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Thanksgiving Events in Tenino 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Tenino 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 Tenino.

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Sat, Nov 7Palisade Declivity Event Centre, Tumwater

FriendsGiving Brunch

Gather your favorite people for a cozy FriendsGiving brunch full of good food, laughs, and gratitude! FriendsGiving Brunch Join us in person for FriendsGiving Brunch —l

4:00 PM

$54.62 – $586.78Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Thu, Nov 12The Hub at Lacey

2026 THANKS & GIVING FUNDRAISER

Let's come together for a THANKS & GIVING FUNDRAISER to show gratitude and support those in need this holiday season! 🦃 WELCOME TO THE THANKS & GIVING FUNDRAISER! 🧡

5:30 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 12The Money Store, Puyallup

TURKEY BINGO

Join us in person for Turkey Bingo—fun rounds, good laughs, and a chance to win! We will be providing pizza, popcorn, soda's, water, & wine. TURKEY BINGO Join us in pe

6:00 PM

Free

Fri, Nov 13Dancing Needles Tattoo, Yelm

INKSGIVING (Friday the 13th November 2026)

🍂 Dancing Needles Tattoo presents INKSGIVING! 🍂 (This is a CASH ONLY event.) Our third and final Friday the 13th event of 2026 is coming this November, and we hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us for the festivities! Inksgiving is all about havin

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 145108 260th St E, Graham

3rd Annual CMMS Booster Club Turkey Trot

Get ready to trot for a cause! Join us for our 3rd Annual CMMS Booster Club Turkey Trot, a 5k Community Fundraiser & Food Drive. This event is more than just a race—it’s a chance to give back. Proceeds from the 5K support our Booster Club’s general fu

8:30 AM

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Sat, Nov 141108 26th Ave NW, Gig Harbor

24th National Fine Art Show

Discover your favorite new piece of art at the Peninsula Art League's juried 24th National Fine Art Show, open Nov. 14th-Dec. 2nd! Open Monday - Saturday from 10am-4pm. Come explore this inspiring collection of outstanding artwork by national, regional

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 1412604 189th Ave nw, Vaughn

Barn Friendsgiving Potluck!

Bring your favorite dish and let's all have a good time!

3:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Tue, Nov 17Salted Rim Bar & Kitchen, University Place

NOVA Home Loans Friendsgiving

Join NOVA Home Loans for a festive Friendsgiving celebration! Eat, drink, and give thanks together as we enjoy good food, and great company!

5:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18Camp Murray St, Lakewood, WA 98498, United States

Turkey Drop - Camp Murray

Join AUSA: Together, we can help ensure all branches military, Gold Star families, and our veteran families in our community have a warm and memorable Thanksgiving meal. Donate • Volunteer • Make a Difference Every contribution helps us put Thanksgivin

11:00 AM

Volunteer

Thu, Nov 19The Hub at Lacey

BUNCO for TURKEYS!!!

Roll the dice, laugh with friends, and play BUNCO to help put turkeys on the table! BUNCO for TURKEYS!!! is happening in person —come join

5:30 PM

$55.20

Thu, Nov 19915 Broadway, Tacoma

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Movie Screening

Before you pack the car, brave the airport, or prepare yourself for a house full of relatives, spend an evening with two guys whose Thanksgiving travel plans are going much worse than yours. Kick off the holiday season with a big-screen showing of Planes

9:30 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 Tenino

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Thu, Nov 26Suquamish Clearwater Casino Event Center

Thanksgiving Buffet

11:00 AM

Dinner & brunch

Thu, Nov 26Fishermen's Terminal Dock 9 | 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98119

Thanksgiving Day Cruise

12:30 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 Tenino: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Tenino in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Tenino run from Nov 6 to Nov 28, 2026: 32 events.

What is on in Tenino on Thanksgiving Day?

5 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Turkey trot 5k in Yelm, Faux turkey for the turkeys 3rd annual 5k at Point Ruston and Gobble and Grind Thanksgiving Day Workout.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Tenino?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including FriendsGiving Brunch at Palisade Declivity Event Centre, 3rd Annual Turkey Bingo Fundraiser at Reality Olympia and ZES MiRan Energy Thanksgiving Masterclass at Insert Coin at Insert Coin Olympia. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Tenino?

Yes: 3rd Annual CMMS Booster Club Turkey Trot (Sat, Nov 14), Turkey trot 5k in Yelm (Thu, Nov 26) and Faux turkey for the turkeys 3rd annual 5k at Point Ruston (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Tenino?

3rd Annual CMMS Booster Club Turkey Trot and Turkey Drop - Camp Murray at Camp Murray St, Lakewood, WA 98498, United States are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Tenino?

Yes: 7 of the 32 listed are free, including Family Movie Night, 2026 THANKS & GIVING FUNDRAISER at The Hub at Lacey and TURKEY BINGO at The Money Store. Tickets for the rest run from $17.38 to $586.78.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Tenino?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Tacoma Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Tacoma (Wed, Nov 25), Thankful Gnomes Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class at Top Rung Brewery (Sun, Nov 15) and Family Movie Night (Fri, Nov 6).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Tenino?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in Lacey, Seattle, Tacoma and Bremerton 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.