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Thanksgiving Events in Goddard 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Goddard 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 Goddard.

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Tue, Nov 10McConnell AFB Fitness Center, Wichita

Turkey Trot 5K

7:00 AM

Turkey trot

Tue, Nov 102300 N Tyler Rd, Wichita

Gratitude Luncheon

Share thanks with your friends at Reflection Ridge! Gather around the table for a delicious feast while making some new friends and experiencing the warmth of our community. RSVP by November 5.

11:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Wed, Nov 1113303 W Maple Suite 131, Wichita

Friendsgiving at Bodybar Auburn Hills ✨

✨ YOU’RE INVITED! ✨ Friendsgiving is coming to Bodybar Auburn Hills, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for an evening of local shopping, sweet treats, self-care, and all the fun of spending time with your favorite people. Grab your besties and come

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12The Goddard Church

Goddard Community Thanksgiving Feast!

Save the Date! Thursday, November 12 at The Goddard Church 🦃🍁 GODDARD COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FEAST! 🍁🦃 There's something special about a community coming together around the table! ❤️ Join us for the Goddard Community Thanksgiving Feast as we gather wi

11:15 AM

Dinner & brunchVolunteer

Thu, Nov 12535 S Emerson St, Wichita

30 Days of Thanks: Food, Drinks & Petting Zoo

We're doing it big for 30 Days of Thanks and yes, you can grab a drink straight from our four-legged friend, a donkey! Come meet the animals, stay for the food, and hang around a while. PLUS! Inside the ProShop, Ardex is running a live demo — a real look

4:30 PM

Sat, Nov 14523 Sarah Lane, Haysville

Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk

Come out with friends and family and enjoy the fun challenge of our annual 5K Run/Walk. Shirts, medals, and post race food for participants. Continue to follow this page or check out our website for more information in the coming weeks:

9:00 AM

Turkey trot

Sat, Nov 14601 E Grand Ave, Haysville

Turkey & Ham Dinner

Join us from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. on November 14th for the Annual Turkey & Ham Dinner, reservations required. Tickets on sale every Sunday and Wednesday from October 18th through November 8th. Or call the Church office at 316-524-4162.

11:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wichita

36+Singles Thanksgiving Activity

The stake will provide the turkey and ham for this luncheon. Sides and desserts will be potluck.The luncheon will be followed by a presentation on beekeeping by a local bee keeping expert.🐝

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Indian Hills Swim Club, Wichita

Friendsgiving & Bingo

MEMBERS FRIENDSGIVING: November 14th 5-9pm Doors open at 5 Dinner at 6 Bingo at 730 ish As usual turkey and ham provided and bring a side dish to share. We look forward to seeing you. Members & their guests are Welcome!

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Sedgwick County Park, Wichita

Pre-Thanksgiving Tasting Event

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a delicious preview of our holiday menu! Join us for an exclusive Pre-Thanksgiving Tasting Event where you can sample a wide variety of our seasonal favorites, lock in your holiday dessert pre-orders, and enjoy exclusive ev

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15430 E Douglas Ave ste 400, Wichita

The Queer Table Friendsgiving

Join us for The Queer Table’s Friendsgiving! Bring a dish to share, connect with your queer community, and celebrate queer joy this holiday.

2:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

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 Goddard

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Thu, Nov 26Wall Bicentennial Park, Mcpherson

Turkey Day 5K 2026

7:30 AM

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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 Goddard: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Goddard in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Goddard run from Nov 10 to Nov 28, 2026: 74 events.

What is on in Goddard on Thanksgiving Day?

9 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Hutchinson Thanksgiving Day run at Prairie Hills Middle School, G&G 2026 Turkey Day Boot Camp and Thanksgiving Day Bootcamp (FREE TO THE PUBLIC!).

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Goddard?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Gratitude Luncheon, Goddard Community Thanksgiving Feast! at The Goddard Church and Turkey & Ham Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Goddard?

Yes: Turkey Trot 5K at McConnell AFB Fitness Center (Tue, Nov 10), Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk (Sat, Nov 14) and Wichita Turkey Trot 2026 (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Goddard?

9th Annual "We'll Leave Our Lights On" at Church of the Holy Cross and Thanksgiving Dinner are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Goddard?

Yes: 4 of the 74 listed are free, including The Queer Table Friendsgiving, Sip, Savor & Give Thanks: A Thanksgiving Wine Tasting Experience! at Auburn Wine and Spirits and Friendsgiving - Coffee, Gratitude, Connection at Vivre Espresso + Bubbles. Tickets for the rest run from $37.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Goddard?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Food Distribution at Central Community Church (Sat, Nov 21), 16th Annual 'Say Grace' Thanksgiving Day 5k Race (Thu, Nov 26) and Thanksgiving Sale (Nov 20–25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Goddard?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Canton, El Dorado and Mcpherson.

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.