Thu, Nov 2612:00 PM
Thanksgiving Buffet
3600 Village Harbor Drive
Thanksgiving Events in Petoskey 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Petoskey 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 Petoskey.
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Top Thanksgiving events in Petoskey
All Thanksgiving events in Petoskey 2026
Wed, Nov 111124 Northmen Dr
R.E.A.L. Women Thanksgiving (Relationships, Encouragement, Accountability, Laughter)
REAL Women Annual Thanksgiving! This is always a super special evening of food and friendship. All women are welcome. Sign up here:
Sun, Nov 158410 M-119, Harbor Springs
Give Thanks Painting Class
Join me at the new location of Elixir Art studio for a beginner friendly fall painting class! This class is step-by-step and is to be enjoyed with friends and family in the spirit of fall! 🍁🎃🍂🥧 You can even customize and change details to your liking (pu
Wed, Nov 183600 Village Harbor Drive
Prime Rib Night at Vintage
Vintage’s beloved Prime Rib Night returns this November through April, inviting you to savor a beautifully prepared prime rib dinner, accompanied by your choice of two signature salads —offered at a special seasonal price. Join us and transform your winte
Dinner & brunch
Fri, Nov 20104 S Wing St, Northport
Thanksgiving Lunch
🍂 Save the Date for our Community Thanksgiving Lunch! 🍂 Hello neighbors and friends! We are thrilled to invite our entire community to a special Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 20th. Come and share a meal with us! We have special lunch times for
Sat, Nov 217660 US-31, Alanson
Thanksgiving Slime Bar
Come in and bring the kiddos for a thanksgiving slime bar for free
Sat, Nov 215251 Charlevoix Ave
Little Big Wreath Making Workshop
Spirits Upon Spirits! Get crafty with Little Big at Gypsy Distillery for a festive afternoon of wreath making, creativity, and fun! Sip, socialize, and create your very own beautiful holiday wreath while soaking up all the festive vibes. Everything yo
Sun, Nov 22919 NE Torch Lake Drive, Central Lake
40th Annual Torch Hayo-Went-Ha Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us for the 40th annual Torch Hayo-Went-Ha Thanksgiving Dinner on November 22nd at 1 pm. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with dressing and all the trimmings. Tickets are $36 per person, and all proceeds support YMCA youth programs. The more the mer
Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 252011 Woodland Ave
Thanksgiving To-Go Meals
Bring the flavors of Bay View Inn to your Thanksgiving table. Our Thanksgiving Meal To-Go makes holiday hosting simple with a thoughtfully prepared feast featuring seasonal favorites, ready to enjoy at home with family and friends. Feeds 6-8 People | $2
Dinner & brunch
Wed, Nov 252240 E Mitchell Rd
Gratitude Potluck at CRA!!!!
CRA is doing our Gratitude Potluck! Come Bring a Dish to pass at the CRA Gratitude Potluck the day before Thanksgiving! Location - 2240 E Mitchell Rd, Unit B, Petoskey Mi Time - 12pm - 3pm Bringing a dish is not required for you to attend. Everyone is
Wed, Nov 25Jordan Inn -Food, Wine, Spirits & Lodging, East Jordan
Strings Attached at The Jordan Inn ‼️ Thanksgiving Eve 🦃🦃🦃
Classic Rock Hit Covers you will know and love 🤘 Biggest Bar night of the year‼️‼️‼️
Wed, Nov 253914 Secord Rd, Wolverine
Live Music by Todd Aldrich & Avie on the Biggest Bar Night
It's the BIGGEST BAR NIGHT OF THE YEAR! Join us at Wildwood Lakes Golf Course for a fun night of LIVE MUSIC with Todd Aldrich & Avie! Wednesday, November 25th | 7 PM – 10 PM Grab your friends, enjoy some drinks, and let's have a great time before T
Live music
Thu, Nov 26404 N. Main Street, Cheboygan
Turkey Trot
Join us Thanksgiving Morning to Take a Walk and Do Some Good! Donations for Northern Care Center. Meet at the studio at 9:50 for an approx. 2 mile walk through downtown Cheboygan. Walk starts at 10 am. Items to donate: laundry soap dish soap hand soap
Turkey trotVolunteer
Thu, Nov 265780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire
Lakeview Thanksgiving Buffet
Get ready for the annual food coma! Enjoy our spread of all the Thanksgiving main stays that a sure to make you give thanks. Adults $48 Kids (9-17 yrs) $43 Kids 8 & under – pay their age Reservations are strongly suggested. Call at 231.533.3070 G
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 26121 N Bridge St, Bellaire
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING: Pub
The Pub in Bellaire will be closed on Thanksgiving Day so our crew can spend the holiday with family and friends! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food, good company, and maybe a little good beer. Have a happy Thanksgiving, ever
Thu, Nov 26100 Lewis St
Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Hotel Perry with a traditional holiday buffet featuring all the seasonal favorites. Gather with family and friends and enjoy a festive meal together in the heart of downtown Petoskey. Thursday, November 26 Noon to 4pm $65 Adults
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26102 E Bay St, Harbor Springs
Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving on the waterfront at The Pier with a special three-course holiday dinner. Choose from a selection of thoughtfully prepared dishes for each course and enjoy a festive meal with family and friends overlooking Harbor Springs. Thursday
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 26106 Pine River Ln, Charlevoix
Thanksgiving Dinner
Let us do the cooking this Thanksgiving. Gather at Weathervane for a special three-course dinner featuring your choice of traditional dishes, served with waterfront views of the Pine River Channel. Get comfortable, give thanks and enjoy the holiday with u
Dinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 285780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire
Gingerbread House Workshop
Bring your decorating skills—gingerbread people are in need of interior/exterior decorating! Come and create sweet confections with your family and friends in the Bellaire Ballroom at Shanty Creek Resort this Thanksgiving weekend. Perfect for the holidays
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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Instant-read thermometerThe one tool between a dry bird and a juicy oneShop on Amazon - Host
Roasting pan with rackLifts the turkey so it browns all overShop on Amazon - Host
Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
Casserole carrierFor the dish you promised to bring, 9×13Shop on Amazon - Table
Thanksgiving tableclothAutumn leaves for the long tableShop on Amazon - Table
Cheesecloth table runnerSoft and gathered, this year’s table lookShop on Amazon - Table
Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
Plates and napkins setFor Friendsgiving, and no washing upShop on Amazon - Run
Turkey hatRun the Turkey Trot dressed for dinnerShop on Amazon
Thanksgiving events near Petoskey
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Wed, Nov 25Boathouse Traverse City, Old Mission
Thanksgiving To-Go
Sat, Nov 286885 County Rd 571, Mancelona
Christmas at the Ranch, 2026
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.
- 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
- 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
- 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.
- 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
- 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
- 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.
- 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
- 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.
Thanksgiving in Petoskey: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Petoskey in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Petoskey run from Nov 11 to Nov 28, 2026: 22 events.
What is on in Petoskey on Thanksgiving Day?
10 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including GAHA Turkey Trot 2026 at Gaylord, Michigan, Turkey Trot and Lakeview Thanksgiving Buffet.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Petoskey?
10 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Prime Rib Night at Vintage, 40th Annual Torch Hayo-Went-Ha Thanksgiving Dinner and Thanksgiving To-Go Meals. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Petoskey?
Yes: GAHA Turkey Trot 2026 at Gaylord, Michigan (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Petoskey?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Buffet (Thu, Nov 26), United at the Table - Thanksgiving Meal (Thu, Nov 26) and Cheboygan County Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Petoskey?
Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Traverse City, Old Mission, Cedar and Mancelona.
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.