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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ledyard 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 Ledyard.

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Sun, Nov 1550 Mungertown Rd Unit 11, Madison

Thanksgiving Throwdown Carpet Oval Trophy Race

Join us Sunday, November 15th for the Thanksgiving Throwdown at RC Garage Raceway! Come battle it out on the carpet oval for trophies, bragging rights, and a full day of competitive RC racing. Bring the cars, bring the crew, and come hungry for some wins

10:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15Elks Lodge 771, Middletown

Fall into Favorites

🍂 Fall into Favorites Vendor Market 🍂 Celebrate the season of cozy comforts, handcrafted treasures, and holiday shopping at the Fall into Favorites Vendor Market ! Join us for a fun-filled day featuri

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15972 Main St, South Glastonbury

Thanksgiving Is Here!

Step back in time with games, hearth cooking, colonial skills. NEW THIS YEAR! - Colonial spinner demonstrating her skill - Rope making for kids - New toys and games - In the tobacco shed meet with our experts to learn about antique furniture and forensic

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Willimantic, Connecticut

Vetsgiving

We welcome all veterans and their families to a thanksgiving dinner on us! Vetsgiving will be hosted at the Willimantic VFW: 630 Valley st, Willimantic CT, 06226. We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸

12:00 PM

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Nov 16–19Dogtopia of Warwick (30 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI)4 days

Friendsgiving Photos!

Gather ’round for some tail-wagging Friendsgiving fun! Your pup will pose for an adorable photo in our festive fall setup, filled with cozy autumn vibes and Thanksgiving charm. It’s the paw-fect way to celebrate friendship and capture a sweet memory! 11/1

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Wed, Nov 182 Hopewell Bistro & Bar, Glastonbury

Its Fall Y'all! WIPN Friendsgiving Event

Lets kick off the holidays with good company, gratitude, and a toy for Toys for Tots. Pumpkin spice season is in full swing, the holidays are barreling toward us, and your calendar is about to get very, ver

5:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Maury Loontjens Memorial Library, Narragansett

Turkey on Canvas Painting!

Click here to register: or call (401) 789-9507 x2. On Thursday November 19th at 4:30pm, kids and teens ages 9 and up are invited to learn to paint a pumpkin scene on a canvas with Ms. Ferrucci. No experience is necessary and a

4:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Condesa Restaurante Mexicano Warwick, West Warwick

Tequila Thanksgiving: Tequila for a Cause

A tequila tasting with small bites, to sip good tequila for a great cause. Bring a side to help fill boxes for 12 RI families. Condesa and the New England Agave Club are adopting 12 Rhode Island families th

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Brick&Basil Wood Fired Pizza Co., Yantic

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class @ Brick & Basil

Join the Burnett's team at Brick & Basil Pizza to create a stunning autumnal fresh floral centerpiece, perfect for your Thanksgiving festivities! Learn tips and tricks about the art of flower arranging and take home your very own work of art. We'll pr

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 1910 Main Street, North Kingstown

Sugared Fruit Topiary Workshop

Thursday, November 19 · 6–7:30 p.m. Farmgirl’s Front Porch · Wickford Village, Rhode Island Tickets are $129 per person. Seats are limited. Buy tickets: visit OR call the shop to reserve over the phone at 4

6:00 PM

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 Ledyard

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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 Ledyard: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ledyard in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Ledyard run from Nov 15 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Ledyard on Thanksgiving Day?

22 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including VegsGiving- Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck, Thanksgiving Morning Zumba is Back at Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center and Thanksgiving Day Yoga w/ Nikki Arel.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ledyard?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Vetsgiving at Willimantic, Connecticut, Breaking Bread 5th Annual Friendsgiving Community Dinner Potluck at Shiloh New London Church and Thanksgiving Dinner Early Seating Registration at Hampton Fire Department. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ledyard?

Yes: Waterford High School 5K Turkey Trot at Great Neck Elementary School (Sat, Nov 21), Canterbury Public Schools PTO Gingerbread Dash (Sat, Nov 21) and Thanksgiving Day Fun Run (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ledyard?

Thanksgiving Food Drive at Stop & Shop (149 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI) is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Ledyard?

Yes: 12 of the 100 listed are free, including Fall into Favorites at Elks Lodge 771, Its Fall Y'all! WIPN Friendsgiving Event and Oh, Give Thanks: Potluck & Praise at St. John’s Christian Church. Tickets for the rest run from $23.18 to $368.54.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ledyard?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are The Night Before Thanksgiving at One Pelham East ft. DJ 4Hundo (Nov 25–26), Thanksgiving w/The Bogmen @ Stephen Talkhouse (Sat, Nov 28) and Holiday Craft Show at CCRI at Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) (Nov 27–28).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ledyard?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Westerly, Hartford, New Haven and Providence 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.