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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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On nowSat, Nov 142048 N. Main st., Milan
VETSGIVING
Come out and help us celebrate our post 4780 81st anniversary. 81 years serving veterans and the community. Ceremony starts at 1 pm. Then after the ceremony stay for a Vetsgiving at 3pm. Turkey and Ham are provided. Please contact the post at 731-686-8906
On nowSat, Nov 14433 E Lafayette St
Teen Thanksgiving Feast
Bring your friends, enjoy great food,& celebrate the season with us. Come hungry! Ages 13-19!
Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 18First Methodist - Downtown Jackson, TN
Friendsgiving
Gather around the table with us for a special Friendsgiving Dinner on November 18th from 5:00–7:00 PM! Join your church family for an evening of delicious food, BINGO, warm fellowship, and gratitude as we celebrate the blessings of community and friends
Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving
Thu, Nov 19116 W Main Street, Henderson
Children's Thanksgiving Storytime
🍂🥧 Join us for a Thanksgiving-themed Storytime at Fable House Books! 🥧🍁 We’ll be reading Humble Pie 📅 Thursday, November 19th, 10:30 AM 📍 The Depot Lobby 🎟️ FREE to attend! Bring your little readers and join us for a sweet start to the Thanksgiving sea
Family friendly
Fri, Nov 20309 N Parkway
2026 Christmas Cottage - Jackson, TN
Join us for the 2026 FCE Christmas Cottage! For more than 45 years, the Madison County F.C.E. Clubs have welcomed our community to the Christmas Cottage on the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving. This annual event has been a Madison County tradition
Sat, Nov 21Central Distributors Inc, 1876 Lager Ln, Jackson, TN 38301
Packing Thanksgiving Baskets
Jackson-Old Hickoy Packing Thanksgiving baskets Start and 9AM and finished by Noon
Sat, Nov 21249 Market Ave, Medina
25 Meals for 25 Families!
This Thanksgiving, New Covenant Pentecostal Church is excited to bless 25 families in the Medina community with a turkey and Thanksgiving meal essentials! Our heart is to share God’s love in a practical way and help families experience the warmth, hope,
Sat, Nov 211061 S Main St, Milan
One Table Milan 2026
Milan will be hosting its 9th Annual One Table Milan, scheduled for Saturday, November 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is open to EVERYONE in the community! The meal will consist of turkey and dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans,
Sun, Nov 221119 Old Humboldt Road
Young Disciples Thanksgiving Family Dinner
Our Formed Kids have something special planned for their families! On Sunday, November 22nd, immediately following service, our Young Disciples will be hosting a Thanksgiving Family Dinner! The kids are helping plan the menu, making handmade thank-you c
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Sun, Nov 223828 Brownsville Hwy
Joint Thanksgiving Service
Sun. Nov. 22nd 5:00pm Joint Thanksgiving Service at our church with Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. Meal to follow the service
Nov 23–241030 E Jefferson St Brownsville TN2 days
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Haywood!
Thanksgiving Food Drive for the People of Haywood County! Cold weather is coming up: let’s help feed the people of Haywood! The Carl Perkins Food Pantry is desperately low, and they need ALL the help they can get! All donations welcome! Feel free to br
Volunteer
Wed, Nov 25391 Wallace Rd
Birth Choice Thanksgiving Meat Sale
The Birth Choice Thanksgiving Meat Sale is now live! Order by November 19th at the link below. All meat is smoked by our very own Holy Smokers team led by Brent Lambert, Founder and CEO of Birth Choice. Proceeds benefit our pro-life ministry.
Thu, Nov 26810 North 22nd Avenue, Humboldt
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
Join your family at the Helping Hand of Humboldt for a wonderful Thanksgiving Celebration starting on Thanksgiving day at 9am with games and music and fellowship and concluding with a devotional and delicious Thanksgiving dinner at 11am, closing at 1pm.
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26The Market Shoppes At Three Way, Oakfield
Thanksgiving Night Shopping
Don’t miss it! You will want to shop off the calories from the day!!!!
Nov 26–27Downtown Jackson2 days
BLACK FRIDAY🎄THANKSGIVING NIGHT
Remember when Black Friday was actually BLACK FRIDAY? 🖤🎄 The excitement, the late-night shopping, and deals worth making plans for. We’re bringing it all back, with a few surprises of our own. Mark your calendars and stay tuned. We can’t wait for y’all
Fri, Nov 27111 Sanders Bluff Road, Humboldt
Day After Thanksgiving Hike
Join us at Middle Fork Bottoms for a free guided Day After Thanksgiving Hike. It’s a chance to get outside, give thanks for Tennessee’s natural beauty, and make memories with
Nov 27–29566 Carriage House Drive3 days
Crafting Retreat
IT’S OFFICIAL! TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! You asked for it, and I’m making it happen — Lori’s Creative Gatherings FIRST EVER Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Retreat! Forget Black Friday crowds! Come spend Thanksgiving weekend doing something WAY more fun… CRAF
Sat, Nov 28119 South Second Street, Selmer
3rd Annual Robert K Lee Santa Shuffle 5K
🎅🏻❤️ IT’S TIME TO SHUFFLE! ❤️🎅🏻 We’re excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Run/Walk, held in loving memory of Robert K. Lee! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🎄 Robert Lee was a truly special person who dedicated his life to advocating for children, seeki
Turkey trotFamily friendly
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 Jackson
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Wed, Nov 25114 E Main St, Linden
FREE Thanksgiving Meal at Birdies!
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 14 to Nov 28, 2026: 21 events.
What is on in Jackson on Thanksgiving Day?
3 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION, Thanksgiving Night Shopping at The Market Shoppes At Three Way and BLACK FRIDAY🎄THANKSGIVING NIGHT at Downtown Jackson.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Jackson?
4 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Teen Thanksgiving Feast, Friendsgiving at First Methodist - Downtown Jackson, TN and Young Disciples Thanksgiving Family Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Jackson?
Yes: 3rd Annual Robert K Lee Santa Shuffle 5K (Sat, Nov 28).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Jackson?
Thanksgiving Food Drive for Haywood! is looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Jackson?
Yes: 1 of the 21 listed is free, including 5th Annual "One Of Them Nights" BLACK AFFAIR at Studio 615.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Jackson?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 5th Annual "One Of Them Nights" BLACK AFFAIR at Studio 615 (Nov 28–29), Thanksgiving/Pie Cookie Class at Gigi's Cupcakes Jackson, Tennessee (Nov 19–23) and Bean Candleholders and Beeswax Candles (Sun, Nov 15).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Jackson?
Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Newbern and Linden.
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.