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Thanksgiving Events in Oxon Hill 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Oxon Hill 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 Oxon Hill.

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Nov 6–20The Garden at Dream Chasers Coffee Lab, Alexandria15 days

Global Fire — A Furthermore Supper Club Gathering

A unique interactive paella Tasting experience — Friendsgiving by Furthermore Supper Club in Alexandria. Furthermore Supper Club invites you to Global Fire, our Friendsgiving gathering, brought to you by Dr

5:00 PM

$65.87FriendsgivingLive music

Fri, Nov 6Washington Hebrew Congregation

November Metro Minyan: Friendsgiving

Join us for a lively Metro Minyan gathering this November 6th! With Friendsgiving right around the corner, feel free to bring a dessert! We'll start with a little bit of learning + hot appetizers and drinks

6:30 PM

$21.05 – $40.25Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 7Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD 21108, United States

Stride for SPAN 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/1M

Join us Saturday, November 7, 2026 for SPAN's Turkey Trot 5K/1M Race/Fun Run at Kinder Farm Park in Millersville, MD. 5K starts at 9am and 1 mile fun walk/run starts at 9:25am To register: Soc

9:00 AM

Turkey trot

Sat, Nov 710300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia

Cranksgiving offers residents a chance to engage in active recreation while collecting food donations for individuals and families in need. Register here:

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 7Tempoo Restaurant & Lounge, Lanham

Happy Friendsgiving: Moo Moos & Mimosas Day Party

Hey Ladies, if you’ve seen the viral TikToks of the girls dressing up and having a good time in their muumuus and you wanted to join then… This Friendsgiving, it’s all about MOO MOOS & M

2:00 PM

$20.52 – $28.52FriendsgivingLive music

Sat, Nov 7Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Annapolis

Founders' Friendsgiving

Come meet fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, CEOs, and women building something of their own in a relaxed Friendsgiving atmosphere. Founders’ Friendsgiving Where business connections fee

6:00 PM

$71.21Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 7Cookology Culinary School, Arlington

Thanksgiving Pies

Join us in person for a cozy Thanksgiving pie gathering filled with sweet treats and good company! Thanksgiving is not complete without the sweet dessert! <

6:30 PM

$129.89

Mon, Nov 9Cookology Culinary School, Arlington

Thanksgiving Sides: Potatoes and Veggies

Bring your favorite Thanksgiving potato or veggie side and enjoy a cozy, delicious get-together! Class Experience Make the sides the main event! </p

6:30 PM

$119.19

Sat, Nov 1410410 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains

2026 Indian Head Turkey Trot 5k/10k

Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now! Come run

7:45 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 Oxon Hill

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 Oxon Hill: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Oxon Hill in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Oxon Hill run from Nov 6 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Oxon Hill on Thanksgiving Day?

13 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 32nd Annual Hot Rod Pie Run!, 2026 Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k/8Miler at Gravelly Point and 2026 Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k/10k.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Oxon Hill?

6 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Soul food Dinner Party at Lake Presidential Golf Club, FRIENDSGIVING: DINNER & CONVERSATION and Noire A Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Social + After Party [Wed Nov 25] at Station 4. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Oxon Hill?

Yes: Stride for SPAN 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/1M at Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD 21108, United States (Sat, Nov 7), 2026 Indian Head Turkey Trot 5k/10k (Sat, Nov 14) and 2026 Turkey Tumble for Autism 5k/10k/Half (Sun, Nov 15).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Oxon Hill?

2026 DC Punk Rock Flea at Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Oxon Hill?

Yes: 36 of the 100 listed are free, including Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia, FRIENDSGIVING TRIVIA: The One With All the Thanksgivings | Alamo Woodbridge at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbridge and FRIENDSGIVING TRIVIA: TOW All the Thanksgivings | Alamo Loudoun at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema One Loudoun. Tickets for the rest run from $7.61 to $1,246.16.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Oxon Hill?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade (Sat, Nov 21), The Dunn Foundation Annual Free Turkey Giveaway Drive-Thru at Iverson Mall (Sat, Nov 21) and The Dunn Foundation Annual Free Turkey Giveaway at Domain Fitness and Performance (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Oxon Hill?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Sterling, Silver Spring and Baltimore.

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.