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Thanksgiving Events in Monroe 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Monroe 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 Monroe.

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Sat, Nov 143509 David Cox Rd, Newell

50 Shades of Brown Friendsgiving

**50 Shades of Brown: 90s R&B & Throwback Hip Hop Day Party** Get ready for the ultimate throwback vibe! Join us for **50 Shades of Brown**, a day party celebrating the best 90s R&B and throwback hip hop hits. **Dress Code:** Come dress

2:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14189 N. Trade St., Matthews

GIVE THANKS LINE DANCE CLASS & Dance Social

🦃🍁✨ **GOBBLE, GOBBLE & BOOGIE! THANKSGIVING LINE DANCE NIGHT!** ✨🍁🦃 **Get Ready to Shake Your Tail Feathers!** 👢💃🦃 There's something to be THANKFUL for in historic Downtown Matthews, and we're serving up a night full of **boots, beats, and Thanksgiv

7:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14American Legion Post 27 Legion Riders

MSC November Dance

MSC November Dance Saturday, November 14th, 2026 Our hosts this month are Wanda, Susan and Danny We will be honoring our Veterans with free admission Our DJ will be Mr. Buck Crumpton We will celebrate Fall and Thanksgiving Dance 7-10 PM Business me

7:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15110 Waterpark Road, Indian Trail

GCI Turkey Giveaway

🦃 THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY! 🍂 Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026, for our Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway! We're excited to give back to our community and help families prepare for the holiday season. 📅 Date: November 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:

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Sun, Nov 154445 School House Commons, Harrisburg

Floral Design 101

Hey, Harrisburg! Join us on November 15th at 1pm and make your Thanksgiving Table festive. For $35 we will give you everything you need and teach you how to make your own arrangement at Floral Design 101. And of course we will have a drink of your choice

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Riverwalk Event Venue, Rock Hill

Friendsgiving at the Riverwalk

Bring your friends and join us at Riverwalk Event Venue for a festive Friendsgiving celebration filled with delicious food, good company! Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast catered by the Pump House

3:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15805 W Main Street Locust

🍂🎨 FALL DIY PAINT PARTY AT TWO BUCKS SALOON! 🎨🍂

Grab your friends and join CWS Management for a fabulous afternoon of painting, laughter, and fall fun! 📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM 📍 Two Bucks Saloon 805 W Main St, Locust, NC 28097 🎨 CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE PROJECT! 🎃 Layered Pumpkin with Gree

3:00 PM

Mon, Nov 16Songbirds Wine Bar, Charlotte

Creative Connector Community Mixer (Friendsgiving Edition)

Join us for the Creative Connector Community Mixer—meet, mingle, and spark new creative collabs in person! Charlotte's Creative Community Kickoff Create. Connect. Prosper.</stron

7:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 181106 West Sandy Ridge Road

🍂 Ridge KidZ Friendsgiving! 🦃

We’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a special night just for our Ridge KidZ! Join us for an evening filled with kid-favorite foods, fun games, and a Bible lesson as we learn about thankfulness and God’s love. This event is open to all children from birt

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Overture Providence, Charlotte

Friendsgiving Potluck at Overture Providence | 55+ Community Event

Celebrate the season of gratitude with us at Overture Providence, a 55+ Active Adult Community! Join us for a festive Friendsgiving Potluck, where great food, new friendships, and warm conversation come tog

3:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Primal Brewery, Huntersville

Don't Miss the 2026 Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets Drop-Off!

Don’t miss this special night of community and giving! We partner with local schools to provide complete Thanksgiving meal baskets for families they identify in our community. Sign up to bring a basket, then join us at Primal Brewery on November 19. Stay

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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 Monroe

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 Monroe: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Monroe in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Monroe run from Nov 14 to Nov 28, 2026: 97 events.

What is on in Monroe on Thanksgiving Day?

17 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen and Warming Kit Giveaway at First Baptist Church Concord, Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving Family 5K - Celebrating 15 Years! at Fleet Feet Sports and Gelü at the Charlotte Turkey Trot! at SouthPark.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Monroe?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving at the Riverwalk at Riverwalk Event Venue, Grateful Gathering Table at NOVEL Mallard Creek and Phisgiving. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Monroe?

Yes: Bright Lights Race (Wed, Nov 25), Bright Lights 5K & Fun Run at Daniel Stowe Conservancy (Wed, Nov 25) and Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving Family 5K - Celebrating 15 Years! at Fleet Feet Sports (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Monroe?

Thanksgiving Food Drive, Free Great Falls pre Thanksgiving meals at Great Falls, South Carolina and Randalls Ferry Turkey Trot at Randall By the River - A United Methodist Community are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Monroe?

Yes: 24 of the 97 listed are free, including Creative Connector Community Mixer (Friendsgiving Edition) at Songbirds Wine Bar, Friendsgiving Potluck at Overture Providence | 55+ Community Event and NKBA Carolina Friendsgiving with QueenCity Homestore & No Child Hungry at Queen City Homestore. Tickets for the rest run from $10.40 to $545.22.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Monroe?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade at Uptown Charlotte (Wed, Nov 25), Charlotte Turkey Trot at Carnegie Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States (Thu, Nov 26) and Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving Family 5K - Celebrating 15 Years! at Fleet Feet Sports (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Monroe?

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

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.