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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Redlands 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 Redlands.

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Tue, Nov 1026944 Cherry Hills Blvd, Menifee

November Evening Business Social

Join the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce for an Evening Business Social hosted by Menifee Valley Community Cupboard on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Connect with local business professionals, build relationships, and give back t

5:30 PM

Volunteer

Thu, Nov 12Adelanto Plaza & Event Center

2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution High Desert Event

Join Us for Our Annual Turkey Distribution Event! Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) invites eligible San Bernardino County residents to partici

9:00 AM

Free

Thu, Nov 12Maple Hill Park, Diamond Bar

Tennis Anyone — Diamond Bar Pickleball Classes

Youth and adult pickleball classes in Diamond Bar, Thursdays Nov 12–Dec 17. Free RSVP is info only; register via the City of Diamond Bar. Tennis Anyone offers youth and adult pickleball classes through the

4:00 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 12Thompson Brewing Co., Riverside

Thanksgiving Lotería

Gobble, sip & play Thanksgiving Lotería on November 12! 6 rounds and fun prizes! A little gratitude, a little friendly competition, and a whole lot of “just one more round!” 🦃🍻 Join u

6:30 PM

Free

Fri, Nov 13818 Magnolia Ave., Corona

TURKEY GIVEAWAY!

🦃 GIVING BACK TO OUR CORONA COMMUNITY THIS THANKSGIVING! 🍂 Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, generosity, and coming together to support our neighbors! Join Innovative Care Medicine and Dr. Sameer Ohri for a special Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway in C

7:00 AM

Volunteer

Fri, Nov 13ONT Field, Ontario

2026 Turkey Giveaway

Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez will host her 2026 Annual Turkey Giveaway on Friday, November 13, at the ONT Field in Ontario to help local families prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. In partnership with the Ontario Tower Buzzers, the Single-A Minor

10:00 AM

Fri, Nov 13Kulturas, Ontario

CULTURA | Friendsgiving Paint & Sip at KULTURAS, ONTARIO CA

Gather your friends for CULTURA’s 2nd year Friendsgiving Paint & Sip! @ KULTURAS, Ontario. Wear flannel! Advance tickets strongly recommend. CULTURA Friendsgiving Paint & Sip at KULTURAS Gather

7:00 PM

$44.52Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County

2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution - San Bernardino Event

Join Us for Our Annual Turkey Distribution Event! Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) invites eligible San Bernardino County residents to partici

9:00 AM

Free

Sat, Nov 14Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge # 2591

Murrieta Teen/Adult Group - Friendsgiving

The Murrieta Teen/Adult Group will be hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck. Join us at the Wildomar Elk's Lodge, Community Room on Sat, Nov 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. We’re asking participants to bring a dish for the potluck. This event is only for teen

12:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14124 N Ramona Street, Hemet

FREE Veterans Turkey Dinner

🇺🇸🦃 OUR VETERANS SERVED US—NOW IT’S OUR TURN TO SERVE THEM! ❤️🤍💙 American Legion Hemet Post 53 invites Veterans & Spouses to a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner! 📅 Saturday, November 14 🕐 Doors Open: 1 PM | Dinner: 2–5 PM 📍 124 N. Ramona St., Hemet, CA 🇺🇸 I

1:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 1429500 Via Princesa, Murrieta

Singles Friendsgiving

🍂 Singles Friendsgiving is coming up! 🦃 Join us November 14 for a night of good food, great conversation, and meaningful fellowship as we celebrate the season together! This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share and come ready to conne

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

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 Redlands

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 Redlands: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Redlands in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Redlands run from Nov 10 to Nov 28, 2026: 96 events.

What is on in Redlands on Thanksgiving Day?

9 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park, Turkey Trot 2026 Hosted By Studio 30 at Central Park and Thanksgiving Food Delivery.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Redlands?

10 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including FREE Veterans Turkey Dinner, Friendsgiving at The Old Spaghetti Factory · Ages 21+ · Rancho Cucamonga and Free Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Redlands?

Yes: Town of Apple Valley Turkey Run 5K & 10K (Sat, Nov 21), Inland Valley Turkey Trot at Lago Vista Sports Park (Thu, Nov 26) and Turkey Trot 2026 Hosted By Studio 30 at Central Park (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Redlands?

TURKEY GIVEAWAY!, Eat & Be Well 2026: Meal Preparation Team! (BYO Can Opener) at The Hitch Burger Grill and Clubsgiving Meal🍗🍴 are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Redlands?

Yes: 22 of the 96 listed are free, including 2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution High Desert Event at Adelanto Plaza & Event Center, Tennis Anyone — Diamond Bar Pickleball Classes at Maple Hill Park and Thanksgiving Lotería at Thompson Brewing Co.. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $215.26.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Redlands?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY (ONE TURKEY PER FAMILY) (Sat, Nov 21), Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at Pacific Community Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Riverside Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Palenque kitchen by Mezcal (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Redlands?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Anaheim, Los Angeles and Dana Point.

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.