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Thanksgiving Events in Maple Grove 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove.

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Thu, Nov 12The Wilds Golf Club, Prior Lake

"Bird is the Word" Family Bingo

Bring the whole family for a Thanksgiving Themed Family Bingo. Join us in person for a fun-filled evening at "Bird is the Word" Family Bingo </stron

6:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 13445 2nd Ave S, South Saint Paul

2026 Ham & Turkey Raffle

It’s that time of year again – our special edition meat raffle is back! We’ve got hams and turkeys up for grabs. Grab a drink, hang with friends, and try your luck. You might just walk out with your Thanksgiving dinner! We’re also collecting donations fo

4:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 133104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis

Nourish Friendsgiving: A Free Plant-Based Community Dinner

Come share a meal, meet your community, and celebrate the spirit of Friendsgiving. Good food. Real people. Stronger community. Come as you are and leave nourished! Join us for Nourish Friend

5:30 PM

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Fri, Nov 13355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake

8th Annual Customer Appreciation Night—Turkey Bingo

🦃 Gobble, gobble… it’s BINGO time! 🎉 Everyone is invited to our **8th Annual Customer Appreciation Night—Turkey Bingo!** Join us for a FREE evening of fun and your chance to win a turkey for your Thanksgiving table! 🙌 📅 **Friday, November 13** 🕖 **Bingo

6:00 PM

Family friendly

Fri, Nov 13American Legion 355 W Broadway Ave Forest Lake

Turkey Bingo! A Free Family Night in Forest Lake 🦃

Your Thanksgiving turkey could be one “BINGO!” away. 🦃 Join me for a free night of Turkey Bingo at the American Legion! Bring the family, grab a bite, and try your luck at bringing home a turkey. The kids get their own bingo games and prizes, too. 📅 Fri

6:00 PM

Family friendly

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Fri, Nov 13355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake

Edina Realty FREE Turkey Bingo!

🦃 8TH ANNUAL TURKEY BINGO! 🦃 Join us for one of our favorite community events of the year — Turkey Bingo! 🎉 Come enjoy a FREE night of bingo, good food, fun, and a chance to win one of 25 FREE turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving! 📅 Date: November 13t

7:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Golden Valley, Minnesota, Saint Louis Park

TURKEY BASKET GIVEAWAY

COME GET A FREE TURKEY BASKET FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON. ONE BASKET PER HOUSEHOLD. MUST PRESENT ID. AND EACH PERSON MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE FOR A HOLIDAY BASKET.

11:30 AM

Sat, Nov 14West Medicine Lake Community Club, Plymouth

November Line Dance Social!

I will be your host for the line dance social this month at West Medicine Lake Community Club ! 😍 Pajama and pot luck theme for Thanksgiving! Wear your favorite pair of PJs and bring a snack/app/side/dessert to share if you want! 🥧 📅 November 14th 📍Wes

7:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1520700 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville

FREE Thanksgiving Food Event

Join us for A Table for All, our FREE Thanksgiving grocery giveaway! 🛍️ Free groceries + $10 grocery gift cards 🥛 Fresh milk and produce ❤️ A warm welcome for everyone! Whether you’re walking through a difficult season or could simply use a little extra

2:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1510732 Hanson Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids

Thanksgiving Dinner at North Point

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Together at North Point! There's something special about gathering around a table, sharing a meal, and enjoying time together. And that's exactly what our annual Thanksgiving dinner is all about! 🤎 📅 Sunday, November 15 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 North

5:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19La Doña Cervecería Brewery, Minneapolis

Thanks + Giving

Join us for a gathering before the holiday and support our canned food drive to help other families. The Minnesota Athlete Community has officially been in existence for 1 year! As the Thanksgiving season a

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 191022 Mainstreet, Hopkins

Turkey Bingo at the Wild Boar!

🦃 TURKEY BINGO AT THE WILD BOAR HOPKINS! 🦃 Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we're giving you a chance to bring home a turkey AND some extra cash! Join us on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 PM for a special night of Turkey Bingo at the Wild B

6:30 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 Maple Grove

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 Maple Grove: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Maple Grove in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Maple Grove run from Nov 12 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Maple Grove on Thanksgiving Day?

29 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving at Cedar + Stone, Urban Table at Mall of America, 14th Annual Turkey Day 5K and FORAGED Thanksgiving Feast.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Maple Grove?

24 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including 2026 Ham & Turkey Raffle, Nourish Friendsgiving: A Free Plant-Based Community Dinner and Thanksgiving Dinner at North Point. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Maple Grove?

Yes: City of Dayton Turkey Trot 5K (Sat, Nov 21), Run Now, Gobble Later 5K & Fun Run at North River Hills Park (Sat, Nov 21) and 14th Annual Turkey Day 5K (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Maple Grove?

Thanks + Giving at La Doña Cervecería Brewery is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Maple Grove?

Yes: 13 of the 100 listed are free, including "Bird is the Word" Family Bingo at The Wilds Golf Club, Nourish Friendsgiving: A Free Plant-Based Community Dinner and Thanks + Giving at La Doña Cervecería Brewery. Tickets for the rest run from $13.62 to $441.57.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Maple Grove?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Minneapolis Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Minneapolis (Nov 25–26), Brandon Commodore Hosts: Family & Friends at Main Stage Showroom (Wed, Nov 25) and BLACK WEDNESDAY AT MITO 18+ (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Maple Grove?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Stillwater, Montgomery and Minneapolis.

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.