# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Lexington 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Lexington with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
- **Type**: other

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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Lexington 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 Lexington.

## Thanksgiving Events in Lexington

- **Event Name**: Lexington Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the best Lexington Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl yet! Bar hop through the best bars in Lexington for our annual pub crawl.About this EventLexington Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026Wednes
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/lexington-official-thanksgiving-eve-bar-crawl-2026/100001983727553513
  - **Venue**: Downtown Lexington
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Macys Thanksgiving Parade | Nov 25-28th, 2026 |OVERNIGHT Stay
  - **Description**: NYC Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Overnight Stay Tour
Nov 25–28, 2026 | 100th Anniversary Celebration 🦃🎈

Book now 👉🏻 https://tomblinstours.wetravel.com/trips/tomblins-tours-thanksgiving-day-parade-nov-25-28th-overnight-2026-tomblins-tours-66372947#about
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/macys-thanksgiving-parade-nov-25-28th-2026-overnight-stay/200028958210456
  - **Venue**: Lexington, KY
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, parades, black-friday
- **Event Name**: Thanksgiving Brunch
  - **Description**: Celebrate Thanksgiving with an elegant brunch at Marriott Lexington City Center. Reservations required; limited seating available.About this EventThanksgiving 2026:Hot food:Carved horseradish crusted Prime r
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/thanksgiving-brunch/100001996097207481
  - **Venue**: Lexington Marriott City Center
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  - **Price**: USD 84
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: International Thanksgiving Dinner 2026
  - **Description**: This is a Thanksgiving dinner for all international students, scholars, and others from different countries living in Central Kentucky.About this EventLast year we had about 400 attend from over 30 different countries. Th
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/international-thanksgiving-dinner-2026/100002003621127729
  - **Venue**: Ashland Avenue Baptist Church
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Magnolia Boulevard - Night 1 (Indoor Show)
  - **Description**: 3rd Annual Friendsgiving Show
Magnolia Boulevard
w/ Hot Brown Smackdown
11/27/2026
INDOOR SHOW
All ages
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM

TICKET SALES ARE FINAL 
*ATTENTION: We do NOT partake in any secondary reselling of tickets
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/magnolia-boulevard-night-1-indoor-show/200030454506352
  - **Venue**: 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY, United States, Kentucky 40508
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- **Event Name**: A Time of Thanks
  - **Description**: Please join me in giving thanks for all God has done this year
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 08 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/a-time-of-thanks/200030911497150
  - **Venue**: Main Event - Lexington, KY (Lexington, KY)
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- **Event Name**: Lexington's Annual Cranksgiving Bike Ride Food Drive!
  - **Description**: Join Lexington's Annual Cranksgiving Bike Ride to collect food items for Food Chain's Thanksgiving meal boxes.

Registration begins at 11:30 AM at Broke Spoke and the ride leaves at 12 PM. Ride details and the shopping list will be provided at registratio
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/lexingtons-annual-cranksgiving-bike-ride-food-drive/200030862617522
  - **Venue**: Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop
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  - **Categories**: cycling, thanksgiving, shopping
- **Event Name**: Friendsgiving Family Night at The Salsa Center
  - **Description**: 🍂 TSC Friendsgiving Family Night & Indoor Picnic! 🍂

Current members, TSC families, and friends—let’s celebrate together! We are opening up Veranda for an action-packed family night full of dancing, games, and great food. Bring the kids, the grandpare
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/friendsgiving-family-night-at-the-salsa-center/200030911309504
  - **Venue**: 817 Lane Allen Rd, Lexington, KY, United States, Kentucky 40504
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  - **Categories**: Kids, Sports, dance, Entertainment, Workshops, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: TanksGiving
  - **Description**: Join us for Tanksgiving on November 28th! Any Warhammer vehicle will do. Whether it’s a Predator, or a Tyranid Bio-Titan, bring in your painted pledge and join the fun. If you have any questions, please give the shop a call! Pledges start on October 17th!
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/tanksgiving/200030915505106
  - **Venue**: 115 N Locust Hill, Suite 106, Lexington, KY
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- **Event Name**: Oh, What Fun Holiday Paint Party with NEW PRODUCT OPTION!
  - **Description**: Oh, What Fun! A Holiday Truck Paint Party + NEW PRODUCT + 25% OFF DIY Candles!

Get into the holiday spirit with a little paint, a little sparkle, and something NEW! Join us at Painting with a Twist Lexington on Saturday, November 28th, from 3:00–5:00 PM
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/oh-what-fun-holiday-paint-party-with-new-product-option/200030871875826
  - **Venue**: Painting with a Twist (Lexington, KY)
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Thoroughbred Classic
  - **Description**: Kentucky Speed Thoroughbred Classic 2026.  Thanksgiving weekend.  "Racing Is in Our Blood!"

Thanksgiving weekend in Lexington, Kentucky.  The Kentucky Thoroughbred Classic brings together hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/kentucky-thoroughbred-classic/200030852953938
  - **Venue**: Champ's Skate & Entertainment
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  - **Categories**: sports, kentucky-derby, thanksgiving, workshops, holiday, contests

## Trending Events in Lexington

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Lexington, KY
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Lexington
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Breeders Cup - Friday at Keeneland
  - **Venue**: Keeneland
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championship - Saturday
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Keeneland Race Course
🏠 Address: 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510
🌆 City: Lexington
📍 Location: 38.04613, -84.60801🎉 Welcome to 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championship - Saturday, where the impossible becomes possible and
  - **Venue**: Keeneland Race Course
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Breeders Cup - 2 Day Pass at Keeneland
  - **Venue**: Keeneland
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Breeders Cup - Saturday at Keeneland
  - **Venue**: Keeneland
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- **Event Name**: Breeders Cup - 2 Day Pass
  - **Venue**: Keeneland
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships - Friday
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Keeneland Race Course
🏠 Address: 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510
🌆 City: Lexington
📍 Location: 38.04613, -84.60801✨ Experience the magic of 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships - Friday, where moments become memories
  - **Venue**: Keeneland Race Course
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- **Event Name**: Gabriel Iglesias at Rupp Arena
  - **Venue**: Rupp Arena
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- **Event Name**: Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. James Madison Dukes Mens Basketball
  - **Description**: InformationAll patrons require a ticket, regardless of age. Ticket limits may change prior to the on sale. The clear bag policy (UKathletics.com/ClearBag) is in place at Rupp Arena. Resale tickets are available from other fans and price
  - **Venue**: Rupp Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Lexington Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Lexington), Macys Thanksgiving Parade | Nov 25-28th, 2026 |OVERNIGHT Stay (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lexington, KY), Thanksgiving Brunch (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Lexington Marriott City Center), International Thanksgiving Dinner 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church), Magnolia Boulevard - Night 1 (Indoor Show) (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 08:00 pm at 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY, United States, Kentucky 40508).
- **Q**: What are the top free Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** International Thanksgiving Dinner 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Lexington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Lexington include Downtown Lexington, Lexington, KY, Lexington Marriott City Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Prices for Thanksgiving events in Lexington range from USD 84 to USD 84. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Lexington include BarCrawl.com, Tomblins Tours, Lexington City Center Marriott.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Lexington?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Lexington.

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