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Thanksgiving Events in Quincy 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Quincy 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 Quincy.

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Oct 10 – Nov 5Craft Loft (Cambridge Store)27 days

Pressed Floral Mini Pumpkins (Cambridge)

Get crafty with us and learn how to make adorable mini pumpkins using pressed flowers - a perfect fall decor DIY! By registering, you agree to our and </st

12:30 PM

$49.87 – $65.87

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Tue, Nov 3138 Market St, Swansea

Merry Market Place begins November 3rd - December 24th

Angela's Flower Market opens Merry Holiday Market November 3rd through December 24th, 2026 Featuring 20yrs in business with handmade ornaments, holiday decor, poinsettias, holiday dish gardens, centerpieces, holiday porch planters, gorgeous mixed greened

10:00 AM

Market

Thu, Nov 5Joyful Kitchen Cooking School, Wellesley

Holidays in Emilia-Romagna (Nov. 5 @ 10:30 AM)

Special Holiday Workshop: Holidays in Emilia-Romagna: Abundance on the Table Special Holiday Workshop Holidays in Emilia-Romagna: Abundanc

10:30 AM

$145.90

Sat, Nov 7White Barn Farm, Wrentham

Trailsgiving Group Ride At White Barn Farm

Come out for our 4th Annual Trailsgiving Group Ride at White Barn Farm in Wrentham on November 7th! Join us for group rides, self-guide 4th Annual Trailsgiving Ride — Save the Date!</strong

10:30 AM

FreeLive music

Sat, Nov 710 Church Street, Westford

Annual Harvest Supper at UMC of Westford

Join us for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner you don't have to prepare! Our annual Harvest Supper includes turkey and fixings, vegetables, potatoes and gravy, topped off by assorted homemade pies. Choose from two seating times: 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Tickets

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 7Long Live Roxbury, Boston

Breadsgiving

Bring a loaf, leave with a box full of all the carbs you could ever wish for! 💵 Tickets are $5 🚨Please send to @mariamont24 on venmo, paypal, or cashapp within 1 hour or your ticket wi

6:00 PM

Free

Sun, Nov 8American Legion Post 313, Groton Road, North Chelmsford, MA, USA

Fall Festival Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

Join Us at the Fall Festival Annual Craft & Vendor Fair! Come hang out in person and explore a fantastic lineup of local artisans and vendors. Whether you're hunting for unique crafts or just want to enjoy some good vibes, th

10:00 AM

Free

Sun, Nov 8American Legion Post 313, Chelmsford

Fall Festival Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

Join us for a fun Fall Festival filled with unique crafts, tasty treats, and awesome local vendors! Join Us at the Fall Festival Annual Craft & Vendor Fair! Come hang out in person and explo

10:00 AM

Free

Sun, Nov 8130 Bay Rd, Norton

Thanksgiving Resin Serving Tray Workshop | Norton MA

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a beautiful sunflower resin serving tray workshop in Norton, MA! Create your own glowing fall centerpiece Make your Thanksgiving table the talk of the holiday! Golden sunfl

1:00 PM

$65.86

Mon, Nov 9Perch, Boston

Thanksgiving Tarts: Cranberry Curd and Poached Pear

Learn to make seasonal tarts from scratch in Boston's South End neighborhood, just in time for Thanksgiving! Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season by learning to make tarts with traditional fall fru

6:00 PM

$215.26

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 Quincy

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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 Quincy: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Quincy in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Quincy run from Oct 10 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Quincy on Thanksgiving Day?

13 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 10th Annual Running of the Pilgrims 10K at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360, Mendon Turkey Trot 2026 at Clough Elementary and 2026 Gobble Wobble 5k at Attleboro YMCA Pleasant Street Branch.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Quincy?

22 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Annual Harvest Supper at UMC of Westford, New England Harvest Feast - November 7, 2026 at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Friendsgiving at The Fed at The Fed at The Langham, Boston. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Quincy?

Yes: Annual Turkey Trot (Fri, Nov 13), WBYAA 3rd Annual Turkey Trot at Howard Elementary School (Sat, Nov 14) and Westborough Turkey Trot 2026 (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Quincy?

Yes: 21 of the 100 listed are free, including Trailsgiving Group Ride At White Barn Farm, Breadsgiving at Long Live Roxbury and Fall Festival Annual Craft & Vendor Fair at American Legion Post 313, Groton Road, North Chelmsford, MA, USA. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $482.02.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Quincy?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are New England Harvest Feast - November 7, 2026 at Plimoth Patuxet Museums (Sat, Nov 7), Thanksgiving Day Homestyle Buffet, November 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. at Plimoth Patuxet Museums (Thu, Nov 26) and "The Story of Thanksgiving" Dinner - November 26, 2026 2:30 p.m. at Plimoth Patuxet Museums (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Quincy?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Newport, Boston and Plymouth.

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.