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Fri, Nov 13745 E Joyce Blvd

Parent Survival Night Turkey Trot

Games, crafts, and pizza included! Drop your little one off while you enjoy an evening to yourself!

5:30 PM

Turkey trot

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Sat, Nov 14Berryville Public Square

Turkey Trot 5k

Registration: Saturday, November 14th, 2026

7:30 AM

Turkey trot

Sat, Nov 14Westville Community Building

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Thanksgiving Dinner Saturday, November 14th 11am to 1pm See flyer for more details!

11:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Sun, Nov 155522 W Northgate Rd, Rogers

Friendsgiving Brunch

There’s no better way to celebrate the season of gratitude than gathering around the table with friends and loved ones! 🧡 Join us at Pinnacle Groves Senior Living for our annual Friendsgiving Brunch on Sunday, November 15th, from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM! Our c

11:30 AM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15The Mill On Main, Farmington

Sourdough Made Easy

🥖✨ SOURDOUGH MADE EASY! ✨🥖 Our Sourdough Made Easy class has sold out twice, and we’re excited to offer it again just in time for the holidays! 🤎 Have you been wanting to learn how to make fresh, homemade sourdough but aren’t sure where to start? This i

1:00 PM

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5:00 AM

Tue, Nov 17The Mill On Main, Farmington

BINGO & Baked Goods

�� BINGO & Baked Goods! �� November is all about thankfulness, community, and shopping small! � Join us for a fun evening of BINGO at The Mill On Main! This month, we’re celebrating the season of giving by spotlighting some of our amazing local bake

5:30 PM

Tue, Nov 176361 S Oldridge Place, Lowell

Thanksgiving cupcake decorating and gifting workshop

Thanksgiving Cupcake Decorating & Gifting Workshop Presented by Whisk to Sprinkles at Made Market NWA A Sweet Thanksgiving Experience! Gather your friends, bring your teen, or treat yourself to a sweet evening of Thanksgiving fun at Made Market! Get

6:00 PM

Market

Tue, Nov 17The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bentonville

Builders of Faith Friendsgiving

Builders of Faith Friendsgiving Join us for a fun friendsgiving and two truths and a lie game together! Watch for a sign up for food to bring to the dinner!

7:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 18Fayetteville Public Library

Trivia Night!

Join the Fayetteville Junior Civic League for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy. Every dollar raised supports women, children, and families in need across Northwest Arkansas. This year’s theme is Thanksgiving Day Parade! Think Mac

6:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Hindsville, Arkansas

Scott Petroleum Thanksgiving Dinner

🦃❤️ Hindsville THANKSGIVING DINNER – EAT GOOD, DO GOOD! ❤️🦃 This Thanksgiving, we have an opportunity to give back to something that is truly near and dear to our hearts! We are proud to announce that ALL proceeds from our Thanksgiving dinner will go di

10:30 AM

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Thu, Nov 192596 N Keystone Xing

Afternoon OLC Holiday Friendsgiving Party

Join our OLC Holiday Friendsgiving Party on Thursday, November 19 happening from 12-2 PM and from 6-8 PM! This potluck style friendsgiving is a great opportunity to share and experience cultures and dishes from countries all around the world. Everyone is

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 Fayetteville

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 Fayetteville: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Fayetteville in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Fayetteville run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 42 events.

What is on in Fayetteville on Thanksgiving Day?

8 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving with Veterans& Community at Hyland Park, 5th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun Run Presented by Pillars at Bentonville Community Center and 2026 Thanksgiving Buffet.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Fayetteville?

8 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Westville Community Building, Friendsgiving Brunch and Builders of Faith Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Fayetteville?

Yes: Parent Survival Night Turkey Trot (Fri, Nov 13), Turkey Trot 5k at Berryville Public Square (Sat, Nov 14) and 5th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun Run Presented by Pillars at Bentonville Community Center (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Fayetteville?

FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal! is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Fayetteville?

Yes: 2 of the 42 listed are free, including Builders of Faith Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and 4th Annual Holiday Harvest Craft & Gift Market at Rogers High School.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Fayetteville?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Elevated: Friendsgiving Edition at West End Bar (Nov 14–15), City Night- Free Food Truck- Live Music- Lights On at Luther George Grove Street Park (Wed, Nov 18) and 4th Annual Holiday Harvest Craft & Gift Market at Rogers High School (Nov 28–29).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Fayetteville?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Barling, Branson, Ridgedale and Monett 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.