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Thanksgiving Events in Tucson 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Tucson 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 Tucson.

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Thu, Nov 12Bashas: 2000 W. River Rd

Holiday Harvest Food and Fund Drive

Thanksgiving Week brings our busiest day of the year. Help us get ahead of the rush by taking part in the Holiday Harvest Food Drive on Thursday, November 12th in the Bashas’ parking lot at 2000 W. River Rd. We’ll be collecting non-perishable food and mo

6:00 AM

Volunteer

Thu, Nov 129705 N Thornydale Rd. Suite 1, Cortaro

🧸 Elevate Toy Drive (Thankful Thursdays)

💚 Thankful Thursdays! 💚 👉 Each Thursday from open to close, we'll be hosting a drive to support our local community! Each month we'll support a different cause. ✅ November's cause is a Toy Drive! 🧸 ✅ Donate a *NEW* toy on Thursdays and receive 2 h

10:00 AM

Volunteer

2 dates · from Nov 13The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Cena de Thanksgiving

Cena de Thanksgiving Acompañanos a una cena de accion de gracias. Apta para toda la familia.

12:00 AM

Free

Fri, Nov 131745 E Skyline Dr suite 101

Facial Artistry Friendsgiving

Gather, Glow & Give Thanks. Exclusive pricing, event raffles, refreshments & a live demo! It's that time again! We invite all of our Facial Artistry Friends to join us for an evening giving th

4:00 PM

FreeFriendsgiving

Sat, Nov 14Crossroads Park, Cortaro

#RUNMARANA presents Turkey Trot & Kids FREE Fun Run

👉 Register today: Marana Parks & Recreation, in partnership with On Your Left Fitness, invites you to the annual Turkey Trot, kicking off the start of the fall Segment of the #RUNMARANA series. T

7:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14Tucson

Thanksgiving Potluck

Please plan on eating great food, and of course winning the 50/50!

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14465 W St Marys Rd

Evan Jones Talk for the TFMG's 'Thanksgiving Showcase'

'Bob Jones in Russia: The Filming of Russian Gem Treasures’ In this presentation, Evan recounts his father's epic journey to Russia in the early 1990's to film the Russian Gem Treasures vi

2:00 PM

Free

Sat, Nov 146000 E. Valencia Road

Tanksgiving

Kick off your Thanksgiving season with Tanksgiving at the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum! Gather your family and friends for an evening filled with delicious Thanksgiving-inspired bites, live entertainment, military vehicle rides and demonstrations, and p

4:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Comida del barrio

Fall Festival At Comida Del Barrio

Join us Nov. 15, 12–4 PM for a family-friendly Fall Festival with local vendors, fun, and a Thanksgiving food drive!

10:00 AM

FreeVolunteerFamily friendly

Sun, Nov 1512245 North Goldenview Lane, Marana

Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Have a blast at our in-person Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class where you'll learn the art of decorating delicious cookies! Join us in Marana, Arizona for our Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating C

2:00 PM

$23 – $45

Mon, Nov 16Motosonora Brewing Co

TYP Connects | The Power of Tradition

From a crisp salute to a team high five, learn how traditions build culture and connection. Join TYP at MotoSonora Brewing! 🍂🌵🌙November in the Sonoran Desert is anchored by rituals of remembrance, gratitude

5:00 PM

$23.18

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 Tucson

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Thu, Nov 26Barnes Field House Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

2026 Turkey Trot

7:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

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 Tucson: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Tucson in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Tucson run from Nov 12 to Nov 28, 2026: 47 events.

What is on in Tucson on Thanksgiving Day?

5 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Turkey Shootout | 4-Person Scramble, Thanksgiving Gratitude Flow with Julie and Thanksgiving Day Brunch at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Tucson?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including TRM International Thanksgiving Dinner at Catalina High School, Sema Foundation Thanksgiving Dinner | Tucson and Churchwide Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Tucson?

Yes: #RUNMARANA presents Turkey Trot & Kids FREE Fun Run at Crossroads Park (Sat, Nov 14), Turkey Trot at Sahuarita Lake Park (Thu, Nov 26) and Teddy Bear Trot (Sat, Nov 28).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Tucson?

Holiday Harvest Food and Fund Drive at Bashas: 2000 W. River Rd, Fall Festival At Comida Del Barrio and TRM International Thanksgiving Dinner at Catalina High School are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Tucson?

Yes: 11 of the 47 listed are free, including Cena de Thanksgiving at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Facial Artistry Friendsgiving and Evan Jones Talk for the TFMG's 'Thanksgiving Showcase'. Tickets for the rest run from $17.85 to $45.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Tucson?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Tucson Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Bison Witches (Wed, Nov 25), Thanksgiving Tour 2026 - Tucson at Tucson Convention Center (Wed, Nov 18) and Tucson GivesBack 2026 (Fri, Nov 20).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Tucson?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Cortaro, Patagonia, Green Valley and Sierra Vista 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.