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Thanksgiving Events in Turlock 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Turlock 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 Turlock.

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Thu, Nov 12University of California Merced

Thanksgiving Pop Up

Come out and support the local Merced vendors on Thursday, November 12th, at 5 - 9 pm in the University Plaza. 👇

5:00 AM

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Fri, Nov 135801 Stoddard Rd Modesto

Friendsgiving Sip n Shop !

Get your holiday shopping started with our Friendsgiving sip n shop market ! Each month, we host a gathering of vendors and artists to share their wares with us at our favorite restaurant and bar ! 12-9pm Some vendors will join us all day, while most

12:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 1412230 Livingston - Cressey Rd (Farm/Festival Gate Is 1/2 Mile NE of Address)

Final U-Pick Holiday Pop-Up Weekend

Final U-Pick & Holiday Pop-Up Weekend November 14th and 15th, 2026 Entry $10 per person & Kids and Seniors $5 Holiday Vendors • Workshops / Demos • Food Preparation Workshop activities may have a fee. Vendor Spots available!! U-Pick season en

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Manteca, California

Turkey & Toys Trailride and Line Dance Party

🤠🐎 TURKEYS & TOYS: STOCKTON EDITION! 🦃🎁 We’re bringing the cowboy community together for a day of riding, dancing, and GIVING BACK! ❤️ Join us for an unforgettable day of good vibes, great music, and a great cause as we collect TURKEYS & TOYS to

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

Dinner & brunchVolunteer

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

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

Sat, Nov 21Village One Plaza 3020 Floyd Avenue Suite 205 Modesto, Modesto, CA, United States, California 95355

Tanksgiving 2026

The annual celebration for all things Tanky in Warhammer 40,000; Tanksgiving! Tanksgiving is a massive, multiplayer Warhammer 40,000 event in which participants bring their fully built and painted models with the keyword "Vehicle" and engage in a huge bat

10:30 AM

Sun, Nov 22202 2nd Ave Oakdale ca

Grateful Heart Sound Bath

As we move into the season of giving thanks, let's create a little space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the gratitude that lives within us. Join me for a nurturing sound bath experience as we reflect on the people, moments, lessons, and

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 22I P F E S Portuguese Hall, aka Tracy Portuguese Hall

Thanksgiving Senior Dinner

Join the Tracy Sunrise Rotary Club for our annual Thanksgiving Senior Dinner on Sunday, November 22, 2026! 🍽️ Dine-in: Doors open at 5 p.m. at IPFES Portuguese Hall, 400 W. 9th St., Tracy. 🏠 Meal delivery: Deliveries take place between 2–5 p.m. You must

5:00 PM

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Nov 23–25Merced, CA 95340-5134, United States3 days

Kids' Thanksgiving Break Camp

Do you need to work Thanksgiving week, but the kids are off from school? Don't worry, I got you! Now enrolling for Thanksgiving Break Camp, November 23rd-25th, 9am to 3pm with early and/or extended hours available. Hurry while we still have spots availab

9:00 AM

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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 Turlock

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 Turlock: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Turlock in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Turlock run from Nov 12 to Nov 28, 2026: 26 events.

What is on in Turlock on Thanksgiving Day?

4 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Annual Shelter Trot, Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Feast.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Turlock?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Dems-Giving, Thanksgiving Senior Dinner at I P F E S Portuguese Hall, aka Tracy Portuguese Hall and Lions Club Spirit of Oakdale Thanksgiving Dinner Prep at Gene Bianchi Community Center. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Turlock?

Yes: Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Turlock?

Turkey & Toys Trailride and Line Dance Party at Manteca, California, turkey giveaway at Candido The Car Guy and Lions Club Spirit of Oakdale Thanksgiving Dinner Prep at Gene Bianchi Community Center are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Turlock?

Yes: 1 of the 26 listed is free, including TURKEYS & TOYS Trailride & Line Dance Party | Stockton Edition.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Turlock?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are WBFMI Annual Turkey Giveaway at North Merced (Sat, Nov 21), We Own The Laughs Modesto presents: Jack JR (Sat, Nov 28) and Thanksgiving Feast (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Turlock?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in San Jose, Gilroy, Modesto and Milpitas.

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.