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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh.

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Nov 3–24The Stacks at 3 Crossings22 days

November Tuesday Yoga at Stack Fitness

DropSound Tuesday Yoga at Stacks Fitness! Different teachers and flows every week. Tuesdays at 7 PM. Pay what you can. All levels welcome November Gratitude Tuesday Yoga at Stacks Fitness 🎧🧘‍♀️ Four T

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Fri, Nov 13Kramer's Greenhouse, Raccoon Creek Winery and Coal Tipple Brewery, Burgettstown

Thanksgiving Gnome Paint & Sip

Come out to paint this adorable Thanksgiving gnome! Seats are limited so please prepay to save your seats! $40 PayPal- tinahummer4@gmail.com (friends and family) Zelle- 740-632-6895 Venmo 740-632-6895 Cash

6:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 1313854 US-30, Irwin

Copy of Sip & Decorate Thanksgiving Cakes

Join us for the ultimate fall baking experience in our Caramel Apple & Pumpkin Butter Pecan Cake Class! Join us for the ultimate fall baking experience in our Caramel Apple & Pumpkin Butter Pecan Ca

6:30 PM

$60.54

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Fri, Nov 13111 West Pike Street, Canonsburg

Friendsgrazing

🍂 FRIENDS-GRAZING: A Friendsgiving at Chicco Baccello 🍂 Good friends. Good food. Good drinks. And a table full of things worth grazing over. ❤️ Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving evening featuring an elevated charcuterie experience, BYOB, and a few fun su

6:30 PM

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Nov 14–15Mines and Meadows ATV Riding Resort, Wampum2 days

2026 Annual Turkey Run Scavenger Hunt

Who's ready for some Thanksgiving fun? Come out and ride our Turkey Run Scavenger Hunt! Customers will receive a scoring card and a starting clue, from then on, its up to you to find the stations and solve the clues to advance to the next station. The

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Woolly Bear Books and Gifts, Carnegie

Junk Journal Club

Join us for a creative and cozy morning at Junk Journal Club! Whether you're brand new to junk journaling or a seasoned paper lover, this club is the perfect place to gather, create and be inspired. Spend t

9:00 AM

$20

Sat, Nov 147505 Saltsburg Rd, Verona

Friendsgiving

🍂 Gather your friends and join us for a special Friendsgiving Tea Party! 🧡 Celebrate the season of gratitude with delicious fall-inspired favorites, warm company, and a little time to relax and enjoy the things that matter most! From our Butternut Squas

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church

Friendsgiving Meal

Please join us for the fourth annual Friendsgiving dinner and the annual meeting. This event is free. There is no charge to attend. CAC will provide the turkey and ham entrée. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad, or dessert to the festi

5:30 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Becca Bakes Cookies, LLC, Bethel Park

Cookie Cake Class - Thanksgiving Turkey

Join us for this cozy and delicious fall craft! Join me for a hands-on cookie cake decorating class where you'll turn one giant cookie into a Thanksgiving turkey. This isn't a "sit and watch" class. Y

7:30 PM

$49.87

Wed, Nov 18500 Mansfield Ave

Chaffin Luhana 2026 Turkey Giveaway - Pittsburgh, PA

It’s time to register for the Chaffin Luhana 2026 Annual Turkey Giveaway! At Chaffin Luhana, we believe in the power of community and giving back. We know people depend on us every day, and we take our role

2:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 181105 Valley Street, Mc Kees Rocks

Thanksgiving Giveaway

Join Sto-Rox School District and Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) for our annual Thanksgiving Giveaway on Wednesday, November 18! As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we're bringing families together for an evening of food, fun, and gratitude.

4:30 PM

Wed, Nov 18216 S Highland Ave

Friendsgiving Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake, and sip festive cocktails with friends at a fun, in-person Friendsgiving class! A Friendsgiving Cocktail-Making Class at The Urban Tap Good friends, great cocktails, and a

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 Pittsburgh

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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 Pittsburgh: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Pittsburgh in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Pittsburgh run from Nov 3 to Nov 28, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving Day?

19 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Gobblers Gallop 2026!, Thanksgiving Mass at St. Malachy Church, 343 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 and Gobble Wobble 26’ at Snyder Strength and Conditioning, LLC.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Pittsburgh?

20 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Meal at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, FRIENDSGIVING and 2nd Annual Feast for Every Family. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Pittsburgh?

Yes: USCHS UTHON TURKEY TROT at Panthers Stadium (Sat, Nov 21), Annual HTC Choir Turkey Trot at American Serbian Club of Pittsburgh (Wed, Nov 25) and Gobble Wobble 26’ at Snyder Strength and Conditioning, LLC (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Pittsburgh?

Chaffin Luhana 2026 Turkey Giveaway - Pittsburgh, PA, Chaffin Luhana 2026 Turkey Giveaway - New Cumberland, WV at Tomlinson Run State Park and Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Global Methodist Church of Beaver Falls, PA are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Pittsburgh?

Yes: 8 of the 99 listed are free, including November Tuesday Yoga at Stack Fitness at The Stacks at 3 Crossings, Chaffin Luhana 2026 Turkey Giveaway - Pittsburgh, PA and Chaffin Luhana 2026 Turkey Giveaway - New Cumberland, WV at Tomlinson Run State Park. Tickets for the rest run from $5 to $150.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Pittsburgh?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Pittsburgh Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at The Library on Carson (Nov 25–26), THANKSGIVING EVE at Tapville Social - Pittsburgh (Nov 25–26) and Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at The Palace Theatre at Westmoreland Cultural Trust (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Pittsburgh?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Wheeling, Columbiana and Champion.

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.