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Thanksgiving Events in Savannah 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Savannah 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 Savannah.

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Sep 25 – Nov 27The Kimpton Brice64 days

Fall in the Secret Garden at The Kimpton Brice

Fall in the Secret Garden at The Kimpton Brice: live music, seasonal sips, light bites and good vibes. Join us Sept. 25 & monthly! Step into the Secret Garden at The Kimpton Brice for a new fall series

5:00 PM

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Nov 12–19Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (Pooler, GA)8 days

Game Night @ Boston's Pizza

Every week Benji changes the games up, and the fun never stops! Catch him every week at 7 PM with these games... 11/12: Super Fan Trivia: Dr. Seuss Super Fan Trivia 11/19: Bingo 11/26: NO GAME NIGHT / THANKSGIVING 12/3: Name That Tune 12/10: Super Fan T

7:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Duncan Dr, Savannah, GA 31409, United States

Turkey Trot 5K & Youth Drumstick Dash at Hunter Army Airfield

Looking for some Thanksgiving-themed fun for the entire family? Join CYS Youth Sports & SFA on Saturday, November 14, at 8AM at Squires Sports Complex on Hunter Army Airfield for a festive morning filled with running, family-friendly activities &

8:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Squires Sports Complex, Hunter Army Airfield

Hunter Army Airfield Turkey Trot 2026

Join us for the Hunter Army Airfield Turkey Trot 2026 – a fun in-person run to burn off those Thanksgiving calories! Hunter Army Airfield Turkey Trot 2026 Get ready to lace up your sneakers for

8:00 AM

Free – $10.70Turkey trot

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Sat, Nov 14Eleos Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Richmond Hill

The Well: Serving our Community

This month we are taking The Well outside the walls of Consumed Church and into our community. Join us as we spend the morning serving at Eleos food pantry. CANsumed has partnered with this ministry for many years through food donations. We are excited to

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Henderson Park Shell Station, Richmond Hill, GA

Fall Food Drive

Grateful for Henderson Park Shell Station for allowing us to be stationed at their gas station to collect food items! food items are delivered to the Savannah VA Clinic.

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Compassion Christian, Richmond Hill

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving. Bring you family from home to hang out with your church family. let get together and play games and have a blast. Bring your favorite side dish. Ham and Turkey will be provided.

4:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15121 Noel C Conaway Rd, Eden

Bake & Bingo - Sponsored by Zion's Youth Group.

Who’s ready for some fun, sweet treats, and a little friendly competition? Join us at Zion on Sunday, November 15, right after worship, for our Bake & Bingo fundraiser supporting our youth! Play Bingo and win some cool prizes! Purchase delicious home

11:30 AM

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Sun, Nov 151921 Bull St

The Naughty List Reading

Join us for a festive reading and signing for The Naughty List, with the authors Maggie & Rosalind Bunn. In this festive and heartwarming tale, a young boy named Pierce is determined to

4:00 PM

Free – $21.39

Sun, Nov 15Ways Station Christian Church, Richmond Hill

🍂 Thanksgiving Dinner & Service 🦃

There's something special about gathering around the table with family and friends, sharing a good meal, and taking time to reflect on all that God has done for us! We'd love to invite you and your family to join us at Ways Station Christian Church for o

5:00 PM

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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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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 Savannah: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Savannah in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Savannah run from Sep 25 to Nov 28, 2026: 98 events.

What is on in Savannah on Thanksgiving Day?

22 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving at Rhett, Turkey Trot 5K at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and "Feast Mode" Thanksgiving Day WOD.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Savannah?

21 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including 🍂 Thanksgiving Dinner & Service 🦃 at Ways Station Christian Church, 🦃🍂 Pluff Mud Peddlers : FRIENDSGIVING! 🍂🦃 at Shellring Ale Works and COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER : free event at Providence Presbyterian - HHI. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Savannah?

Yes: Turkey Trot 5K & Youth Drumstick Dash at Hunter Army Airfield at Duncan Dr, Savannah, GA 31409, United States (Sat, Nov 14), Hunter Army Airfield Turkey Trot 2026 at Squires Sports Complex (Sat, Nov 14) and Turkey Trot 5K & Youth Drumstick Dash at Fort Stewart at Holbrook Pond (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Savannah?

Fall Food Drive at Henderson Park Shell Station, Richmond Hill, GA, Savannah New Yorkers Club & FRIENDS Thanksgiving Potluck & Pet Food Drive hosted by Scott & Linda and SheServes: Ladies’ Volunteer Opportunity are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Savannah?

Yes: 9 of the 98 listed are free, including Hunter Army Airfield Turkey Trot 2026 at Squires Sports Complex, Celebración de Acción de Gracias at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Naughty List Reading. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $53.29.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Savannah?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Giveaway (Tue, Nov 24), Savannah Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Stafford's Public House (Nov 25–26) and Thanksgiving Brunch (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Savannah?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in Hampton and Statesboro.

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.