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Thanksgiving Events in Poughkeepsie 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie.

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Fri, Nov 13Curry Estate, East Fishkill

Grateful for music at SS Beverly at Curry Estate

🦃🍂🎶 NOVEMBER HAS US FEELING EXTRA GRATEFUL… AND THE CLIQUE TRIO IS HEADING BACK TO THE BEVERLY! 🎶🍂❤️ This time of year is all about giving thanks, and before we get anywhere near the turkey and stuffing, we’re spending another November night at the SS Be

7:00 PM

Live music

Fri, Nov 13Curry Estate, East Fishkill

The CliQue trio is Grateful to be returning to the SS Beverly at Curry Estate

🦃🍂🎶 NOVEMBER HAS US FEELING EXTRA GRATEFUL… AND THE CLIQUE TRIO IS HEADING BACK TO THE BEVERLY! 🎶🍂❤️ This time of year is all about giving thanks, and before we get anywhere near the turkey and stuffing, we’re spending another November night at the SS Be

7:00 PM

Live music

Sat, Nov 14L Vern Allen Park, Washingtonville

4th Annual Hudson Valley Hawks 5k

🎄 🦃 Kick Off the Holiday Season with the Hudson Valley Hawks! 🎄🦃 Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 for the 4th Annual Hudson Valley Hawks 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run! Start the holiday season with a festive morning at L. Vern Allen Park in Washington

10:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 141771 Route 300, Newburgh

FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal

Please join us for our annual Community Outreach Thanksgiving Meal on November 14th! This is a wonderful time for individuals and families to come together for a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. This is a dine-in event with three separate seati

12:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14St Mary’s Hall 73 Grand St Marlboro Ny 12542

Holiday Table Arrangement Fundraiser

🍂🌻 Holiday Floral Arrangement Fundraiser! 🌻🍂 Join the Ladies Auxiliary to the Marlboro Hose Company #1 for a fun-filled afternoon of flowers, creativity, laughter, and community spirit! 💐 Get together with friends, enjoy some creative time, and design y

2:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Troutbeck, Amenia

Apple Pie Workshop with Chef Emma

Get ready for Thanksgiving with tips and tricks from our talented pastry chef Get ready for Thanksgiving with a cozy, hands-on pie-making class led by our talented pastry Chef Emma! In this workshop, you'll

3:30 PM

$81.88 – $92.55

Sun, Nov 15Just Jollof Kitchen, Middletown

Brunch&Beats Friendsgiving Edition

Full thanksgiving menu featuring dishes by Just Jollof Kitchen Sounds by DJ Soulita, DJ Killa G, DJ Trifecta & Friends🔥 Good food, vibes and music so come hungry and ready to have fun! Drink menu available or BYOB $$. Tickets available for purchase

3:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Copake Park

Friendsgiving Meetup

Come celebrate Friendsgiving with our homeschool friends! Bring a dish and a story of your family traditions to share! 🦃🍽️🥧🍎

2:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Bean and Barrel, Highland Falls

Fall Pot Simmer Workshop

Gather friends and family in person for a casual, fun Fall Pot Simmer Workshop. 🍂✨ FALL SIMMER POT WORKSHOP AT THE BEAN! 🍊🍷 Grab a friend and join us for a cozy evening of sipping, crafting, and all t

6:00 PM

$33.85

Nov 18–19Watergrasshill Bed & Breakfast, New Paltz2 days

Bake & Take: Thanksgiving Pies & Tarts- Wednesday or Thursday

With Thanksgiving approaching, it's almost time for our annual Thanksgiving Dessert Class! Come spend an evening in the kitchen with Chef Melissa Walnock, the Dean of Baking and Pastry at the Culinary Institute of America. Together you'll delve into the w

6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 1818 West Road, Pleasant Valley

Annual Purse Party for Food Pantry!

Hey guys we do this every year For the local Food Pantry right here in Pleasant Valley we’ve done it for the last two years and the smiles that it has brought on these women’s faces are indescribable. Please participate if you’re able to… We will be colle

6:00 PM

Volunteer

Thu, Nov 1934 Brookmeade Dr, Rhinebeck

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Blood donations have dropped significantly, while hospital demand continues to exceed expectations—making community support especially important during the holiday season Please join us for a community blood drive: Thursday November 19, 2026 11:30 AM–4:

11:30 AM

Volunteer

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 Poughkeepsie

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Wed, Nov 25The Warehouse at FTC, Fairfield

Funksgiving!

8:00 PM

Live music

Nov 28–29La Casa del Mofongo & Piano Bar, New York2 days

RAULIN RODRIGUEZ

8:00 PM

$30 – $60.43

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 Poughkeepsie: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Poughkeepsie in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Poughkeepsie run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 84 events.

What is on in Poughkeepsie on Thanksgiving Day?

20 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey Trot 2026 at O & W Rail Trail and Turkey Trot for a Healthy Heart 2026 (Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520).

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Poughkeepsie?

13 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Brunch&Beats Friendsgiving Edition at Just Jollof Kitchen, "An Evening of Gratitude" Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Fishkill Nazarene Church and Thanksgiving Dinner at Bear Mountain Inn. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Poughkeepsie?

Yes: 4th Annual Hudson Valley Hawks 5k at L Vern Allen Park (Sat, Nov 14), Turkey Trot 2026 at O & W Rail Trail (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot for a Healthy Heart 2026 (Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520) (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Poughkeepsie?

Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Newburgh Free Academy (Orange County), Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Dutchess County Community College (Dutchess County) and Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Salvation Army Newburgh (Orange County) are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Poughkeepsie?

Yes: 6 of the 84 listed are free, including The Maker's Table ~ A place for me at The Common Good, Preschool Harvest Hike at Leon Levy Preserve and Thanksgiving Cook n’ Share at Hilltop Hanover Farm, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA. Tickets for the rest run from $21.05 to $92.55.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Poughkeepsie?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Newburgh Free Academy (Orange County) (Sat, Nov 21), Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Dutchess County Community College (Dutchess County) (Sat, Nov 21) and Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Distribution at Salvation Army Newburgh (Orange County) (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Poughkeepsie?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Stamford, Norwalk, New Haven and Bridgeport and more.

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.