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Thanksgiving Events in Salisbury 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Salisbury 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 Salisbury.

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Sun, Nov 152390 Union Cross Rd, Wallburg

Community Thanksgiving Meal at CWC Winston-Salem

We would be honored for you to join us for food and fellowship at our free Community Thanksgiving meal! 🗓️ Sunday, November 15 ⏰ 6:30 pm 📍2390 Union Cross Road Winston-Salem, NC 27107

6:30 PM

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Mon, Nov 16Lake City Church, Mooresville

Friendsgiving 🦃

This Monday is our annual Friendsgiving dinner! 🦃 We use this time of year to celebrate our leaders and attendees, give thanks to God for all He’s given us and to create a place for people who may not have families to celebrate with a place to come and

5:45 PM

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Mon, Nov 16Songbirds Wine Bar, Charlotte

Creative Connector Community Mixer (Friendsgiving Edition)

Join us for the Creative Connector Community Mixer—meet, mingle, and spark new creative collabs in person! Charlotte's Creative Community Kickoff Create. Connect. Prosper.</stron

7:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 18Stock + Grain Assembly, High Point

Blessing Baskets Drive

We are excited to host our 4th Annual Blessing Baskets drive! Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and gratitude. As the Holiday approaches, we are aware of many families in the community who are food insecure and who would appreciate your blessings.

4:30 PM

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Wed, Nov 18179 Cross Center Road, Denver

A Toast to Gratitude:Thankful for Wine Dinner

Because we know that Thanksgiving is a time for family, we are moving our wine dinner to the third Wednesday for the month of November! We would love to invite you in for normal dinner service the day before Thanksgiving to celebrate with everybody. But f

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Hartley Drive Family YMCA, High Point

Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

Join us on November 19th at the Hartley YMCA for our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. The Housing Authority of the City of High Point will host its Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Hartley YMCA on Thursday,

1:00 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 19Primal Brewery, Huntersville

Don't Miss the 2026 Thanksgiving Blessing Baskets Drop-Off!

Don’t miss this special night of community and giving! We partner with local schools to provide complete Thanksgiving meal baskets for families they identify in our community. Sign up to bring a basket, then join us at Primal Brewery on November 19. Stay

4:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19Central UMC-Denton, NC

Pre-Thanksgiving Community Meal

🦃🍂 YOU'RE INVITED! Join Us for a Pre-Thanksgiving Community Meal! 🍂🦃 Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, good food, and coming together as a community! ❤️ And we'd love for YOU to join us! Central United Methodist Church invites everyone to our Pre-Tha

5:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19Sip City Market & Bottle Shop, Charlotte

FriendsGiving | Trivia & Music Bingo

Get ready for a night of brain-teasing trivia and catchy tunes with a FriendsGiving twist! ​🦃 F•R•I•E•N•D•S•G•I•V•I•N•G: Donation Drive, Trivia & Music Bingo 🦃 ​Could we be any more excited

6:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19207 West Avenue Suites C & D, Kannapolis

Friendsgiving Dinner at The Blind Fox

The autumn leaves are falling, the crisp air is rolling in, and you know what that means—it’s time to talk turkey. This year, we are throwing the ultimate holiday bash, and you’re cordially invited to Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Dinner Event at The Bli

7:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 19139 Jordan Ln, Statesville

Thanksgiving Bingo Night

THANKSGIVING BINGO SPECIALS: 50/50 Raffle & $400 CASH Door Prize! Iredell COAST Bingo takes place at the VFW Post 2031 at 139 Jordan Ln in Statesville EVERY THURSDAY! Join us at 4pm for early games and at 7pm for the main program. Programs start at

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 2020220 Chartown Dr, Cornelius

Friendsgiving Pickleball Social

Good Friends, Great Pickleball & a Little Friendly Competition! Friendsgiving is taking over the courts! Join us at The Serve on Friday, November 20th, for a morning of social pickleball, fall drinks, and a little friendly competition. Whether you'r

10:00 AM

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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 Salisbury

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Salisbury: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Salisbury in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Salisbury run from Nov 15 to Nov 28, 2026: 93 events.

What is on in Salisbury on Thanksgiving Day?

17 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Five Before the Feast. HP’s annual Turkey Trot at Downtown High Point, Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen and Warming Kit Giveaway at First Baptist Church Concord and Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving Family 5K - Celebrating 15 Years! at Fleet Feet Sports.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Salisbury?

10 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving 🦃 at Lake City Church, A Toast to Gratitude:Thankful for Wine Dinner and Friendsgiving Dinner at The Blind Fox. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Salisbury?

Yes: 2nd Annual Blue Comet Turkey Trot at Asheboro, North Carolina (Sat, Nov 21), Five Before the Feast. HP’s annual Turkey Trot at Downtown High Point (Thu, Nov 26) and Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving Family 5K - Celebrating 15 Years! at Fleet Feet Sports (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Salisbury?

Friendsgiving Community Clean-up and Randalls Ferry Turkey Trot at Randall By the River - A United Methodist Community are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Salisbury?

Yes: 17 of the 93 listed are free, including Creative Connector Community Mixer (Friendsgiving Edition) at Songbirds Wine Bar, Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Hartley Drive Family YMCA and FriendsGiving | Trivia & Music Bingo at Sip City Market & Bottle Shop. Tickets for the rest run from $5.46 to $406.28.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Salisbury?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Ray Evernham's AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show at Trane Technologies (Sat, Nov 21), Angels & Sparrows Thanksgiving Family 5K - Celebrating 15 Years! at Fleet Feet Sports (Thu, Nov 26) and Final Huzzah! At the Renaissance Festival! at Carolina Renaissance Festival (Nov 21–22).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Salisbury?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Charlotte.

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.