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Thanksgiving Events in Tracy 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Tracy 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 Tracy.

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Nov 14–28Total Wireless - Pittsburg15 days

Thanksgiving Voucher Giveaway at Total Wireless Pittsburg

FREE $20 turkey voucher + custom tote bag at Total Wireless Pittsburg — Sat Nov 14, 10 AM–8 PM. While supplies last! Thanksgiving is coming, and Total Wireless Pittsburg wants to say thank you! Come by the

10:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15The Lounge, Brentwood

Friendsgiving R&B Brunch - 11/15

Kick back with good vibes, tasty bites, and smooth R&B tunes for the ultimate Friendsgiving brunch hangout. 🍂🧡 FRIENDSGIVING R&B BRUNCH IS HERE! 🧡🍂 Grab your

12:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15295 Cherry Ln, Manteca

Dems-Giving

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Dems-Giving! It's time to give thanks and give back. With the donation of any of the items listed below, you can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, guest speakers, a dessert auction, and more! Donations to benefit S

2:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 18Victory Outreach Church of Modesto

Victory Outreach Modesto

�� YOU’RE INVITED TO FRIENDSGIVING! �� Victory Outreach Modesto warmly invites you, your family, and friends to join us for a special Friendsgiving celebration! Come enjoy a beautiful time of fellowship, worship, food, and gratitude as we gather together

7:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 19125 S Hutchins St, Lodi

Senior Single Mingle

🍂 Senior Single Mingle – Friendsgiving Edition! 🦃 Join us for a music, light snacks, refreshments, and great conversation! Celebrate the season of gratitude while meeting new people, making connections, and enjoying a relaxed evening filled with friendsh

4:00 PM

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Thu, Nov 192010 Crestview Dr, Pittsburg

Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event

Join us online for Hope Solutions Friendsgiving and help make the season brighter for our community! RSVP by 11/13/26! Join us for the Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event! Come together to celebrat

4:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 191033 W. Las Palmas Ave, Patterson

Teen Night-FriendsGiving

Free to teens 7th-12th grades, hosted by the Youth Action Committee. Enjoy, food, crafts and fun!

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

2 dates · from Nov 20The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stockton2 days

Thanksgiving/ New Year’s

Thanksgiving/ New Year’s Branch annual Thanksgiving/ New Year's event. Potluck style

12:00 AM

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Nov 20–21Food 4 Less (Stockton - Hammer Ln)2 days

Stuff the Bus

RTD's annual Stuff the Bus food drive returns November 20–21, 2026, at Food 4 Less! Join us as we come together to help fight hunger in our community! All donations will benefit the Emergency Food Bank, helping provide food for local families in need thi

9:00 AM

Volunteer

Fri, Nov 202004 Pagola Ave, Manteca

Thanksgiving Soccer/Futbol Camp

Immerse for 2 hours of intense soccer/futbol training for 2 days. By the end of the cam you’ll feel confident, motivated and ready to take on challenge. Camp is for players 5-14 years old.

10:00 AM

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 Tracy

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Tracy: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Tracy in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Tracy run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 88 events.

What is on in Tracy on Thanksgiving Day?

11 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Hike For Humanity at Alum Rock Park - Eagle Rock Parking Lot, Annual Shelter Trot and Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Tracy?

17 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving R&B Brunch - 11/15 at The Lounge, Dems-Giving and Newark Pavilion Holy Ghost Poker Night. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Tracy?

Yes: The Night Light Trot | lululemon Bishop Ranch x The Unofficial Run Club (Tue, Nov 24), Livermore Youth Council Turkey Trot 5K - Fun Run & Food Drive at Sycamore Grove Park (Wed, Nov 25) and Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Tracy?

Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event, Stuff the Bus at Food 4 Less (Stockton - Hammer Ln) and Holiday Food Drive are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Tracy?

Yes: 16 of the 88 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Voucher Giveaway at Total Wireless Pittsburg at Total Wireless - Pittsburg, Hope Solutions Friendsgiving Volunteer Event and Thanksgiving Mixer: FilAm Chamber of Commerce x Chez Christina by Casa Tala. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $199.26.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Tracy?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are THANKS GIVING DAY - ROBERTO TAPIA & MAS at Terrenos de la Feria de Antioch (Wed, Nov 25), Fantasías: Blackout Wednesday -Reggaeton & Hip Hop, Concord at Vinnie's Bar & Grill (Nov 25–26) and Dil Tu, Jaan Tu | Bay Area Desi Thanksgiving Mela |Indian Music Festival at Pavalkis Hall (Sat, Nov 28).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Tracy?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Mountain View, Daly City, San Francisco and Sausalito 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.