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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Orange 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 Orange.

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Tue, Nov 10CII -Otis Booth Campus, Los Angeles

Otis Booth Community Conversation (Thanksgiving Edition!) - 11/10/26

Enjoy a free dinner and learn more about our CII and community partners' services. Spanish translation is available. Come and join CII in our monthly Community Conversation hosted by our Community R

4:30 PM

FreeDinner & brunch

Fri, Nov 13Saint & Second, Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Village Friendsgiving: After Hours

Friendsgiving is coming to Manhattan Village. We had so much fun at our first two Date Nights that we're doing it again - mahjong style! Event Highlights Champag

5:30 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Fri, Nov 13Astronaut City, Arcadia

Thanksgiving Special Improv Standup Show: New Joke City

New Joke City: a hilarious, interactive comedy riff show. Watch jokes born live—or jump in and help shape them with the crowd. Check out the Thanksgiving-themed NEW JOKE CITY on Friday November 13! Fe

7:00 PM

$17.85

Sat, Nov 141919 San Pedro St., Los Angeles

Thanksgiving Food Pantry Giveaway 🦃🍂🍞

It’s that time of year to share a little extra joy! 🍂🩵 Our special Thanksgiving Food Pantry is almost here! Join us for free groceries and some special surprises for your holiday table. Come early and bring your bags or cart! 🛍️✨ Available while supplies

8:30 AM

Sat, Nov 14Los Angeles LGBT Center - Pride Hall

Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2026

Join us on November 14th for a very special Thanksgiving Celebration for all LGBTQ+ Youth ages 24 and younger! Presented by World of Wonder, join us at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on November 15th to celebr

11:00 AM

Free

Sun, Nov 15Long Beach Cruise Terminal

FRIENDSGIVING AT SEA 2026

Set sail with your besties for an epic Friendsgiving cruise filled with fun, food, and unforgettable memories! ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE This Friendsgi

7:00 AM

FreeFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Dogdrop Dog Daycare Anaheim

The Great PawsGiving

Join us for a pawsome day full of furry fun, treats, and tail-wagging good times at The Great PawsGiving! 🍂🐾 PAWSGIVING: A Thanksgiving Celebration! 🐾🍂 Celebrate the season with Corgi Social Club at P

12:00 PM

Free

Tue, Nov 17The Linden Club, Long Beach

Hell of a Feast: A Chef's Friendsgiving

An Evening of Good Food and Familiar Faces Chef Johnathan Benvenuti is getting the gang together, and dinner is about to get interesting. Joining him at The Linden Club are Cody Candelario, Dafne Mejia, and

5:30 PM

$125Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18290 W Rialto Ave

Never Stop Grinding Impact Turkey Giveaway

7th Annual NSG Impact Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at the Rialto Certified Farmers Market We will not be allowing registration to happen at the event. You must already have a ticket to receive any f

10:00 AM

FreeMarket

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 Orange

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 Orange: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Orange in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Orange run from Nov 10 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Orange on Thanksgiving Day?

17 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall, 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot and The 2026 Free Range Turkey Trot presented by Saturday Stairs at Autry Museum of the American West.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Orange?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Otis Booth Community Conversation (Thanksgiving Edition!) - 11/10/26 at CII -Otis Booth Campus, Hell of a Feast: A Chef's Friendsgiving at The Linden Club and Community Convo at CII's Watts Campus (Thanksgiving Edition!!) - 11/17/26 at CII Watts Campus. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Orange?

Yes: TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26), 2026 Dana Point Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26) and The 2026 Free Range Turkey Trot presented by Saturday Stairs at Autry Museum of the American West (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Orange?

Thanksgiving Volunteer Event - All Peoples Community Center, Eat & Be Well 2026: Meal Preparation Team! (BYO Can Opener) at The Hitch Burger Grill and Eat & Be Well Thanksgiving 2026 at Central City Park are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Orange?

Yes: 52 of the 100 listed are free, including Otis Booth Community Conversation (Thanksgiving Edition!) - 11/10/26 at CII -Otis Booth Campus, Manhattan Village Friendsgiving: After Hours at Saint & Second and Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2026 at Los Angeles LGBT Center - Pride Hall. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $1,000.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Orange?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Noche De Old School: Los Clásicos Nunca Mueren – La Santa at The Mayan DTLA (Nov 21–22), DAPPER DAY® Holiday Events at the Disneyland Resort, CA at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA) (Nov 21–22) and TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Orange?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Los Angeles.

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.