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Thanksgiving Events in North Little Rock 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock.

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Thu, Nov 53820 Dave Ward Drive, Conway

Antiqued Turkeys Specialty Glazes Workshop

We love combining seasonal holiday decor with fun painting techniques and specialty glazes! If you do too, join us for this limited seat class! We will be meeting in the Good Day party room on Thursday, November 5th from 6-8:30PM for our Antiqued Turkeys

6:00 PM

Sat, Nov 7Moody Brews, Little Rock

Cranksgiving Little Rock

Come out and play at Cranksgiving Little Rock! Part bike ride, part alley cat race, part scavenger hunt, part food drive. What to Expect: A fun scavenger hunt–style ride around Little Rock Opportunities to

1:00 PM

FreeVolunteer

Sat, Nov 7401 N Reynolds Rd, Bryant

November Door Hangers

Sign up here: Join us for a fun and creative paint night! I’ve shown most of our fall/thanksgiving designs but you can choose any design you want from our Facebook page. Just go to photos and door hanger designs to see ever

5:00 PM

Sun, Nov 8CALS Terry Library, Little Rock

Vegan Friendsgiving 2026

Enjoy a 100% cruelty-free potluck Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone bring a vegan dish, and we’ll celebrate together!!! No meat, no dairy, no eggs, no worries. Bring your own plates, cutlery, and drink in order to eliminate waste. If you’re able, please bri

1:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Tue, Nov 10Sage Health Bryant, AR Primary Care Centers

Friendsgiving with Sage Health Bryant

Come hang out, share some good food, and celebrate friendship with the Sage Health Bryant crew! Join us for Friendsgiving with Sage Health Bryant on Novembe

12:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Nov 13–1410910 Maumelle Blvd2 days

Thankful Kisses Market

Bringing our shopping experience to the NLR area at the Maumelle Event Center! Join us for shopping and a fun time! Friday, November 13 General Admission 9 am to 3 pm Ladies Night 6 - 8:30 pm General Admission $2 Ladies Night VIP Tickets $10 (must be p

9:00 AM

Market

Sun, Nov 157300 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock

"THANKFUL TO TELL IT 🙌🏼 "

“THANKFUL TO TELL IT” Because Somebody Needs to Hear What God Has Done. Family, Friend, Neighbors, and Strangers Testimony Time... All is welcomed Psalm 124:2-8 If It Had Not been The LORD who was on our side.....

10:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15Conway Towne Center

Thanksgiving Cruise 2026

We're celebrating Thanksgiving early with some fall views of the Ozarks. The cruise will start at Conway Towne Center (Cinemark, Urbain Air, etc.) in Conway at 1pm. There will be a driver meeting at 1:30 and we'll depart right after. Ignition off at Wing

1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Bishop Park, City of Bryant

2nd Annual Live SOLID Friendsgiving

Hey Friends! 🧡🍂 It’s that time again! You’re invited to our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 15th at 3 PM! Come ready for good food, great fellowship, and lots of laughs. Don’t forget to bring a toy for our annual toy drive benefiting Arkans

3:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Little Rock, Arkansas

2026 Friendsgiving

Hosting my first Friendsgiving EVER ✨ Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving dinner filled with all the best parts of fall: comfort food, candlelight, cocktails, and probably way too much dessert 🥧🍂🦃🍸

6:30 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18Arkansas Culture and Dialog Center, Little Rock

You're invited! Early Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner, a special gathering filled with delicious food, warm hospitality, and meaningful connections!

6:30 PM

FreeDinner & brunch

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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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 North Little Rock: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in North Little Rock in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in North Little Rock run from Nov 5 to Nov 26, 2026: 22 events.

What is on in North Little Rock on Thanksgiving Day?

3 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kid's Gobble Wobble Mile at UCA Estes Stadium, Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes at Allman/bevis Sports Complex and Thanksgiving Day Buffet on the Mezzanine.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in North Little Rock?

4 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Vegan Friendsgiving 2026 at CALS Terry Library, 2026 Friendsgiving at Little Rock, Arkansas and You're invited! Early Thanksgiving Dinner at Arkansas Culture and Dialog Center. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in North Little Rock?

Yes: 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K (Sat, Nov 21), 12th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and Kid's Gobble Wobble Mile at UCA Estes Stadium (Thu, Nov 26) and Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes at Allman/bevis Sports Complex (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in North Little Rock?

Cranksgiving Little Rock at Moody Brews is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in North Little Rock?

Yes: 5 of the 22 listed are free, including Cranksgiving Little Rock at Moody Brews, Friendsgiving with Sage Health Bryant at Sage Health Bryant, AR Primary Care Centers and Copy of 2026 THANKSGIVING BREAK BASKETBALL CLINIC!! at Calvary Baptist Church. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $482.02.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in North Little Rock?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Cabot's 4th Annual Turkey Trot - Presented by Thomas Long Homes at Allman/bevis Sports Complex (Thu, Nov 26), Shotsgiving: A Friendsgiving Experience at Upper Crust Bar + Lounge (Nov 25–26) and Thanksgiving Singo Night at Delicious Temptations- November 18 at Delicious Temptations-Little Rock (Wed, Nov 18).

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.