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Thanksgiving Events in Owosso 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Owosso 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 Owosso.

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Wed, Nov 114075 E Atherton Rd. Burton

Oh Give Thanks

Join Liberation Church for a day of service. Oh Give Thanks is a free community dinner with a 100-turkey giveaway and honoring our veterans. Turkeys are first come, first served while supplies last. There’s a seat at our table for you! Bring your neig

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Thu, Nov 1218307 Taylor Lake Rd., Holly

Day of Reflection: “Come and Give Thanks”

Hosted by: Deb Buczkowski $70 per person includes lunch and light refreshments In this time of thanksgiving, take a moment to step away and reflect on all that God has given us so that we may serve Him in the specific way He intends. We invite you to dee

10:00 AM

Fri, Nov 133700 Old Lansing Rd

Parents' Night Out: Thankful Turkeys

(Ages 3-10)* The YMCA is offering Parents’ Night Out for our YMCA families! Children will enjoy a themed night of arts of crafts, games, playing with new friends and dinner! *Must be fully potty trained Pricing: YMCA Members $20 Non-members $30 $5 sibli

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFamily friendly

Fri, Nov 138230 Main Street, Birch Run

Thanksgiving/Christmas Reversible Decor

These adorable signs are the perfect 2-in-1 holiday decoration to add to your collection! One side celebrates Thanksgiving (because let's be honest, it deserves some decor!), while the other side rings in the Christmas season! The letters are very easily

6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 134132 E Grand River Ave, Howell

Leafy Platter- Handbuilding Workshop

Create a beautiful handmade fall platter that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, autumn entertaining, or simply adding a little handmade charm to your table! In this approximately 2-hour stoneware handbuilding workshop, we’ll create an oval platter and decorate

6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13Goldfish Swim School of Okemos, Meridian charter Township

Friendsgiving Family Swim

Join us for an open family swim celebrating FRIENDSGIVING! Admission is free! Please consider bringing a donation of canned goods, non-perishable food items, or other essential items to help those i

6:30 PM

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Fri, Nov 131535 S Warren Ave, Saginaw

2nd Annual Friendsgiving Gathering

Join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship! We’re grateful for true FRIENDSHIP! Attire- Something Flannel $5 donation encouraged, not required.

6:30 PM

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Sat, Nov 1410245 Torrey Rd, Fenton

Carlsons' Holiday Open House

🎅Join us for Carlsons' 7th Annual Holiday Open House Saturday, November 14th from 9am-5pm 🎄Stop by the greenhouse to help us kick off the most wonderful time of the year (to decorate)! Our outdoor benches will be brimming with fresh evergreen wreaths, ha

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14503 S Leroy St, Fenton

Annual Turkey Dinner

Annual Turkey Dinner – Gather around the table with us for one of our favorite traditions! Our Annual Community Turkey Dinner returns on Saturday, November 14th. Enjoy a delicious traditional turkey dinner and a wonderful evening of fellowship with friend

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sun, Nov 151802 W Michigan Ave, Saginaw

Community Thanksgiving Celebration and Lunch

Let's give thanks! Please join us for worship at 10:45 a.m. with our FREE annual community Thanksgiving lunch to follow. All welcome! Menu: Ham or Turkey, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, cranberry relish, corn beard stuffing, harvest vegetables, apple crisp &a

10:45 AM

Sun, Nov 15MI Craft House, Howell

Needle Felted Turkey Workshop at MI Craft House

Celebrate the cozy colors and textures of autumn with a Needle Felted Turkey Workshop at MI Craft House. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to transform loose wool into a dimensional turkey using simple needle-felting techniques. We’ll wor

1:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17108 E Railroad Street, St Johns

Thanksgiving Cartoons & Craft

Gobble up some fun at the library! Youth ages 6–9 can enjoy Thanksgiving-themed cartoons, create a festive fall craft, and munch on tasty snacks. Join us for a harvest of creativity, laughter, and holiday fun! Thursday, November 17 6:15-7:15 pm Ages 6-9

6:15 PM

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 Owosso

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 Owosso: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Owosso in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Owosso run from Nov 11 to Nov 28, 2026: 96 events.

What is on in Owosso on Thanksgiving Day?

19 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Moundsgiving 2026, Thanksgiving Workout and 2026 Downtown DeWitt Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Owosso?

23 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Oh Give Thanks, Parents' Night Out: Thankful Turkeys and Annual Turkey Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Owosso?

Yes: Turkey Trot - 1 Mile Walk or Run or Drink Hot Apple Cider & Watch (Sat, Nov 21), Flint Elks Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 21) and 2026 Downtown DeWitt Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Owosso?

Classic Cornucopia Design Class, Insight Flint Turkey Drive and Caffeination & Queeriosities: Get Stuffed! T-giving Eve Trivia and Food Drive at Okemos Coffee Shop are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Owosso?

Yes: 3 of the 96 listed are free, including Friendsgiving Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School of Okemos, Thanksgiving Dinner 2026 - Waldenwoods at Waldenwoods Event Venue & Resort and Black Friday Free Event at Zap Zone XL | Zap Zone XL Lansing. Tickets for the rest run from $14.64 to $72.27.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Owosso?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 3rd Annual Kyle Kuzma Thanksgiving Dinner at Flint Farmers' Market (Mon, Nov 23), Thanksgiving Dinner at Crowne Plaza Lansing by IHG (Thu, Nov 26) and Black Friday Free Event at Zap Zone XL | Zap Zone XL Lansing (Nov 27–28).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Owosso?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Howell, Southfield, Shelby and Ann Arbor and more.

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.