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Thanksgiving Events in Sioux Falls 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls.

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Sun, Nov 152001 S Elmwood Ave

Friendsgiving at Shepherd's Table

Come as you are, bring your whole “framily,” or show up and let us become yours. Everything is prepared, and a seat is waiting for you at the table. We’ll share a meal, swap stories, and give thanks for the people who show up for us. Thank you for being a

5:00 PM

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Tue, Nov 171503 14th Street, Rock Valley

ISU Extension & Outreach Program

ISU Extension and Outreach will be hosting a Thanksgiving educational program at the library. The program could include a creative Thanksgiving craft and coloring paper turkey hats. Registration is required but there is no cost for this event. K-5th gr

3:45 PM

Tue, Nov 17Vance Thompson Vision – Sioux Falls

Fall Into Focus: 2026 Thanksgiving CE

Gobble, Gather, & Grab Some CE! Join us for a fun filled continuing education event at Vance Thompson Vision Sioux Falls! Vance Thompson Vision invites you to join us for an educational event at our Sio

5:00 PM

$35 – $80

Tue, Nov 17318 North Reid Place

Friendsgiving Wine Dinner

Gather around the table for a Friendsgiving celebration at HK. Food with Wine Pairing · $100 + tax and gratuity Join us Tuesday, November 17, for a Thanksgiving-inspired wine dinner featuring selections from

6:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 18Flandreau Public School

Flandreau High School Community Blood Drive (Flandreau, SD)

Thanksgiving is a time to provide HOPE! Donate blood at Flandreau Area School's community blood drive Wednesday, November 18th from 7:30AM to 11AM and 12:30PM to 3:30PM. Select the link to schedule a donation time:

7:30 AM

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Nov 18–19800 N Cliff Ave2 days

Volunteer - Thanksgiving Distribution

Each year, The Salvation Army provides over 600 Thanksgiving Baskets to families in need. Families in need receive a box of non-perishable, traditional Thanksgiving food items. To volunteer use the link provided:

9:00 AM

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Thu, Nov 19712 Westview Dr, Rock Valley

Riverview Ridge Bake Sale

🧁🍂 Mark Your Calendars! Our Thanksgiving Bake Sale is coming November 19! Come grab some homemade goodies and help us raise money for our new movie theater room! ❤️

12:00 PM

Thu, Nov 19315 N Phillips Ave

Fellowship Jazz Center & Nathan Hults

An Evening of Gratitude in the season of thankfulness is coming to the Orpheum Theater Thursday November 19th. The Fellowship Jazz Collective and a collection of story tellers from the Sioux Empire are taking the stage to share stories and music in a coll

7:00 PM

Fri, Nov 20120 E 4th Place

THANKSGIVING Brunch Buffet

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Brunch Buffet at Cascata 🍂 This Thanksgiving, spend more time with the people you love and less time in the kitchen! Join us on Thursday, November 26, for a special holiday brunch buffet featuring traditional Thanksgiving favorite

10:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 21304 1st Avenue, Rock Rapids

Saturdays at Primrose: The Holiday Table

THE HOLIDAY TABLE Saturday, November 21 The best part of a beautiful table isn't what's on it. It's who gathers around it. This Saturday at Primrose is all about welcoming people home. We'll be setting the holiday table, styling a beautiful buffet, an

10:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 213400 W 49th St

Friendsgiving in Bloom | A Floral Workshop + Grazing Lunch

**FRIENDSGIVING IN BLOOM ** *A Floral Workshop + Grazing Lunch* Because there's always something to be thankful for...especially good friends, good food, and beautiful flowers! Gather your favorite people and join us for a special Friendsgiving afternoo

12:00 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 Sioux Falls

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 Sioux Falls: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Sioux Falls in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Sioux Falls run from Nov 15 to Nov 28, 2026: 45 events.

What is on in Sioux Falls on Thanksgiving Day?

8 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Pound!, Turkey Trot and Run for The Banquet, Sioux Falls’ Thanksgiving Day Run at Sioux Empire Fair/W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Sioux Falls?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Wine Dinner, THANKSGIVING Brunch Buffet and Saturdays at Primrose: The Holiday Table. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Sioux Falls?

Yes: Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Sioux Falls?

Volunteer - Thanksgiving Distribution is looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Sioux Falls?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Swamp Daddy’s Friendsgiving at Labor Temple (Wed, Nov 25), FRIENDSGIVING SOCIAL HAPPY HOURS at The Social Sioux Falls (Wed, Nov 25) and Free Live Music - Night Before Thanksgiving Party - w/ Crabgrass Crew @ Phil's (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Sioux Falls?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Vermillion, Yankton, Orange City and Le Mars.

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.