
VolunteerLive music
Sat, Nov 21160 Chicopee Row, Groton
Thanksgiving Market
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Market featuring local vendors, baked goods, fresh produce, and a raffle benefitting the Bradbury B. “Brad” Smith Memorial Scholarship.
Market
Sat, Nov 2187 Palm St, Nashua
Thanksgiving Dinner
TBD Join us for an evening of good food, gratitude, and togetherness as we celebrate Thanksgiving with our Marguerite's Place community! Thanks to the generosity of the Nashua Lions Club, the main dis
FreeDinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 21Duck Soup, Sudbury
11/21/2026 Free Tasting at Duck Soup
Free Tasting: Every Third Saturday of the Month at Duck Soup The holidays are almost here, and our November tasting is your chance to try before you host. Come hungry, come curious, and bring a friend. It’s
Free
Sat, Nov 2174 Walden St, Concord
Troop 147 Thanksgiving Service at La Colaborativa
Turn Thanksgiving gratitude into action. 🤝 This Thanksgiving season, join Troop 147 for service at La Colaborativa to help address food insecurity among some of our area’s most vulnerable families. Let’s show up, lend a hand, and put “help other people
Sat, Nov 21167 Main St, Cherry Valley
🍗 Annual THANKSGIVING MEAT RAFFLE 🍂
🍂 THANKSGIVING MEAT RAFFLE 🍂 📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026 🕕 Starts at 6:00 PM 📍 Cherry Valley American Legion Post 443 167 Main Street, Cherry Valley, MA One of our favorite fall traditions is back! Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Meat Raffle for
Sat, Nov 21Knights of Columbus, Westborough
WASA Turkey Shoot 2026
2026 WASA Turkey Shoot is held annually on the Saturday evening before Thanksgiving. Spin the wheel to win a turkey, Live band, Cash bar 2026 WASA Turkey Shoot WESTBOROUGH -- The WA
$7.18Family friendlyLive music
Sat, Nov 21200 Club Road, Templeton
Templeton Fish & Game Club Annual Turkey Raffle
One of the most popular Turkey Raffles around - join us at the Templeton Fish & Game Club to take your chance to win! Corn Chowda will be served! 50/50 Raffle, Lobster Raffle, Chinese Auction, and more!
Sat, Nov 21The Simple Man Saloon & Grill, Clinton
Here we come again Clinton! No Alibi rocks the Simple Man Saloon!!
Guess who's back? Back again? No Alibi's back! Tell your friends! We are fired up to be back @The Simple Man Saloon & Grill On High Street in Clinton. The band is ready to bring our high energy, electric and eclectic set list to entertain you all and
Nov 21–22CASABLANCA LOUNGE @ Mexitown, Worcester2 days
BENDSGIVINGS 🍂 🕺🏽 @ Casa Blanca Lounge - Presented By ST8 ENT.
🍁🔥 WORCESTER, Y’ALL READY FOR BEND$GIVING?! 🔥🍁 Thanksgiving came EARLY this year and we’re bringing the whole city OUTSIDE!! 🦃💸🥂 ST8 ENTERTAINMENT × 612 EVENTZ presents… 💰🍂 BEND$GIVING PARTY 🍂💰 We’re turning up the HEAT this fall with nothing but GOOD
Sun, Nov 22Dracut, Massachusetts
Friends of Middies Athletics Turkey Trot
Exciting News! The Friends of Middies Athletics is hosting a 5K Turkey Trot on November 22nd, and we couldn't be more thrilled. All race proceeds will benefit Dracut High School athletes. The race will start promptly at 9:00 AM, with registration opening
Turkey trot
Sun, Nov 22Englesby Elementary Dracut, Ma. 01826
Friends of Middies Athletics 5K Turkey Trot
Friends of Middies Athletics annual 5K Turkey Trot - Run or walk with friends and family while supporting Dracut High School student-athletes. First 100 people who register get a 2026 Turkey Trot shirt. More information can be found on our website Friends
Turkey trot
Sun, Nov 22Epigram Brew Co., Tyngsborough
5k Beer Run x Epigram Brew Co. | 2026 MA Brewery Running Series
Join us for a 5k Turkey Trot at Epigram Brew Co. in Tyngsborough! Run, walk or jog a 5k course, then celebrate at the finish line!
Free – $57.58Turkey trot
Sun, Nov 22Natural Roots, Shelburne Falls
Thanksgiving Market at Natural Roots
Natural Roots Annual Thanksgiving Market Sunday, November 22nd, 12pm to 4pm (rain or shine) 888 Shelburne Falls Rd. Conway MA Come gather locally grown produce for your Thanksgiving feast while celebrating the end of this successful season with us!
Dinner & brunchLive music
Sun, Nov 22BayPathBarn, Boylston
Vegfest Vegan Thanksliving Potluck 2026
Celebrate Vegan Thanksgiving with a Community Potluck on November 22 2026 at Bay Path Barn - Boylston, MA. Vegfest's Vegan Thanksliving Potluck Join VegFest for our fourth an
$5 – $40
Sun, Nov 221 Main St at the Village, Lunenburg
Cornucopia class
Come make a Thanksgiving centerpiece for your table! All material provided - snacks and drinks too! Last year's event sold out, register early! Venmo - @Lunenburg Flowers for payment and click on "GOING" on this page so we can have an accurate count! -
Sun, Nov 22The Hive Public Market, Lowell
Cruzgiving
An evening of gratitude, good food, and giving back. Join us for a special Cruzgiving dinner as we gather, celebrate, and give thanks. On November 22nd, we are hosting our 1st Annual Cruzgiving at The Hive
$81.88Dinner & brunchVolunteer
Mon, Nov 23Broken Creek Vineyard and Winery, Shrewsbury
Floral Thanksgiving Centerpiece at Broken Creek Vineyard!
Create a beautiful floral arrangement in an adorbale owl vase - perfect for your Thanksgiving table! 🍂🍷 Create something beautiful for your Thanksgiving table! Join us at Broken Creek
$57.33 – $82.94
Tue, Nov 2445 High Street - Harbor Care Health & Wellness Center, Nashua
Thanksgiving Community Dinner 2026
Everyone is welcome at Harbor Care’s free 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner on November 24. The free dinner is made possible by The Common Man Family and Bank of America. The dinner is open to anyone who would enjoy a hot meal and holiday company,
Dinner & brunch
Tue, Nov 24Westminster Cafe
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
Join us for a cozy evening at Westminster Cafe as we create a beautiful fresh Thanksgiving centerpiece just in time for your holiday table. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll design your own seasonal arrangement using a rich mix of fresh flowers, text
Tue, Nov 24The Mill at French River, Webster
Thankful Gnomes Cookie Decorating Class @ The Mill-Webster, Ma
🍂🦃 GNOME FOR THANKSGIVING 🦃🍂 🍪 COOKIE DECORATING CLASS! ✨ Get ready for a cozy Thanksgiving afternoon filled with adorable gnomes, delicious cookies, and plenty of fun! Join us for a Gnome-Themed Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class at the Mill @ French
Tue, Nov 24Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop, Southborough
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop at Gulbankian Florist!
Join us as we create a gorgeous Thanksgiving centerpiece for your own table or to give as a gift! Includes evergreens such as cedar and fir, fresh/faux oranges and lemons, juniper berries, magnolia leaves, and dried accents. This piece easily transition
Tue, Nov 24Ruschioni’s Flowers and Gifts, Winchendon
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
Get your creative juices flowing and join us for a fun night learning to create your own stunning table centerpiece! Join us for a fun and creative Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop at Ruschioni's Flowers &
$44.52
Nov 25–273 Tennis Dr, Shrewsbury3 days
Thanksgiving Break Camp
No School, No Problem. drop off the kiddos for a fun themed camp day! (1/2 day and extended day options also available) Campers must be potty trained to attend. This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be
Wed, Nov 25Da Vinci Bistro, Sudbury
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
Save yourself the hassle and stress of cooking Thanksgiving dinner and spend more time with what's most important: your family! Save yourself the hassle and stress of cooking Thanksgiving dinner and spend m
$28.52 – $209.93Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 25The Barn Princeton
The Barn
Rockin the Barn in Princeton 11/25, the night before Thanksgiving!
Wed, Nov 25Broken Creek Vineyard and Winery, Shrewsbury
Craft Club Wednesday: Paint a Fall-Themed Wine Glass
Sip, create and express yourself during this fun, crafty experience! Paint your own fall-themed wine glass, just in time for the holidays! Craft Club Wednesday: Paint a F <s
$29.58 – $42.39
Wed, Nov 25Thai House of Holden
Thanksgiving Eve with Rose Gold Glasses at Thai House of Holden!
Last year was so much fun, we decided to do it again! Rose Gold Glasses is back at Thai House of Holden for our second annual Thanksgiving Eve show, and we're hoping to make this a new holiday tradition! Before the turkey, football, and family gatherings
Live music
Wed, Nov 25Moon Hill Brewing and Gardner Ale House
Soul Sisters 2nd Annual Night Before Thanksgiving
Soul Sisters are here for our 2nd Night Before Thanksgiving show. The perfect way to see family and friends before turkey day actually begins. Live music runs 6:30–8:30 PM. Good beer, good company, a little mid-week pause before the holiday. We'll make y
Live music
Wed, Nov 253 Palmieri Drive, Hudson
Thanksgiving Eve Music Bingo
Join us for music bingo the night before Thanksgiving at the Hudson VFW! Open to the public and cash prizes for the winners.
Wed, Nov 2526 Millbury St., Worcester
Wedding Smashers at Electric Haze Thanksgiving Eve
21+ Doors 7pm $15ADV, $20 DOS Outrageous covers, crushing jams and serious debauchery with the greatest wedding band you've never heard of!! Featuring Luke Bemand (lespecial), Mike MacDonald (Strange Machines), Rory Dolan (lespecial), Lee Ross and Sean B
21+
Wed, Nov 2590 Main Street, South Barre
Thanksgiving Eve Bash
🚨 THANKSGIVING EVE AT MILE 61! 🚨 Free Event! The biggest party night of the entire year is coming up fast! 🦃🍻 Skip the prep dishes, escape the house, and reunite with old friends (or make some new ones) right here at Mile 61! We’re taking over both s
Wed, Nov 25Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham
Thanksgiving Football Game
Come join the Marching Spartans for some stands tunes for the football game against St. Bernard's on Thanksgiving Eve! If folks want to hang after the game at a local spot, that could also be coordinated!
Wed, Nov 25Oak & Orchard, Bolton
Thanksgiving Eve with Block Party
Wednesday November 25th, 7:30pm Oak & Orchard in Bolton, MA! No cover. Limited seating. Reservations recommended.
Wed, Nov 25215 GREAT ROAD, Shirley
The Green Sisters
11-25-2026 Thanksgiving Eve Yes, it's that time of year again for another fabulous Thanksgiving Eve show by our favorite Sisters of Song. Sprouting from a small farm in rural Massachusetts, the four Green Sisters were raised on music accompanying their
Wed, Nov 2582 Main St., Maynard
Dead Ahead Presents - The Last Waltz
Join us and an allstar lineup as we pay homage to the legendary Last Waltz on its 50th anniversary 🦃 Dead Ahead is a Boston-based collective of some of the northeasts best musicians offering a fresh take on the spirit of the Grateful Dead and beyond. Th
Wed, Nov 25Acadien Social Club
Thanksgiving Eve at the Acadian Social Club
Let’s kick off Thanksgiving weekend together! 🦃🎶 I’ll be at The Acadian Club Thanksgiving Eve, bringing your favorite tunes and plenty of reasons to hit the dance floor. Grab your family, round up those friends who are back in town, and come spend the ev
Live music
Wed, Nov 25156 Boston Rd, Sutton
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration
Join us for our annual Pre-Thanksgiving Celebration! Featured entertainment by The Remuck Brothers Band. Come kick off the holiday weekend with great music and good company.
Wed, Nov 25The Nash Casino, Nashua
Crash & Burn Thanksgiving Eve Party at Nash Casino - Nashua NH
Crash & Burn returns on Thanksgiving Eve to the NASH CASINO in Nashua, NH where they will be performing all of the hottest hits from the 70s through today. 8 PM - 12 AM
Wed, Nov 25Brown Square Civic Club, Worcester
Thanksgiving Eve with Doctor Robert
Wed, Nov 25210 Main St, Brattleboro
Annual Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown ft Jarv & Coyote Reverie
Jarv & Coyote Reverie return for our annual Turkey Day Eve rager!!!
Wed, Nov 252523 Boston Rd, Wilbraham
Darren Izzo from 1220 on Thanksgiving Eve!
Welcome local favorite Darryn Izzo and the 1220 Band back to The Pint with their high energy music for a great night!
Wed, Nov 25MB Lounge, Worcester
🦃🔥 THANKSGIVING EVE 2026: THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR! 🔥🦃
🦃🔥 THANKSGIVING EVE 2026: THE BIGGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR! 🔥🦃 One of the biggest party nights of the year is BACK at MB Lounge! Get your friends together, make your plans, and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and holiday weekend exci
Wed, Nov 25Breakaway Billiards, Clinton
The Vacant Hotel @ Breakaway Billiards 11/25/26
Thanksgiving Eve at Breaks! Grab the hometown homies and roll thru for Clintons biggest bar night of the year. We'll be providing the jams starting at 9pm see ya there!
Wed, Nov 25Brother's Sports Bar & Grille (Dracut, MA)
Thanksgiving Eve Bash!
Bring your friends out for one of the biggest party nights of the year! We’ll be rocking out with all your favorite dance tunes! 9-1
Thu, Nov 26Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K
The Race starts at 8AM sharp. Sun, rain, or snow we run!Race Course: Mostly flat, with several short hills. Course runs down Main Street and through residential neighborhoods. Marshals will be posted throughout the course, and a water station will be prov
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26229 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton
🦃🏈 THANKSGIVING MORNING AT CORNELL’S! 🍳🥓
Before the turkey, before the family arguments, and before someone falls asleep on the couch… LET’S EAT BREAKFAST! 😂 Cornell’s is opening at 8:00 AM Thanksgiving morning with a BREAKFAST BUFFET to get you fueled up for the big game! 🍳 Scrambled Eggs 🥓
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Marion E Zeh, Northborough
Northborough Turkey Trot 2026
Please join us for the Northborough Police Association’s annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot!
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26St. Charles hotel 126 W Main St, Millbury, MA
Thanksgiving Day Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar
🦃🥂 THANKSGIVING MORNING AT THE ST. CHARLES HOTEL! 🥂🦃 Start your Thanksgiving Day with us! ❤️ Join us at 8:00 AM Thanksgiving morning for a little holiday cheer! 🍅 Fresh Bloody Marys 🥂 Mimosas 🧀 Delicious Charcuterie Board 🍇 All the fixings and goodies!
Thu, Nov 26Arkitect Fitness, Tyngsboro
Thanksgiving "Feast Mode" Workout
Circuit style workout prior to a day of refueling our bodies!
$23.18Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Summit Road, Keene
BK-NEMBA 2026 Turkey Baster Ride
[NEMBA Group Ride] Thanksgiving morning Food Network Ride [NEMBA Group Ride]. 12th Annual Turkey Baster Ride! Thanksgiving morning. 8:30 or so, new parking lot past the YMCA in West Keene. Standard Fo
Free – $12.19
Thu, Nov 2610 Hammond Street, Worcester
Bishop's Dinner Thanksgiving Meal Packing & Delivery
✨ Volunteer This Holiday Season! ✨ Help make Thanksgiving and Christmas brighter for our neighbors in need with Catholic Charities Worcester County. Whether you're an individual, family, community group, or organization, there are meaningful ways to ser
Dinner & brunchVolunteer
Thu, Nov 26Tyngsborough High School
2026 Varsity - WEEK 12 @ Tyngsborough
***THANKSGIVING DAY GAME!!!*** 2026 Varsity Football - WEEK 12 @ Tyngsborough Tigers
Thu, Nov 261 Elk Ave, Turners Falls
Thanksgiving Meals
🦃 Thanksgiving Meals at the Montague Elks! This Thanksgiving, the Montague Elks Lodge will once again be providing free Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families in need throughout our community. This year, we are making a few changes to help strea
Thu, Nov 26125A Pleasant Street, Northampton
Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet
Our Thanksgiving dinner buffet features seatings in the Roosevelt Ballroom and Notch 8 Grille with Chef attended Turkey and Ham Carving Station, Assorted Sides, Fruit and Salad Stations, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Gravy, and All of the Traditional Thanksgivi
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Edwards Church of Northampton
Manna’s FREE Thanksgiving meal!
Join us at Edwards Church on Thanksgiving Day! Enjoy all of your favorite holiday dishes served with a smile by our amazing volunteers. No cost, just community! Just show up! We will make sure you have a seat at the table. Interested in volunteering? V
Volunteer
Thu, Nov 26399 Main Street, Greenfield
Day of Mourning & Giving Thanks at Stone Soup Café
12-1pm: Watch a livestream of the National Day of Mourning honoring Indigenous resilience 1-3pm: Enjoy a delicious gluten-free pay-what-you-can buffet meal inside the Café with your friends and neighbors
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26Living Waters Assembly of God, Greenfield
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER
OUR YEAR #11 🎉🎉🎉 Glory to God We are here to serve Free Thanksgiving dinner for the community. Let everyone know. You, your family, your neighbors, your friends, invite whoever you think can get the benefit of this dinner that we make with so much
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 2618 Andover Rd, Billerica
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Come join us for a homemade Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the First Congregational Church, 18 Andover Rd. It's a time to gather, share delicious food, and celebrate the spirit of gratitude together. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes,
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 264 Church St, Webster
FREE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER
Alone for Thanksgiving? Want some company? No money for the turkey? Join Pastor Sabina and her family for a Thanksgiving dinner at the church!! Turkey and all the trimmings! Pie galore! Wonderful fellowship! Something to be grateful for!
Dinner & brunch
Nov 27–28Sturbridge Host Hotel2 days
Country Folk Art Show & Artisan Market- Sturbridge MA
Celebrating our 25th year in Sturbridge on Thanksgiving weekend, this Holiday show will feature Artisans & Vendors from near and far bringing thousands of unique gifts, Holiday decor, Boutique Shopping, Vintage & repurposed treasures, framed art,
Market
Fri, Nov 27Auburn Elks
Auburn Football High School Reunion
🏈 Auburn High School Football Reunion! Join us at the Auburn Elks the night after Thanksgiving from 6:00–10:00 PM! Come celebrate with former teammates and coaches, catch up, share some old memories, and reconnect with the Auburn football family. Please
Fri, Nov 27Framingham Eagles 894
Homecoming with Zcompany at the Framingham Eagles
Come visit with friends enjoy great music and fantastic food ! Dance off all that turkey !
Fri, Nov 27Blackbird Northampton
BluGroove debut at Blackbird
Groovers, we can't wait to rock the house at the new Blackbird in Northampton! Come dance off that Thanksgiving dinner!
Dinner & brunch
Nov 28–29The Belchertown Common2 days
Annual Christmas Wreath Sale - Thanksgiving Weekend
Belchertown 4-H and Boy Scout Troop 507 Annual Wreath Sale. Held on the common Thanksgiving Weekend every year. 9am to 3pm both Saturday and Sunday. This year it will be held November 28 & 29. We usually sell out on Saturday, so don’t wait!
Sat, Nov 28Cucurbit Farm, Acton
🎅 Pictures with Santa | Acton Professional Firefighters Local 1904
Join us at Cucurbit Farm on Saturday, November 28th, from 10 AM to 2 PM for a picture with Santa and support your Acton Firefighters! 🚒🎁 Bring the family, get into the holiday spirit, and help support your local firefighters! We hope to see you there! 🎅
Sat, Nov 28106 Ponemah Road, Amherst
Small Business Saturday at New England Sports Cards
🎉 Small Business Saturday at New England Sports Cards! Join Bryan and the NESC crew for a day celebrating YOU—our Cardboard Community! Bring your collecting buddies for giveaways, hidden prizes, and big savings. 📅 Saturday, November 28 | 10 AM–5 PM 📍 10
Nov 28–299 North Street, South Deerfield2 days
Quonquont Farm Holiday Store
Join us at Quonquont Farm for our Holiday Market on November 28-30 and December 5-6, from 11 AM to 3 PM! Our farmstand will be reopened for this seasonal pop-up, brimming with festive cheer and beautifully curated gifts, treats, and seasonal goods. Strol
Market
Sat, Nov 28Conway Arena, Nashua
2026 MHS Alumni and Friends Hockey Game
It is that time of year again! We are approaching the date of our annual Thanksgiving weekend Hockey game from which all proceeds benefit The Hunter E. Burke Memorial Foundation, Inc. As many of you know, we lost Hunter unexpectedly in 2018 at the age
Sat, Nov 28Wayland Historical Society
Retro Sports Video Game Day: Wayland Grand Prix
Grab a controller and race into the past! Classic sports video games for the whole family over Thanksgiving weekend. Sat · Nov 28 Retro Sports Video Game Day: Wayland Grand Prix Saturday,
Free – $12.51Family friendly
Sat, Nov 285 Blackstone River Rd, Worcester
Shabach26: Declare His Glory
Get ready to lift your voice and celebrate like never before at Shabach26! Shabach26: Declare His Glory Join us on November 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Free
Sat, Nov 28American Legion Merrimack Memorial Post 98
Friends & Turkeys Dance Party - Good Stuff!
🦃 Friends & Turkeys Dance Party! 🪩 Saturday, November 28 · 7–11 PM Upstairs at the American Legion, Merrimack, NH Dance music from the '70s till now, plus karaoke. The Good Stuff! 🎟️ Tickets just $5. Reserve a table of 10 for your crew or just drop i
Sat, Nov 2821 Commercial Rd, Leominster
The Thanksgiving Homecoming Saturday w/ WHISKEY JOHNSON @ Chopsticks
Saturday, November 28th @ 8PM: Whiskey Johnson Our big Thanksgiving weekend celebration with Whiskey Johnson - High energy rock and roll covers from the 70’s to today! First come first served seating at bar lounge • Full Dinner Menu • Polynesian Cocktail
Dinner & brunchLive music
Sat, Nov 28119 High Street, Clinton
Draw the Line at The Simple Man
The only Aerosmith endorsed tribute show returns to the Simple Man on Thanksgiving weekend. They've been playing here since 2014. All of their prior shows have sold out, so don't wait too long to grab tickets! 21+
21+
Sat, Nov 28Nashua Fody's Tavern
Afta Thanksgiving jam
Come out and vibe with us as we play some of your favorites!
Sun, Nov 29Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough
Thanksgiving Sunday Antique Show and Sale
The Annual Gurley Thanksgiving Sunday Antique Show and Sale November 29, 2026 at the Royal Plaza Trade Center 181 Royal Plaza Drive. Marlborough, MA 10 am to 3 pm Admission $10 per person~ Free after 1pm. Featuring 75+ Quality Dealers offering 18th and
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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Instant-read thermometerThe one tool between a dry bird and a juicy oneShop on Amazon - Host
Roasting pan with rackLifts the turkey so it browns all overShop on Amazon - Host
Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
Casserole carrierFor the dish you promised to bring, 9×13Shop on Amazon - Table
Thanksgiving tableclothAutumn leaves for the long tableShop on Amazon - Table
Cheesecloth table runnerSoft and gathered, this year’s table lookShop on Amazon - Table
Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
Plates and napkins setFor Friendsgiving, and no washing upShop on Amazon - Run
Turkey hatRun the Turkey Trot dressed for dinnerShop on Amazon
Thanksgiving events near Gardner
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Fri, Nov 27Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington
Original Castleberry Faire
Nov 27–29Boxboro Regency, Boxborough3 days
NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza - November 27-29, 2026
$14.64 – $44.52Family friendly
Nov 28–29MIXX 360 Nightlife, Malden2 days
Thanksgiving Homecoming Party (black attire recommended) w/DJ Kid Capri!!!
$39.19 – $482.02Family friendlyLive music
Dec 5 – Feb 27TD Garden, Boston85 days
Detroit Red Wings at Boston Bruins at TD Garden
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.
- 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
- 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
- 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.
- 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
- 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
- 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.
- 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
- 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.
Thanksgiving in Gardner: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Gardner in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Gardner run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.
What is on in Gardner on Thanksgiving Day?
16 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Ayer Fire Department Thanksgiving Day 5K at Ayer, Massachusetts, 🦃🏈 THANKSGIVING MORNING AT CORNELL’S! 🍳🥓 and Northborough Turkey Trot 2026 at Marion E Zeh.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Gardner?
18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with the Massachusett Praying Indians at Concord-Carlisle High School, Music Friendsgiving Dinner and Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Gardner?
Yes: Westborough Turkey Trot 2026 (Sat, Nov 21), Friends of Middies Athletics Turkey Trot at Dracut, Massachusetts (Sun, Nov 22) and Friends of Middies Athletics 5K Turkey Trot at Englesby Elementary Dracut, Ma. 01826 (Sun, Nov 22).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Gardner?
Cruzgiving at The Hive Public Market, Bishop's Dinner Thanksgiving Meal Packing & Delivery and Manna’s FREE Thanksgiving meal! at Edwards Church of Northampton are looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Gardner?
Yes: 9 of the 100 listed are free, including Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with the Massachusett Praying Indians at Concord-Carlisle High School, Growing Gratitude at Sudbury Plaza and MassNFCA's 16th Annual Alumni Thanksgiving at The White Room. Tickets for the rest run from $5 to $209.93.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Gardner?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 14th Annual Wine and Cheese Festival (Nov 14–15), Holiday Festival of Crafts 2026 at Worcester Center For Crafts (Nov 27–29) and Thanksgiving Day Feast | Full Course Buffet at Beechwood Hotel (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Gardner?
Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Boston, Cambridge, Andover and Winthrop 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.