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Thanksgiving Events in Stanton 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Stanton 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 Stanton.

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Fri, Nov 132208 South Mission St, Mount Pleasant

Pie Night

Make it a sweet date night at Ignite with a cozy evening of fall flavors, featuring our maple bourbon pecan, apple, and pumpkin pies! 🥧 Your $25 ticket includes two drinks, three slices of pie, and 25% off a Thanksgiving pie preorder so you can share y

8:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 1411715 Vergennes St SE, Lowell

Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 2026

Lowell, let’s hit the trails together! On Saturday, November 14, we’re bringing families, friends, and neighbors together at the Wittenbach/Wege Center for the Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 5K run/walk all about getting outside, s

9:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14117 W Williams St., Howard City

Festive Tree Decorating Challenge

*All Teams must register *Tree Decorating cost $15.00 per tree. *Tree Decorating starts November 14th *All Trees must be decorated by November 25th @ Close *Voting will take place between November 30th - December 5th *2 winning trees this year *Popu

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 1483 East Tuttle Road, Ionia

Annual Friendsgiving Dinner

Join us for our annual Friendsgiving dinner! We’ve got the turkey, you bring the sides and enjoy a night of giving thanks and being in community together! At Illuminate, we love to circle up around tables and be a family. We believe everyone has a seat

6:00 PM

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Nov 16–20438 Union St, Ionia5 days

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Mark those calendars and start shopping the sales. IMS will be holding their Thanksgiving food drive November 16th - 20th. Items collected during this week go to families at IMS who may need a little more assistance this holiday season. Everyones support

7:00 AM

Volunteer

Tue, Nov 17108 E Railroad Street, St Johns

Thanksgiving Cartoons & Craft

Gobble up some fun at the library! Youth ages 6–9 can enjoy Thanksgiving-themed cartoons, create a festive fall craft, and munch on tasty snacks. Join us for a harvest of creativity, laughter, and holiday fun! Thursday, November 17 6:15-7:15 pm Ages 6-9

6:15 PM

Wed, Nov 183355 Eagle Park Dr NE, Grand Rapids

Holiday Pre Order

Get ready to make your Thanksgiving table even more delicious! Our annual Greek To Go Thanksgiving Pre-Sale is officially open, and we’re bringing all your favorite homemade Greek dishes straight to your holiday celebration. Whether you’re hosting family

11:30 AM

Thu, Nov 195525 28th St SE, Cascade

Breakfast Bingo (Theme: Giving Thanks)

Join us Thursday at Chick-fil-A Cascade for an hour of fun games, delicious food, and great new friends. This week's theme is "Giving Thanks," so to represent the Thanksgiving Holiday, wear your cozy Thanksgiving Day sweaters and bring any items that rep

9:00 AM

Nov 19–214665 Cascade Rd SE3 days

Grateful Turkey

It's time to gather, create, and celebrate the season of gratitude! Grab your friends and join us for our Grateful Turkey Workshop a fun and festive way to welcome Thanksgiving. We'll be creating an adorable arrangement using beautiful seasonal florals,

11:00 AM

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Thu, Nov 19107 East Superior, Alma

Friendsgiving 2026

Spend the evening with friends, family, and familiar faces at Block House on Thursday, November 19th, to celebrate being together with the ones you love. Choose one of three delicious family-style appetizers and desserts curated by Chef Ethan. The main co

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 19The Honeysuckle Company, Grand Rapids

"A Feast of Treats" Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Hands-on Sugar Cookie Decorating at The Honeysuckle Co. with DreamScape Desserts. A fun, beginner-friendly class - no experience required! Welcome to DreamScape Desserts' "A Feast of Treats" Sugar Cookie Decorating Class! We ar

6:00 PM

$59Dinner & brunch

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 Stanton

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Thu, Nov 26Crowne Plaza Lansing by IHG

Thanksgiving Dinner

12:00 PM

$33.85 – $72.27Dinner & brunchFamily friendly

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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 Stanton: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Stanton in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Stanton run from Nov 13 to Nov 28, 2026: 54 events.

What is on in Stanton on Thanksgiving Day?

8 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including TURKEY TREK!, 21st Annual Gobble Wobble Fun Run and Walk and Turkey Trot at Kelsey Pavilion 420 S Lincoln Ave, Lakeview MI 48850.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Stanton?

6 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Annual Friendsgiving Dinner, "A Feast of Treats" Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class at The Honeysuckle Company and 9th Annual Hens Brunch at Clone Army Customs. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Stanton?

Yes: Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 2026 (Sat, Nov 14), Belding Area Community Fund Turkey Trot at Belding High School (Sat, Nov 21) and Turkey Trails - Grand Rapids at Riverside Park 2001 Monroe Ave NW (Mon, Nov 23).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Stanton?

Thanksgiving Food Drive and Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place Convention Center are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Stanton?

Yes: 2 of the 54 listed are free, including Pies are on us this Thanksgiving! and Queersgiving: Good Food, Chosen Family at Voices of Flat River Pride. Tickets for the rest run from $25.31 to $59.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Stanton?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Community Meal at DeVos Place Convention Center (Thu, Nov 26), Thanksgiving Meal Box Distribution at His Place Family Enrichment Center (Thu, Nov 19) and 21st Annual Gobble Wobble Fun Run and Walk (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Stanton?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Muskegon.

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.