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Thanksgiving Events in Upland 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Upland 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 Upland.

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Sat, Nov 14Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County

2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution - San Bernardino Event

Join Us for Our Annual Turkey Distribution Event! Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) invites eligible San Bernardino County residents to partici

9:00 AM

Free

Sponsored

Sat, Nov 14Mercado Gonzalez Northgate Market, Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa Mercado González Kids Class: Mini Concha Turkey

Kids will turn a mini concha into a fun turkey. Costa Mesa Mercado González Kids Class: Mini Concha Turkey Celebrate the flavors and fun of the season with a sweet Th

11:00 AM

FreeFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14La Habra Mercado González

La Habra Mercado González Kids Class: Mini Concha Turkey

Kids will turn a mini concha into a fun turkey. La Habra Mercado González Kids Class: Mini Concha Turkey Celebrate the flavors and fun of the season with a sweet Than

11:00 AM

FreeFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14Macy's Pasadena

Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade Pre-Party

Join us to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Macy's iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade with store wide fun and deals! Free attendance for all ages Free Parade-Themed Gift with $100 Purchase wh

12:00 PM

FreeParadeFamily friendly

Sat, Nov 14Los Olivos Community Center, Irvine

2026 Pacifica Institute Thanksgiving Dinner: A Table of Gratitude

Join Pacifica Institute for a Thanksgiving dinner celebrating gratitude, friendship, and the community we share. Join Pacifica Institute for a free Thanksgiving dinner celebrating gratitude, friendship, and

5:30 PM

FreeDinner & brunch

Sponsored

Nov 14–15Mix Champagne Lounge, Ontario2 days

Joe Moses Turkey Bowl Saturday November 14th

RMX NIGHTLIFE and JOE MOSES TURKEY BOWL! Selected Guest will receive a Turkey and Stuffing. $5 Drinks RMX Hour

10:00 PM

$12.51 – $81.88

Sun, Nov 153230 S Susan St, Santa Ana

Sabil USA: Turkey & Food Distribution- Nov 15th

Sabil USA Distribution: November 15th This distribution event will be set up as a drive-thru and will open strictly at 8 AM. Rules : The distri

8:00 AM

Free

Tue, Nov 17The Linden Club, Long Beach

Hell of a Feast: A Chef's Friendsgiving

An Evening of Good Food and Familiar Faces Chef Johnathan Benvenuti is getting the gang together, and dinner is about to get interesting. Joining him at The Linden Club are Cody Candelario, Dafne Mejia, and

5:30 PM

$125Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Nov 17–18El Cid, Los Angeles2 days

The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE

Join the Los Angeles Caribbean community in person to spread holiday cheer by donating canned food to those in need! The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE is an <strong

10:00 PM

Free – $14.64Volunteer

Sponsored

Wed, Nov 18290 W Rialto Ave

Never Stop Grinding Impact Turkey Giveaway

7th Annual NSG Impact Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway at the Rialto Certified Farmers Market We will not be allowing registration to happen at the event. You must already have a ticket to receive any f

10:00 AM

FreeMarket

Wed, Nov 18Lake Alice Trading Co., Riverside

Friendsgiving Funny Paint Night

Invite your friends to enjoy a fun-filled comedy paint sip this Friendsgiving! It's a perfect way to celebrate together and share laughter Friendsgiving Funny Paint Night! <

6:00 PM

$7.18 – $65.87Friendsgiving

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 Upland

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Sat, Nov 21Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles

Tree Lighting

4:30 PM

Free

Sponsored

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 Upland: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Upland in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Upland run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Upland on Thanksgiving Day?

25 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving at Balboa Island, TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall and Lake Elsinore Turkey Trot.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Upland?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including 2026 Pacifica Institute Thanksgiving Dinner: A Table of Gratitude at Los Olivos Community Center, Hell of a Feast: A Chef's Friendsgiving at The Linden Club and 10th Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner & Resource Fair. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Upland?

Yes: Seal Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K (Sat, Nov 21), TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26) and Lake Elsinore Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Upland?

The Los Angeles Caribbean Community HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE at El Cid, Eat & Be Well 2026: Meal Preparation Team! (BYO Can Opener) at The Hitch Burger Grill and Eat & Be Well Thanksgiving 2026 at Central City Park are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Upland?

Yes: 47 of the 100 listed are free, including 2026 CAPSBC Annual Turkey Distribution - San Bernardino Event at Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Costa Mesa Mercado González Kids Class: Mini Concha Turkey at Mercado Gonzalez Northgate Market and La Habra Mercado González Kids Class: Mini Concha Turkey. Tickets for the rest run from $7.18 to $1,000.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Upland?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY (ONE TURKEY PER FAMILY) (Sat, Nov 21), TurkeyTrot LA, Generic Events & The Midnight Mission at City Hall (Thu, Nov 26) and Noche De Old School: Los Clásicos Nunca Mueren – La Santa at The Mayan DTLA (Nov 21–22).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Upland?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Los Angeles and Hollywood.

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.