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Thanksgiving Events in Scranton 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Scranton 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 Scranton.

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Wed, Nov 11Valley Branch Library, Conyngham

Valley Branch - Friendsgiving Dinner

Bring a friend and join the Valley Branch for a cozy Friendsgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 11th at 2pm. Open to ages 6-12. Come gobble up a terrific turkey-inspired menu. Registration opens Monday, November 2nd. Please call 570-788-1339 to register.

2:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 112613 Memorial Hwy, Dallas

Tiered Trees Class November 11 Back Mountain Makery

🎄 Tiered Tree Class 🌳 Who says trees are just for Christmas? These beauties can be decorated for every season, making them the perfect piece to display all year long! Think spring flowers, patriotic summer, spooky Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas...or

6:00 PM

Nov 12 – Dec 10Lodge Pl, Pocono Lake, PA 18347, United States29 days

ALCA Seniors meeting

...this meeting is a buffet Thanksgiving dinner and Veterans day event...I will be singing a few tunes and running a Veterans dayskide show of local Vets along with official songs of the 6 Service Corps :)

1:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Fri, Nov 131 Knox Rd

Thanksgiving250 Potluck and Multifaith Celebration

Join us for a joyful multifaith celebration of Thanksgiving and America's 250th! Featuring songs and readings that highlighted our Faith250 conversations, from the Declaration of Independence to the "New Colossus," the poem on the Statue of Liberty, this

6:00 PM

Nov 13–22Providence Playhouse10 days

The Thanksgiving Play - by Larissa FastHorse

A well-meaning group. A good intention. A complete and total disaster. Actors Circle presents The Thanksgiving Play , directed by Nickie "Kylie" Pimental, </

7:00 PM

Free – $17.85

Sat, Nov 141000 Main St, Peckville

Lulu’s Friendsgiving Pop-Up

🦃 Friendsgiving is coming to Lulu’s! Join us November 14th for a Pop-Up filled with your fall favorites, fresh-baked treats, and a little something to be thankful for! 🥧 💛We can’t wait to see you there!

8:00 AM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 1429 Wyoming Valley Mall

Holiday Craft Show

Join us at Wyoming Valley Mall for a Thanksgiving & Christmas themed Craft Show! Vendors will be set up indoors throughout the mall common areas. Registration is CLOSED! Contact: Breanna at byashkus@4d-properties.com

11:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15700 Oak St, Taylor

Turkey Bingo

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 SAINT MARY’S CHURCH 700 OAK STREET, TAYLOR ADMISSION—$5.00 EXTRA CARDS—$3.00 EACH FOOD & BEVERAGES AVAILABLE DOOR PRIZES/ RAFFLE DOORS OPEN 12 NOON BINGO 1:00PM

1:00 PM

Mon, Nov 1695 W County Rd, Sugarloaf

NOVEMBER BINGO FUNDRAISER

Our monthly BINGO Fundraiser will be held Monday, NOVEMBER 16, 2026 Doors open at 4:30PM with Bingo starting at 6:00PM. $20 at the door for 20 games including specials. Food Specials: Baked Ziti with or without Meatballs and Meatball Hoagie w/Chips. Soup

6:00 PM

Mon, Nov 1661 Hillard St, Wilkes Barre

Kids Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner

🦃 Join Us for a Thanksgiving Kids Potluck Dinner!** 🍂 We welcome all of our community that would like to come and join us to please fill out this form so we can plan for food. Come celebrate Thanksgiving with us at

7:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFamily friendly

Wed, Nov 1854 Dallas Village Shopping Ctr

Friendsgiving Dinner at Tomasino's

Gather your favorite people and join us on Wednesday November 18th for Friendsgiving Dinner at Tomasino's! We can’t wait to share our fresh, creative twist on the traditional Thanksgiving menu. Spaces are limited and reservations are required, so please c

4:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

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 Scranton

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 Scranton: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Scranton in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Scranton run from Nov 11 to Nov 29, 2026: 67 events.

What is on in Scranton on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including NEPA JEEP CLUB THANKSGIVING TRAIL RIDE at Weis Plz, Nanticoke, PA 18634, United States, Thanksgiving Community Class | Gratitude Vinyasa and Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run at Skytop Lodge.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Scranton?

20 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Valley Branch - Friendsgiving Dinner at Valley Branch Library, ALCA Seniors meeting at Lodge Pl, Pocono Lake, PA 18347, United States and Kids Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Scranton?

Yes: Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run at Skytop Lodge (Thu, Nov 26), 2026 South Auburn Turkey Trot at South Auburn Grange #1188 (Thu, Nov 26) and 2026 Ben August Thanksgiving 5k Run/Walk (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Scranton?

Yes: 2 of the 67 listed are free, including The Thanksgiving Play - by Larissa FastHorse at Providence Playhouse and Friendsgiving Social Hour at The Scranton Area Community Foundation. Tickets for the rest run from $10 to $15.71.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Scranton?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Dinner Box Drive-Thru Distribution (Thu, Nov 19), 14th Annual Buy Local Holiday Marketplace (Sun, Nov 29) and Friendsgiving Social Hour at The Scranton Area Community Foundation (Sat, Nov 21).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Scranton?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Liberty, Monticello, Binghamton and Sussex 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.