Thu, Nov 267:30 AM
15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run -Thanksgiving - 11/26/2026
300 S. Main
Thanksgiving Events in Grove 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Grove 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 Grove.
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On nowSat, Nov 14119 South Main St, Spavinaw
Spavinaw Veterans Day Parade and Thanksgiving Community Dinner
A day of honor, a day of thanks. <3 Join us Saturday, November 14, to honor our veterans and share a community meal. Veterans Day Parade Lineup begins at 10:30 AM at the fire station. The parade starts at 11:00 AM down Main Street, concluding with a
ParadeDinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 15215 1st Ave Northeast, Miami
Thanksgiving service
You are invited to join us this Sunday Brother Coleman will be ministering Food, Fun and Fellowship following service!
Sun, Nov 15453983 E 305 Rd, Afton
Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner
🦃 Thanksgiving Potluck at Juan Montez Cantina! 🍂 Join us Sunday, November 15th at 2 PM for the potluck! Bring a covered dish to share and enjoy Thanksgiving with friends, good food, and plenty of laughter. 🧡 🎶 Entertainment by Jase & COBE begins at
Dinner & brunch
Nov 16–202025 W Centerton Blvd5 days
BRING A FRIEND FREE | NOV 16–20 | CENTERTON, AR
We’re thankful for our people… so we’re making room for YOUR people! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s about sharing the good things in life, and we think a great gym community is one of them! That’s why we’re hosting BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE
Mon, Nov 163404 McIntosh Circle Drive, Joplin
Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class
Fun for Joplin Family YMCA members only: Join us for a fun morning of decorating delicious, Thanksgiving cookies! Learn decorating techniques and take home one dozen festive creations. $10 Registration Fee upon registering. $15 Cookie supply fee paid
Tue, Nov 17The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bentonville
Builders of Faith Friendsgiving
Builders of Faith Friendsgiving Join us for a fun friendsgiving and two truths and a lie game together! Watch for a sign up for food to bring to the dinner!
FreeDinner & brunchFriendsgiving
Nov 19–202613 S Main, Joplin2 days
Joplin Thanksgiving Pop-Up
Join us at our monthly employee appreciation Pop-Up event and get a bag of sides and a dessert for your Thanksgiving meal! *Employee appreciation event!
Sat, Nov 21526 S Main St, Joplin
Thank You Pies with Dena & Dusty
As a "thank you" for your endless support and business, we would like to invite you to our pie giveaway - just in time for Thanksgiving! We appreciate you and your support! And to say thank you, we invite y
Free
Sun, Nov 22513 pine st. Chelsea
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway
THANKSGIVING GROCERY GIVEAWAY! Elevate Life Church – Chelsea would love to bless our community this Thanksgiving! Join us for a FREE Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway! We’ll be distributing bags of groceries to help families prepare for the holiday. 📅 Sun
Sun, Nov 22525 S Lincoln St, Siloam Springs
CCF Soup & Dessert Potluck
🍲 CCF Soup & Dessert Potluck Sunday, November 22, 2026 — After Service (around 11:45 AM) Join us for a cozy afternoon of fellowship and great food at our annual Soup and Dessert Potluck! Bring your favorite soup and dessert to share and enjoy warm co
Sun, Nov 2215512 Kodiak Rd, Neosho
Friendsgiving
We welcome everyone to our Thanksgiving Dinner after service. We will have turkey and all the fixings. This is a free event.
Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving
Sun, Nov 22The Ravington, Centerton
PSoAR Bentonville Thanksgiving Potluck, Legislative Update, and Dance Party!
Gather with the PSoAR community for an evening of food, dance, and grassroots advocacy! Event Details 🗓 Date: Sunday, November 22nd ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Ravington — 293 N Main St, Centerton, AR 72719 What to Bring 1. A Dish 🍗🥗🍰☕️
Sun, Nov 223042 State Hwy 28, Eucha
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
🦃🍁 Gobble, Gobble! 🍁🦃 Come join us as we gather in fellowship, serve one another, and come together as a community! ❤️ There’s something special about sharing food, laughter, and fellowship while giving thanks for the many blessings God has given us. C
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 22Little Rock Free Will Baptist Church
Henson Thanksgiving
Our annual Henson Thanksgiving is coming up, hope to see everyone there! Finger foods & snacks are the menu Just come and enjoy family time!
Sun, Nov 221924 W 4th St, Joplin
Thanksgiving Meal
A Thanksgiving Meal on Us! We would love to bless our community with a FREE Thanksgiving meal this year! Whether you're celebrating with family, spending the day with friends, or just need a little extra help this season, we'd love for you to take a me
Sun, Nov 221501 S Pearl Ave, Joplin
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Come share Thanksgiving dinner with us at God’s Resort! 🍂 Bring your family and invite a friend. We’ll share a meal, catch up with neighbors, and thank God for the ways we’ve seen Him at work in our community this year. 🗓️ Sunday, November 22, 2026 🕔 5:0
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 22Racine Christian Church, Neosho
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE 2026
🍁🍂 Join us for an evening of worship, reflection, and gratitude at our Community Thanksgiving Service, hosted jointly by the Neosho Area Clergy Coalition and the Seneca Area Clergy Coalition! 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧? 📅 Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞? 🕕 6:00 PM 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫
Mon, Nov 2361805 E 315 Rd
Thanksgiving Day Camp
🦃🍁 THANKSGIVING CAMP IS COMING TO ROCKET SKATING PLUS! 🍁🛼 Looking for something FUN for the kids over Thanksgiving break? We've got TWO exciting days of activities, creativity, games, and skating planned! 🎨 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 – Thanksgiving Arts &
Family friendly
Nov 23–25Bentonville Community Center3 days
Slimetopia®: Thanksgiving Break Camp
The slime-making fun is back at Bentonville Community Center, and we're bringing a whole new round of slimy adventures! Join Challenge Island® for three afternoons of hands-on fun as campers explore the wonderfully messy world of Slimetopia®! From colorf
Family friendly
Tue, Nov 24Joplin Head Start
Thankful Jeepers
Thanksgiving is drawing near so we will be collecting items for Thanksgiving Baskets for local families of Head Start. Non perishable items can be brought to the Club meeting on October 27th and we will have a donation container out if you would like to d
VolunteerFamily friendly
Tue, Nov 24The Compton Hotel, Bentonville
THE GIVING BUNCH| AUTUMN DRIED FLORAL WORKSHOP| THE COMPTON | NOVEMBER 24TH 6PM
Samantha's Garden x The Compton A little something to give or keep. Join us for a cozy, creative gathering as we design a bouquet using a curated selection of dried and preserved autumn florals. Perfect for gifting to your Thanksgiving host, adorning
Tue, Nov 24NORTHEAST TECH Workforce Training Hub, Pryor
Fall Flower Arrangement Class
Come design you own flower centerpiece to have for your fall table! This is the opportunity to explore your creative side with the help and instruction of Robin’s Nest Flowers Pryor. Designed for beginners,
$60
Wed, Nov 252800 E 24th St, Joplin
Wild Card Wednesday
Looking for something fun to do with the kids before the holiday? We've got you covered! Join us Wednesday, November 25, from 1 PM–8 PM for MORE FUN FOR YOUR DOLLAR! 🎟️ Here's a little extra fun: Every guest gets a chance to draw for a RANDOM DISCOUNT a
Family friendly
Wed, Nov 251110 W Harmony St STE B, Neosho
FRIENDSGIVING @THE SPIRE
We are so excited to host our first Friendsgiving! We are endlessly thankful for all of you for the love and support you show us. click on the link and put your name next to what you'd like to bring! I left some spaces open as well if you want to put yo
Friendsgiving
Wed, Nov 25The Compton Hotel, Bentonville
A Toast Of Thanks | Wine & Floral workshop | The Compton
A Toast of Thanks - An Autumn Wine & Floral Workshop Samantha's Garden x The Compton A thoughtful gift, beautifully wrapped in bloom. Join us fr a cozy evening of wine and creativity as you transform a bottle of wine into a beautiful floral gift or
Wed, Nov 25Carl Richard's 4th Street Bowl, Joplin
Wild Turkey Doubles 2026
Back by popular demand….Thanksgiving Eve Wild Turkey Doubles When: Wednesday, November 25th Check in @6pm, Bowl at 7pm Cost: $100 per Doubles Team Handicap: 80% of 440 -Highest 2025-26 Average of 21 games or more -If no average for 2025-26, then avera
Nov 25–26Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar - Siloam Springs2 days
Wild Wednesday Karaoke
🎙🦃 GET YOUR THANKSGIVING PRE-GAME ON! 🦃🎙 Time to grab your crew & sing a little song & do a little dance! Come request your favorite tunes & sing your hearts & work up your appetite for all your favorite Thanksgiving fixin's! Great music
Thu, Nov 26105 South Washington Street, Neosho
Thanksgiving morning with Bradie & A-Ray!
Join bradie & I. Thanksgiving morning as we serve up all our tasty lattes, cheesecakes, cinnamon rolls and more! Thanksgiving morning has became a tradition that we love! Come see us and caffeinate for the long day ahead! 🧡🧡
Thu, Nov 2657301 E Highway 125
Feast on the Lake Thanksgiving Buffet
This chef-curated buffet blends classic holiday dishes with bold Oklahoma flavors. Enjoy herb-roasted turkey breast, prime rib, maple-glazed ham, and your favorite sides and desserts! $55 per person ($27.50 for kids under 12)
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 261000 Buffalo Run Blvd, Miami
THANKSGIVING BUFFET at Buffalo Run
buffalorun.com All ages! Children 12 & under 1/2 price. $19.99 All you can eat buffet featuring: Full salad bar, premium salads, meat, cheese & veggie trays, Herb roasted turkey, honey pineapple glazed ham, tortellini with bacon cream sauce, bru
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 26809 S Main St. Jay
Thanksgiving LUNCH
Come & Join US Thanksgiving day for lunch NOTICE our New NAME The ARK Event Center
Fri, Nov 27401 W Ferry St, Salina
Wobble After You Gobble Dance
Come dance off that Thanksgiving turkey with us! Join Cleo Farr American Legion Post 240 the day after Thanksgiving for the Wobble After You Gobble Dance. Friday, Nov 27, 7 PM to 11 PM Salina American Legion Post 240, 401 W Ferry St, Salina, OK Music by
Sat, Nov 2845 Fashion Lane (Old ShangriLa), Anderson
Kevin Upshaw - Staying True To Myself Tour
The Staying True to Myself Tour stops in McDonald County the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Kevin Upshaw brings real country, a guitar, and a voice that fills the room. Come early. Grab a table, order dinner, and have a cold one in your hand when the first
Dinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 28Parlay on 8th, Bentonville
Stout Grove’s Friendsgiving EP Release Party @ Parlay on 8th
We’re celebrating the release of our debut EP by throwing a party and inviting all our friends!! Parlay on 8th & Stout Grove present: Stout Grove’s Friendsgiving EP Release Party featuring Robert Taylor Smith & Dominic B Roy on Saturday, Novemb
FriendsgivingFamily friendly
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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Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
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Thanksgiving events near Grove
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
On now
Wed, Nov 18Luther George Grove Street Park, Springdale
City Night- Free Food Truck- Live Music- Lights On
Family friendlyLive music
Sun, Nov 22Fayetteville Town Center
2026 Rainbow Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26Vfw 4207 Monett
FREE Thanksgiving Meal - VFW
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.
- 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.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, 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 — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s 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.
- 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.
- 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 Grove: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Grove in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Grove run from Nov 14 to Nov 28, 2026: 37 events.
What is on in Grove on Thanksgiving Day?
7 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run -Thanksgiving - 11/26/2026, 5th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun Run Presented by Pillars at Bentonville Community Center and Thanksgiving morning with Bradie & A-Ray!.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Grove?
9 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Spavinaw Veterans Day Parade and Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner and Builders of Faith Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Grove?
Yes: 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run -Thanksgiving - 11/26/2026 (Thu, Nov 26) and 5th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun Run Presented by Pillars at Bentonville Community Center (Thu, Nov 26).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Grove?
FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal! is looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Grove?
Yes: 2 of the 37 listed are free, including Builders of Faith Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Thank You Pies with Dena & Dusty. Tickets for the rest run from $60.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Grove?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run -Thanksgiving - 11/26/2026 (Thu, Nov 26), 5th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun Run Presented by Pillars at Bentonville Community Center (Thu, Nov 26) and FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal! (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Grove?
Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Fayetteville, Springdale, Monett and Rogers.
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.