Thu, Nov 268:30 AM
18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot
398 W State St
Thanksgiving Events in Jackson 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Jackson 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 Jackson.
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Fri, Nov 1372 N Paint St, Chillicothe
Friendsgiving: A Wood Bowl Candle Workshop.
Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving Candle Pour ! Pour your own wood bowl candle with dried herbs and spices while enjoying Pumpkin Roll. Celebrate Friendsgiving at Maggie’s Farm & Aromatics! Pour your own
$39.19Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 14Elks Farm, Gallipolis
9th Annual Turkey Shoot
The Gallia Shooting Aces 4-H Club will be hosting its 9th Annual Turkey Shoot fundraiser!! Come join in on the fun with rounds at the stationary targets and get in line for some Blue Chip and Buddy Shoot action!! Many chances at winning prizes and helping
Sat, Nov 14429 2nd St, Portsmouth
Tailgate For Thanksgiving
For this upcoming holiday season, join us at the Kitchen Collective by helping out the less fortunate in our community. There will be free activities for all ages, a clothing swap, a food drive collection, raffles of items from local businesses, live ent
VolunteerFamily friendly
Sat, Nov 14Greenup Christian Church
Thanks4Giving Dinner/Concert
Choice of Soup, Sandwiches, Dessert and Soft Drinks. Entertainment provided by the Eastern Kentucky Harmonic Order. Silent Auction. $10.00 per person Call (606) 473-6916 by November 9 for tickets or more information.
Dinner & brunchLive music
Sun, Nov 15Faith & Fitness Studio
Thanksgiving Packing Party
Join us as we pack the bags for delivery! We have SO much fun with this event! We usually finish pretty quickly. Join the fun and let's feed our community!
Tue, Nov 17Faith & Fitness Studio
A Flourishing Friendsgiving 🍂 🕊️
Our most fun fellowship in November! We love Friendsgiving! Bring your favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish! We will have sign-ups soon. We will supppy the meat! 🦃 🍗 We hope to see you for a “flourishing” Friendsgiving! 🤎✨
Friendsgiving
Wed, Nov 181712 Harrisonville Avenue, Portsmouth
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is a time to come together, and we want to make sure everyone in our community knows they have a place at our table. If you’re going through a difficult season, struggling to put a meal on the table, or simply
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 19Faith & Fitness Studio
Annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive
We are looking for community sponsors and volunteers for our annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive! This event is one of our most fun and fulfilling events of the year! This year we have around 300 families in need. We need 300 people to sponsor for $50 each! Ca
Volunteer
Nov 19–22384 Main Street, Wellston4 days
Friendsgiving @ Bookish
Friendsgiving Hours: Thursday 10-7 Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 12-4 Come see us for some Friends themed fun! We will have a scavenger hunt and Friends themed items for sale! B•O•O•K•I•S•H will be there for you!
Friendsgiving
Thu, Nov 19216 W Main St, Pomeroy
November Thriller Thursday
**This month, we will meet on the third Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday on the usual meeting date.** Thriller Thursday will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Pomeroy Library. Read and discuss suspenseful novels with the
Thu, Nov 191017 E State St, Athens
We're feeling THANKFUL for trivia night at Lulu’s!
Join us Thursday, November 19th at 6 PM for a Thanksgiving-themed Trivia Night at Lulu’s Casa El Camino! Clara L. will be hosting, so gather your friends, brush up on your random knowledge, and come ready for a fun night of friendly competition. Bring yo
Fri, Nov 20IHOP (Chillicothe, OH)
2nd Annual VETSGIVING
This is our second year coming together to feed local veterans and their families who may be struggling this holiday season. Last year, because of YOU, we helped 15 families and 1 homeless veteran — and we’re hoping to help even more this year. 🛒 Donati
Volunteer
Sat, Nov 2131287 Noble Summit Road Middleport OH 45760
Friendsgiving
Let’s celebrate friendship and the holidays. Please join us for dinner, worship, devotion, and games. Please bring a side dish or dessert.
Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving
Sat, Nov 2110073A US Route 23, Lucasville
Brother Jerry Horton: "Cursing Your Blessings"
Come and join us this evening as Brother Jerry Horton will be bringing the evening message titled "Cursing Your Blessings" A Thanksgiving Message We receive some many blessings from God that we don't even realize or acknowledge where they come from. So
Sun, Nov 22812 6th street Portsmouth Ohio
Tanksgiving
Tanksgiving will be Sunday 22nd. Entry is 5.00. All proceeds will go to the local church food banks to help families in need. Stop by for any rules questions. Remember there is only war.
Volunteer
Sun, Nov 22Green Township Fire Department Annex, Kingston
Free Community Holiday Dinner
Come enjoy a warm meal, good company, and an evening together as we head into the Thanksgiving season. There is no cost to attend, just come and enjoy! 📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026 🕔 5:00 p.m. 📍 Green Township Fire Dept. Annex 7387 Kingston Adelphi Rd. Ki
Dinner & brunch
Sun, Nov 22730 Orange Street, Chillicothe
Friendsgiving
Join us immediately following our 10AM service for a Thanksgi...ermmm... Friendsgiving! We are grateful for the community of friends and family at Great City! Please sign up to bring a dish!
Friendsgiving
Tue, Nov 24Antioch Alliance Church - Logan Ohio
Community Thanksgiving Service
Join us Tuesday November 24 at 7pm at Antioch Alliance Church as many in our community churches come together to give thanks to our God during this special time of Thanksgiving.
Wed, Nov 25Maggie's Farm and Aromatics, Chillicothe
Parents Night Out: Thanksgiving Edition
Four hours for you, holiday fun for them! Drop-off crafts and play for ages 5–12, with two take-home crafts, a snack, and water. Four hours for you, holiday fun for them! Let us keep the kids busy whi
$49.87 – $55.20Family friendly
Wed, Nov 25106 S Market St, Waverly
Dranks-Giving
DRANKS-GIVING AT THE BEAST! 🦃 Thanksgiving Eve is basically a holiday of its own, and we’re here for it! Wednesday, November 25! 🧠 Trivia kicks off at 6 PM! 🎤 Karaoke follows and takes us right into Thanksgiving! Old friends, new friends, hometown reu
Wed, Nov 25LaRosa's Pizzeria (Jackson)
New Beginning Thanksgiving Dinner
🦃 New Beginning Recovery Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃 We’re excited to invite everyone to join us for our Thanksgiving Dinner! Come enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, wonderful fellowship, music, giveaways, and an encouraging speaker! 🙌 📅 Wednesday,
Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 252319 S 6th St, Ironton
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Join us this Thanksgiving Eve for a special time together! We'll gather for worship, a time in the Word, and Holy Communion as we take a moment to reflect on all God has done and give thanks for His goodness and faithfulness. Before the Thanksgiving fes
Thu, Nov 266829 OH-159, Chillicothe
Turkey Trot
🦃🏃♀️ TURKEY TROT AT LYLE FARMS! 🏃♂️🦃 Ready to burn a few calories before the Thanksgiving feast?! 🍂🧡 Join us Thanksgiving morning for a FUN Turkey Trot hosted by The Gym at Lyle Farms! 🐓🐐🐄🐾 📅 Thanksgiving Morning ⏰ 8:30 AM 📍 Lyle Farms Bring your fa
Turkey trotDinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 2632 East Second Street, Chillicothe
Gratitude Yoga Flow
Join Maria Thanksgiving morning for a flow honoring our body mind and spirit. We'll find gratitude in our bodies ability to move, the strength of our mind and power of our spirit. What to expect? Movement that builds strength and balance, breath to calm
Thu, Nov 26700 N 2nd Ave, Middleport
A Seat at the Table: Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
A Seat at the Table: Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Upper Room Ministries MOV There’s a seat at our table for you this Thanksgiving. 🧡 Last year, we opened the doors for our first community Thanksgiving dinner and served 75 meals. Some fo
Dinner & brunchVolunteer
Thu, Nov 26Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn & Cottages, Rockbridge
Thanksgiving at the Inn
A bounty of blessings! Relax and celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a delectable four-course lunch at 1pm or six-course dinner at 5pm. Intimate groups are welcome, including children ages twelve and older. It’s a shared holiday where all are welcome. Four-co
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 269 N Shafer St, Athens
Tavolino’s 9th Annual Community Meal
Join us for our 9th annual Community Meal! This event is FREE and open to EVERYONE! 5pm-7pm at our place ❤️ Don’t want to fuss with cooking a huge dinner? Or maybe you don’t have family to celebrate with for the holidays? Do you just need a hot meal? Yo
Dinner & brunchVolunteer
Nov 26–2770 N Paint st Chillicothe Ohio 456012 days
Black Friday LIVE & In Store
Black Friday is HERE!! Join Kelly LIVE on Thanksgiving evening @6PM, with ONLINE exclusive DOORBUSTERS!! Then shop in store Friday at 10am!! For even more IN store exclusive DOORBUSTERS...But get there early, first 5 in line get custom RG Swag bag tote..
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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Instant-read thermometerThe one tool between a dry bird and a juicy oneShop on Amazon - Host
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Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
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Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
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Thanksgiving events near Jackson
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Sat, Nov 14Christopher Conference Center, Chillicothe
First Capital Bourbon Festival
Sun, Nov 22Pinnacle Golf Club, Grove City
Friendsgiving Holiday Market
$19.98 – $23.18FriendsgivingMarket
Sun, Nov 22Xperience Bar + Kitchen, Columbus
R&B THANKSGIVING | Ft. B Suave & DJ 1-Time | A Live Music Experience
$33.85Live music
Tue, Nov 241223 3rd Avenue, Huntington
Thanksgiving Meal
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 Jackson: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Jackson in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Jackson run from Nov 13 to Nov 26, 2026: 32 events.
What is on in Jackson on Thanksgiving Day?
9 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including JAFAC Turkey Trot 2026, 18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot and Turkey Trot.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Jackson?
11 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanks4Giving Dinner/Concert at Greenup Christian Church, Community Thanksgiving Dinner and Friendsgiving. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Jackson?
Yes: JAFAC Turkey Trot 2026 (Thu, Nov 26), 18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Jackson?
Tailgate For Thanksgiving, Annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive at Faith & Fitness Studio and Tanksgiving are looking for helping hands.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Jackson?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving Buffet (Thu, Nov 26) and Free Community Dinner at Black Book Beanery (Wed, Nov 25).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Jackson?
Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Chillicothe, Lancaster, Grove City and Columbus 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.