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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Longview 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 Longview.

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Thu, Nov 121155 E Hawkins Pkwy

Thanksgiving Family Night at Arabella of Longview

Join us on Thursday, November 12th, for a special Thanksgiving Family Night at Arabella of Longview! • Memory Care at 5:30 p.m. • Assisted Living begins at 6:00 p.m. You're invited to enjoy a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast with family and friends in a

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 14First Baptist Church Marshall

Frosting Feast Cookie Class

Feast your eye-cing on my Frosting Feast Sugar Cookie Decorating Class !! It’s pumpkin spice and everything icing. Comment 🦃I’ll send you the link to sign up!Saturday, November 14 from 10:30 until 12:30ish at FBC Marshall.

10:30 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 142222 E SE Loop 323, Tyler

2nd Annual Turkey and Ham Drop

We’re happy to announce that the Turkey Truck will be back again this year! Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss it! �

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 144942 FM2455, Leesburg

Autumn Thanksgiving Festival

Come join us for fun and fellowship. There will be games, a bounce house, face painting, and more games! There will also be a bake sale/freeze dried food for sale to raise funds for our many programs at the school.

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 158358 Paluxy Dr., Tyler

Friendsgiving Service

🍁🦃 FRIENDSGIVING AT GOSPEL CHURCH! 🦃🍁 📅 Sunday, November 15th ❤️ GOOD FOOD, GREAT FELLOWSHIP, AND A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE! ❤️ We are so excited for our Friendsgiving celebration, and YOU ARE INVITED! We will start with a short time of worship and a messag

10:30 AM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17222 W Cotton St

Teen Hangout - Baking: Fruit Pizzas

We throw the best Teen Hangouts! Gather your friends and come hang out with the youth services team for light snacks, games, book discussion, and a fun activity for the evening while you learn about what’s going on at the library and the local community.

5:30 PM

Thu, Nov 194250 Old Omen Rd, Tyler

Thanksgiving Family Night at The Hamptons Assisted Living

Join us on Thursday, November 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for our Thanksgiving Family Night at The Hamptons Assisted Living! We are so thankful for our families! Come share a traditional early family Thanksgiving with us in Assisted Living. We are

5:00 PM

Nov 20–22TTR Camp - Barnwell Mountain, Gilmer3 days

TTR Turkey Trot 2026

You know the drill! Barnwell November 20th after-work-ish 'till you want to leave on Sunday. Camp at TTR Camp, bring wood for the campfire, enjoy a weekend away from the city. No registration fees. No raffles. No t-shirts. No BS! Leave the drama at home

12:00 PM

Turkey trot

Fri, Nov 204200 Old Omen Rd, Tyler

Thanksgiving Family Night Social Hour at The Hamptons Independent Living

Join us on Friday, November 20th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for our Thanksgiving-themed Family Night Social Hour at The Hamptons Independent Living! Enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed Social Hour with snacks, refreshments, and music in a warm, festive atmosph

3:00 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 Longview

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.

  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 Longview: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Longview in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Longview run from Nov 12 to Nov 28, 2026: 40 events.

What is on in Longview on Thanksgiving Day?

5 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Tyler Turkey Trot - 24th Annual at Racquet & Jog - Tyler, FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL and Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Community Event.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Longview?

7 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Family Night at Arabella of Longview, Frosting Feast Cookie Class at First Baptist Church Marshall and Thanksgiving Dinner at the London Museum Cafe and Soda Fountain.. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Longview?

Yes: TTR Turkey Trot 2026 at TTR Camp - Barnwell Mountain (Nov 20–22), Wine Run Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 21) and 2026 Tyler Turkey Trot - 24th Annual at Racquet & Jog - Tyler (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Longview?

Longview Thanksgiving Food Drive 2026 at Longview Convention Complex - Maude Cobb is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Longview?

Yes: 1 of the 40 listed is free, including Green-Light Wednesday: Drinksgiving Edition at Republic Icehouse. Tickets for the rest run from $44.52.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Longview?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Bear Creek Smokehouse Thanksgiving LVM 11/14/26 (Sat, Nov 14), Green-Light Wednesday: Drinksgiving Edition at Republic Icehouse (Nov 25–26) and Wine Run Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Longview?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Shreveport, Nacogdoches and Bossier 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.