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Thanksgiving Events in Long Beach 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Long Beach 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 Long Beach.

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Nov 10–18El Cid, Los Angeles9 days

pOOm PoOm TUESDAY Annual HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE

Feed The Hungry - Party For A Cause Join us in person for The Annual "HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE Party—Good Vibes, Authentic Jamaican Food, and a Party For A Cause! The The HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE

10:00 PM

Free – $14.59Volunteer

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Sun, Nov 15Long Beach Cruise Terminal

FRIENDSGIVING AT SEA 2026

Set sail with your besties for an epic Friendsgiving cruise filled with fun, food, and unforgettable memories! ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE This Friendsgi

7:00 AM

FreeFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 153230 S Susan St, Santa Ana

Sabil USA: Turkey & Food Distribution- Nov 15th

Sabil USA Distribution: November 15th This distribution event will be set up as a drive-thru and will open strictly at 8 AM. Rules : The distri

8:00 AM

Free

Tue, Nov 17The Linden Club

Hell of a Feast: A Chef's Friendsgiving

An Evening of Good Food and Familiar Faces Chef Johnathan Benvenuti is getting the gang together, and dinner is about to get interesting. Joining him at The Linden Club are Cody Candelario, Dafne Mejia, and

5:30 PM

$125Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

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Nov 17–18El Cid, Los Angeles2 days

The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE

Join the Los Angeles Caribbean community in person to spread holiday cheer by donating canned food to those in need! The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE is an <strong

10:00 PM

Free – $14.64Volunteer

Thu, Nov 19Paloma Venice, Los Angeles

Glassmates Thanksgiving Wine Expo

20+ wines open to taste, heavy holiday bottle discounts, and pre-packed Turkey Day boxes. Thanksgiving wine, handled. Every year, someone shows up to Thanksgiving with a bottle that's been rolling around th

6:00 PM

$23.18

Fri, Nov 20Consolidated Board of Realtists, Los Angeles

CBR Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway 2026

Drive through and receive one turkey per car. First come, first served! CBR Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway 2026 Celebrate the season of giving with the Consolidated Board of Realtists (CBR) in partnership with B

11:00 AM

Free

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Nov 20–21The Compound by Dirt Dog, Commerce2 days

SKAvember Disaster

SKAvember Disaster brings ska, punk, and a chaotic Thanksgiving celebration to The Compound by Dirt Dog in Commerce, CA. 18+ event. SKAVEMBER DISASTER Presented by MYU Productions | SKAmpound'

6:00 PM

$7.77 – $13.13Live music

Sat, Nov 21143 Main St, Seal Beach

Seal Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K

## Saturday, November 21, 2026 ## Registration Opens at 6:00 am in the Hennessey's parking lot ## We strongly recommend pre-registering and picking up bibs on Friday to ensure you start your event on time ## ## 7:00 am - 5K/10K START ## 8:45 am - Kid

7:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

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 Long Beach

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Long Beach: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Long Beach in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Long Beach run from Nov 10 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Long Beach on Thanksgiving Day?

26 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving at Balboa Island, TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall and Volunteer for Thanksgiving in Venice 2026- Feed The Homeless at Rose Ave- In between Hampton Dr and Main St.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Long Beach?

15 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Hell of a Feast: A Chef's Friendsgiving at The Linden Club, 10th Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner & Resource Fair and Magic Queendom at Plummer Park. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Long Beach?

Yes: Seal Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Sat, Nov 21), BHRC x Lululemon 5k Turkey Trot at Beverly Hills Sign (Sun, Nov 22) and TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Long Beach?

pOOm PoOm TUESDAY Annual HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE at El Cid, The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE at El Cid and Volunteer for Thanksgiving in Venice 2026- Feed The Homeless at Rose Ave- In between Hampton Dr and Main St are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Long Beach?

Yes: 57 of the 100 listed are free, including pOOm PoOm TUESDAY Annual HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE at El Cid, FRIENDSGIVING AT SEA 2026 at Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Sabil USA: Turkey & Food Distribution- Nov 15th. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $535.38.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Long Beach?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26), Noche De Old School: Los Clásicos Nunca Mueren – La Santa at The Mayan DTLA (Nov 21–22) and DAPPER DAY® Holiday Events at the Disneyland Resort, CA at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA) (Nov 21–22).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Long Beach?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Upland and Los Angeles.

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.