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Thanksgiving Events in Greeley 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Greeley 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 Greeley.
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Thu, Nov 12830 North - Live Music, Fort Collins
Turkeys for Turkeys
Bowl 3 strikes in a row and win a $15 certificate towards your Thanksgiving Turkey! Redeemable at most supermarkets. Happening at ALL Chipper's Lanes locations from Thursday, November 12th all the way through Thursday, November 26th, Thanksgiving Day!
Thu, Nov 122454 West - Live Music
Turkeys for Turkeys
Bowl 3 strikes in a row and win a $15 certificate towards your Thanksgiving Turkey! Redeemable at most supermarkets. Happening at ALL Chipper's Lanes locations from Thursday, November 12th all the way through Thursday, November 26th, Thanksgiving Day! ht
Thu, Nov 12108 King Ave., Johnstown
๐๐ฅง Annual Turkey Dinner: Carry-Out Comfort!
Bring home a piece of history and a delicious meal with our church's 100+ year-old Annual Turkey Dinner tradition! Each full-course dinner is open to the entire community and is the perfect, stress-free solution for your fall gathering. It's a great way
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 12531 South College Avenue, Fort Collins
TMH: Thanksgiving Dinner / Cena de Accion de Gracias
Thanksgiving dinner for the families we serve! Join us for a heartwarming Thanksgiving feast at The Matthews House - a day filled with delicious food and gratitude! Sign up for one dinner time: 5:00-6
FreeDinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 14Poudre River Trail
TRI Gobbler Food Drive
Lace up your shoes and join *TRI & Weld Food Bank* for a fun family Poudre Trail walk * Bring food, donate, and help feed local families! Lace up your shoes, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for t
$3 โ $1,000VolunteerFamily friendly
Sat, Nov 144250 Byrd Drive, Loveland
Battle of the DISH!
๐ฆ๐ฅ THE FIRST ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE DISH IS HERE! ๐ฅ๐ฆ Loved our Chili Cook-Off? You're gonna LOVE this. ๐ This Thanksgiving, we're bringing the community together for a full day of questionable culinary decisions, crazy Thanksgiving creations, good music,
Sat, Nov 144228 E State Highway 402, Loveland
Friendsgiving & Enemiesgiving
Our annual-ish Friendsgiving party! Bring some food or drinks to share with everyone Share this with your friends or enemies. Fire pit, swimming pool, food, drinks, games Everyoneโs invited!
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 14Jesters Dinner Theatre, Longmont
Front deRanged Improv Comedy - November Show
There is laughter to be had between the Halloween boos and the Thanksgiving mayhem. Come see Front deRanged players use audience suggestions to create scenes, situations, and clever one-liners in their delivery of unscripted, unbelievable, and unforgiving
Family friendly
Sun, Nov 15700 Ken Pratt Blvd #200, Longmont
A Very Mountain Man Thanksgiving Naughty Narratives Meet Up
Book of the week: A Very Mountain Man Thanksgiving by Shaw Hart Grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and join us for a warm and lively discussion of A Very Mountain Man Thanksgiving by Shaw Hart! This is the perfect book to curl up with, and weโre e
Nov 20โ22Long Shadow Farm, Berthoud3 days
Turkey Reservations 2026
Pastured turkeys - should be a mix of birds from as small as 4lbs to up to 35lbs. Most will be in the be in the 8-12 lb and the 25+ range. Thank you for your interest in a fresh, pasture-raised turkey for y
Free โ $23.18
Fri, Nov 20Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Collins, CO
Scandinavian Art Fair and Baked Gooss
Coming up the weekend before Thanksgiving in Fort Collins, CO! Looking for vendors!
Nov 20โ213728 Cleveland Ave., Wellington2 days
DragonsGiving
From Nov. 9-21, come to the dragon and cone, write one thing you're thankful for on a dragon scale, give it to a staff member, and get an entry form for the DragonsGiving drawing to take place Nov. 21 at 9pm. The winner will get one free treat a week for
Fri, Nov 20255 Linden St, Fort Collins
Thanksgiving Tea at The Duchess
Join us for an evening of tea, Thanksgiving themed food, and live music from Jack Harrell at The Duchess Tea Room in Old Town Fort Collins. Come enjoy a 5 course meal inspired by the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving. Invite a friend and reserve your t
Live music
Sat, Nov 21555 N 11th Ave, Brighton
42nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk Race
Our annual 5k race is back at the Brighton Recreation Center! This will be the City of Brighton's 42nd annual Turkey Trot. Start your day with an amazing 5K race the recreation center hosts for the community on November 21, the Saturday before Thanksgivi
Turkey trot
Sat, Nov 21Brighton Elks Lodge #1586 (BPOE)
Turkey Trot After Party
๐ฆ๐ Join us for the Official Brighton Turkey Trot After Party! ๐ Saturday, November 21 โฐ 9 AMโ3 PM ๐ Brighton Elks Lodge #1586 โ 101 N. Main St. Stop by after the race for burgers, brats, Bloody Marys, Thanksgiving Punch, cold drinks, and great company!
Turkey trot
Sat, Nov 213501 11th Ave, Evans
A Place at the Table
Moser Funeral & Cremation Service and Morgan Floral warmly invite our community to a complimentary morning of floral design, creativity, and companionship. Led by the talented designers at Morgan Floral, participants will create a beautiful Thanksgiv
Sat, Nov 21High Hops Brewery, Windsor
Thanksgiving Bouquets and Brews - Candle Bouquets
Join us for a fun morning of crafting beautiful candle bouquets while enjoying some delicious brews/cocktails! Thanksgiving Bouquets and Brews - Candle Bouquets Come
$60.54
Sat, Nov 215957 Sky Pond Dr. Suite D160, Loveland
Cookie Decorating Class
Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Get ready to gobble up some creativity! Join us at The Artisan Shop & Studio for a sweet and festive Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class! In this hands-on workshop, you'll transform six delicious sugar cookies into ad
Sun, Nov 22Just For Kix, Berthoud
Thankful & Blooming
A special morning spent in gratitude and creativity. Create a beautiful cornucopia centerpiece filled with fresh flowers. Thankful & Blooming- a
Free โ $45
Sun, Nov 225957 Sky Pond Dr suite d160, Loveland
Cookie Decorating Class
In this hands-on workshop, you'll transform six delicious sugar cookies into adorable Thanksgiving creations Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Get ready to gobble up some creativity
$44.52
Sun, Nov 22Old Town Putt, Fort Collins
Annual Turkey Toss - Cornhole Tournament
Join the Annual Turkey Toss on Sunday, November 22nd at The Exchange! 1st place takes home 2 honey baked hams just in time for Thanksgiving! Itโs turkey time! ๐ฆ Join us at The Exchange on Sunday, November 2
$44.52
Sun, Nov 22Dandelion and Rust- Inside Windsor Lake Coffee
Thankful & Blooming- Windsor
A special morning spent in gratitude and creativity. Create a beautiful cornucopia centerpiece filled with fresh flowers. Thankful & Blooming- a
Free โ $45
Mon, Nov 2314583 Cherry St, Eastlake
Thanksgiving & Christmas Break Camp
๐๐ฆ HOLIDAY BREAK CAMPS AT THE GIGGLING LIFE! ๐ดโ๏ธ Schoolโs OUT, and the farm adventures are just getting started! ๐ค Join us this Thanksgiving and Christmas Break for unforgettable days filled with animals, agriculture, outdoor adventures, holiday activit
Tue, Nov 24Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, Lafayette
Lunch Date!
A Thanksgiving Lunch Date with FIT4MOM! We're gathering our FIT4MOM North Metro Denver community for lunch at the Cafe at Coal Creek Meals on Wheels on Tuesday, November 24, and we'd love for you to join us! The whole family is invited! Bring your kids
Family friendly
Tue, Nov 242637 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins
Bugs-giving
Join us for the ultimate Thanksgiving celebration: Bugs-giving! Meet and learn about interesting insects and enjoy some fall treats. For children ages 3 and up. Registration is required:
Family friendly
Tue, Nov 242000 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class
Join us at Bath Garden Center for a class where you will be guided in creating your very own Thanksgiving-themed centerpiece. This centerpiece will be an arrangement of fresh-cut flowers, berries, greens, and more! All materials will be provided. Particip
Tue, Nov 24Erie Community Library
Thankful Storytime and Craft
Join us for a special storytime and craft celebrating gratitude. We'll read "Thankful" by Elaine Vickers and Samantha Cotterill, and then families will work together to write down what they're thankful for and create decorative paper chains. This program
Tue, Nov 24Rocky Mountain Raptor Program-RMRP, Fort Collins
8th Annual HapPIE Hour
๐ฅง Pies, Gratitude & Giving Back! ๐ฆ Join us for one of our favorite annual traditions at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program in Fort Collins! Come together for an evening filled with community, connection, gratitudeโand, of course, plenty of PIE! This s
Volunteer
Tue, Nov 24815 14th St SW, Loveland
PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE MINDFULNESS
Featuring Author Lauren Lipp What if taking a moment to slow down could change the way you experience life? In a world that constantly demands our attention, it's easy to get caught up in what's next and overlook what's happening right in front of us.
Tue, Nov 242260 Lake Avenue, Thornton
Gather & Bloom: Thanksgiving Centerpiece Design
Guests create a sophisticated holiday centerpiece using premium flowers and designer techniques. Join us in person for hands on workshop emphasizing the beauty of seasonal flowers, perfect for your Thanksgi
$135.23
Wed, Nov 25Find Your Light, Loveland
Thanksgiving Community Potluck
๐ญFIND YOUR LIGHT FAMILY๐ญ If youโve been with us for years or youโre doing a show with us for the first time we want to take the time during this season to come together and eat some good food celebrating Thanksgiving ๐ฅง Mark your calendars for November
Wed, Nov 252251 Ken Pratt Blvd ste a, Longmont
Thanksgiving Eve Celebration
Join us at Winner's Circle for a festive night of music, food, drinks, and entertainment to get the holiday celebration started! ๐ง Live DJ ๐ค Karaoke ๐น H
FreeLive music
Thu, Nov 26Johnstown, Colorado
Fitness Avenue Turkey Trot 5K
It is ๐๐๐ผ๐ time of year again! ๐๐๐ผ๐ is our 14th Annual Thanksgiving Day ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ค๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ! Whether youโre a โ๐๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต ๐๐ต๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ' or a '๐๐ช๐ณ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ', YOU are invited to participate in our gratifying annual event! On Thanksgiving Day, we gather to run, jog, walk,
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 263285 W 22nd St, Loveland
Huffin for Stuffin
Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for a 2-mile fun run! The event will be held at Mehaffey Park. We will have a fun course, music, vendors, and more! Come dressed in your best Turkey Day outfit. Every participant will receive a memorable campfire mug a
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26200 N Boise Ave, Loveland
25th Annual Loveland Turkey Trot
Grab your running shoes (and your turkey hats!) โ the 25th Annual Loveland Turkey Trot is here, and this milestone is worth celebrating! ๐ Voted the #1 Charity Walk/Run by NOCO Style every year since 2021, this beloved Thanksgiving tradition is hosted by
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26450 powers street, Erie
The 2026 Pilgrimage Run
A new and refreshing 'replacement' for your typical Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is here. The mission, to make a direct and positive impact on the community we call home. An impact that is tangible and that can be felt on a local level. Proceeds from ea
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26515 Briggs St, Erie
Grateful Hearts, Grounded Souls
Who would you love to share a mat with this Thanksgiving? ๐ Bring someone youโre thankful for or come on your own. However Thanksgiving looks for you this year, thereโs a mat for you here. Join Julie Zanon for Grateful Hearts, Grounded Souls, a donatio
Volunteer
Thu, Nov 264801 Thompson Parkway, Johnstown
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
๐ฆ Weโre Hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet at Lazy Dog Bar & Grill and YOUโRE Invited! ๐ Why spend the day cooking (and cleaning ๐ฉ) when you could be relaxing with a plate full of delicious food and sensational cocktails prepared for you by the pros? Joi
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 26The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Longmont
Wilson Family Thanksgiving
Wilson Family Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26Emporium Sports Bar, Fort Collins
Thanksgiving Day Lunch with Chef Fat Dan
We're going ALL IN this Thanksgiving with Chef Fat Dan and All In Kitchen at Emporium Fort Collins with a Lunch Spread for the community. ๐ฆ๐ THANKSGIVING DAY LUNCH! ๐๐ฆ We're going ALL
$16.78
Thu, Nov 26250 Mountain Ave, Berthoud
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
๐ฅง You're Invited to Our Community Thanksgiving Dinner! ๐ Join us at New Freedom Outreach Center for our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner! Come enjoy a delicious meal, warm fellowship, and a spirit of gratitude โ free and open to everyone! ๐ Thursday
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26The Salvation Army, 840 N Linclon ave Loveland, Colorado
Thanksgiving Dinner
Jessica is hosting a Thanksgiving meal at Salvation Army in Loveland. She is inviting her clients but anyone else is also welcome. I plant to invite my unhoused friends as well. She and her husband are making turkey and other things but we are definitly i
Dinner & brunch
Nov 27โ291227 Buckeye Rd, Wellington3 days
2026 RTN Gobble Gobble AHBA Thanksgiving Trial/Tests
Leave Black Friday to the shoppers, push away from the table. Bring your dog to RTN's Thankgiving weekend AHBA trial and tests. Offering BTD, HRDm, HTAD (course 2), HTD and JBD, JHD, and HCT tests. Save $ pre-registering online or day of event registratio
Fri, Nov 27Barr Lake State Park, Brighton
Annual Waddle Walk Off at Barr Lake State Park
Come to Barr Lake for fresh air and enjoy a peaceful guided nature walk around the reservoir the day after Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a special time for friends and family to gather together for relaxati
Free
Fri, Nov 27Longmont Moose Lodge #1548, 1211
Highway Robbery Moose Lodge
We're back at the Moose the day after Thanksgiving!... Lodge giving thanks meal is that evening and we will be having our 3rd annual Moose Got Talent event....get a hold of me if you want to sing with the band...always a great time!! come down and dance
Fri, Nov 27Una Vida Meditation & Movement, Longmont
Friday Night Frequencies - A Thanksgiving Weekend Sound Bath for Deep Rest
Step out of the holiday commotion & reset your energy with this gong bath + sound journey. Welcome to Friday Night Frequencies - A Thanksgiving Weekend
Free
Sat, Nov 283815 Harrison Ave, Wellington
Shop Small Saturday
Come to Centennial Park the Saturday after Thanksgiving for a petting zoo along with horse and carriage rides! Attendees to this FREE, family-friendly event will have the chance to support local businesses as part of the national Shop Small Saturday campa
Family friendly
Sun, Nov 29667 4th Ave, Longmont
Holiday Market- Day 2
Shop with local artists, creators and makers, on Small Business Saturday and Artists Sunday, the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Thereโs perhaps nothing more personal than a gift of the arts, so forgo the lines at the big box stores and come shop
Market
Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials
From the thermometer that saves the turkey to the tablecloth, the kidsโ table and a hat for the Turkey Trot. Check delivery dates before you order.
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Thanksgiving events near Greeley
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Sun, Nov 15Rocker Spirits, Littleton
Timber & Tallow Presents The Pit Master Academy: Turkey Fundamentals
$135.23
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 familyโs 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.
- 1846โ63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote โMary Had a Little Lambโ, 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 โ a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macyโs 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.
- 1939โ41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it โFranksgivingโ, 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 Greeley: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Greeley in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Greeley run from Nov 12 to Nov 29, 2026: 51 events.
What is on in Greeley on Thanksgiving Day?
11 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Fitness Avenue Turkey Trot 5K at Johnstown, Colorado, Huffin for Stuffin and 25th Annual Loveland Turkey Trot.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Greeley?
5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including ๐๐ฅง Annual Turkey Dinner: Carry-Out Comfort!, TMH: Thanksgiving Dinner / Cena de Accion de Gracias and Thanksgiving Day Buffet. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Greeley?
Yes: 42nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk Race (Sat, Nov 21), Turkey Trot After Party at Brighton Elks Lodge #1586 (BPOE) (Sat, Nov 21) and Fitness Avenue Turkey Trot 5K at Johnstown, Colorado (Thu, Nov 26).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Greeley?
TRI Gobbler Food Drive at Poudre River Trail and 8th Annual HapPIE Hour at Rocky Mountain Raptor Program-RMRP are looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Greeley?
Yes: 8 of the 51 listed are free, including TMH: Thanksgiving Dinner / Cena de Accion de Gracias, Turkey Reservations 2026 at Long Shadow Farm and Thankful & Blooming at Just For Kix. Tickets for the rest run from $3 to $1,000.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Greeley?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26), Fort Collins Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Fort Collins (Wed, Nov 25) and Thanksgiving Eve with The Long Run at Nissi's Entertainment & Events (Wed, Nov 25).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Greeley?
Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Denver, Littleton, Loveland and Boulder and more.
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 โ 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.