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Thanksgiving Events in Springdale 2026
Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Springdale 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 Springdale.
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Sat, Nov 14Berryville Public Square
Turkey Trot 5k
Registration: Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Turkey trot
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
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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
Nov 16–202025 W Centerton Blvd5 days
BRING A FRIEND FREE | NOV 16–20 | CENTERTON, AR
We’re thankful for our people… so we’re making room for YOUR people! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s about sharing the good things in life, and we think a great gym community is one of them! That’s why we’re hosting BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE
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
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
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!
FreeDinner & brunchFriendsgiving
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
ParadeFamily friendly
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
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Thu, Nov 192596 N Keystone Xing, Fayetteville
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
Friendsgiving
Thu, Nov 19560 N Rupple Rd, Fayetteville
Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club Annual Thanksgiving Feast 2026 🦃🍂
🦃🍂 You're Invited to Our Annual Thanksgiving Feast! 🍂🦃 Join us at the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship as we come together to celebrate the season of gratitude! 🧡 Bring your family and friends and enjo
Dinner & brunch
Thu, Nov 192596 N Keystone Xing, Fayetteville
Evening OLC Holiday Friendsgiving Party
Join our OLC Holiday Friendsgiving Party on Thursday, November 19 happening from 12-2 PM and 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 invi
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21Walker Park, Fayetteville
9th annual Friendsgiving community meal and care village
Our annual Friendsgiving meal and monthly care village.Medical clinic, community meal, showers, haircuts, clothing distribution and more. Chapel @ 10:30,lunch at 11. All welcome, none turned away.
Friendsgiving
Sat, Nov 21Caudle Ave Baptist Church
Free community meal
Our free to go meal for November will be a Thanksgiving meal! Turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce and dessert. First come first serve.
Sun, Nov 221200 W Walnut St, Rogers
TrailMix Meet-Up : Friendsgiving
Join TrailMix NWA for a Friendsgiving gathering as we come together to share a meal, enjoy each other's company, and celebrate the community we've built. We'll be hosting a potluck-style meal, so bring something to share, whether it's homemade or store-b
Friendsgiving
Sun, Nov 22525 S Lincoln St, Siloam Springs
CCF Soup & Dessert Potluck
🍲 CCF Soup & Dessert Potluck Sunday, November 22, 2026 — After Service (around 11:45 AM) Join us for a cozy afternoon of fellowship and great food at our annual Soup and Dessert Potluck! Bring your favorite soup and dessert to share and enjoy warm co
Sun, Nov 22The Ravington, Centerton
PSoAR Bentonville Thanksgiving Potluck, Legislative Update, and Dance Party!
Gather with the PSoAR community for an evening of food, dance, and grassroots advocacy! Event Details 🗓 Date: Sunday, November 22nd ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Ravington — 293 N Main St, Centerton, AR 72719 What to Bring 1. A Dish 🍗🥗🍰☕️
Nov 23–25Bentonville Community Center3 days
Slimetopia®: Thanksgiving Break Camp
The slime-making fun is back at Bentonville Community Center, and we're bringing a whole new round of slimy adventures! Join Challenge Island® for three afternoons of hands-on fun as campers explore the wonderfully messy world of Slimetopia®! From colorf
Family friendly
Tue, Nov 24West Fork Public Library
Storytime: Attitude of Gratitude
What are YOU grateful for this Thanksgiving? Let Ms. Lindsay know with this week's storytime theme: Attitude of Gratitude!
Tue, Nov 24The Compton Hotel, Bentonville
THE GIVING BUNCH| AUTUMN DRIED FLORAL WORKSHOP| THE COMPTON | NOVEMBER 24TH 6PM
Samantha's Garden x The Compton A little something to give or keep. Join us for a cozy, creative gathering as we design a bouquet using a curated selection of dried and preserved autumn florals. Perfect for gifting to your Thanksgiving host, adorning
Wed, Nov 25Holiday Island, Arkansas, Beaver
Community Thanksgiving
Come join us for a friendly meal together, giving thanks for another year of God's faithfulness. We'll provide plenty of turkey; you can bring a side dish. Or if you prefer, bring your best pie for a contest! We'd love to see you there!
Wed, Nov 25Ozark Lanes, Fayetteville
OZL Thanksgiving Eve Eliminator
Nov. 25th, 2026 5:00 PM Check-In 6:00 PM Start $60 Entry Fee HDCP 90% of 220 Brackets Scratch Singles Side Pot 1:5 Cash Ratio MODIFIED HOUSE PATTERN $550 for 1st based on 50 entries (we had 100+ entries last year) Contact Bryant Ezell if you have any q
Wed, Nov 25The Compton Hotel, Bentonville
A Toast Of Thanks | Wine & Floral workshop | The Compton
A Toast of Thanks - An Autumn Wine & Floral Workshop Samantha's Garden x The Compton A thoughtful gift, beautifully wrapped in bloom. Join us fr a cozy evening of wine and creativity as you transform a bottle of wine into a beautiful floral gift or
Nov 25–26Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar - Siloam Springs2 days
Wild Wednesday Karaoke
🎙🦃 GET YOUR THANKSGIVING PRE-GAME ON! 🦃🎙 Time to grab your crew & sing a little song & do a little dance! Come request your favorite tunes & sing your hearts & work up your appetite for all your favorite Thanksgiving fixin's! Great music
Thu, Nov 26Hyland Park, Rogers
Thanksgiving with Veterans& Community
🦃🍂 There’s a place at our table for you! 🍂🦃 No plans for Thanksgiving? Come spend it with us at VFW Post 3031 in Rogers! Our Post and Auxiliary would love to welcome our members, neighbors, family, and friends for a Thanksgiving meal and good company. T
Thu, Nov 26Bentonville Community Center
5th Annual Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun Run Presented by Pillars
The Gobbler 5k and 1 mile fun run will start at 7:30am from the back parking lot of the Bentonville Community Center on Thanksgiving morning. We are offering packet pick up on Wednesday Nov 25th from 4-6pm. We highly encourage runners to pick up their
Turkey trot
Thu, Nov 26207 W Van Buren, Eureka Springs
2026 Thanksgiving Buffet
Myrtie Mae's 2026 Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 26, 2026 Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center Reservations Required-Seating by Reservations Only Seating Times are at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm Call 479-253-9768 for Reservations Prices: Adu
Dinner & brunchFamily friendly
Thu, Nov 26Art's Place, Fayetteville
Arts Place Thanksgiving
🦃 Calling all misfits, strays, and Thanksgiving orphans! 🍻 Art’s Place Misfit Thanksgiving is back! Thanksgiving Day, 11 AM–2 PM! Good food, familiar faces, and a seat at the table for everybody. More details coming soon. Spread the word, y’all! ❤️
Thu, Nov 26325 E Twin Springs St, Siloam Springs
FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal!
Please fill out this Google form whether you plan to dine with us in-person, or, if you're needing your meal(s) delivered! Delivery is only available to the Siloam Springs area. If you are interested in volunteering a
Volunteer
Thu, Nov 2610 Center Street, Eureka Springs
Grotto Thanksgiving 2026
Grotto Thanksgiving 2026 To make a Reservation Call: 479-363-6431 Chef Jeff Clements Presents 1 Amuse-Bouche 2 Tossed Salad Caesar or Green Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette 3 Mains Turkey Confit Turkey, Black Forest Ham, Pecan Dressing in Puff Pastry or
Thu, Nov 263980 W Wedington STE 1, Fayetteville
Parker’s Free Thanksgiving Meal
🦃❤️ Because no one needs to be alone on Thanksgiving! We know the holidays aren’t always easy for everyone. Maybe your family is out of town, you’re working all day, or you just don’t have anywhere to go. Whatever the reason, you’ve got a place at our ta
Fri, Nov 27106 W Elm St, Rogers
Dani Reed Live at the Pub!
Dani Reed is back at Pub on the Bricks the day after Thanksgiving! Originally from Northwest Arkansas and now based in Texas, Dani has built a loyal following with her soulful vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and captivating live performances. She's quickly
Live music
Sat, Nov 2845 Fashion Lane (Old ShangriLa), Anderson
Kevin Upshaw - Staying True To Myself Tour
The Staying True to Myself Tour stops in McDonald County the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Kevin Upshaw brings real country, a guitar, and a voice that fills the room. Come early. Grab a table, order dinner, and have a cold one in your hand when the first
Dinner & brunch
Sat, Nov 28Parlay on 8th, Bentonville
Stout Grove’s Friendsgiving EP Release Party @ Parlay on 8th
We’re celebrating the release of our debut EP by throwing a party and inviting all our friends!! Parlay on 8th & Stout Grove present: Stout Grove’s Friendsgiving EP Release Party featuring Robert Taylor Smith & Dominic B Roy on Saturday, Novemb
FriendsgivingFamily friendly
Sun, Nov 29GOAT LAB Brewery, Lowell
Macramé with Mak! Beginner & Intermediate
MAK IS BACK with another Macramé Workshop! 🧶 It's Thanksgiving weekend, so round up your mom, sister, bestie, husband, cousins, or the WHOLE crew! Whether you've got family visiting for the holidays or just need a fun, creative afternoon out, this is th
Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials
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Thanksgiving events near Springdale
Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby
Thu, Nov 26The Barracks at Chaffee, Barling
2026 Mercy Turkey Run
Thu, Nov 26190 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale
Thanksgiving at Big Cedar Lodge
Thu, Nov 26Vfw 4207 Monett
FREE Thanksgiving Meal - VFW
Sat, Nov 281 Opportunity Ave, Point Lookout
The Keeter Center Thanksgiving Saturday Brunch
Dinner & brunch
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.
- 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
- 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
- 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
- 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.
- 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
- 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
- 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
- 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.
- 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
- 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.
Thanksgiving in Springdale: frequently asked questions
When are Thanksgiving events in Springdale in 2026?
Thanksgiving events in Springdale run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 38 events.
What is on in Springdale on Thanksgiving Day?
7 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 Springdale?
6 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Brunch, Builders of Faith Friendsgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Scott Petroleum Thanksgiving Dinner at Hindsville, Arkansas. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.
Are there turkey trots in Springdale?
Yes: 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 Springdale?
FREE Community Thanksgiving Meal! is looking for helping hands.
Are there free Thanksgiving events in Springdale?
Yes: 2 of the 38 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 Springdale?
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 Springdale?
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.