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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Queens 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 Queens.

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Thu, Nov 12Bowery, New York

SHARON CUNETA MEGA EXPERIENCE CONCERT PASADENA

SHARON CUNETA FEVER IS SWEEPING LOS ANGELES! THE EXCITEMENT IS SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE! EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT IT, AND EVERYBODY'S LOOKING FOR A TICKET! THE ONE AND ONLY MEGASTAR, SHARON CUNETA, IS COMING TO PASADENA! The Sharon fever is SURGING, an

11:00 AM

Live music

Sat, Nov 14Some Good Wine, East 8th Street, New York, NY, USA

Saturday 11/14: THE GREAT PRE-THANKSGIVING POUR

$10 PER PERSON 18 amazing high end and cheese from Murray's THE GREAT PRE-THANKSGIVING POUR $10Saturday, November 14th, 2:00pm - 6:00pm A Celebration of Great Wine, Great Cheese

2:00 PM

$12.51

Nov 16–18Hempstead Primary Health3 days

Free Chicken for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Free Chicken Giveaway Hempstead Primary Health is proud to give back to our community this Thanksgiving season Our goal is to help ease the financial burden of the holidays and ensure that fami

2:00 PM

Free

Tue, Nov 17Dream Life Church International, The Bronx

Super Tuesday Thanksgiving Service

Thanksgiving celebration service where Thanksgiving dinners are given to the community through the love of God. It gives us great joy to supply families with a 10-13lb turkeys and all the fixings so they ma

6:00 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 19Mister Cheeks, Brooklyn

Queer Friendsgiving

The bird’s a chicken in turkey drag, and the bar is open. Join us for a curated queer Friendsgiving with a family-style holiday feast Ticket includes food and open bar all night! <str

6:30 PM

$99Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Thu, Nov 19Tiki Chick, NY

Snoopy’s Tropical Friendsgiving

Good Grief! Thanksgiving is getting a tropical twist at Tiki Chick! Join us on for a nostalgic pre-Thanksgiving celebration. 🍗Ticket includes Tiki Sammie & Welcome Shot: Kick off the festivities with ou

7:00 PM

$7.18Friendsgiving

Fri, Nov 20Eataly NYC Downtown, New York

Paint & Sip: Friendsgiving Edition

Pour the wine, grab a brush, and celebrate Friendsgiving in style. Gather the crew, the chosen family, and the creative minds. It’s time to swap holiday stress for a glass of wine and a blank canvas. We’re

6:00 PM

$100.62Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 21St. James Park Basketball Courts, The Bronx

The Gardiner Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway!

Join us in person for The Gardiner Foundation's Annual Free Turkey Giveaway – grab your turkey and celebrate! The Gardiner Foundation Annual Free Turkey Giveaway! Get ready for <stro

9:00 AM

Free

Sat, Nov 21Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

D27 Turkey Drive 2027

Please join Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams as we continue our annual tradition of giving back to our community. Join Deputy Speaker Dr. Nantasha Williams for our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway as we

11:00 AM

FreeVolunteer

Nov 21–22Elsie Rooftop, New York2 days

Elsie Rooftop Friendsgiving Bottomless Brunch

Celebrate Friendsgiving at Elsie Rooftop! One entrée + 90 mins of bottomless mimosas & bellinis. Round up your crew for a feast with a view, featuring your choice of one delicious entrée and 90 minutes

11:00 AM

$108.55 – $428.67Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sat, Nov 21Westchester Wine Warehouse, White Plains

A Toast to Thanksgiving: A Rosenthal Wine Experience

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a FREE walk-around wine tasting featuring Rosenthal's exceptional portfolio and holiday food pairing inspiration FREE ADMISSION WITH EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION</stro

1:00 PM

Free

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 Queens

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Nov 25–26Moonlight Corner, Jamaica2 days

FOREVER THANKFUL

10:00 PM

$30Family friendly

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 Queens: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Queens in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Queens run from Nov 12 to Nov 28, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Queens on Thanksgiving Day?

30 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Parade at New York City, Thanksgiving Parade Viewing Brunch | TEN32 Midtown and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at NewYork City.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Queens?

22 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Queer Friendsgiving at Mister Cheeks, Elsie Rooftop Friendsgiving Bottomless Brunch and RUN & BRUNCH "Friendsgiving 5K" at Blend Williamsburg. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Queens?

Yes: NSRF Central Park Turkey Trot 4 Miler at Naumburg Bandshell - 307 The Mall, New York, NY, 10019 US (Sat, Nov 21), RUN & BRUNCH "Friendsgiving 5K" at Blend Williamsburg (Sun, Nov 22) and TOTOWA TURKEY Trot 5K at Totowa, NJ Annual Turkey Trot Turkey Donations (Sun, Nov 22).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Queens?

D27 Turkey Drive 2027 at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Queens?

Yes: 31 of the 100 listed are free, including Free Chicken for Thanksgiving at Hempstead Primary Health, Super Tuesday Thanksgiving Service at Dream Life Church International and The Gardiner Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway! at St. James Park Basketball Courts. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $6,324.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Queens?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at New York City (Thu, Nov 26), Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Parade at New York City (Thu, Nov 26) and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 at NewYork City (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Queens?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Stamford, Norwalk, New York and Asbury Park 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.