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Thanksgiving Events in Gladstone 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Gladstone 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 Gladstone.

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Sat, Nov 14Shawnee Mission North High School, Overland Park

Flag Football Turkey Bowl

Round up your squad, hit the field, and get ready to throw, catch, and score your way to victory! Join us for KC Crew’s Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament and enjoy a full day of competition and football fun. Bring your team, show off your skills, and

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 1416104 Foster, Stilwell

Thanksgiving Market

Get ready for Thanksgiving at the Sour Lemon Indoor Market! 🍂 Shop fresh breads and baked goods for your Thanksgiving table, find a thoughtful gift for your dinner host, and discover all-natural products made by local companies. Enjoy delicious food and

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14603 N. Jennings, Independence

St. Mark's Turkey Dinner

Come Gather Around Our Table! There will be delicious food, thankful attitudes, and bountiful fellowship. Menu Includes: Turkey, Ham, Green Beans, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Rolls, Drinks, & Desserts Cost: $15/adult $

3:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 1413105 Holmes Road, Prairie Village

FRIENDSGIVING PM 6s 2026

Join us at Volleyball beach for FRIENDSGIVING a volleyball tournament to help raise money for the MAVS 816. MAVS 816 is a volleyball club that gives players an opportunity to continue to play after the school season. Money raised will help support players

4:00 PM

Friendsgiving

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Sat, Nov 144327 Troost Ave, Kansas City

Slow's DG

Want to give some Thanks before the holiday we will be having a good vibes night filled with giveaways and love for KCMO!! Giving back before the holiday Giveaways KCMO love Community vi

4:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 142045 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City

Friendsgiving Candle Making Dinner Party

Join us November 14th from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a cozy, elevated fall candle-making experience. Create your own signature fall-scented candle in a beautiful ceramic pumpkin vessel, choosing from a curated collection of warm, rich autumn fragrances. Enjoy f

5:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Creative Images, Blue Springs

Linx Launch Party

✨ You’re Invited to the Linx Launch Party! ✨ Something exciting is happening at Creative Images, and we want YOU to celebrate with us! 🥂 Join us for an afternoon of shopping, permanent jewelry, local vendors, giveaways, and good vibes as we officially l

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 152620 Burlington St, Kansas City

Kingdom City Youth Rally Night Friendsgiving

We're going FEAST MODE at KC Youth Rally Night, and you're invited! Get ready for a Friendsgiving celebration filled with great food, games, friends, and a night of powerful worship and the Word! Rally Nights are a place for students in grades 6–12 to b

6:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 17Blush Farms Cork + Board, Liberty

Behind the Bottles: Holiday Edition

Ever wonder what's hiding on the Blush Farms Wine Wall? Join us for a fun, relaxed evening as we take you Behind the Bottles! Join us and Matt Booty, from Vintegrity Wine & Spirits, in t

6:30 PM

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Wed, Nov 18Leawood Community Center, Overland Park

Thankful for... Cookies!

Thankful for... Cookies! Come join us for this fun, beginner-friendly, hands-on cookie decorating class! All supplies provided, including 6 coookies, individual bags of icing, tools and a box to take home your creations. Wednesday, November 18th, 6:00pm

6:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 18The City House, Kansas City

Friendsgiving Potluck 2026

Get ready for a feast with church family at our church-wide Friendsgiving Potluck! Bring your favorite dish and join us for a fun night! Friendsgiving Potluck Get ready for a feast wi

6:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 193110 Prospect Ave, Kansas City

A Day of Giving

A Day of Giving is coming to United Market. ❤️🛒 On Thursday, November 19, Carter Broadcast Group and Victorious Life Church KC are bringing the community together for a Thanksgiving food donation drive at United Market. 📍 United Market – Linwood & P

12:00 AM

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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 Gladstone

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 Gladstone: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Gladstone in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Gladstone run from Nov 14 to Nov 28, 2026: 98 events.

What is on in Gladstone on Thanksgiving Day?

18 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run, THANKSGIVING DAY: Turkey Burn Bootcamp with Alicia! and 15th Annual Kearney Turkey Trot at Kearney High School Stadium.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Gladstone?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Market, St. Mark's Turkey Dinner and Friendsgiving Candle Making Dinner Party. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Gladstone?

Yes: 2026 Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K at Corporate Woods Office Park (Sun, Nov 22), Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run (Thu, Nov 26) and 15th Annual Kearney Turkey Trot at Kearney High School Stadium (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Gladstone?

Slow's DG, Music Bingo- NON Perishable Food Drive at First United Methodist Church Blue Springs and A Slice of Gratitude: Pie Day 2026 at Mimi's Pantry are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Gladstone?

Yes: 14 of the 98 listed are free, including Slow's DG, Friendsgiving Potluck 2026 at The City House and Friendsgiving at CHASE Office. Tickets for the rest run from $10.97 to $233.77.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Gladstone?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are City Market's 9th Annual Merry Market! (Nov 28 – Dec 20), 2026 Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K at Corporate Woods Office Park (Sun, Nov 22) and Kansas City Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Vye Cocktail Lounge (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Gladstone?

Yes: 1 more event is listed within reach, in Kansas City.

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.