Sat, Nov 219:00 AM
2026 BEA Craft Fair
710 S. Eagle Valley Rd
Thanksgiving Events in Lock Haven 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven.
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On nowNov 9–15Roupp Funeral Home Inc., Mifflinburg7 days
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Help Us Feed a Friend This Holiday Season! You can make a difference right here in our community! Roupp Funeral Home is collecting non-perishable food donations now through November 15</stro
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Wed, Nov 111305 West College Avenue, State College
WINE STUDY HALL: ITALIAN THANKSGIVING
TICKETS & INFO. HERE: Get schooled on a few fantastic Italian wine selections during this Thanksgiving themed edition of our Wine Study Hall. During this session we will select three unique and distinctl
Thu, Nov 12Sweetspire Coffee, Williamsport
Give & Gather: A Thanksgiving Service Night!
Join the Junior League of Williamsport for Give & Gather: A Thanksgiving Service Night! We're coming together to assemble Everything But the Turkey Thanksgiving meal bags, helping families in our community enjoy a holiday meal. Interested in volunt
Sat, Nov 14Oak Grove Community Center, Montgomery
Community Appreciation Turkey Dinner
Annual FREE community dinner. This meal is our way of thanking everyone for their support throughout the year. We do not accept reserved meals/pre-orders. This is 1st come 1st serve. Dinner is served buffet style and includes turkey; mashed potatoes
Dinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 14166 W Village Dr, Williamsport
Family Style Ham Dinner
Our Fall, Family Style Ham Dinner is fast approaching! November 14, 2026 4:00-7:00pm - Adults $14, Children 4-12 $8, Children Under 4 Free. Come out and enjoy: Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Coleslaw, Rolls, Applesauce, and a dessert!
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Sun, Nov 15123 Mount Nittany Road Suite 3, Lemont
Pocketful of Pages - A Mini Art Journal Workshop
Need a pause in your week? Come unfold your creativity during a relaxed workshop where we’ll transform a single sheet of paper into a charming, eight-page art journal! We’ll explore a little color, pattern, texture, and mark-making to create a pocket-size
Sun, Nov 15Lionne & 1855 Lounge, State College
1855 Tasting Series: Wines for the Thanksgiving Table
Join us Nov. 15 for the 1855 Tasting Series with Sky Devil Wines: wines, paired bites and an evening of tasting at 1855. 1855 Tasting Series: Wines for the Thanksgiving Table </stron
$50
Tue, Nov 17541 Broadway St, Milton
Handmade Harvest: Drop-In Thanksgiving Crafts
Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with several fun hands-on crafts! Drop in anytime to make special holiday creations to take home. Ages 4 and Up
Thu, Nov 19Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources & Services, Lewisburg
2026 ADERS-GIVING
Happy Thanksgiving!!! Please join us on Thursday, November 19th at 12:00pm for our ADERS-GIVING!! Please feel free to bring a dish to share! MMMMMM YUMMY! Please RSVP to aderssocialgroups@adersinc.org See you soon! Your Friends at ADERS
Thu, Nov 19142 E Church St
Thankful For Our Customers Appreciation Event
This Thanksgiving season, Fox’s Market House Restaurant is celebrating you! Your visits, friendships, and continued support make our restaurant a special part of the Lock Haven community. Join us for “Thankful For Our Customers” on Thursday, November 19,
Market
Thu, Nov 19815 West Fourth Street, Williamsport
Souper Friendsgiving Potluck
Join us for our annual SOUPer Friendsgiving potluck! Come share a meal among friends, bring your favorite soup, salad, bread, or dessert to share! Hosted at the YWCA at 815 W. Fourth St at 6PM on November 19th!
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21125 S Allegheny St, Bellefonte
Thanksgiving Sip and Design Class
Your choice of a traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece or a cornucopia! Your personally made centerpiece would make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Table! When: Saturday, November 21st @3pm Where: 125 S Allegheny Street, Bellefonte Cost: $60
Sun, Nov 22The Otto Bookstore, Williamsport
Thanksgiving Storytime
Join us on Sunday, November 22nd from 12-1 PM for Thanksgiving Storytime led by a staff member! We'll hold a whimsical storytime as a staff member holds a read-aloud of How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace
Free
Wed, Nov 25Deparasis Tiadaghton Inn, Jersey Shore
The Tia's Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party
Come out to "The Tia" for our annual night before Thanksgiving gathering, with live music all night from Clark McLane & Friends.
Live music
Wed, Nov 25Trinity Reformed Church of Hublersburg, Howard
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service
The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches holds its annual Thanksgiving Eve service at 7pm at Trinity Reformed Church of Hublersburg. It is a time to gather as a community and give thanks to God for all God has given. The service includes music, a message
Wed, Nov 25VFW Post 7011 Lewistown
HBD's Rockin' Thanksgiving Eve
Get your fill of rock with HBD before you chow down on turkey this Thanksgiving Eve at the Lewistown VFW!
Wed, Nov 25Bilbay’s Gamble Farm Inn and Suites, Jersey Shore
The Gobble Wobble
Forget the leftovers! We're dishing out fresh grooves, funky beats, and a whole lot Fun at this year's Pre-Thanksgiving Dance Party!!!
Turkey trot
Nov 25–26341 Market Street, Williamsport2 days
Rocky Allen Band Live on Thanksgiving Eve at The Bar on Market Side Bar
Rocky Allen is back with his band, to bring in your Thanksgiving holiday the right way! Opening the night is Izzy Butters!
Market
Wed, Nov 25Speedy's Place, Milton
Thanksgiving Eve at Speedy’s
The party before Turkey Dayyy! Come hang with us at Speedy’s the night before Thanksgiving .. Start your vacation the right way 😉
Thu, Nov 26131 N. 5th Street, Mifflinburg
2026 Mifflinburg Turkey Trot
Start the holiday season 🏃🦃 2026 Mifflinburg Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run 🦃🏃 Start your Thanksgiving holiday the best way possible—by running or walking with us on Thanksgiving morning! Regi
Turkey trotFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 26102 West Fourth Street, Williamsport
Pie Day 5K
Join the Thanksgiving morning tradition and take part in the 10th Annual Pie Day 5k Run/Walk coordinated by the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. Be You Boldly and race founder Cecilia Fink (now a Pitt grad student), is still involved with the ev
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26215 Innovation Blvd, State College
Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Buffet at The Gardens Celebrate Thanksgiving at The Gardens with a festive buffet featuring seasonal favorites and plenty to enjoy with family and friends. Join us Thursday, November 26, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and let us take care of Thanks
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26349 East Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg
Thanksgiving Buffet
Last year went so Well My husband Andrew and I have opted to continue our family tradition of a Festive Gathering for All who desire a Place to Belong🍽️ Any of our Employees that work this day have choosen to be here to Serve You OPEN Thanksgiving Day w
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 261450 S Atherton St, State College
Celebrities Thanksgiving Brunch
Celebrate the season of giving with Thanksgiving Brunch at Celebrities Bar & Grill in the Ramada by Wyndham! Gather your family and friends for a holiday brunch featuring a brunch buffet of hand-crafted entrees, Thanksgiving favourites, and a curated
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 26200 W Park Ave, State College
Thanksgiving at The Nittany Lion Inn
Thanksgiving at the Nittany Lion Inn 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Last seating at 5:00 p.m. Gather around the table at the Nittany Lion Inn this Thanksgiving. Lionne and 1855 will be serving a special holiday menu featuring seasonal favorites including roast t
Thu, Nov 26Hampton Inn by Hilton Williamsport Downtown
Thanksgiving 2026
Join us for thanksgiving! Bring a covered dish and if you have a favorite game. Please if you have to travel know that we have blocked off rooms and you just need to book the number of rooms and type that you need. I will share the link.
Thu, Nov 26University Mennonite Church, State College
Annual UMC Thanksgiving Dinner
All are welcome to a Thanksgiving Potluck Meal in the Fellowship Hall at UMC. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors. Come anytime after 1:30, eat at 2:00. Turkey will be provided. There will be labels on the food table for vegan, vegetarian, gluten
Dinner & brunch
Fri, Nov 27The Haven Exchange
Friends Trivia To Benefit Appalachian Pug Rescue
**🛋️ The One Where We Host Friends Trivia And Raise Money For Pugs! 🛋️** Could this BE any more fun? 🐾 Appalachian Pug Rescue is hosting **Friends Trivia Night**, and we'll be there for you (like we've been there b
$15
Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials
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Thanksgiving events near Lock Haven
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
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 Lock Haven: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Lock Haven in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Lock Haven run from Nov 9 to Nov 27, 2026: 32 events.
What is on in Lock Haven on Thanksgiving Day?
9 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Mifflinburg Turkey Trot, Pie Day 5K and Thanksgiving Buffet.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Lock Haven?
8 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Community Appreciation Turkey Dinner at Oak Grove Community Center, Annual FREE Turkey Dinner and Family Style Ham Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Lock Haven?
Yes: The Gobble Wobble at Bilbay’s Gamble Farm Inn and Suites (Wed, Nov 25), 2026 Mifflinburg Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26) and Pie Day 5K (Thu, Nov 26).
Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Lock Haven?
Thanksgiving Food Drive at Roupp Funeral Home Inc. and Annual FREE Turkey Dinner are looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Lock Haven?
Yes: 2 of the 32 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Food Drive at Roupp Funeral Home Inc. and Thanksgiving Storytime at The Otto Bookstore. Tickets for the rest run from $15 to $50.
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Lock Haven?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 BEA Craft Fair (Sat, Nov 21), Annual FREE Turkey Dinner (Sat, Nov 14) and Frosty Hook Thanksgiving Buffet (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Lock Haven?
Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Mifflin, Marysville, Wellsboro and Benton 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.