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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine.

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Fri, Nov 136801 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville

Turkey Trot 5K

Join us on Nov 13 at 11:30 am for a FREE Turkey Trot 5K! The run will be held at the Antenna Farm at the south end of Mustin Rd. This event is open to all authorized patrons with base access and their guests. This is not open to the general public. R

11:30 AM

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Fri, Nov 132310 Village Square Pkwy, Fleming Island

A Seat At The Table: Friendsgiving with the Hospital President

Join Baptist Medical Center Clay Hospital President Ed Hubel, FACHE, for a special Friendsgiving celebration centered on community, gratitude and connection. Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and festive activities while gathering with neighbor

11:30 AM

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Fri, Nov 13Northwestern Mutual - Florida-Georgia Line, Jacksonville

ACC's 3Rd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck

Join us for a fun and meaningful evening of connection, good food and gratitude. Event Details: November 13, 2026 | Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Northwestern Mutual, 4345 Southpoint Blvd, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Bring a dish and a friend (BYOB).

5:00 PM

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Fri, Nov 134320 A1A South Suite 5, Augustine

A Friendsgiving potluck dance!

Get ready for a friendly dance of thanks! Bring a dish to share and we'll provide the rest! Lots of dancing and friendship to be had. Party and dancing starts at 7:30! ONLY $15 PER PERSON ($10 for members) at the door (cash, card or apple pay). Invite yo

7:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 142603 Spring Blossom Way, Asbury Lake

Farmstand Saturdays at Saratoga Springs: Gather & Give Thanks

This November, Farmstand Saturdays is growing into a full fall market! Join us for an extended morning with more vendors, more local goods, and more to celebrate as we gather with neighbors and give thanks for the season. We’re celebrating Florida’s fall

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Sat, Nov 14Alimicani Park, Atlantic Beach

Sandbar Saturday-Little Talbot Sandbar

Sandbar Saturday Come enjoy the Saturday before all the visitors come for Thanksgiving by having a fun paddle to the outside sandbar, we will set up our picnic stuff. From here we can paddle the channel over across the inlet and play on the sandbars o

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14TOUS les JOURS Bakery & Cafe - Baymeadows, Jacksonville

Say Hey, Jax! Celebrate Your City Series: Happy Friendsgiving

Say Hey, Jax! is gathering for a cozy Friendsgiving-style brunch at TOUS les JOURS. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 , for a relaxed brunch meetup designed to make con

10:30 AM

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Sun, Nov 15North City Farmers Market

Friendsgiving Market

Next up, Friendsgiving Market! Bring your friends, grab a beverage, enjoy Live Music, and shop the market. It will be such a great time!! 😄🍂✨🌼🌽🍁🧡🥧

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Sun, Nov 157120 Old Sr-207, Elkton

Pumpkins & Ponies - Thanksgiving

Joins us for a little Fall magic at Enchanted Horse Acres! Sunday, November 15, 2026 Noon – 4:00 PM Enjoy a rustic, family-friendly fall experience for all ages. -Meet the horses - Fall photo opportunities - Indoor mini-golf - Thanksgiving crafts - Bac

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15Shanti Kava

November ThanksLIVING Vegan Potluck

Join us for a ThanksLIVING vegan potluck event! Bring a dish to share, catch up with old friends, and make some new ones while enjoying a botanical beverage. Hope to see you there! 🍁🍂

1:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15The Shanty & Co.

Ms. Rachel's Thankful Turkeys

Come gobble up some fun at Ms. Rachel Thanksgiving Story Time & Play at The Shanty! 🧡 Little learners and their families are invited to join me for a fall-filled afternoon of stories, singing, creativity, and play! 📚🎶 Here’s what’s included: 📖 Stor

1:30 PM

Sun, Nov 154888 Palm Coast Pkwy NW

Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway

What a blessing it is to be a blessing! This Thanksgiving season, Calvary Palm Coast is coming together to share the love of Jesus by providing free groceries to individuals and families in our community. Join us on Sunday, November 15th, for our Thanksg

2:00 PM

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 Saint Augustine

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Saint Augustine: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Saint Augustine in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Saint Augustine run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Saint Augustine on Thanksgiving Day?

19 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5k, UF Health Turkey Trot 5K for Brain Injury Awareness at Atlantic and Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32233 and Premier Fitness Turkey Trot 5K at Spring Park.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Saint Augustine?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Say Hey, Jax! Celebrate Your City Series: Happy Friendsgiving at TOUS les JOURS Bakery & Cafe - Baymeadows, Pour, Gather, & Savor: A Four-Course Wine Pairing Dinner at Coastal Kitchen at Coastal Kitchen & Bar and Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at HOPE Church - Mayport. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Saint Augustine?

Yes: Turkey Trot 5K (Fri, Nov 13), Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5k (Thu, Nov 26) and UF Health Turkey Trot 5K for Brain Injury Awareness at Atlantic and Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32233 (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Saint Augustine?

Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner - Everyone is Welcome! at The Ketterlinus Gym and CAN DO HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Saint Augustine?

Yes: 10 of the 100 listed are free, including Say Hey, Jax! Celebrate Your City Series: Happy Friendsgiving at TOUS les JOURS Bakery & Cafe - Baymeadows, Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. at Mt. Zion AME Church Southside 3811 St,Augustine Rd. 32207 and TALLSGIVING WITH TTGG at Wick N Twisted. Tickets for the rest run from $7.65 to $373.85.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Saint Augustine?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5k (Thu, Nov 26), Jacksonville Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Jacksonville (Nov 25–26) and Who’s the Real Crowd Pleaser? @ DECCA LIVE (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Saint Augustine?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in St. Augustine and Daytona Beach.

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.