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Thanksgiving Events in Grapevine 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Grapevine 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 Grapevine.

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Nov 28–29Historic Downtown McKinney367 days

Home for the Holidays - A McKinney Christmas

Get ready to feel cozy and festive at "Home for the Holidays - A McKinney Christmas" event, filled with holiday cheer and joy! An Unforgettable Experience and a Great Start to the Holiday Season <b

10:30 AM

FreeVolunteer

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Thu, Nov 5211 S Akard St, Dallas

Tails & Tunes - Live Music at Dock Local

Grab your furry friend and meet us on Dock Local's pup-friendly patio at Dallas Farmers Market for live singer-songwriters every Thursday! We'll handle dinner from our scratch-made coastal kitchen for you AND your pup. All purchases of human entrées incl

6:00 PM

Dinner & brunchLive music

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Nov 5 – Dec 3Dock Local, Dallas29 days

Tails & Tunes

Grab your furry friend and meet us on Dock Local's pup-friendly patio at Dallas Farmers Market for live singer-songwriters every Thursday! We'll handle dinner from our scratch-made coastal kitchen for you A

6:00 PM

FreeDinner & brunchMarket

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Thu, Nov 5Twelve Cowboys Way, Frisco

GIVING THANKS, GROWING TOGETHER- Networking Event

Connect in person, share what you’re grateful for, and grow your network together! GIVING THANKS, GROWING TOGETHER Join us in person for a networking event. Connect, give thanks, and grow

6:30 PM

Free

Sat, Nov 7The Preserve at Maxwell Creek Trails, Wylie

Dinksgiving - Pickleball Tournament

Join us for the DINKSGIVING Pickleball Tournament at Preserve at Maxwell Creek Park. This event brings players together for a day of friendly competition, community and giving back. Tournament Divisions: 9 AM to 12 PM Social / Beginner (all ages) 12 PM

9:00 AM

VolunteerFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 7Central Market Fort Worth

Make & Take: Thanksgiving Sides

Demonstration/Hands On Age Restrictions For ages 18 & up Description With our guidance, you’ll assemble these delicious side dishes to accompany your holiday me

11:00 AM

$105

Sat, Nov 7Maivie, Frisco

Friendsgiving: A Preppy Harvest

3rd Annual Friendsgiving event: Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, & good vibes as we celebrate friendship in a preppy way! Join us as we celebrate our 3rd Annual Friendsgiving ev

2:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Sat, Nov 7Revolving Kitchen Fairview-Private Venue

Gathered: A DFW Friendsgiving Experience

Join us for Gathered: A DFW Friendsgiving Experience—good food, great vibes, and even better friends! Gathered: A DFW Friendsgiving Experience Get ready for an epic <

6:00 PM

$57.45Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 7RockPointe Church Central Campus, Flower Mound

Thanksgiving with Unseen Heroes of DFW

Are you a first responder or an essential worker? You are invited for a thanksgiving meal with leaders of a new church plant at Flower Mound Greater Love Community Church (GLCC) is a new church plant of Ro

6:00 PM

Free

Mon, Nov 9Central Market Plano

Make & Take: Thanksgiving Sides

Demonstration/Hands On Age Restrictions For ages 18 & up Description With our guidance, you’ll assemble these delicious side dishes to accompany your holiday me

6:30 PM

$105

Thu, Nov 12605 W State Street, Garland

Feather Turkey Craft

Join us for a little Thanksgiving crafting fun! Feather Turkey Craft Thursday, November 12 10 AM–12 PM Bring the kiddos to Little Olly Opry Playhouse to create their very own feathered turkey to take home! No additional charge — included with your Open

10:00 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 Grapevine

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 Grapevine: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Grapevine in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Grapevine run from Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Grapevine on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Arlington Turkey Trot at Choctaw Stadium, Garland Gobble Dash Half at Audubon park Disc Golf Course and CRC Fort Worth Thanksgiving Day Run — Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile at Trinity Park Pavilion 3.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Grapevine?

9 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Tails & Tunes - Live Music at Dock Local, Tails & Tunes at Dock Local and Soulshine: Friendsgiving | Bonton Farms | November 12, 2026. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Grapevine?

Yes: Run With Kenyans Dallas 10K & 15K at Bath House Cultural Center (Sat, Nov 21), Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run (Sat, Nov 21) and 5K Fun Run or Walk Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Grapevine?

Dinksgiving - Pickleball Tournament at The Preserve at Maxwell Creek Trails, 11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Volunteer at the 2026 Plano Turkey Trot 5K with The Source of Hope are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Grapevine?

Yes: 31 of the 100 listed are free, including Home for the Holidays - A McKinney Christmas at Historic Downtown McKinney, Tails & Tunes at Dock Local and GIVING THANKS, GROWING TOGETHER- Networking Event at Twelve Cowboys Way. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $290.77.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Grapevine?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys at One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, United States, Texas 76011 (Thu, Nov 26), Holiday Kickoff (Sat, Nov 21) and Dallas Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Dallas (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Grapevine?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Fort Worth.

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.