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Thanksgiving Events in Marion 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Marion 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 Marion.

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Nov 9–212209 Richland Mall Unit C18, Mansfield13 days

November Thanksgiving Coloring Contest @ Little Sprouts Playhouse

Grab your crayons! Our Thanksgiving Coloring Contest runs November 9–21. Pick up a Thanksgiving coloring page at the front desk, color it in at the playhouse or at home, and bring it back to turn in. We'll hang every masterpiece in the playhouse so our l

9:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 10West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main Street, West Mansfield

Thanks For Giving Dinner

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR THANKS FOR GIVING DINNER! Join us for an evening of gratitude, food and community as we celebrate the incredible people who make our mission possible. This dinner is a special “thank you” to our dedicated volunteers, our shoppers, o

5:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 10The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar, Plain City

MySOMM + Chef's Table Wine Dinner: Friendsgiving with Gregory James Wines

A special Friendsgiving dinner... with our friend Claire Smith from Gregory James Wines (Sonoma-Napa). Join Chef's Table and MySOMM for a five-course Friendsgiving-themed wine dinner with special guest Clai

6:30 PM

$130Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 11928 W Market St, Tiffin

WEW Friendsgiving

WEW Friendsgiving. Grateful for food, Framily and friendship. Childcare is provided. Must RSVP to shallett@ncoesc.org or on FB.

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12167 James Way

Bert’s BooksGiving - Session 1

Bert’s BooksGiving Presented by Birch Tree Bookery We proudly present Bert’s BooksGiving—a Thanksgiving celebration with bookish friends, old and new! Join us on Thursday, November 12th or Saturday, November 14th for a fun-filled time of bookish conver

6:00 PM

Thu, Nov 1219 W Main Street, Centerburg

Thanksgiving Table Candle Class

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with our Thanksgiving Table Candle Class! You will get to make TWO goblet-style candles and fill them with whatever scent you like. Light snacks and beverages will be provided! Please purchase tickets ahead of time - space

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13187 W Center Street

Thanksgiving Flight Night 🦃

Flight Night Join us for our Thanksgiving flight night! Ordering @ 4:30pm Serving @ 5:00-7:00pm Drinks - $12 Charcuterie - $10 Both - $20 *No Reservation Required *While Supplies Last *No Substitutions

5:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13116 Main St, Bellville

Tipsy Turkey

The Great Gobbler Egg Hunt! Friday, November 13th Registration 6-8pm Egg Hunt 9pm Over 1K Eggs 65" TV, 10 Free Night Stays, Wine, Cheesecakes, Local Vendor Gift Cards, and much more! $40/Person Includes a Glass of Wine or Beer Must be 21 or older to p

6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 131126 N Maple St, Marysville

Thanks for Giving Celebration

YOU GAVE. HOPE GREW. ❤️ Your generosity has helped bring hope to people throughout our community. Now, it’s our turn to say thank you! Join us for our Thanks for Giving Celebration—an evening of good food, inspiring stories, meaningful conversation, and

6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13101 Westerville Plaza

Fred Astaire Westerville's Annual Thanksgiving Potluck

You are invited to join us for one of our studio's favorite traditions, our annual Thanksgiving Potluck! Whether you are a current student, haven't visited us in years, know someone who dances with us, or are looking for a wonderful way to celebrate the

6:30 PM

Sat, Nov 141010 E Franklin St, Kenton

Annual Craft Show

$2 admission. Join us for holiday shopping. 🍁🦃🥧❄️🎁🎄✨Concessions will be available. The vendor application link is in the event discussion. The approved vendor list will be updated in the event discussion to update those planning to come shop. All proceeds

9:00 AM

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 Marion

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 Marion: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Marion in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Marion run from Nov 9 to Nov 28, 2026: 83 events.

What is on in Marion on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at Hedges-Boyer Park, 2026 John Gurney Turkey Trot at Shelby Branch-YMCA of North Central Ohio and Annual Turkey Trot 5K at Downtown Delaware.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Marion?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanks For Giving Dinner at West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main Street, West Mansfield, MySOMM + Chef's Table Wine Dinner: Friendsgiving with Gregory James Wines at The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar and Thanksgiving 101 at Tiffin Community Kitchen. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Marion?

Yes: Friendsgiving (Fri, Nov 20), Family Event: Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Glen Oak Park (Sat, Nov 21) and FIT4BABY Turkey Trot Class (Tue, Nov 24).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Marion?

Thanks For Giving Dinner at West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main Street, West Mansfield is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Marion?

Yes: 3 of the 83 listed are free, including The Village Presents: Harvesting Connections at Action For Children, Thanksgiving Fest and Safe in Sound Presents: Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Feast at Safe in Sound Wellness. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $130.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Marion?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Christkindlmarkt Dublin (Nov 21 – Dec 2), Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at Hedges-Boyer Park (Thu, Nov 26) and The Menus at Leon's Live at Leon's Garage (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Marion?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Columbus, Gahanna, Grove City and Dublin.

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.