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Thanksgiving Events in Palmdale 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Palmdale 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 Palmdale.

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Fri, Nov 13Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Granada Hills

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair

Shop Handmade Crafts | Delicious Lunch Available | Bake Sale & Free Coffee | Raffle Baskets & More! Gifts, toys, kitchen, household, decor! A church fundraiser craft fair featuring holiday crafts at

3:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 13Hop Cafe, Temple City

FRIENDSGIVING: A Show by EVERYTHINGELIGY

#### Doors: 5pm\\ Show: 6pm RSVP ONLY Join us for live performances from _Phoenix Wonder_, _Meghan Chen_, & _ELIGY_ by giving thanks to those around us in our friend circles & local communities on Friday, November 13th 2026. We also aim to hel

5:00 PM

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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 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

Sat, Nov 1437 West Manor Street, Altadena

Rooted in Gratitude

Join Homebound for Rooted in Gratitude, a special Thanksgiving gathering in Altadena filled with good food, drinks, and community. This season, we're thankful for people and moments that make a house feel like a home. Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving brun

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Macy's Pasadena

Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade Pre-Party

Join us to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Macy's iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade with store wide fun and deals! Free attendance for all ages Free Parade-Themed Gift with $100 Purchase wh

12:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Macy's, Glendale

Create a Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece at Macy's Glendale

Get into the spirit of the season and join us for a festive afternoon of creativity at Macy's Glendale! Get into the spirit of the season and join us for a festive afternoon of creativity at Macy's Glendale

2:00 PM

Free

Sat, Nov 1411959 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City

THANKSGIVING PLATTER WORKSHOP

Gather Around the Table: Thanksgiving Plates & Platters Workshop Join us at Color Me Mine Studio City for a fun and creative afternoon where you can customize your own Thanksgiving serving pieces. Choose your plate or platter, select your favorite co

5:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1411305 Blue Sage Drive, Sylmar

TRACY NEWMAN & LESLIE BARKER with Randy Paige, Moss Reynolds & Steve Tannehill

We have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, especially when we've been blessed with so much talent: Tracy Newman graces our November 14th house concert stage, sharing the night with Leslie Barker and friends Randy Paige, Steve Tannehill, and Moss R

6:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 141607 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles

UNIVERSE LINE VIDEO: THANKFUL FOR BAD MOVIES

This Thanksgiving, be thankful for family, friends, and all the terrible movies you've managed to avoid. So far. Featuring improv from: SassMouth Kelly Hannah Leeann St. John Zef Husain Nina Lucy Locke Sanjay Rao David Rabinowitz Rachel Austin Cozi O

6:30 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Universal Bar and Grill, Los Angeles

Brenna Rhea Friendsgiving Extravaganza

Powered by HollowbodyLA - Get ready to feast and jam with Brenna Rhea and friends for a night full of good vibes and great tunes! Brenna Rhea & The B Side Friendsgiving Extravaganza

7:00 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 Palmdale

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Palmdale: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Palmdale in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Palmdale run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Palmdale on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall, The 2026 Free Range Turkey Trot presented by Saturday Stairs at Autry Museum of the American West and Lake Balboa Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Lake Balboa Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Palmdale?

13 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Brenna Rhea Friendsgiving Extravaganza at Universal Bar and Grill, Free Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner and Friendsgiving at Riot House: A Five-Course Chef’s Table. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Palmdale?

Yes: TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26), The 2026 Free Range Turkey Trot presented by Saturday Stairs at Autry Museum of the American West (Thu, Nov 26) and Lake Balboa Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon at Lake Balboa Park (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Palmdale?

The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE at El Cid, Community Food Drive at Los Angeles, California and Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive at Olberz Park are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Palmdale?

Yes: 33 of the 99 listed are free, including Bethlehem Lutheran Church Holiday Craft Fair, Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2026 at Los Angeles LGBT Center - Pride Hall and Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade Pre-Party at Macy's Pasadena. Tickets for the rest run from $7.50 to $535.38.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Palmdale?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving Weekend at Avalon Hollywood (Nov 28–29) and Miguel Migs, Colette, Robiñho, Ricardo Torres & Danny B at Jungle Hollywood (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Palmdale?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Upland, Anaheim and 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.