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Thanksgiving Events in Godfrey 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Godfrey 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 Godfrey.

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Fri, Nov 1347 W Ferguson Ave, Wood River

Nexus-Giving Potluck Bingo!

Join us on November 13th for a fun-filled evening of Thanksgiving-themed Potluck Bingo! Potluck Style! 🦃🍂 NEXUS-GIVING POTLUCK BINGO! 🍂🦃 Join us on November 14th for a fun-filled day of Thanksgiving-

7:00 PM

$23.18

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Nov 13–14Backstage Bar & Patio, Edwardsville2 days

Back to the 80's at Backstage - with The Fade Outs!

The Fade Outs can't get enough of Edwardsville and the awesome crowd at Backstage Bar & Patio, so we're bringing you another round of 80's hits on Friday, November 13th! There's no better way to work up an appetite for your upcoming Thanksgiving fea

9:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13Marcus Des Peres Cinema

LNGH: 'BLOOD RAGE'

It's not cranberry sauce. We're proud to bring back the Thanksgiving horror film that should be watched every November, Blood Rage. This is one we got to show at that theater that isn't around anymore and with the availablity drying up on this title - mo

10:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Midtown, St. Louis

Thankful to Give Back Giveaway

Hello Family and Friends Please Share to FAMILIES IN NEED…Come Join Us At Our Community Giveaway.. 11-14-26.. Save The Date

8:00 AM

Sat, Nov 148965 State Route 162 PO Box 538, Troy

FREE: Turkey GiveAway

🆓️ FREE: Turkey Giveaway 🦃 Our annual Turkey GiveAway will be Saturday November 14 from 10 AM - 11 AM. 🚨 We are offering two drive through locations in Troy: 📌 8965 RT. 162, Troy, Illinois 📌 Meadow Dr. Pavilion and Park, Troy, Illinois 1️⃣. One tur

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Soulard Farmers Market, St. Louis

Vegan Thanksgiving Roast Giveaway

🦃🌱😋 Join us as we give away free vegan roasts at Soulard Farmers Market, just in time for Thanksgiving! At this warm-spirited outreach event, you can: 🥕 Raise awareness about delicious, plant-based alternatives to Thanksgiving cruelty 💚 Hand out vegan r

10:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 1412521 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights

Holiday Craft Fair

Make plans to attend our 3rd annual Holiday Craft Fair! Stop by and check out all the great holiday gift options from various vendor tables throughout our gymnasium. Calling all vendors! Share your talent, art,and crafts to sell. We are excited to have

10:00 AM

Market

Sat, Nov 14Sweet Scarlet Baking, Ballwin

Thanksgiving Adult Beginner Cookie Class

Learn to beautifully decorated sugar cookies with Royal Icing. Each student takes home 6 cookies that they decorated along with recipes, tips and a resource packet. Lessons will be taught on baking and icing preparation & consistencies. You will learn

1:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1418 Fenton Plaza

Friendsgiving Parents Night Out!

Take a break from sitting still at family meals and join the Friendsgiving PSN for a super fun celebration! We’re spreading the Kids Table all across the Gym, where you can bounce around with beanbag buns, wave wacky scarf napkins, pass around pretend pie

5:30 PM

FriendsgivingFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14St. Ann Parish Center, St. Louis

2026 Happy 2 Give Trivia Night

Happy to Give Trivia Night on Saturday, November 14. All proceeds will benefit the Arya Foundation. Saturday, November 14 Doors Open at 6:30 pm | Trivia Begins at 7:0

6:30 PM

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Sun, Nov 15785 Henry Ave, Ballwin

Friendsgiving Brunch

Join us at The Henry for a culinary feast of traditional favorites! Friendsgiving is a special time with special people and we would be honored to share our table with you.

11:00 AM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Planthaven Farms (Oakville), Arnold

Planthaven Farms Paint Your Own Nora Fleming Holiday Mini

Join us for our Paint Your Own Nora Fleming Mini event! We're offering TWO dates to join in on the fun, so grab your friends and come get crafty with us! Choose your favorite mini, add your own creative touch, and take home a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

1:00 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 Godfrey

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 Godfrey: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Godfrey in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Godfrey run from Nov 12 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Godfrey on Thanksgiving Day?

11 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Gobble Hobble at Korte Rec Center, Turkey Trot STL at The Family Arena and St. Louis Turkey Trot 5K & 8K at Forest Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Godfrey?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Martin Woods Winery Wine Dinner at Vom Fass St. Louis, Friendsgiving Brunch and Thanksgiving Wine Dinner at Vom Fass St. Louis. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Godfrey?

Yes: Thanksgiving Family Swim at Bridgeton, MO Parks and Recreation (Nov 25–27), 2026 Gobble Hobble at Korte Rec Center (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot STL at The Family Arena (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Godfrey?

Thanksgiving Food Distribution at O'Fallon Il Enjoy Church, Thanksgiving Day Donation Based Basics at hOMe Yoga and Skatesgiving 2026: 4th Annual Scrimmage & Food Drive at The Beal Center are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Godfrey?

Yes: 8 of the 100 listed are free, including 2026 Happy 2 Give Trivia Night at St. Ann Parish Center, Friendsgiving : The Music Bingo Party at Cottle Village and Wisdom Cafe Presents: Gathered in Gratitude at Delmar DivINe. Tickets for the rest run from $17.23 to $411.65.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Godfrey?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are St. Louis Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Great Grizzly Bear (Nov 25–26), Martin Woods Winery Wine Dinner at Vom Fass St. Louis (Thu, Nov 12) and NOTHIN BUT RNB (Thanksgiving Eve) at Bliss Restaurant (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Godfrey?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in St. Louis, Belleville and Louisiana.

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.