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Thanksgiving Events in Spearfish 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Spearfish 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 Spearfish.

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Tue, Nov 171301 12th Avenue, Belle Fourche

BFHS Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament

It’s that time of year again Bronc Nation!! Our annual Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17th starting at 4:00 pm. Winners in the student division will take on a couple of stellar staff teams. Medals will be given to the 1st,

4:00 PM

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 Spearfish

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Thu, Nov 19841 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City

Turkey bingo

5:30 PM

Fri, Nov 20Sturgis, South Dakota

Bingo Jam

6:00 PM

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 Spearfish: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Spearfish in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Spearfish run from Nov 17 to Nov 27, 2026: 4 events.

What is on in Spearfish on Thanksgiving Day?

One event is listed for Thursday, November 26, including Misfit Thanksgiving Feast.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Spearfish?

1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including Misfit Thanksgiving Feast. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Spearfish?

Yes: 2026 Turkey Trot NADD event at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training and K-9 Sport Complex (Nov 27–29).

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Spearfish?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Misfit Thanksgiving Feast (Thu, Nov 26), Little Turkey Craft Day (Wed, Nov 25) and 2026 Turkey Trot NADD event at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training and K-9 Sport Complex (Nov 27–29).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Spearfish?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Rapid City, Sturgis and Newcastle.

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.