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Thanksgiving Events in Shamokin 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Shamokin 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 Shamokin.

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Nov 9–15Roupp Funeral Home Inc., Mifflinburg7 days

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Help Us Feed a Friend This Holiday Season! You can make a difference right here in our community! Roupp Funeral Home is collecting non-perishable food donations now through November 15</stro

10:00 AM

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Nov 13–14Rausch Creek Off Road Park, Tremont2 days

Turkey Run 2026

Come out and wheel hard in our biggest event of the year. Thanksgiving dinner Saturday night bring a side. Hotel people will be at Hampton.

8:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 141000 S 8th St, Lebanon

18th Annual Give Thanks for Lebanon 5K/10K Race

Lace up and give thanks with us! Join family, friends, and runners of all ages for a fun-filled 5K/10K on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the miles, it’s a great way to kick off the holiday seaso

6:45 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14111 Springwood Dr, Lebanon

Thanksgiving Cupcake Decorating Workshop (Lebanon)

Join us for our Thanksgiving Cupcake Decorating Workshop and spend some time getting creative with all things festive, sweet, and delicious! 🦃🍂🧁 Perfect for cupcake lovers of all ages! 🧁 6 cupcakes — 3 chocolate & 3 vanilla 🎨 Frosting & decoratin

10:00 AM

Family friendly

Sat, Nov 14Oak Grove Community Center, Montgomery

Community Appreciation Turkey Dinner

Annual FREE community dinner. This meal is our way of thanking everyone for their support throughout the year. We do not accept reserved meals/pre-orders. This is 1st come 1st serve. Dinner is served buffet style and includes turkey; mashed potatoes

12:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

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Sat, Nov 14Palmyra, Pennsylvania

Palmyra Thanksgiving Parade

KITT is resting up and getting his battery pack charged and will be getting a good polish and buff in time for the Palmyra Thanksgiving Parade on November 14th. Hope to see everyone there!

1:00 PM

Parade

Sat, Nov 1435 N 9th St, Ashland

Community Thanksgiving Dinner!

Join us for our annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church! 🧡🍁🍂 Serving the community for over 10 years with this event!

3:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sun, Nov 1594 Silver Creek Rd, Port Trevorton

Fellowship Sunday!

Regularly scheduled Fellowship Sunday. Thanksgiving themed meal. Please see bulletin for details and check the sign up sheet in the display case!

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15116 S. Railroad St. Suite 118, Hughesville

Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class

Grab your pencil and calendar! Cookie designs and link to register coming soon! Share with your friends!

3:00 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

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Tue, Nov 17541 Broadway St, Milton

Handmade Harvest: Drop-In Thanksgiving Crafts

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with several fun hands-on crafts! Drop in anytime to make special holiday creations to take home. Ages 4 and Up

3:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17500 N Church St, Elizabethville

Thanks For Giving Yoga

Get ready for Thanksgiving with Fitness Instructor Sonya! Join us at the Northern Dauphin County YMCA for a calming, Thanks For Giving Yoga Class on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00PM. Healthy snacks will be available after the class. 😋 This workout is free

6:00 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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Thanksgiving events near Shamokin

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 Shamokin: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Shamokin in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Shamokin run from Nov 9 to Nov 28, 2026: 84 events.

What is on in Shamokin on Thanksgiving Day?

14 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Sticks & Biscuits 5K at In The Net Sports Complex, Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway and 2026 Mifflinburg Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Shamokin?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Turkey Run 2026 at Rausch Creek Off Road Park, Community Appreciation Turkey Dinner at Oak Grove Community Center and Community Thanksgiving Dinner!. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Shamokin?

Yes: 18th Annual Give Thanks for Lebanon 5K/10K Race (Sat, Nov 14), Kids' Story Time @ Book Bar (Wed, Nov 18) and Gobble Wobble 2026 at Womelsdorf VFW (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Shamokin?

Thanksgiving Food Drive at Roupp Funeral Home Inc. is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Shamokin?

Yes: 3 of the 84 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Food Drive at Roupp Funeral Home Inc., Thanksgiving Eve with DJ EMD at Englewood Hershey and Thanksgiving at the Hotel at Central Park Hotel. Tickets for the rest run from $17.97 to $28.45.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Shamokin?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Run For The Diamonds - Berwick PA at Elks B P O Berwick Lodge #1138 (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving at the Hotel at Central Park Hotel (Thu, Nov 26) and Berwick’s Annual Santa Parade at Crispin Field (Fri, Nov 27).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Shamokin?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Reading, Willow Street, Lancaster and Boyertown 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.