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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Riverview 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 Riverview.

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Wed, Nov 115175 45th Street N, Lealman

Ryan Nece Foundation Power of Thanksgiving

Join us for the Ryan Nece Foundation’s Power of Thanksgiving Celebration at the Lealman Exchange! Wednesday, November 11th – 5-7pm 5175 45th Street North Families must be pre-registered. REGISTER HERE: Register

5:00 PM

Family friendly

Fri, Nov 13Tazty Desserts8019 N Himes Ave ste 103, Tampa

Friendsgiving: Clase de Decoración de Pasteles

Decora tu propio pastel de Friendsgiving en Tazty Desserts. Incluye pastel, base para pastel, burbujas y aperitivos. ¡Solo 12 cupos! ¡Celebra Friendsgiving con nosotros! Te invitamos a una noche divertida d

6:00 PM

$42.13Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Courtney Campbell Scenic Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States

6th Annual Veterans Run

Tampa Bay – It's time to sign up for our 6th Annual Veterans Run!! 🥇🏃🏻 On November 14, 2026 at the Courtney Causeway Trail. Join us as we honor those who served and bring our community together in gratitude. The race will also include a community food d

7:00 AM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 144626 Pipkin Rd S, Lakeland

F&W Ministries Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 2026

Join us in person for Faith & Works Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway and kick off the holiday season with your community! Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway happening Saturday, Novem

10:00 AM

Free

Sat, Nov 14R.E. Olds Park, Oldsmar

4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares

The 4th Annual Oldsmar Rod Run benefiting Oldsmar Cares will feature classic, antique, hot rods, rat rods and late model cars & trucks. Car show participants will receive goody bags plus over 80 trophies will be presented including Top 50, Top 25, Bes

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Heaven to Earth Worship Center Lakeland, Fl

Give Thanks Give TURKEY Drive

Give Thanks, Give Turkey Drive is an opportunity for you to contribute towards our Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway event in Partnership with Faith & Works Ministries! It brings neighbors together to ensure families can sit down to a full holiday

10:00 AM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 1414543 Hays Rd, Shady Hills

Craft & Plant Bingo

🍂🦃 Crafts & Plant Bingo – Thanksgiving Edition! 🎨🌿 Get ready for a morning of creativity, laughter, and a little friendly competition at Canterbury Farms Nursery & Garden Center! This November, we're getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with a f

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 146101 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park

Broderick Recreation Annual Thanksgiving Giveback!

🦃 ANNUAL THANKSGIVING GIVEBACK 🦃 Join us for a day of community, connection, and giving back! ❤ 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Broderick Recreation Center Come celebrate the holiday season with your friends, family, and neighbors!

11:00 AM

Volunteer

Sat, Nov 14Green Light: Cinema, Lounge, Kitchen, Saint Petersburg

The Rocky Horror Spanksgiving Show! Donations to benefit St.Pete Pride

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live cast Hell on Heels! Thanksgiving special! We’ll also be collecting donations to benefit St.Pete Pride! Join Hell on Heels for a night of sin, sex, and rock and roll-it’s Rocky Horror time, and you know what that m

8:30 PM

Volunteer

Sun, Nov 155120 Kelly Rd, Tampa

BORICUAS THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY EVENT

THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY NEED TO VISIT OUR OFFICES. BORICUAS THANKSGIVING EVENT: TIME: 1PM-4PM EVENT WITH TICKET REQUIRED ALSO NEED TO GET TICKET THRU: EVENTBRITE.COM/BORICUASDECORAZON

1:00 PM

Free

Wed, Nov 18Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Tampa

Tampa Bay RIMS November 2026 - Thanksgiving Luncheon!

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11:30 AM

$30 – $535.38

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 Riverview

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 Riverview: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Riverview in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Riverview run from Nov 11 to Nov 28, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Riverview on Thanksgiving Day?

30 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot, Baycare Wobble Turkey Trot at Tampa Premium Outlets and Wiregrass Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Riverview?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, AUSA Suncoast Chapter Thanksgiving Dinner at Interbay and Samba Tropical Dinner Show at Santos Kitchen + Lounge. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Riverview?

Yes: Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26), Baycare Wobble Turkey Trot at Tampa Premium Outlets (Thu, Nov 26) and Wiregrass Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Riverview?

Broderick Recreation Annual Thanksgiving Giveback! and Thanksgiving Community Food Drive & Dinner 2026 are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Riverview?

Yes: 15 of the 99 listed are free, including F&W Ministries Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway 2026, BORICUAS THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY EVENT and REV UP CONNECT "Freestyle Friendsgiving Fuel Up" by Florida Freestyle. Tickets for the rest run from $13.39 to $535.38.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Riverview?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Day of Thanks 2026: Fueling Hope at Multiple locations (Sun, Nov 22), Tampa Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Bad Monkey Ybor (Nov 25–26) and Achieva Clearwater Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Riverview?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Lake Buena Vista and Sarasota.

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.