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Thanksgiving Events in Maple Shade 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Maple Shade 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 Shade.

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May 9 – Nov 28Moshulu, Philadelphia934 days

Pon de Boat

Gear up for a night filled with 100% Caribbean vibes Pon de Boat! 🖤 BLACK FRIDAY PON DE BOAT! 🖤 This Thanksgiving Weekend, step aboard the fully heate

10:00 PM

$12.51 – $28.52

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Thu, Nov 12Rebel & Wolf Cafe, East Moyamensing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class (BYOB)

Let’s Get Thankful at my Gobble Gobble Sugar Cookie Decorating Class! Early Bird: Grab one of the first 6 seats for $42! After that, tickets increase to $48. </

7:00 PM

$21.05 – $46.65

Sun, Nov 15735 Middletown Blvd, Langhorne

Thankful Open Swim (FREE!)

Looking for something fun to do before Thanksgiving? Join us on Sunday, November 15th, for a FREE Open Swim! Enjoy some family fun in the pool from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, with snacks and FREE waterproof face painting by Silly Face Party! Spots are limited,

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Ghost Bar & Lounge, Bala Cynwyd

🍂 FRIENDSGIVING: THE SUNDAY KICKBACK 🦃🔥 MILLION DOLLAR BANDZ PRESENTS

PHILLY, WE’RE BRINGING THE CREW TOGETHER! Thanksgiving season is here, and we’re turning Sunday into a whole vibe at Ghost Bar & Lounge! This isn’t your traditional Friendsgiving. We’re bringing the music, the energy, the football, and the atmospher

4:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, Philadelphia

Gathered with Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Mixer

Gather, connect & give thanks at our Thanksgiving Mixer. Enjoy bites, drinks, mingling & a thoughtfully curated evening with BSB. 🥂 Gathered With Gratitude — Thanksgiving Mixer A night to gath

6:00 PM

$44.52

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Wed, Nov 18175 Rt 70, Medford

SpongeBob Meet & Greet

🍍🦃 A Bikini Bottom Thanksgiving at Peekaboo! 🦃🍍 Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?! 🍍 SPONGEBOB is coming to Peekaboo Playground for a special Thanksgiving celebration! 💛 Join us for an evening of underwater fun as we celebrate friendship, kindnes

5:00 PM

Thu, Nov 195601 Westminster Ave, Merion Station

2nd Annual Turkey Trot & Shop @SavannahCare

🦃🍂 2ND ANNUAL TURKEY TROT & SHOP! 🛒 ❤️ SENIORS FIRST. COMMUNITY ALWAYS. Join SavannahCare for a special Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway & Holiday Marketplace created with our older adults in mind! ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT: 🦃 Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

1:00 PM

Turkey trot

Thu, Nov 19Terra Grill, Philadelphia

Friendsgiving | The City Spoon Supper Club

Our November Supper Club is a cozy Friendsgiving: seasonal menu, wine pairing and a place to make new friends! Friendsgiving is my favorite excuse to gather, so this month we’re pulling up a chair for you 🍂

7:30 PM

$105 – $110Friendsgiving

Fri, Nov 205209 Germantown Ave, Elkins Park

CSP Turkey Give Away

Come out to get a free turkey this is for anyone in the community. First come first serve!!!

2:00 PM

Fri, Nov 201951 N Black Horse Pike C, Sicklerville

Paint Your Own Light Up Pilgrim

PILGRIM PERFECTION – LIGHT UP YOUR THANKSGIVING! 🦃🍂 Come join us at Creations By You on Friday, November 20th for a fun and festive evening painting your very own LIGHT-UP PILGRIM! 🎨 These adorable boy and girl pilgrims have the beautiful appearance of

6:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 20Brookhaven Community Center Gymnasium

Glen Riddle Rotary Bingo Night

Join Glen Riddle Rotary for Cash Bingo on Nov. 20! Enjoy $1,400+ in prizes, baskets, door prizes, and festive fun! 🍂🎱 BINGO, CASH PRIZES & FALL FUN! 🦃🍁 Get ready for a night of fun, friends, and CASH PRI

6:00 PM

$33.85

Sat, Nov 21Joseph Lawrence Park, Bordentown

Bordentown Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run

Please join us for the 14th Annual Bordentown Turkey Trot on Saturday November 21,2026. Packet pickup will begin at 7:00 am, under the pavilion and the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:30. Come out and enjoy an early morning run or walk and help us raise funds

9:30 AM

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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 Shade

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 Maple Shade: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Maple Shade in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Maple Shade run from May 9 to Nov 28, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Maple Shade on Thanksgiving Day?

24 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving @The Legend! 🦃🍂, West Chester Turkey Trot 2026 at Downtown West Chester, PA and 11th Annual MoTown Turkey Trot 8k, 5k, 2 Mile FUN Run/Walk, 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run! at Us 202 Parkway Trail.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Maple Shade?

17 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Make A Fall Floral Centerpiece at The Jockey Tavern in Malvern!, *FREE* Thanksgiving Community Dinner at Highland Regional High School and Philadelphia, PA - Dorothy and Sophia Friendsgiving Brunch! at The Brass Tap. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Maple Shade?

Yes: 2nd Annual Turkey Trot & Shop @SavannahCare (Thu, Nov 19), Bordentown Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run at Joseph Lawrence Park (Sat, Nov 21) and Soul Cruisers Annual Thanksgiving Eve Turkey Trot at Chickie & Pete's Wed. Nov. 25 at Chickie's & Pete's (Wed, Nov 25).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Maple Shade?

Thanksgiving 2026 Volunteer Sign-Up at Rock Ministries of Philadelphia is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Maple Shade?

Yes: 10 of the 100 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Pre-Orders, Aura Photography, Cheeseboard Workshop & Stock Up, Thanksgiving Eve at Sin City at Sin City Cabaret Nightclub and LPRC Salem-Friendsgiving at Living Proof Recovery Center of Salem County. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $1,975.93.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Maple Shade?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are DEEROCK @ Noto Philly November 25 Thanksgiving Eve TGE at NOTO Philadelphia (Nov 25–26), 11th Annual MoTown Turkey Trot 8k, 5k, 2 Mile FUN Run/Walk, 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run! at Us 202 Parkway Trail (Thu, Nov 26) and Before the Turkey! at Vera Cherry Hill (Nov 26–27).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Maple Shade?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Brigantine, Lambertville, West Chester and Philadelphia 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.