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Thanksgiving Weekend 2026 In Toronto

Thanksgiving is a traditional annual holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Toronto transforms into a hub of excitement and warmth during this mega event. Treat your taste buds to sumptuous Thanksgiving feasts at the city's renowned buffets and restaurants. You can also explore captivating Thanksgiving Giveaway 2026 events, with the Thanksgiving parade as a standout annual spectacle. Immerse yourself in this incredible celebration filled with food, fun, and family bonding.

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Mon, Nov 16265 Young St, Wilson

Homeschool Hangout

Children will participate in a fun Thanksgiving themed escape room and we will read a book and try and disguise the turkey πŸ¦ƒ Call the library 716-751-6070 or message us on facebook to sign up.

2:00 PM

Family friendly

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Mon, Nov 16UNDER THE RAILROAD BRIDGE ON FRONT STREET

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER

WE WILL BE PREPARING AND SERVING A FULL THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR OUR COMMUNITY

5:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 21Christie St. , Toronto

iCFI 13 years of service

hi everyone, iCharity Foundation International will celebrate its 13 years Anniversary and Thanksgiving Party will serve. -come and join us, you are welcome πŸ™πŸŒΉβ€οΈ

3:00 AM

Sat, Nov 21Alton Mill Arts Centre, Orangeville

Photos with our Green Friend at the Alton Mill

We are looking forward to being at The Alton Mill for our Fun Family Photos With our Green Friend the Grinch: November 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & December 12, 2026 ~Appointments Only~ We will require a $25 deposit for your booking and this will be taken

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 213251 Yonge St.

Tanksgiving 2026

Tanksgiving is right around the corner! It's a very special day of all-out war machine mayhem and monster as players grind, obliterate, crush, stomp, and explode their opponents with only the most horrific technological and biological nightmares of the 41

11:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 21Kedron, Oshawa

Neselton Market

Hello Market lovers. Rusticsalveandbloom will be at Neselton community center November 21 10am till 4pm come check us out. There will be many amazing vendors here offering plenty of amazing home made products great for gift ideas for the holidays. We ho

1:00 PM

Market

Nov 23–27WindReach Farm, Townline Road, Ashburn, ON, Canada, Whitby5 days

Wool Shopping Week

β€œWool Shopping Week” Monday November 23rd to Friday November 27th Come and do your holiday shopping at the Farm 10.00am – 2.00pm daily You can pick up

10:00 AM

Thu, Nov 26Nowruz Lounge, Richmond Hill

Thanksgiving DIY Facial Workshop

This Thanksgiving, do something for YOU. A little glow. A little self-care. A hot drink. And yes… pistachio halva cake. οΏ½ Join us at Nowruz for a DIY Facial Workshop, a relaxed, hands-on afternoon where you’ll learn how to care for your skin step by ste

2:00 PM

Thu, Nov 26Lees Palace

Temples

7:00 PM

Sat, Nov 28Richmond Hill Cultural Centre

Decorate your Holiday Wooden Sign

Take a creative break this holiday season. Decorate your own wooden sign to display at home or give as a gift. All supplies included. The holidays are busy. Take a little time to have some fun, get creative

1:30 PM

CA$25

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Mon, Nov 30Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library

Navigating Grief Over the Holidays

The holidays can be hard! Find ways to care for yourself during the holiday season. Learn coping strategies, discuss common grief experiences, and identify ways to care for yourself during the holiday seaso

7:00 PM

Free

Mon, Nov 30FreePlay Toronto

FreePlay Retro Movie NIght

Planes, Trains and Automobiles at FreePlay Toronto! Nov 30, 9–11 PM. $5 cash gets you a classic comedy, free popcorn & arcade games! 🎬 FREEPLAY'S FIRST-EVER RETRO MOVIE NIGHT! 🍿 A Classic Comedy.

9:00 PM

Free

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Best restaurants for Thanksgiving dinner in Toronto

Toronto does Canadian Thanksgiving in every register, from a carving-station buffet in a 1914 mill to a turkey plate in a Yorkville pub.

  1. Historic innBuffetThe Old Mill TorontoHumber ValleySince 1914OrderCarved turkey from the buffet carving stationBrunch and dinner buffets in a stone mill on the Humber River, the city's big-family Thanksgiving fallback for generations.Visit their site
  2. Hotel dining roomREIGN at Fairmont Royal YorkUnion StationOrderManor House turkey dinner with truffled mash and cranberry chutneyThe grand railway hotel opposite Union Station runs a Manor House Thanksgiving, with private rooms for big family tables.Visit their site
  3. French dining roomCafΓ© BouludYorkvilleOrderThe three-course Thanksgiving menuDaniel Boulud’s room in the Four Seasons does a set holiday menu, the polished choice for a special-occasion table.Visit their site
  4. Hotel dining roomThe Drake HotelQueen WestOrderGet Stuffed feast: squash soup, roast turkey, pumpkin pieThe Drake's annual Get Stuffed harvest feast is a casual, arty take on the turkey dinner, with a mushroom shepherd's pie for vegetarians.Visit their site
  5. Heritage houseThe Blake HouseChurch-WellesleyOrderRoast turkey with all the trimmingsA restored 1891 Victorian mansion on Jarvis with a wood-burning fireplace, serving a classic turkey dinner to eat in or pick up.Visit their site
  6. PubHemingway'sYorkvilleOrderTurkey dinner with the fixings and pumpkin pieA Yorkville fixture for over four decades whose holiday turkey plate is the relaxed, no-fuss option, served until it runs out.Visit their site
  7. SaloonAllen'sThe DanforthOrderGinger-maple glazed free-range turkey with sage and leek stuffingThe Danforth's Irish-American saloon posts a full three-course Thanksgiving menu each year, with takeaway for those cooking at home.Visit their site
  8. Feast to goTo take homeSummerhill MarketRosedaleSince 1954OrderFull turkey dinner with mix-and-match sidesThe family grocer Toronto has trusted since 1954 takes pre-orders for complete turkey dinners, ready to reheat at home.Visit their site

Every link goes to the place’s own site. Holiday menus and hours change each year, so check theirs before you book.

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 Toronto

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 β€œMary 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 β€” 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 β€œFranksgiving”, 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 Toronto: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Toronto in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Toronto run from Nov 14 to Nov 30, 2026: 15 events.

What is on in Toronto on Thanksgiving Day?

2 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving DIY Facial Workshop at Nowruz Lounge and Temples at Lees Palace.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Toronto?

1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER at UNDER THE RAILROAD BRIDGE ON FRONT STREET. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Toronto?

Yes: 2 of the 15 listed are free, including Navigating Grief Over the Holidays at Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library and FreePlay Retro Movie NIght at FreePlay Toronto. Tickets for the rest run from CA$17.31 to CA$103.80.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Toronto?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are WREATH Design Holiday Workshop / Adults at Newmarket Public Library (Sat, Nov 28), Happy Friday-Ugly Sweater Edition - November 27, 2026 at Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill (Fri, Nov 27) and Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt at B-363 Kerr Street, Oakville, ON, Canada, Ontario L6K 3B9 (Sat, Nov 14).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Toronto?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Guelph, Kitchener, North York and Milton.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 β€” 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.