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Thanksgiving Events in Ozark 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Ozark 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 Ozark.

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Sat, Nov 14840 W Guin Road, Nixa

Turkey Pumpkin

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a fun clay creation! Come create a festive Pumpkin Turkey that you can enjoy for years. Our pumpkins are pre-made by Art Zone artists, and we'll have cookie cutters to help you design your turkey. This is a come-and-go even

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14610 S MO-265, Marionville

Friendsgiving with The Dirty Woods!

Friendsgiving 2026! November 14th at 5pm! Join us as we eat, drink, dance and celebrate each other! 🦃 🎶 🍽️ Live Music with The Dirty Woods band from 6-10! 🎶 NO COVER! 🎶 Don’t feel obligated to bring anything to enjoy yourselves! Do feel comfortab

5:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 151136 E. Atlantic, Springfield

Thanksgiving Dinner

Gratitude is best when shared. We invite you to our Thanksgiving feast to celebrate blessings and create cherished memories together. Donations are encouraged and appreciated.

12:00 PM

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Mon, Nov 161753 S Business Highway 65, Hollister

Laundry Love

We are so thankful we get to partner with The Grove Christian Church for another night of giving back to our community!! Check out the details below: 👇🏼 🗓️Monday, November 16th from 4:30-6:30pm 🐔Chick-fil-A sandwiches will be served at 5pm (while supplies

4:30 PM

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Mon, Nov 161715 N Boonville Ave, Springfield

Men's Restoration Alumni Friendsgiving

Join us for Men's Alumni "Friendsgiving"! Victory Mission will provide turkey. Sign up to bring a side, dessert, salad, etc. at this link:

6:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 171834 S Stewart Ave, Springfield

November 17@11am Thanksgiving Celebration

Join us as we celebrate YOU! Let us help you kick-off the holiday season with an hour to connect with other moms!

11:00 AM

Tue, Nov 171126 North Broadway Avenue, Springfield

Snak and Yak Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving Snak and yak. Bring your favorite dish to share.

5:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17First Watch - National Ave (2946 National Ave), Springfield

Plant Bingo! 🍂November🦃

🍂 NOVEMBER | Thankful for Plants Bingo Let’s give thanks for our leafy friends! Learn how to keep your houseplants happy as colder weather settles in, followed by a cozy night of Plant Bingo with fun prizes! 🌿🧡 🎟️ $20 includes plant education, bingo, unli

6:00 PM

Tue, Nov 171301 W Atlantic St, Springfield

Thanksgiving Potluck & Neighborhood Meeting

Join your neighbors for an evening of good food, conversation, and community at our November Neighborhood Meeting & Potluck on November 17th at 6:30 PM at 1301 W Atlantic St (the former Glad Tidings building)! Everyone is invited! Bring your favorit

6:30 PM

Wed, Nov 18Marriott Springfield Downtown, The Grand Ballroom - 6th Floor

Giving Thanks for the Good: From the Field to the Future

Join the Springfield Regional Chamber for Giving Thanks for the Good: From the Field to the Future on November 18, as we celebrate the people and programs creating opportunity for Springfield’s next generation. Over a Thanksgiving-style lunch, we’ll hear

10:30 AM

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Wed, Nov 18Grooms Office Environments, Springfield

Sunrise Rotary: Friendsgiving!

Groom's will be graciously hosting Sunrise and providing all non-alcoholic beverages as well as utensils, sign up will go around for potluck style event.

5:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18558 S Golden Ave, Springfield

🦃 Community Thanksgiving Dinner & Small Gifts Store 🎁

🦃 Community Thanksgiving Dinner & Small Gifts Store 🎁 Hosted by Golden Avenue Baptist Church 📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM in our FAMILY LIFE CENTER 📍 558 South Golden Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 This Thanksgiving season, Golden

6:00 PM

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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 Ozark

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Ozark: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Ozark in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Ozark run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 65 events.

What is on in Ozark on Thanksgiving Day?

19 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 14th Anniversary at RCCG Covenant House Springfield, Thanksgiving Potluck at American Legion Post #637 at Table Rock Lake and Women Who Explore: Missouri - 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Springfield Expo Center.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Ozark?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Dinner, 🦃 Community Thanksgiving Dinner & Small Gifts Store 🎁 and 2026 Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Ozark?

Yes: Women Who Explore: Missouri - 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Springfield Expo Center (Thu, Nov 26), DRUMSTICK DASH 2026 at Jamestown Boulevard (Thu, Nov 26) and 15th Annual Branson Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Ozark?

Laundry Love is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Ozark?

Yes: 1 of the 65 listed is free, including Women Who Explore: Missouri - 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Springfield Expo Center. Tickets for the rest run from $13.52 to $42.36.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Ozark?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are CTRL WILD TURKEY: Thanksgiving Eve · Wednesday Nov 25 · Springfield at CTRL Nightclub (Nov 25–26), Thanksgiving at Big Cedar Lodge (Thu, Nov 26) and The Keeter Center Thanksgiving Saturday Brunch (Sat, Nov 28).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Ozark?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Monett, Eureka Springs, Lebanon and Flemington.

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.