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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Mayer 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 Mayer.

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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

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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

Dinner & brunch

Nov 16–20225 Garden View Dr, Apple Valley5 days

Gobble Gobble Give Week @ Westview Elementary

Get ready to give back and show your school spirit, Bulldogs! �� Join Student Council next week, November 16–20, for our annual Gobble Gobble Give Food Drive / Spirit Week! Every canned good and non-perishable item donated helps support families right he

9:30 AM

Volunteer

Tue, Nov 17Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, Eagan

KW Select | KW Commercial Midwest Annual Thanksgiving Feast

Join us for our annual feast to celebrate the Thanksgiving season! Join us for our annual festive Thanksgiving Feast, a celebration of gratitude and togetherness! The event will feature a full Thanksgiving

11:30 AM

FreeDinner & brunch

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 195007 France Ave S Ste 1, Minneapolis

Thanksgiving Ikebana Centerpiece Class

Join us for this unique experience. Participants learn the art of Ikebana and leave with living sculpture for Thanksgiving. Scan or register here:

6:00 PM

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

Nov 20–21The Armory - Minneapolis2 days

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9:00 PM

Sat, Nov 2119022 Freeport St. Suites A-C, Elk River

🦃 FXB Iron Turkey 2026 | 4 Classes. 1 Epic Challenge. 💪

🦃 IRON TURKEY 2026 — ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? 🥊💪 Before you earn your Thanksgiving feast, it's time to EARN YOUR SWEAT! Join us for IRON TURKEY, the ultimate fitness challenge featuring FOUR powerhouse, hour-long classes back-to-back! 🔥 ONLY 25 SP

5:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 2113900 Dayton River Rd

City of Dayton Turkey Trot 5K

Get ready to kick off Thanksgiving with our first-ever Turkey Trot! Join us at Cloquet Overlook Park (13900 Dayton River Rd) for a fun family, friendly 3.1-mile run/walk before the turkey hits the table! Whether you are an avid running, a casual jogge

8:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 21North River Hills Park, Burnsville

Run Now, Gobble Later 5K & Fun Run

Get ready to hit the trail before the turkey! Join us for our Run Now, Gobble Later 5K and Fun Run - invite your friends and family. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just out for fun, all ages and abilities are welcome! Your $21 registration

9:15 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 21Veterans Memorial Park, Bloomington

Christmas Trees & Santa visits at Richfield Tree Lot! (2026)

For more than 30 years, the City of Richfield has welcomed our Christmas tree lot to Veterans Park, giving us a magical place to spend the holiday season. The lot is currently managed by Joe, who spends his summers shearing trees across the Midwest. By th

10:00 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 Mayer

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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 Mayer: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Mayer in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Mayer run from Nov 15 to Nov 30, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Mayer on Thanksgiving Day?

27 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving at Cedar + Stone, Urban Table at Mall of America, FORAGED Thanksgiving Feast and 6th Annual Trinity Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Mayer?

24 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Dinner at North Point, KW Select | KW Commercial Midwest Annual Thanksgiving Feast at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center and 🦃 FXB Iron Turkey 2026 | 4 Classes. 1 Epic Challenge. 💪. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Mayer?

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 6th Annual Trinity Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Mayer?

Gobble Gobble Give Week @ Westview Elementary, Thanks + Giving at La Doña Cervecería Brewery and Volunteer for ICCM Life Center's 2026 Thanksgiving Outreach are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Mayer?

Yes: 13 of the 100 listed are free, including KW Select | KW Commercial Midwest Annual Thanksgiving Feast at Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, Thanks + Giving at La Doña Cervecería Brewery and Talk To My Face Presents: Friendsgiving. Tickets for the rest run from $9.31 to $441.57.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Mayer?

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

Are there Thanksgiving events near Mayer?

Yes: 1 more event is listed within reach, in 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.