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Thanksgiving Events in Vermillion 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Vermillion 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 Vermillion.

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Tue, Nov 1718 Church St

🦃 Turkey BINGO! A Family Food Drive Fundraiser

Gobble up some fun for a great cause! Join us at the Vermillion Public Library for our annual Turkey BINGO night. This is a festive and exciting event perfect for the whole family! Instead of paying for a card, we ask for a generous donation: ➡️ How to

6:30 PM

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Wed, Nov 182039 S St Aubin St, Sioux City

Thanksgiving Food Distribution

The holidays are approaching fast and we are here to help! For the month of November, we will have one food distribution date on Wednesday, Nov 18 from 3pm-5pm or until we run out. Click on the flyer above for details and how to help give back! We are acc

3:00 PM

Wed, Nov 18Art SUX Gallery, Sioux City

Rooted in Reiki Like-Minded Friendsgiving

Join us for a warm and welcoming Friendsgiving Potluck at Rooted in Reik, a soft seasonal pause where we gather in gratitude, share food, and enjoy the company of like‑minded souls. This is a relaxed, come‑as‑you‑are celebration infused with the groundi

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Thu, Nov 19623 Pearl St, Sioux City

Toddler Thankful Adventures🤎

Join us on Thursday, November 19th from 10am-11am for our Toddler Thankful Adventures! There will be thankful wreaths, leaf raking, apple picking, turkey feather plucking, apple pie play, and so much more!🍎🥧🍂 This program is included with daily admissio

10:00 AM

Fri, Nov 204014 Morningside Ave, Sioux City

Kids Night Out 🦃

🦃🍂 Get ready for a little turkey-inspired creativity! Our next Kids Night Out is all about Thanksgiving fun! 🎨 Kids will create their very own handprint turkey plate, turning their little handprint into an adorable keepsake to celebrate the season. It’s

6:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 22310 Park Drive, Newcastle

Turkey Bingo

Turkey Bingo November 22, 2026 5 pm Soup 6 pm Bingo

5:00 PM

Tue, Nov 24Sioux City, Iowa

Thanksgiving at moms

come all to Thanksgiving it will be November 24th 2026 from 2pm-5pm we are having turkey homemade mashed potatoes gravy stuffing pickle wraps cheesy green bean casserole rolls beans and wennies. I need a definite yes by October 20th 2026.

2:00 PM

Wed, Nov 254101 Stone Ave, Sioux City

Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Break

On November 25, there will be a 2 hour early dismissal for Thanksgiving Break. There will be no school on Thursday November 26 and Friday November 27.

1:30 PM

Nov 25–26611 5th Street, Sioux City2 days

Friendsgiving at The Warp Zone

We are thankful for all of YOU! Kick off The Thanksgiving weekend at The Warp Zone Enjoy extended hours of 4pm - 2am, free play on all machines and thanksgiving dinner themed cocktails.

4:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Wed, Nov 251421 Geneva St, Sioux City

Recovery Cafe THANKSGIVING

Part of Recovery Cafe! Sit-down, family style Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. Enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving catered by Hy-Vee as we enjoy fellowship, gratitude, and community! A photographer will be on-site offering pictures for guests.

5:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 25Yankton, South Dakota

Face Painting/Balloon Twisting at a Private Family Thanksgiving Party

I am invited to face paint and balloon twist to a private family Thanksgiving Party. I am so excited to be a part of this to bring smiles to their party through Face painting and balloon art. Thank you for inviting me this Thanksgiving Party.

6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 25504 W. 27th St., Yankton

Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke

Join us for a Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke Party! Music provided by Shane Bertsch

7:00 PM

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 Vermillion

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 Vermillion: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Vermillion in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Vermillion run from Nov 17 to Nov 28, 2026: 23 events.

What is on in Vermillion on Thanksgiving Day?

6 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, Turkey Trot at the Siouxland YMCA and 2026 Turkey Trot at The Brewery.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Vermillion?

4 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving at The Warp Zone, Recovery Cafe THANKSGIVING and Thanksgiving Meals. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Vermillion?

Yes: Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk (Thu, Nov 26), Turkey Trot at the Siouxland YMCA (Thu, Nov 26) and 2026 Turkey Trot at The Brewery (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Vermillion?

🦃 Turkey BINGO! A Family Food Drive Fundraiser is looking for helping hands.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Vermillion?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Turkey Trot at the Siouxland YMCA (Thu, Nov 26), ERIC BERINGER LIVE @ THE COTTONWOOD (Fri, Nov 27) and Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Vermillion?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Sioux Falls and Le Mars.

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.