Thu, Nov 268:00 AM
33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Kids Mile
4469 Chevy Chase Dr
Thanksgiving Events in Lancaster 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Lancaster 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 Lancaster.
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Top Thanksgiving events in Lancaster
All Thanksgiving events in Lancaster 2026
Fri, Nov 13Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Granada Hills
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair
Shop Handmade Crafts | Delicious Lunch Available | Bake Sale & Free Coffee | Raffle Baskets & More! Gifts, toys, kitchen, household, decor! A church fundraiser craft fair featuring holiday crafts at
FreeMarket
Fri, Nov 13La Canada Flintridge, California
Friendsgiving Potluck
Join your friends at Trellis for a cozy Friendsgiving Potluck celebrating friendship, community, and fun. 🍂🥘 Bring a dish to share: an appetizer, side, main, or dessert. Choose something you love to eat or love to make, ideally enough to share with 4-6
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 1437 West Manor Street, Altadena
Rooted in Gratitude
Join Homebound for Rooted in Gratitude, a special Thanksgiving gathering in Altadena filled with good food, drinks, and community. This season, we're thankful for people and moments that make a house feel like a home. Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving brun
Sat, Nov 1411305 Blue Sage Drive, Sylmar
TRACY NEWMAN & LESLIE BARKER with Randy Paige, Moss Reynolds & Steve Tannehill
We have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, especially when we've been blessed with so much talent: Tracy Newman graces our November 14th house concert stage, sharing the night with Leslie Barker and friends Randy Paige, Steve Tannehill, and Moss R
VolunteerLive music
Sat, Nov 1423287 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita
Come Out & Play: The Season Opener | A Grown-Up Game Night for Women
A grown-up game night for women. Four games, one bracket, cocktails and a goodie bag. The Saturday before the season gets loud. The season is about to get loud. <p
$41.32 – $52
Nov 14–15Stevenson Ranch, California2 days
“SOUP-er SATURDAY!”
� SCV FRIENDS… LET’S BE A BLESSING TO OUR COMMUNITY! � What if we could come together and make a BIG difference for local families this Thanksgiving season? That’s exactly what we’re hoping to do at our upcoming SOUP-er SATURDAY! � Our mission is simpl
Sun, Nov 15Center For Spiritual Living - Antelope Valley
Sunday Service & Thanksgiving Potluck “Empathetic Learning: A Gift of Life”
🍂🧡 GIVING THANKS, CELEBRATING COMMUNITY & FRIENDSHIP! Join us for Sunday Service & Thanksgiving Potluck “Empathetic Learning: A Gift of Life” at the Center for Spiritual Living Antelope Valley. A special day of gratitude, fellowship, and celebra
Volunteer
Sun, Nov 15Crepissima, Santa Clarita
Girliesgiving
Wed, Nov 1844219 10th St W
Free Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
Voices of Our Youth proudly presents a FREE Veteran Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM. Join us for a
FreeDinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 1816830 Devonshire St, Granada Hills
Planes, Trains and Automobiles on the BIG SCREEN!
FLASHBACK WEDNESDAY! An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
Wed, Nov 187876 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City
Plane, Trains, and Automobiles on the BIG Screen!
Flashback Wednesday! A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.
Fri, Nov 20Sanctuary of Hope: Hope Place
Thanksgiving Black Business Mixer
Enjoy games, music, and networking with local business owners at this festive in-person Thanksgiving mixer. Join the AV Black Chamber of Commerce for an in-person Thanksgiving mixer for pro
Free
Fri, Nov 20Local Craft Beer, Tehachapi
Friendsgiving Edition Music Bingo Night@ Local Craft Brewery Tehachapi
Get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday season with our Friendsgiving Edition playing all of your favorite hits 🍂🦃 Gather your crew—it’s time for Friendsgiving with Music Bingo Night! Join us Friday, N
$20 – $172.57Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 213800 W Valhalla Dr, North Hills
Turkey Day Melee: Eighth Course Junior Roller Derby Round-Robin
We are thrilled to welcome Albuquerque and Lockeford for this B-level round-robin with LA Revolt and SLOCO for a C/B-level bout with LA Havoc. Schedule: 9 AM - LA Havoc vs Wombats 11 AM - The Little Rascals vs Narwhals 3 PM - LA Revolt vs The Little Rasc
Sat, Nov 21California City Parks & Recreation
Emergency Winter Preparedness
🚨❄️ ONE LOCATION • TWO GREAT COMMUNITY EVENTS • SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! 🎃🍂 East Kern Health Care District and California City Community Alliance (CCCA) are teaming up to host an Emergency Winter Preparedness Community Resource Event, happening alongside
Family friendly
Sat, Nov 21Eaton Fire Collaborative - The Collaboratory, Altadena
DRN Thanksgiving Homeowner Gathering
Free lunch & help for homeowners. Learn the rebuild process and get SCE Offer answers before the Nov 30 deadline. Bring a friend! **** JOIN US SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, FOR DRN’S NEXT HOMEOWNER
Free
Sat, Nov 2145337 Sierra Highway
Thanksgiving Hot Meal Giveaway Collaboration
Something big on the horizon... To God Be the Glory! 🙌✨ Please share this with your family, friends, and neighbors—all are welcome to attend! Tatum Community Service, Inc., the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, and Kingdom Life Fellowship Church are coming
VolunteerFamily friendly
Sat, Nov 21Prevailing Word Christian Center
Meal & A Prayer: Thanksgiving Edition
Come hang out for some good food and heartfelt vibes as we give thanks together in a community setting. Meal, survival kits with class (Love Packs) and encouragement and resources for in need, unhoused and
Free
Sat, Nov 21Farm Sanctuary, Acton CA
The Storytellers at Farm Sanctuary - Celebration for the Turkeys 🦃
We feel honored and grateful to perform at Farm Sanctuary’s beloved compassionate holiday event, the Celebration for the Turkeys, as they celebrate their 40th anniversary year! On this day, we will gather for a festive ThanksLiving day celebration of foo
2 dates · from Nov 21Transplants Brewing Company, PALMDALE
SKANKSGIVING: Vol 2
ska much
$28.52 – $39.19
Sat, Nov 21Mint Canyon Moose Lodge #2173, Santa Clarita
Pre-Thanksgiving Rock Bash
Celebrate with us, our debut live show on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the Mint Canyon Moose Lodge. We will be rocking the joint. It is located at 18000 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Sun, Nov 2226623 May Way, Canyon Country
Friendsgiving (Chili Cook-Off)
Our Annual Chili Cook Off is coming up on Sunday, November 22nd after service! Please register online you plan to enter either the chili or pie contest:
Friendsgiving
Mon, Nov 232210 Soledad Canyon Road Suite B, Acton
Annual Tammy Crawford Group, Pumpkin Pie Giveaway
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Pie Giveaway! Reserve your pie today and pick it up on Nov 23rd, from 8:00am to 5:00pm!
Free
Mon, Nov 232100 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena
Friendsgiving Camp
Celebrate Thanksgiving with 3 days of cooking, baking, art, crafts, and festive fun! Ages 5+. Limited spots available! 🍂 Friendsgiving Camp Celebrate the season of gratitude with three unforgettable d
$55.20 – $268.61FriendsgivingFamily friendly
Mon, Nov 23Harambee Ministries, Pasadena
Thanksgiving Dinner and Drive
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and community for families impacted by the Eaton Fire. Enjoy a free dinner, games, and door prizes. Join us for an evening of food, fun, and community for families impa
FreeDinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 25Central Park, Santa Clarita
2026 Stunts Turkey Bowl & Picnic
Our 5th Annual Stunts Flag Football Tournament. Compete, eat food, meet friends, have fun and raise money for charity this holiday season! 2026 Stunts Turkey Bowl & Picnic</stro
Free – $76.54
Wed, Nov 25114 W. Tehachapi Blvd
Honoring Our Elders Thanksgiving Feast
🍂🦃 Honoring Our Elders Thanksgiving Feast 🦃🍂 A Celebration of Gratitude, Community & Connection Join us at Healthy Hippie – Tehachapi's Spiritual Apothecary for a celebratory Thanksgiving gathering dedicated to honoring the elders of our community.
Dinner & brunch
Fri, Nov 2725108 Rye Canyon Loop, Castaic Junction
THE LEFTOVER ROCK SHOW
JOIN US THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AND ROCK OUT TO THE ROCKIN' TUNES OF THE 80, 90'S AND 2000'S
Fri, Nov 27Local Craft Beer, Tehachapi
Thanksgiving Edition Music Bingo Night@ Local Craft Brewery Tehachapi
Whether you’re looking to celebrate with your family or escape from the family over Thanksgiving weekend, you should definitely join us 🦃🎶 The turkey’s been served, but we’ve still got another helping of HI
$20 – $172.57
Nov 28–30W Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551, United States3 days
District 37 Dual Sport LA-B-to-V
400+ mile tour will start the day after Thanksgiving, using creative routes chosen to Barstow and Las Vegas. Your gear bag will be transported from point to point each day. Large Adventure bikes, vintage bikes, side-hacks and small displacement bikes are
Sat, Nov 28Harley-Davidson of Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch
SOR's Annual Get Away from the In-Laws Ride
KSU =11:00am SKILL LEVEL: This Ride is for Everyone Thanksgiving with the In Laws is gonna be great but enough is enough. By Saturday we are going to need to get away. And what a better way than being on 2 wheels, in the wind, with good people. This rid
Volunteer
Sat, Nov 28Lucky Luke Brewing, Palmdale
Thanksgiving Edition Music Bingo Night @ Lucky Luke Brewing Palmdale
Join us November 28 for a special Friendsgiving edition music bingo playing all your favorite hits from classic to modern 🦃🍻 The turkey’s gone, but the party isn’t over! Join Music Bingo Night at Luck
$20 – $108.55Friendsgiving
Nov 28–2945000 Vly Central Wy2 days
Baile de Thanksgiving con Geru García
¡Celebra Thanksgiving bailando con Geru García y su Legión y más! 28 de noviembre en AV Event Center, Lancaster. ¡Preventa $50!
$55.20
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
Roasting pan with rackLifts the turkey so it browns all overShop on Amazon - Host
Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
Casserole carrierFor the dish you promised to bring, 9×13Shop on Amazon - Table
Thanksgiving tableclothAutumn leaves for the long tableShop on Amazon - Table
Cheesecloth table runnerSoft and gathered, this year’s table lookShop on Amazon - Table
Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
Plates and napkins setFor Friendsgiving, and no washing upShop on Amazon - Run
Turkey hatRun the Turkey Trot dressed for dinnerShop on Amazon
Thanksgiving events near Lancaster
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Nov 21–22Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA)2 days
DAPPER DAY® Holiday Events at the Disneyland Resort, CA
Nov 21–22The Mayan, Los Angeles2 days
Noche De Old School: Los Clásicos Nunca Mueren – La Santa at The Mayan DTLA
$11.11 – $33.33
Nov 25–26Prospect Park Downtown Los Angeles2 days
What's Poppin On A Wednesday? "R&B Friendsgiving Editon"
FreeFriendsgiving
Nov 25–26Jungle Hollywood, Los Angeles2 days
Miguel Migs, Colette, Robiñho, Ricardo Torres & Danny B at Jungle Hollywood
$17.85 – $535.38
Thu, Nov 26City Hall, Los Angeles
TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission
Turkey trotFamily friendly
Nov 27 – Jan 13901 Longview Valley Rd, Los Angeles36 days
Christmas Light Show Spectacular! Free Family Fun!
Free
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 Lancaster: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Lancaster in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Lancaster run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 36 events.
What is on in Lancaster on Thanksgiving Day?
2 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive at Olberz Park and 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Kids Mile.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Lancaster?
3 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Free Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Dinner and Drive at Harambee Ministries and Honoring Our Elders Thanksgiving Feast. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Lancaster?
Yes: Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive at Olberz Park (Thu, Nov 26) and 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Kids Mile (Thu, Nov 26).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Lancaster?
Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive at Olberz Park is looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Lancaster?
Yes: 8 of the 36 listed are free, including Bethlehem Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair, Free Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner and Thanksgiving Black Business Mixer at Sanctuary of Hope: Hope Place. Tickets for the rest run from $20 to $268.61.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Lancaster?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 33rd Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Kids Mile (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive at Olberz Park (Thu, Nov 26) and BAILE DE THANKSGIVING CON EL GERU GARCIA & MAS at AV EVENT CENTER (Sat, Nov 28).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Lancaster?
Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Upland, Anaheim, Los Angeles and Hollywood.
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.