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Thanksgiving Events in McPherson 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in McPherson 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 McPherson.

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Wed, Nov 18Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson

9th Annual "We'll Leave Our Lights On"

9th Annual "We'll Leave Our Lights On" Food Drive Wednesday November 18th 5pm to 7pm Church of the Holy Cross Ending hunger in Reno County isn’t a job for one church or one organization. It takes a group, a group of friends who believe that together we

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Thu, Nov 19Downtown Newton, KS

Third Thursday - Newton's Giving

Downtown Newton will be open late (5-8pm) for shopping, dining, and fun every Third Thursday. November's theme will be NewtonsGiving. Come get in the Thanksgiving spirit. More details will be coming soon of all the activities and specials. Make sure to

5:00 PM

Fri, Nov 20112 S Main St, Inman

18th Annual Fried Chicken Turkey Day

Join us for our Annual Fried Chicken Turkey Day! Our buffet will feature all things Thanksgiving, plus Fried Chicken!

11:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 218200 N Riverton Rd, Nickerson

Nickerson United Methodist Church Annual Turkey Dinner

Nickerson United Methodist Church Dinner and pie 5:00-7:00 Free Will Offering Come join in Fellowship and Family Fun! Share the good news and invite others!

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Mon, Nov 23EAGLE Media, Hutchinson

Project Concern 2026

We are officially collecting donations for the 33rd Annual Project Concern Thanksgiving Assistant Program. Please bring your generous donations to our radio station office located at 825 N. Main Street, Hutchison Kansas. M-F, 8-5. Your donations provid

8:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 24Newton, Kansas

Online Thanksgiving Desert Auction

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Get Ready for a Sweet Start to Thanksgiving! The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in our Annual Thanksgiving Online Dessert Auction! Whether you're donating a homemade favorite,

10:00 AM

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Tue, Nov 24Gambino's Pizza (South Hutchinson)

Pointe Precision Gambino's Night

🍕 Dinner is handled before you handle Thanksgiving! 🦃 Skip the cooking, save yourself some dishes, and support Pointe Precision! Join us at Gambino’s in South Hutchinson on Tuesday, November 24th, from 4:00 PM to close for our Pointe Precision fundraise

4:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Wed, Nov 25415 N Poplar St, Newton

Tiny Tots Turkey Trot

Tiny Tots Turkey Trot Wednesday, November 25th Join us for a delightful Thanksgiving-themed event just for the little ones! This fun run features a short dash and a pint-sized obstacle course, along with a craft and tasty snacks. It’s the perfect way for

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Wed, Nov 251010 S Maple St

Thanksgiving at The Table

Thanksgiving at the Table is coming! Bring your family and join us for a warm community meal. Everyone is welcome — come as you are. Wednesdays, 5:15–7:00 p.m. McPherson Free Methodist Church 1010 S Maple See you at the table!

5:15 PM

Fri, Nov 27Sugar Creek Boutique And Gifts LLC, Hutchinson

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Sat, Nov 28McPherson American Legion

King Midas - After Thanksgiving Dance

McPherson, KS…come join us for the annual after Thanksgiving Dance, Saturday, November 28th at the McPherson American Legion. Come dance off all that turkey and enjoy a fun night of great oldies. Show runs from 8:30 to 11:30pm. For more information and ta

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Sun, Nov 29Big Booty Trudy’s Speakeasy & Cigar Bar, Salina

Trudy's Friendsgiving Pot Luck

Tis the season for great friends, great food and great drinks. We invite you to join us for our Fourth Annual Trudy's Friendsgiving. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy a day of football and of course great drinks.

12:00 PM

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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 McPherson

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Nov 20–2510310 East 13th Street North Suite 200, Wichita6 days

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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 McPherson: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in McPherson in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in McPherson run from Nov 18 to Nov 29, 2026: 15 events.

What is on in McPherson on Thanksgiving Day?

One event is listed for Thursday, November 26, including Hutchinson Thanksgiving Day run at Prairie Hills Middle School.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in McPherson?

4 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Canton-Galva ministerial alliance at Community Room in Canton, Corner of McPherson and Main, 18th Annual Fried Chicken Turkey Day and Nickerson United Methodist Church Annual Turkey Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in McPherson?

Yes: Tiny Tots Turkey Trot (Wed, Nov 25) and Hutchinson Thanksgiving Day run at Prairie Hills Middle School (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in McPherson?

9th Annual "We'll Leave Our Lights On" at Church of the Holy Cross is looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in McPherson?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Steel Skarecrow @ Loyal Order of Moose at Hutchinson MOOSE LODGE #982 (Sat, Nov 21), Hutchinson Thanksgiving Day run at Prairie Hills Middle School (Thu, Nov 26) and Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Canton-Galva ministerial alliance at Community Room in Canton, Corner of McPherson and Main (Thu, Nov 19).

Are there Thanksgiving events near McPherson?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Wichita.

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.