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Thanksgiving Events in Hemet 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Hemet 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 Hemet.

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Sat, Nov 1412013 5th St, Yucaipa

Gobble Gobble Giveaway

🦃 GOBBLE GOBBLE, YUCAIPA! 🦃 Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Grocery Outlet Yucaipa is celebrating with our Gobble Gobble Scratch & Win Giveaway! 🎉 Join us on Saturday, November 14, for a little Thanksgiving fun and a chance to win one of

8:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14The Neutral Space, Redlands

Holiday Photo Day - Client Appreciation Event

Stop by for a 10-minute session & get up to 3 professional pictures you can use for your own holiday cards, or just to frame for your home. The holidays are right around the corner, and I wanted to do s

9:00 AM

Free

Sat, Nov 14PetSmart (Mira Loma, CA), Norco

Petsmart Eastvale Adoption event

Fall in love with one of our sweet kitties! We will have Cats of all ages to meet and hopefully take home with you to have at your Thanksgiving and holiday paw-ties this season!!

11:30 AM

Family friendly

Sat, Nov 14Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge # 2591

Murrieta Teen/Adult Group - Friendsgiving

The Murrieta Teen/Adult Group will be hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck. Join us at the Wildomar Elk's Lodge, Community Room on Sat, Nov 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. We’re asking participants to bring a dish for the potluck. This event is only for teen

12:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14124 N Ramona Street

FREE Veterans Turkey Dinner

🇺🇸🦃 OUR VETERANS SERVED US—NOW IT’S OUR TURN TO SERVE THEM! ❤️🤍💙 American Legion Hemet Post 53 invites Veterans & Spouses to a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner! 📅 Saturday, November 14 🕐 Doors Open: 1 PM | Dinner: 2–5 PM 📍 124 N. Ramona St., Hemet, CA 🇺🇸 I

1:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 144662 Pedley ave, Norco

Sourdough Saturdays!!

Hi neighbors! See you Saturday for pre order pick ups OR just stop by on a first come first served basis! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 starting at 10:30am. Also- we have officially opened up Thanksgiving pre orders 🎉 pick ups will be Wednesday 11/25 starting at 10:30am.

4:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1429500 Via Princesa, Murrieta

Singles Friendsgiving

🍂 Singles Friendsgiving is coming up! 🦃 Join us November 14 for a night of good food, great conversation, and meaningful fellowship as we celebrate the season together! This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share and come ready to conne

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Phearless, Moreno Valley

Cookie Art Craft Class

Please join our Thanksgiving Themed Cookie Art Class, Sunday, November 15 at 2pm to learn how to successfully decorate holiday cookies. Please join our ThanksgivingThemed Cookie Art Class, Saturday, Novembe

2:00 PM

$44.52

Sun, Nov 154845 Brockton Ave., Riverside

Church Conference

CONGREGATION MEMBERS, you are all invited to attend this conference in person in Fellowship Hall. Packets will be available at the meeting, but if you prefer to pick one up ahead of time, please stop by the church office by Friday. (Church office closes a

3:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 172250 S Main St, Corona

Bingo

🎉 BINGO NIGHT IS BACK!🎉 Join us at Citrus Valley Medical Associates for an evening of fun, prizes, and community! 🦃 **Thanksgiving Bingo:** November 17th 🎄 **Christmas Bingo:** December 15th ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 2250 S. Main St., Ste. 207, Corona,

5:00 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 Hemet

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Hemet: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Hemet in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Hemet run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 83 events.

What is on in Hemet on Thanksgiving Day?

13 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park, Lake Elsinore Turkey Trot and Limestone Canyon – Thanksgiving Day Hike to Both Sides of the Sinks at Limestone Canyon Preserve.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Hemet?

10 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including FREE Veterans Turkey Dinner, Rollsgiving: A Thanksgiving Sushi & Sip Feast at Humble Somm and Free Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Hemet?

Yes: Turkey Trot & Tales Storytime at Anza Valley Community Library (Sat, Nov 21), Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park (Thu, Nov 26) and Lake Elsinore Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Hemet?

Friendsgiving Party is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Hemet?

Yes: 17 of the 83 listed are free, including 2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution - San Bernardino Event at Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Holiday Photo Day - Client Appreciation Event at The Neutral Space and Never Stop Grinding Impact Turkey Giveaway. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $215.26.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Hemet?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Never Stop Grinding Impact Turkey Giveaway (Wed, Nov 18), 2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution - San Bernardino Event at Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (Sat, Nov 14) and Sahaba Initiative - Hunt Park Turkey Distribution 2026 (With Cooking Demo) (Mon, Nov 23).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Hemet?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Oceanside, Upland, Anaheim and Riverside and more.

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.