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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in High Point 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 High Point.

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Sun, Nov 157905 Grapevine Rd. Lewisville

Thanksgiving Chicken Stew Community Event

Free Community Event You are invited to our annual Chicken Stew Event Come enjoy Faith, Fellowship and Gospel Music!

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 153735 Admiral Dr

Sunday Funday - Gobble 'Til You Wobble

Sunday Funday is back at Bizi Kidz High Point, and it’s time to Gobble ’Til You Wobble! 🦃🍂 The kidz get 4 hours of fun, and YOU get 4 hours to yourself! Sounds like something to be thankful for! 🙌 Space is limited, so reserve your child’s spot today! We

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 151191 University Drive, Elon College

Floral Design 101

Hey, Burlington! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15240 Market View Drive, Kernersville

Floral Design 101

Hey, Kernersville! Join us on November 15th at 1pm to make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15737 West Dixie Drive, Asheboro

Floral Design 101

Hey, Asheboro! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities.

1:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 155180 Reidsville Road, Walkertown

Floral Design 101

Hey, Walkertown! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Hwy 801 North, Suite 258, Bermuda Run, NC 27006, Advance

Floral Design 101

Hey, Bermuda Run! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 152205 Oak Ridge Road

Floral Design 101

Hey, Oak Ridge! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice f

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 151537 Freeway Drive, Reidsville

Floral Design 101

Hey, Reidsville! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15177 Lowes Foods Drive, Lewisville

Floral Design 101

Hey, Lewisville! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities

1:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 156310 Old Oak Ridge Rd.

Floral Design 101

Hey, Greensboro! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 151581 New Garden Road, Greensboro

Floral Design 101

Hey, Greensboro! On November 15th make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice for the festivities

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 High Point

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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Nov 28–29Sofie’s Steakhouse, Charlotte2 days

The Go-Go Blackout

9:00 PM

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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 High Point: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in High Point in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in High Point run from Nov 15 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in High Point on Thanksgiving Day?

13 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Five Before the Feast. HP’s annual Turkey Trot at Downtown High Point, Greensboro Gobbler 5K - 26th Annual Turkey Trot at Center City Park at Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. and The Forum Butterball 5K.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in High Point?

13 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including MOES Thanksgiving Feast at Mount Olive Elementary, Food Give Away and Free Thanksgiving Community Meal | Kess_Maj Solutions at Greensboro, North Carolina. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in High Point?

Yes: 2nd Annual Blue Comet Turkey Trot at Asheboro, North Carolina (Sat, Nov 21), Five Before the Feast. HP’s annual Turkey Trot at Downtown High Point (Thu, Nov 26) and Greensboro Gobbler 5K - 26th Annual Turkey Trot at Center City Park at Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in High Point?

Thankful Thursday with Second Harvest Food Bank, Feeding the 500 at Restoration @ The Rock 501 Kirkland Street, Greensboro, NC, US and The 10th Annual Cranksgiving Greensboro at REVOLUTION CYCLES NC are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in High Point?

Yes: 10 of the 100 listed are free, including Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Hartley Drive Family YMCA, 3rd Thursdays Thanksgiving Party at Barber Park Event Center and Triad NC ISSA Monthly Meeting - November 19th 6pm to 8pm at Forsyth Tech Robert L. Strickland Center. Tickets for the rest run from $25 to $40.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in High Point?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Greensboro Gobbler 5K - 26th Annual Turkey Trot at Center City Park at Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. (Thu, Nov 26), 3rd Thursdays Thanksgiving Party at Barber Park Event Center (Thu, Nov 19) and Baking With Maddie: Pumpkin Pies & Festive Fun (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near High Point?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Davidson, Huntersville, Pinehurst and Carrboro 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.