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Thanksgiving Events in Simi Valley 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley.

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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

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Sat, Nov 141919 San Pedro St., Los Angeles

Thanksgiving Food Pantry Giveaway 🦃🍂🍞

It’s that time of year to share a little extra joy! 🍂🩵 Our special Thanksgiving Food Pantry is almost here! Join us for free groceries and some special surprises for your holiday table. Come early and bring your bags or cart! 🛍️✨ Available while supplies

8:30 AM

Sat, Nov 14Los Angeles LGBT Center - Pride Hall

Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2026

Join us on November 14th for a very special Thanksgiving Celebration for all LGBTQ+ Youth ages 24 and younger! Presented by World of Wonder, join us at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on November 15th to celebr

11:00 AM

Free

Sat, Nov 14Macy's, Glendale

Create a Thanksgiving Pumpkin Centerpiece at Macy's Glendale

Get into the spirit of the season and join us for a festive afternoon of creativity at Macy's Glendale! Get into the spirit of the season and join us for a festive afternoon of creativity at Macy's Glendale

2:00 PM

Free

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Sat, Nov 1411959 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City

THANKSGIVING PLATTER WORKSHOP

Gather Around the Table: Thanksgiving Plates & Platters Workshop Join us at Color Me Mine Studio City for a fun and creative afternoon where you can customize your own Thanksgiving serving pieces. Choose your plate or platter, select your favorite co

5:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Leashless Brewing, Ventura

Friendsgiving at Leashless Brewing with Morie & The Heavy Hitters

🍻🎶 FRIENDSGIVING + LIVE REGGAE! 🎶🍻 Morie & The Heavy Hitters are bringing the ROOTS REGGAE vibes to Leashless Brewing! 📅 Sat. Nov. 14th ⏰ 6–9 PM 🎟️ NO COVER! 🔥 Heated patio 🍺 Cold organic beers 🥤 Flavored seltzers Bring your crew, grab a drink &am

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15SunLife Organics, Thousand Oaks

FS8 Pilates Friendsgiving Flow

Join a FREE 45-minute outdoor Pilates flow at the Lakes park on November 15 at 9:30 AM—bring your besties and wear fall colors! Join the local community for an energetic, in-person Friendsgiving Pilates wor

9:30 AM

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Sun, Nov 15Private Location (sent upon confirmation), Los Angeles

Friendsgiving at Black Mango Supper Club

Celebrate Friendsgiving at Black Mango Supper Club with great food, good people and cozy vibes. Come with your crew or come find your people Friendsgiving is happening in person at

7:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 17The Babylist Showroom, Beverly Hills

The First Bottle: Thankful for Every Little One

A cozy Thanksgiving gathering for expecting moms: learn about your baby’s first feed, try Pigeon bottles and connect with other moms. A cozy Thanksgiving gathering for moms-to-be and new moms: learn about y

11:00 AM

Free

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 Simi Valley

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Sat, Nov 21Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles

Tree Lighting

4:30 PM

Free

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 Simi Valley: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Simi Valley in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Simi Valley run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Simi Valley on Thanksgiving Day?

21 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 Volunteer for Thanksgiving in Venice 2026- Feed The Homeless at Rose Ave- In between Hampton Dr and Main St.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Simi Valley?

20 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Volunteer Event - All Peoples Community Center, 10th Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner & Resource Fair and Friendsgiving at PRO DANCE at PRO DANCE Studios - Los Angeles. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Simi Valley?

Yes: BHRC x Lululemon 5k Turkey Trot at Beverly Hills Sign (Sun, Nov 22), 9th Annual Living Well Fitness Turkey Trot at Walton Isaacson (Thu, Nov 26) and TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Simi Valley?

The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE at El Cid, Thanksgiving Volunteer Event - All Peoples Community Center and Volunteer for Thanksgiving in Venice 2026- Feed The Homeless at Rose Ave- In between Hampton Dr and Main St are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Simi Valley?

Yes: 45 of the 100 listed are free, including Manhattan Village Friendsgiving: After Hours at Saint & Second, Day of Service at Kuruvungna Springs with the Safe Clean Water Program at Kuruvungna Village Springs and Youth Thanksgiving Celebration 2026 at Los Angeles LGBT Center - Pride Hall. Tickets for the rest run from $7.50 to $535.38.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Simi Valley?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26), Noche De Old School: Los Clásicos Nunca Mueren – La Santa at The Mayan DTLA (Nov 21–22) and Thanksgiving Weekend at Avalon Hollywood (Nov 28–29).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Simi Valley?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Anaheim and Los Angeles.

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.