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Thanksgiving Events in The Colony 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in The Colony 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 The Colony.

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Nov 28–29Historic Downtown McKinney367 days

Home for the Holidays - A McKinney Christmas

Get ready to feel cozy and festive at "Home for the Holidays - A McKinney Christmas" event, filled with holiday cheer and joy! An Unforgettable Experience and a Great Start to the Holiday Season <b

10:30 AM

FreeVolunteer

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Tue, Nov 3300 S Main St, Grapevine

Thanksgiving Cartoons & Crafts at the Lancaster Theatre

Looking for a fun activity for the kids? For just $6 per child, enjoy a morning at the Lancaster Theatre with classic Thanksgiving cartoons, a themed craft, small popcorn and a drink.

10:00 AM

Family friendly

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Tue, Nov 3700 E State Highway 114, Southlake

Professional Networking: Pie and Wine Happy Hour

There's something special about sharing pie and wine with good company. 🥧 Join HarborChase of Southlake and Overture Home Care on Tuesday, November 3, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for our Pie and Wine Happy Hour, an afternoon networking event for local professi

4:00 PM

Thu, Nov 5211 S Akard St, Dallas

Tails & Tunes - Live Music at Dock Local

Grab your furry friend and meet us on Dock Local's pup-friendly patio at Dallas Farmers Market for live singer-songwriters every Thursday! We'll handle dinner from our scratch-made coastal kitchen for you AND your pup. All purchases of human entrées incl

6:00 PM

Dinner & brunchLive music

Thu, Nov 5Twelve Cowboys Way, Frisco

GIVING THANKS, GROWING TOGETHER- Networking Event

Connect in person, share what you’re grateful for, and grow your network together! GIVING THANKS, GROWING TOGETHER Join us in person for a networking event. Connect, give thanks, and grow

6:30 PM

Free

Sat, Nov 7241 South FM 548, Forney

Forney Turkey Trot 5K

It’s time for Year 3 of one of our favorite fall traditions! 🦃🏃 The Third Annual Forney Turkey Trot is happening Saturday, November 7, and registration is officially open! This year’s 5K will feature runner chips for all participants and a DJ bringing th

8:00 AM

Turkey trotLive music

Sat, Nov 7The Preserve at Maxwell Creek Trails, Wylie

Dinksgiving - Pickleball Tournament

Join us for the DINKSGIVING Pickleball Tournament at Preserve at Maxwell Creek Park. This event brings players together for a day of friendly competition, community and giving back. Tournament Divisions: 9 AM to 12 PM Social / Beginner (all ages) 12 PM

9:00 AM

VolunteerFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 7Maivie, Frisco

Friendsgiving: A Preppy Harvest

3rd Annual Friendsgiving event: Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, & good vibes as we celebrate friendship in a preppy way! Join us as we celebrate our 3rd Annual Friendsgiving ev

2:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Sat, Nov 7Lone Star Mercantile - Antiques, Decor, Collectibles, & More, Allen

Friendsgiving Card & Wax Seal Class

Join us for a crafty Friendsgiving! We’re going to learn fun techniques while making fall-themed cards AND coordinating wax seals. Everything’s included - plus, you’ll receive a goodie bag, snacks, & Friendsgiving fun with your crafty

2:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 74419 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas

Community Gratitude Event

A little gratitude. A little kindness. A scoop of joy! �� Bring your friends, family, and children to our 6th Annual Community Gratitude Event! Connect with neighbors, share what you’re thankful for, and enjoy a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cone. Each ye

2:00 PM

Family friendly

Sat, Nov 7RockPointe Church Central Campus, Flower Mound

Thanksgiving with Unseen Heroes of DFW

Are you a first responder or an essential worker? You are invited for a thanksgiving meal with leaders of a new church plant at Flower Mound Greater Love Community Church (GLCC) is a new church plant of Ro

6:00 PM

Free

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 The Colony

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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 The Colony: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in The Colony in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in The Colony run from Nov 28 to Nov 29, 2026: 99 events.

What is on in The Colony on Thanksgiving Day?

16 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Garland Gobble Dash Half at Audubon park Disc Golf Course, 14th Annual Turkey Day Delivery with Tango Charities at Mission Arlington and CRC Fort Worth Thanksgiving Day Run — Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile at Trinity Park Pavilion 3.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in The Colony?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Tails & Tunes - Live Music at Dock Local, Soulshine: Friendsgiving | Bonton Farms | November 12, 2026 and Women's Friendsgiving | NFW at Fellowship of the Parks - FOTP (Fort Worth, TX). Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in The Colony?

Yes: Forney Turkey Trot 5K (Sat, Nov 7), Run With Kenyans Dallas 10K & 15K at Bath House Cultural Center (Sat, Nov 21) and Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run (Sat, Nov 21).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in The Colony?

Dinksgiving - Pickleball Tournament at The Preserve at Maxwell Creek Trails, Good Samaritan Thanksgiving Food Drive @ 4Thirteen Kitchen & Sports Lounge and 11th Annual Thanksgiving Blessing at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in The Colony?

Yes: 29 of the 99 listed are free, including Home for the Holidays - A McKinney Christmas at Historic Downtown McKinney, GIVING THANKS, GROWING TOGETHER- Networking Event at Twelve Cowboys Way and Friendsgiving: A Preppy Harvest at Maivie. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $500.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in The Colony?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys at One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX, United States, Texas 76011 (Thu, Nov 26), Holiday Kickoff (Sat, Nov 21) and 59th Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot presented by Texas Health at City of Dallas - City Hall (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near The Colony?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington.

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.