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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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Sat, Nov 14501 W Main St, Mount Horeb

Turkey Train Stop 1

THE TURKEY TRAIN IS COMING TO TOWN! Your Thanksgiving turkey is getting a ride straight from our farm to a pickup location near you! Skip the grocery store scramble and bring home a turkey raised on pasture, without antibiotics, mRNA vaccines, or GMOs.

10:30 AM

Wed, Nov 18415 W Woodward Ave, Livingston

Friendsgiving Swiss Steak Supper

Let’s celebrate our friends with a Friendsgiving Swiss Steak Supper at Livingston UMC!! Join us Wednesday, November 18 from 4:45–7:00 p.m. for a hearty home-style meal. Dine in with friends or grab a carry-out to enjoy at home. 🍴 Menu includes: Swiss st

4:45 PM

Friendsgiving

Mon, Nov 23137 W Jefferson, Spring Green

Alice's Restaurant Community Sing-along (before Open Mic!)

On the Monday before Thanksgiving, as part of our monthly Open Mic, we're inviting everyone to join us in a community sing-along (speak-along? play-along?) of Arlo Guthrie's iconic Anti-war story/song Alice's Restaurant. Sign up to read a portion of the

7:30 PM

Tue, Nov 24Jada's Garden, LLC, Blue Mounds

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece

Carve a pie pumpkin and pick flowers for your Thanksgiving table. Our designers will help you create a unique, colorful centerpiece for your family & friends to enjoy while you feast! Cost is $40+ $2.53 signup fee which includes pumpkin, seasonal fol

6:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Wed, Nov 25Kundert's Main Street Market, Blanchardville

Free Tasting at the Market!

Join us for a fun evening with complimentary tasting from our friends at The Cider Farm! Thanksgiving Eve we'll be sampling from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Market! Grab a friend and stop down. You might find just the flavor you want on the table for Thank

3:00 PM

Market

Wed, Nov 25Sunset Lanes and Hall, Dickeyville

Thanksgiving Eve Bash

Come party with us at our last show of 2026!

8:00 PM

Nov 25–26The Golden Eagle, Barneveld2 days

Thanksgiving Eve Party!!!

Come join us for our Thanksgiving Eve party with DJ John.

8:00 PM

Live music

Fri, Nov 2710849 Village Circle, Blue Mounds

Santa in the Greenhouse - Nov. 28 & 29

A very special visitor awaits children at the greenhouse Thanksgiving weekend — Santa Claus! That’s right, Ol’ Kris Kringle is taking tips for his list from any nice kids who’d like to meet him. Snap a photo on your camera with Santa, write a letter to th

10:00 AM

Family friendly

Mon, Nov 3014837 Sherrill Rd

All Abilities Pottery Night

Makers Club Dubuque and Camp Albrecht Acres are partnering to bring you an "All Abilities Pottery Night"! Join us for a relaxing evening of painting pottery, seasonal drinks, and dinner at CAA! A retreat from the bustle of thanksgiving, a jump on the up

6:00 PM

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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

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 11 to Nov 30, 2026: 12 events.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Highland?

2 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece at Jada's Garden, LLC and All Abilities Pottery Night. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Highland?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Wines of the World Wine Tasting - Thanksgiving Wines at Water Street Social Club (Wed, Nov 11), Foo Foo Dolls Trio @ Hyde Store - Acoustic Show (Wed, Nov 25) and 🎶 Live Music: Steve Brown & Friends 🎶 (Fri, Nov 27).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Highland?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Sun Prairie, Prairie du Sac, Madison and Verona 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.