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Thanksgiving Events in Santa Clarita 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita.

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Thu, Nov 5San Fernando Brewing Company

Thanksgiving Business Mixer

Kick off Thanksgiving morning with local business owners, good conversation, and plenty of networking in person. Turkey prizes a plenty! Early Turkey Business Mixer Get a head start on networking at t

5:30 PM

Free

Sun, Nov 83330 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Friendsgiving for Healers

Come hang out and network with fellow healers for good vibes, great food, and plenty of gratitude to go around! Being a healer can be deeply meaningful work—but it can also feel isolating. F

11:00 AM

$44.52Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 8Santa Clarita Lanes

Friendsgiving Turkey Bowl

The holidays can sometimes feel a little different after loss, so we’re creating a night to simply get out, have some fun, and enjoy being together. Whether you’re throwing strikes or rolling straight into the gutter, come spend the evening with friends w

11:00 AM

FriendsgivingFamily friendly

Sun, Nov 8Benny Boy Brewing, Los Angeles

Barksgiving Doggie Bazaar 🍂🐶 | Shop Local, Support CAMP

🍂🐾 Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House x Wallflower Market LA x Community Animal Medicine Project® Present: Barksgiving Doggie Bazaar! 🐶🍻 Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 8, from 12–8 PM at Benny Boy Brewing! Shop amazing local vendors, discover

12:00 PM

Market

Sun, Nov 8Killer Fitness, BURBANK

Blood Rage (1987) with Actor Mark Soper IN PERSON

Hang out with Mark Soper and dive into the wild world of Blood Rage from '87, live and in person! It's not cranberry sauce folks... it's BLOOD RAGE (1987) up on the big screen with star Mark Soper IN PERSON

7:30 PM

$13

Wed, Nov 1143404 30th St W, Lancaster

Luncheon: Strengthen Our Community

Celebrate Local Impact: A Thanksgiving Non-Profit Showcase This November, as we reflect on the spirit of Thanksgiving, we are coming together to honor and support the incredible organizations that strengthen our community every day. Join us for a special

11:30 AM

Thu, Nov 12El Torito (8855 Tampa Avenue, Northridge, CA)

Paint Nite: Thankful Harvest Moon

Get ready for a fun night out with Lia as she leads you through creating "Thankful Harvest Moon." This event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a low-stress, social experience where the painting is just the backdrop for a great time. All supplies are

7:00 PM

Thu, Nov 12Larchmont, Los Angeles

Backyard Comedy Series: Friendsgiving Show

Grab your people for one more laugh in the backyard before the holidays take over. Curated comedy. Industry crowd. Home by 10p. Another night of comedy in the backyard in Larchmont Villag

7:30 PM

$21.05 – $28.52FriendsgivingVolunteer

Fri, Nov 13Saint & Second, Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Village Friendsgiving: After Hours

Friendsgiving is coming to Manhattan Village. We had so much fun at our first two Date Nights that we're doing it again - mahjong style! Event Highlights Champag

5:30 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Fri, Nov 13Astronaut City, Arcadia

Thanksgiving Special Improv Standup Show: New Joke City

New Joke City: a hilarious, interactive comedy riff show. Watch jokes born live—or jump in and help shape them with the crowd. Check out the Thanksgiving-themed NEW JOKE CITY on Friday November 13! Fe

7:00 PM

$17.85

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 Santa Clarita

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 Santa Clarita: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Santa Clarita in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Santa Clarita run from Nov 5 to Nov 29, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in Santa Clarita on Thanksgiving Day?

16 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 9th Annual Living Well Fitness Turkey Trot at Walton Isaacson, TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall and Thanksgiving in Venice 2026- Feed The Homeless at Rose Ave- In between Hampton Dr and Main St.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Santa Clarita?

15 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Brenna Rhea Friendsgiving Extravaganza at Universal Bar and Grill, Thanksgiving Volunteer Event - All Peoples Community Center and Free Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Santa Clarita?

Yes: 9th Annual Living Well Fitness Turkey Trot at Walton Isaacson (Thu, Nov 26), TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26) and Drumstick Dash L.A. at Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, United States (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Santa Clarita?

Thanksgiving Volunteer Event - All Peoples Community Center is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Santa Clarita?

Yes: 33 of the 99 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Business Mixer at San Fernando Brewing Company, Manhattan Village Friendsgiving: After Hours at Saint & Second and Day of Service at Kuruvungna Springs with the Safe Clean Water Program at Kuruvungna Village Springs. Tickets for the rest run from $9.31 to $402.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Santa Clarita?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26), Pasadena Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Pasadena (Wed, Nov 25) and Hollywood Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Hollywood (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Santa Clarita?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Culver City, Los Angeles, Anaheim and Long 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.