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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Orem 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 Orem.

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Sat, Nov 7Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray

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Sat, Nov 7Judge Memorial, Salt Lake City

Thanks for Giving Bingo Fundraiser

Come join us for a fun night supporting Thanks for Giving! 🧡🦃 We’ll have BINGO with some amazing prizes, a silent auction, and a bake sale packed with homemade treats. And definitely come hungry! We’ll have food, snacks, and drinks available for purchase

6:30 PM

Sun, Nov 82925 E Bengal Blvd, Cottonwood Heights

Community Thanksgiving Interfaith Gathering | November 8

Join the *Cottonwood Heights Interfaith Coalition and Emerald Hills Institute* for a Community Thanksgiving Interfaith Gathering! Come together with neighbors of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds to celebrate gratitude, belonging, and community. Young

4:00 PM

2 dates · from Nov 10The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagle Mountain

Brylee Farms Friendsgiving

Brylee Farms Friendsgiving Brylee Farms Relief Society Friendsgiving

6:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Park City

Silver Creek Relief Society Favorite Things Night

November 11, 7:00pm Silver Creek Relief Society Room Enjoy food, laughter, and a gift exchange game as we celebrate the little things we're thankful for! Bring a wrapped Favorite Thing to share ($5-$10 gift limit, and please still come if you don't have a

7:00 PM

Wed, Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South Jordan

EL1 RS Friendsgiving set up

Setting up tables for Friendsgiving

8:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12Athena VII, Sandy

Thanksgiving Sourdough Class at Athena VII

Join Jordan Davis of Mooon Bread for a beginner-to-intermediate Thanksgiving sourdough class at Athena VII in Sandy, Utah. Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6–7:30 PM Mountain Time $50 per person · Athena VII, 111 W 9000 S, Sandy,

6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13202 E Murray Park Ave

Thanksgiving Basketball Shootout

Think you’ve got game? Step onto the court Friday, November 13, and show us your shot! Whether you're playing for fun or in it to win it, we’ve got competitive and recreational divisions for every division. Prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each div

6:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1412058 S Carlsbad Way, Riverton

Thanksgiving Monte Cristo Beignet Special

From 9 AM -2 PM stop in to try our location exclusive treat: Thanksgiving Monte Cristo Beignets! Our famous beignet stuffed with swiss cheese, turkey, ham, stuffing, and an available Cranberry Sauce Dunk Cup!

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lehi

Stake Primary Food Drive

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9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 1410900 S River Front Pkwy, South Jordan

Pie Lovers Fun Run

Start your holiday preparations early with our first annual Pie Lovers Fun Run! Train for both your fitness goals and Thanksgiving dessert overconsumption by running along the beautiful Jordan River Trail, then reward yourself with some delicious pie at

10:00 AM

Turkey trot

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 Orem

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 Orem: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Orem in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Orem run from Nov 7 to Nov 28, 2026: 78 events.

What is on in Orem on Thanksgiving Day?

10 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Runtastic THANKFUL (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run) at Thanksgiving Point, Turkey Trot | Eagle Mountain City at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park and Community Turkey Trot (2 Mile Run/Walk) at Saraoga Springs Marina Parking Lot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Orem?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Ward Friends Giving dinner and activity at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thanksgiving dessert potluck at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Friendsgiving at Stake Center. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Orem?

Yes: Pie Lovers Fun Run (Sat, Nov 14), Community Gratitude Run with lululemon Ambassador Heather (Sat, Nov 21) and Stuffing Strut at Murray Park Center (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Orem?

Stake Primary Food Drive at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Thanksgiving Networking Luncheon at Archibald's Restaurant at Gardner Village are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Orem?

Yes: 31 of the 78 listed are free, including Thanksgiving interfaith event at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brylee Farms Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Stake Primary Food Drive at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tickets for the rest run from $27.11 to $81.34.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Orem?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Salt Lake City Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Salt Lake City (Wed, Nov 25), lululemon Turkey Trot 2026 at Matt Knoop Memorial Park (Thu, Nov 26) and Runtastic THANKFUL (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run) at Thanksgiving Point (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Orem?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Woods Cross, North Salt Lake and Lindon.

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.