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Thanksgiving Events in Salina 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Salina 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 Salina.
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On nowSun, Nov 151005 N Buckeye Ave, Abilene
Thanksgiving Meal
You are INVITED this Sunday! Come fellowship with us over a Thanksgiving Lunch.
Tue, Nov 24421 N Spruce St, Abilene
Holiday Open House (after hours)
Join us for an after-hours holiday open house on November 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Come warm up with us as we kick off the season, enjoy treats, and get a first look at our holiday favorites. We’d love to see you.
Wed, Nov 251010 S Maple St, Mcpherson
Thanksgiving at The Table
Thanksgiving at the Table is coming! Bring your family and join us for a warm community meal. Everyone is welcome — come as you are. Wednesdays, 5:15–7:00 p.m. McPherson Free Methodist Church 1010 S Maple See you at the table!
Wed, Nov 25Abilene Elks Lodge 1675
Dallas Pryor at the Abilene Elks Lodge with Southwind
Dallas Pryor and The Lazy Wayne Band take the stage in Dallas's hometown for the first time ever at the Abilene Elks Lodge on Thanksgiving Eve. They'll be joined by the up and coming Kansas based country act, Southwind. Two big bands in one small town t
Sat, Nov 28McPherson American Legion
King Midas - After Thanksgiving Dance
McPherson, KS…come join us for the annual after Thanksgiving Dance, Saturday, November 28th at the McPherson American Legion. Come dance off all that turkey and enjoy a fun night of great oldies. Show runs from 8:30 to 11:30pm. For more information and ta
Sun, Nov 29Big Booty Trudy’s Speakeasy & Cigar Bar
Trudy's Friendsgiving Pot Luck
Tis the season for great friends, great food and great drinks. We invite you to join us for our Fourth Annual Trudy's Friendsgiving. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy a day of football and of course great drinks.
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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Instant-read thermometerThe one tool between a dry bird and a juicy oneShop on Amazon - Host
Roasting pan with rackLifts the turkey so it browns all overShop on Amazon - Host
Food warming matEvery side still warm when the last guest sitsShop on Amazon - Guest
Casserole carrierFor the dish you promised to bring, 9×13Shop on Amazon - Table
Thanksgiving tableclothAutumn leaves for the long tableShop on Amazon - Table
Cheesecloth table runnerSoft and gathered, this year’s table lookShop on Amazon - Table
Gratitude conversation cardsSomething to talk about besides the gameShop on Amazon - Kids
Coloring tableclothKeeps the kids’ table busy till pieShop on Amazon - Friendsgiving
Plates and napkins setFor Friendsgiving, and no washing upShop on Amazon - Run
Turkey hatRun the Turkey Trot dressed for dinnerShop on Amazon
Thanksgiving events near Salina
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Sat, Nov 21Hutchinson MOOSE LODGE #982
Steel Skarecrow @ Loyal Order of Moose
Thu, Nov 26Prairie Hills Middle School, Hutchinson
Hutchinson Thanksgiving Day run
Nov 27–30835 S Washington St, Junction City4 days
Thanksgiving Weekend Specials
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.
- 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
- 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
- 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.
- 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
- 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
- 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.
- 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
- 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.
Thanksgiving in Salina: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Salina in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Salina run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 9 events.
What is on in Salina on Thanksgiving Day?
One event is listed for Thursday, November 26, including Wee Fit 4th Annual Turkey Trot at Brown's Park.
Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Salina?
1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Canton-Galva ministerial alliance at Community Room in Canton, Corner of McPherson and Main. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Salina?
Yes: Wee Fit 4th Annual Turkey Trot at Brown's Park (Thu, Nov 26).
What are the best Thanksgiving events in Salina?
The most popular on AllEvents right now are 2026 Konza Fall Camporee: Scoutgiving at Brown Memorial Scout Camp (Nov 13–15), Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Canton-Galva ministerial alliance at Community Room in Canton, Corner of McPherson and Main (Thu, Nov 19) and Wee Fit 4th Annual Turkey Trot at Brown's Park (Thu, Nov 26).
Are there Thanksgiving events near Salina?
Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Herington, Hutchinson, Mcpherson and Manhattan and more.
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.