# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Palo Alto 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Palo Alto with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto.

## Thanksgiving Events in Palo Alto

- **Event Name**: Nutcracker Sweet with the Puppet Company
  - **Description**: Oakland Fairyland’s beloved puppeteers team up with the SFCO for a delightful version of this holiday classic.About this EventDesigned for young audiences, this production features the acrobatic antics of The Puppet Compa
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, performances, music, nonprofit, kids, thanksgiving, holiday
- **Event Name**: Harvest Table Garlands
  - **Description**: Join us for this new workshop to celebrate the warmth and abundance of the harvest season! We will create a textural garland from loose bundles of greens and branches with the option to adorn it with seasonal blooms, cones, and pods designed for your Than
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:30 am (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palo-alto/harvest-table-garlands/200030604933153
  - **Venue**: 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301
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  - **Categories**: workshops, thanksgiving

## Trending Events in Palo Alto

- **Event Name**: Brandi Carlile, CMAT in Palo Alto
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Brandi Carlile Live at Frost Amphitheater on Saturday, September 19, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Brandi Carlile is taking over Frost Amphitheater on Saturday, September 19, 2026, a
  - **Venue**: Frost Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Thursday Live on Cal Ave.
  - **Description**: Palo Alto Recreation Foundation, in partnership with the City of Palo Alto, and signature event series sponsors Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Stanford Research Park, and the Palo Alto Weekly, present Thursday Live on Cal Ave., a free outdoor concert
  - **Venue**: California Ave, Palo Alto
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- **Event Name**: Investor Panel: Investor Overview + Elevator Pitches  #6
  - **Description**: An investor panel will discuss what they invest in and what they look for in startups then take elevator pitches from pre-selected startups.About this EventDoors open at 6 PM.Park in the complex parking lot.
  - **Venue**: 5 Palo Alto Square, Ground Floor Event Center
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- **Event Name**: Seminar: Using Large Language Models to Make Research More Efficient
  - **Description**: Co-hosted by MCHRI and the Pediatric Peer Scholarship CommunityAbout this EventJoin the Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PT in the Center
  - **Venue**: Stanford Center for Academic Medicine
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- **Event Name**: AGENT SYSTEMS AT WORK No-Code AI for Product & Business Leaders
  - **Description**: Dive into no-code AI tools transforming how product and business leaders get things DONE—live and in person!About this EventAGENT SYSTEMS AT WORKNo-Code AI for Product & Business LeadersAI as
  - **Venue**: Crowne Plaza Palo Alto by IHG
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- **Event Name**: Stanford Genetics Department AI & Longevity Lab Certificate MODULE 1
  - **Description**: We look forward to seeing you in class!  Virtual links will be sent out the week before the first class date  or attend in person on campus.About this EventStanford Genetics Department AI & Longe
  - **Venue**: Biomedical Innovations Building
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- **Event Name**: Basic Bike Maintenance Class (VTA)
  - **Description**: Hands-on workshop to learn and practice the ABCs of Basic Bike Repair with your bike: Air, Brakes, Chain/Cassette, and Fixing a Flat!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/83acc870-9cf7-11f1
  - **Venue**: Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange
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- **Event Name**: Poetry & Piano: An Evening with Forrest Gander and Awadagin Pratt
  - **Description**: Pulitzer Prize winner Forrest Gander and acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt come together for an event combining poetry and live improvisationAbout this EventJoin us for an intimate evening where poetry and piano meet in qu
  - **Venue**: 116 Hamilton Ave
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- **Event Name**: Learn Data Science with Python – 4-Day Weekend Bootcamp in Palo Alto, CA
  - **Description**: Become a data professional in 4 days! Learn Python for data science, ML basics, data visualization, and real-world analytics projects.About this Event4-Day Weekend Data Science with Python Classroom BootcampB
  - **Venue**: 3000 El Camino Real
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** Nutcracker Sweet with the Puppet Company (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto), Harvest Table Garlands (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:30 am at 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301).
- **Q**: What are the top free Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** Nutcracker Sweet with the Puppet Company (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto include First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA, United States, California 94301.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto include San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, Gamble Garden.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Palo Alto?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Palo Alto.

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