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Thanksgiving Events in Schertz 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Schertz 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 Schertz.

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Sun, Nov 15Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation, New Braunfels

Sunday Dinner with Lionheart Walks

A Thanksgiving Gathering for Veterans & First Responders Join us for an afternoon of great company, a free homemade Thanksgiving meal sponsored by 22 Arrows of Hope. Enjoy delicious desserts sponsored by RebootVA, and a turkey smoked especially for t

4:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

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Tue, Nov 17The Veranda, San Antonio

THRUgiving

Our first annual Thanksgiving event will take place on November 17th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veranda. At this event we want to bring everyone together, share a delicious Thanksgiving meal, enjoy some

11:00 AM

Free

Tue, Nov 1710790 Toepperwein Rd, Converse

Esplanade Gardens Friendsgiving Potluck Party

Calling all home health, hospice, skilled nursing, case managers, and professionals serving seniors: join us at Esplanade Gardens’ Friendsgiving Potluck Party for a gathering filled with good food, meaningful introductions, and opportunities to grow your

11:00 AM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 175803 Babcock Rd, San Antonio

Family Craft Night

Bring the whole family for a Thanksgiving themed craft night. Create a fun craft to take home and add a note to our Gratitude Garland and share what you are thankful for. Kids who participate will receive a card for a Kid's Meal!

4:30 PM

Family friendly

Sponsored

Wed, Nov 1811854 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio

Gather & Give: A Thanksgiving Community Giveback 🍂

💕 LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP HERE: Let’s make Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families—together. 💛 Join the Working Moms of San Antonio Foundation for Gather & Give, a community e

8:00 AM

Volunteer

Wed, Nov 18Boerne City Park

Food Drive—Bring a food to donate, get a free class 🦃

🥫❤️ WEIGHTED WEDNESDAY FOOD DRIVE! ❤️🥫 A little extra weight with a whole lot of purpose! 💪🦃 This Wednesday, November 18th, we’re giving back to our community while getting our workout in! Bring a canned food item or non-perishable food donation to cla

9:30 AM

Volunteer

Wed, Nov 18CoPlay Cove, Castle Hills

Gather & Give Thanks: Strong Bodies, Grateful Hearts

November 18 | 7:00–8:30 PM | $20 per participant Join FIT4MOM North San Antonio and FIT4MOM Stone Oak, Bulverde & Boerne for a Thanksgiving-inspired evening of movement, connection, and community! Body Ignite: Low-impact strength to build strength a

7:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19The Wandering Hen Homestead, Cibolo

Sourdough Preorder Pickup at The Wandering Hen Homestead!

🦃🥖 Thanksgiving Sourdough Pickup Day at The Wandering Hen Homestead! ❤️ Get a little homemade goodness ready for your Thanksgiving table! We're hosting a special sourdough preorder pickup on Thursday, November 19, for everyone who has placed an order thr

4:00 PM

Sponsored

Thu, Nov 193300 Sidney Brks Dr, San Antonio

Thankful Thursday at Legacy!

🦃 You're Invited to Thankful Thursday at Legacy! 🍂 Dear Legacy Families, We apologize for the short notice, but we would love for you to join us for a special evening of fun, gratitude, and family engagement! Thankful Thursday: A Legacy Family Celebrat

4:30 PM

Volunteer

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 Schertz

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Nov 16 – Dec 7Pavilion 1 - Al Becken, San Antonio22 days

Yoga @ The Park

10:30 AM

FreeFamily friendly

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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 Schertz: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Schertz in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Schertz run from Nov 15 to Nov 28, 2026: 98 events.

What is on in Schertz on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Turkey Trot, GG Turkey Trot at Pecan Park and 2nd annual Turkey bowl! at La Frenier field (by the brigadoon pool in bruan station west).

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Schertz?

18 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Sunday Dinner with Lionheart Walks at Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation, Giving Thanks, Building Compassionate Communities: From 1776 to America 250 at Raindrop Foundation San Antonio and Thanksgiving Dinner and Laundry Detergent Giveaway. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Schertz?

Yes: Free mama walk & Turkey Trot .5k 🦃 at Bullis County Park (Fri, Nov 20), Boerne Family YMCA 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 10K at Main Plz, Boerne, TX 78006, United States (Sat, Nov 21) and SARR TURKEY TROT PACKET PICK-UP #1 at Augie's BBQ (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Schertz?

Food Drive—Bring a food to donate, get a free class 🦃 at Boerne City Park, Turkey Giveaway and 10th annual Turkey Giveaway!! at A Creative Learning Center are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Schertz?

Yes: 18 of the 98 listed are free, including Giving Thanks, Building Compassionate Communities: From 1776 to America 250 at Raindrop Foundation San Antonio, THRUgiving at The Veranda and 15th Annual Thanksgiving mixer at Paesanos Parkway. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $464.04.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Schertz?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway (Sat, Nov 21), San Marcos Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown San Marcos (Nov 25–26) and San Antonio Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Hard Rock Cafe (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Schertz?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in San Antonio and Austin.

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.