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Thanksgiving Events in Riverlea 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Riverlea 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 Riverlea.

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Tue, Nov 10West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main Street, West Mansfield

Thanks For Giving Dinner

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR THANKS FOR GIVING DINNER! Join us for an evening of gratitude, food and community as we celebrate the incredible people who make our mission possible. This dinner is a special “thank you” to our dedicated volunteers, our shoppers, o

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunchVolunteer

Tue, Nov 10The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar, Plain City

MySOMM + Chef's Table Wine Dinner: Friendsgiving with Gregory James Wines

A special Friendsgiving dinner... with our friend Claire Smith from Gregory James Wines (Sonoma-Napa). Join Chef's Table and MySOMM for a five-course Friendsgiving-themed wine dinner with special guest Clai

6:30 PM

$130Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Tue, Nov 10Pink Cricket, Lancaster

Get Stuffed Music Bingo

Pass the gravy, pour yourself a drink, and leave your ex off the guest list. It's time to GET STUFFED! We're serving up a heaping helping of feel-good classics, funky favorites, sing-along anthems, and a few songs for anyone who's ever looked back at a r

7:00 PM

Tue, Nov 101660 Lattimer Drive, Whitehall

November 10th Neighborhood Meeting

A few takeaways from tonight’s Neighborhood Meeting- next meeting on 11/10, we’re going to have a potluck and collect food for Thanksgiving dinners for families in need.Please message me about food needed or other questions.

9:30 PM

Thu, Nov 12167 James Way, Marion

Bert’s BooksGiving - Session 1

Bert’s BooksGiving Presented by Birch Tree Bookery We proudly present Bert’s BooksGiving—a Thanksgiving celebration with bookish friends, old and new! Join us on Thursday, November 12th or Saturday, November 14th for a fun-filled time of bookish conver

6:00 PM

Thu, Nov 12Lincoln Theatre Social Centre, Columbus

Grateful & Glowing: Friendsgiving Body Butter Experience

Create your own custom body butter in this fun, hands-on class! Choose your own butter base, scents, and oils to make it uniquely yours. Grateful & Glowing: Friendsgiving Body Butter Experience</b

6:30 PM

$60.54 – $76.54Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 1219 W Main Street, Centerburg

Thanksgiving Table Candle Class

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with our Thanksgiving Table Candle Class! You will get to make TWO goblet-style candles and fill them with whatever scent you like. Light snacks and beverages will be provided! Please purchase tickets ahead of time - space

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 13Columbus State Community College, Mitchell Hall Event Center

Fall Favorites: Wines for Autumn

Celebrate the flavors of fall with a guided tasting of seasonal wines paired with autumn favorites, holiday dishes, and cozy gatherings. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it's the perfect ti

6:30 PM

$80.92

Fri, Nov 13101 Westerville Plaza

Fred Astaire Westerville's Annual Thanksgiving Potluck

You are invited to join us for one of our studio's favorite traditions, our annual Thanksgiving Potluck! Whether you are a current student, haven't visited us in years, know someone who dances with us, or are looking for a wonderful way to celebrate the

6:30 PM

Sat, Nov 14Linden Stem Academy (K-6), Columbus

Turkey Giveaway!

Join us for the 17th Annual Turkey Give-A-Way, where brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., will be providing free turkeys and food to residents of Columbus, Ohio. We look forward to seeing you on November 14, 2026. Get there early as supplies will

8:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Scioto Audubon Metro Park, Columbus

Run To Feed The Hungry

Kick off the Thanksgiving season with the Run To Feed The Hungry. The race offers half marathon, 10k, 5k, 1-Mile, and Kids Dash race distances, bringing runners and walkers together to make a real difference. Proceeds support local Central Ohio food pantr

9:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

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 Riverlea

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 Riverlea: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Riverlea in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Riverlea run from Nov 10 to Nov 28, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Riverlea on Thanksgiving Day?

10 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k at Forest Rose School, Bexley Turkey Trot at St Alban's Episcopal Church and Bexley Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Riverlea?

13 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanks For Giving Dinner at West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main Street, West Mansfield, MySOMM + Chef's Table Wine Dinner: Friendsgiving with Gregory James Wines at The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar and Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Riverlea?

Yes: Run To Feed The Hungry at Scioto Audubon Metro Park (Sat, Nov 14), Johnstown, Alexandria, and Granville Turkey Trot at T.J. Evans Trail (Sat, Nov 21) and Family Event: Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at Glen Oak Park (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Riverlea?

Thanks For Giving Dinner at West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main Street, West Mansfield, The Bake Sale and American Red Cross Blood Drive at Quarry Trails are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Riverlea?

Yes: 7 of the 100 listed are free, including A Table of Thanks: Nourishing Our Community at Friendship Baptist Church, Thanksgiving box giveaway for Single Mother's and Thanksgiving Fest. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $130.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Riverlea?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Christkindlmarkt Dublin (Nov 21 – Dec 2), Conservatory Aglow (Sat, Nov 21) and Columbus Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Bernards Tavern (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Riverlea?

Yes: 1 more event is listed within reach, in Dublin.

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.