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Thanksgiving Events in Saint George 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Saint George 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 George.

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Thursday, November 26
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Wed, Nov 18141 W. Brigham Road Suite C.

Southern Utah Women's Mixer

We’re growing and glowing, ladies! This month, our Rise Women Collective Mixer is moving to a new local hotspot every month as continue expanding our network and supporting women-owned businesses across the Valley. This event is special we will be havin

12:00 PM

Nov 23–25525 W State St Ste 7, Hurricane3 days

Thanksgiving Week

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6:00 AM

Mon, Nov 23Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Thanksgiving Floral Centerpiece Class

Grab a friend and come and learn how to design and put together a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece! Are you wanting beautiful flowers for your Thanksgiving table? Come and join us while we walk you through how

6:30 PM

$90

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 George

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Wed, Nov 11The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, St George

Friendsgiving

4:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

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 Saint George: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Saint George in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Saint George run from Nov 11 to Nov 28, 2026: 7 events.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Saint George?

1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Saint George?

Yes: 1 of the 7 listed is free, including Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tickets for the rest run from $90.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Saint George?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Home By 10: Thanksgiving Escape at Saints & Sinners (Sat, Nov 28), Craft Night November Dates at Perks Espresso Smoothies (Nov 13–18) and Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Wed, Nov 11).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Saint George?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in St George and Hurricane.

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.