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Thanksgiving Events in Highland 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Highland 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 Highland.

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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

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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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Sun, Nov 15911 W Graham Ave, Lake Elsinore

Thanksgiving Potluck

🍂🦃 Lakeside Baptist Church Thanksgiving Potluck 🦃🍂 Join us for a special evening of Thanksgiving, food, fellowship, and fun at Lakeside Baptist Church! We are excited to gather together as a church family to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks for

5:30 PM

Mon, Nov 16A Snail's Pace Running Shop • 13920 City Center Dr. Suite 4042, Chino Hills CA 91709

Friendsgiving Social Run Chino Hills

Come run with us. Everyone is invited; fast, slow, and everyone in between! Come for the run and stay for the great food and even greater friends. New to the group? No problem. You can make new friends. Here is a link to RSVP & Dish confirmation —

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

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

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Wed, Nov 18290 W Rialto Ave

Never Stop Grinding Impact Turkey Giveaway

7th Annual NSG Impact Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at the Rialto Certified Farmers Market We will not be allowing registration to happen at the event. You must already have a ticket to receive any f

10:00 AM

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Wed, Nov 18Lake Alice Trading Co., Riverside

Friendsgiving Funny Paint Night

Invite your friends to enjoy a fun-filled comedy paint sip this Friendsgiving! It's a perfect way to celebrate together and share laughter Friendsgiving Funny Paint Night! <

6:00 PM

$7.18 – $65.87Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 19James L. Brulte Senior Center 11200 Base Line Road Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon

Gather in the spirit of gratitude and togetherness at the Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Adults ages 50 and older are invited to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving-style meal, delicious dessert, live ente

11:00 AM

Thu, Nov 19Percy Bakker Community Center, Hesperia

November Intergenerational Dinner

� Gather around the table and celebrate the season with friends, family, neighbors, and community members of all ages! Join us for our Intergenerational Harvest Dinner on Thursday, November 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Percy Bakker Community Ce

5:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19The Old Spaghetti Factory, Rancho Cucamonga

Friendsgiving at The Old Spaghetti Factory · Ages 21+ · Rancho Cucamonga

No cooking, no dishes. You bring the appetite. We’ll handle the rest. Dinner, games and new friends. Come solo. No cooking, no dishes. You bring the appetite. We’ll handle the rest. 🍝 Join Ripple Conn

6:30 PM

$64.68Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving21+

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 Highland

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 Highland: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Highland in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Highland run from Nov 15 to Nov 28, 2026: 97 events.

What is on in Highland 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 Turkey Trot 2026 Hosted By Studio 30 at Central Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Highland?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including November Intergenerational Dinner at Percy Bakker Community Center, Friendsgiving at The Old Spaghetti Factory · Ages 21+ · Rancho Cucamonga and Free Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Highland?

Yes: Town of Apple Valley Turkey Run 5K & 10K (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 Highland?

Eat & Be Well 2026: Meal Preparation Team! (BYO Can Opener) at The Hitch Burger Grill, Clubsgiving Meal🍗🍴 and Eat & Be Well Thanksgiving 2026 at Central City Park are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Highland?

Yes: 23 of the 97 listed are free, including Never Stop Grinding Impact Turkey Giveaway, OPF 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck and Thanksgiving Meal. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $215.26.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Highland?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY (ONE TURKEY PER FAMILY) (Sat, Nov 21), Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Pacific Community Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Riverside Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Palenque kitchen by Mezcal (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Highland?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Anaheim, Los Angeles and Dana Point.

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.