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Thanksgiving Tour 2026 - Bullhead City
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Thanksgiving Events in Laughlin 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Laughlin 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 Laughlin.
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Sat, Nov 14El Rio Golf Club, Mohave Valley
Titan's Turkey Tournament
Our third annual golf tournament is coming up this November on 11/14. As always, we are making this bigger and better. Gobble Gobble!!!
2 dates · from Nov 14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kingman
Ward Gratitude Dinner
Come join us for a Thanksgiving Dinner. More details to come.
Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 18The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bullhead City
🦃 Ward Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us on November 18 from 6–8 p.m. for an evening of food, friendship, and gratitude! We’ll gather as a ward family to share a Thanksgiving dinner and celebrate the blessings in our lives. The entire Black Mountains Ward is invited. We look forward to s
Dinner & brunch
Fri, Nov 204762 La Riqueza RD, Fort Mohave
Family Engagement Night
🍂🦃 JOIN US FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT! ❤️🍁 Looking for a fun way to spend time together as a family? Come join us at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River – Robert P. Swartzman Branch for a special evening of creativity, connection, and Thanks
Tue, Nov 24Beale Celebrations, Kingman
Community Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving season, Kingdom Life AZ invites you to come gather around the table with us for a community Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving is about more than food—it’s about gathering, connection, gratitude, and making room for one another. Whether y
Volunteer
Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials
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Thanksgiving events near Laughlin
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Mon, Nov 9Fox Smokehouse BBQ, Boulder City
Gourd-grouse Gatherings
Thu, Nov 12Mohave College, Lake Havasu Campus, 1977 Acoma Blvd W, Building 300, Room 302, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-2958, United States
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Thu, Nov 26SARA Park Trails, Lake Havasu City
Thanksgiving Day Sunrise Hike to Lizards Peak (hard)
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 Laughlin: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Laughlin in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Laughlin run from Nov 14 to Nov 26, 2026: 8 events.
What is on in Laughlin on Thanksgiving Day?
One event is listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Annual Turkey Trot 5K - Run/Walk at Rotary Park Sports Field Bullhead City Az.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Laughlin?
3 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Desert Lakes Thanksgiving Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ward Gratitude Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 🦃 Ward Thanksgiving Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Laughlin?
Yes: 2026 Annual Turkey Trot 5K - Run/Walk at Rotary Park Sports Field Bullhead City Az (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Laughlin?
Yes: 2 of the 8 listed are free, including Desert Lakes Thanksgiving Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Ward Gratitude Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Laughlin?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Tour 2026 - Bullhead City at Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce (Fri, Nov 20), Desert Lakes Thanksgiving Dinner at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Sat, Nov 14) and 2026 Annual Turkey Trot 5K - Run/Walk at Rotary Park Sports Field Bullhead City Az (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Laughlin?
Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Boulder City and Lake Havasu City.
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.