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Thanksgiving Events in Vienna 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Vienna 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 Vienna.

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Nov 3 – Dec 31The Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington59 days

2026 Winter Season Reservations | The Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks

Entry Tickets for Dumbarton Oaks Gardens The Gardens of Dumbarton Oaks are an oasis within the city. Designed by renowned landscape gardener Beatrix Farrand in collaboration with Mildred Bliss, the garden e

2:00 PM

Free

Fri, Nov 6The Garden at Dream Chasers Coffee Lab, Alexandria

Global Fire — A Furthermore Supper Club Gathering

A unique interactive paella Tasting experience — Friendsgiving by Furthermore Supper Club in Alexandria. Furthermore Supper Club invites you to Global Fire, our Friendsgiving gathering, brought to you by Dr

5:00 PM

$65.87FriendsgivingLive music

Fri, Nov 6Washington Hebrew Congregation

November Metro Minyan: Friendsgiving

Join us for a lively Metro Minyan gathering this November 6th! With Friendsgiving right around the corner, feel free to bring a dessert! We'll start with a little bit of learning + hot appetizers and drinks

6:30 PM

$21.05 – $40.25Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 710300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia

Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia

Cranksgiving offers residents a chance to engage in active recreation while collecting food donations for individuals and families in need. Register here:

10:00 AM

FreeVolunteer

Sat, Nov 7702 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd, Gaithersburg

Saybrooke Shredding Event & Food Drive

Free shredding event and food drive. Open to the public! Time to clear out some clutter and shred those unwanted files and paperwork that have been piling up! Bring a non-perishable food item for St. Marti

10:00 AM

FreeVolunteer

Sat, Nov 7Tempoo Restaurant & Lounge, Lanham

Happy Friendsgiving: Moo Moos & Mimosas Day Party

Hey Ladies, if you’ve seen the viral TikToks of the girls dressing up and having a good time in their muumuus and you wanted to join then… This Friendsgiving, it’s all about MOO MOOS & M

2:00 PM

$20.52 – $28.52FriendsgivingLive music

Sat, Nov 7Cookology Culinary School, Arlington

Thanksgiving Pies

Join us in person for a cozy Thanksgiving pie gathering filled with sweet treats and good company! Thanksgiving is not complete without the sweet dessert! <

6:30 PM

$129.89

Sun, Nov 8Shop Made in DC - Union Market, Washington

Fall Florals & Thanksgiving Candle Workshop with Olga Kardonova

A festive twist on the traditional candle-making class! Celebrate the warmth and beauty of the season with your own fall-inspired candle. CLASS DESCRIPTION: Join us for a cozy, creative candle-m

11:00 AM

$73.13

Sun, Nov 8Metro SDA, Hyattsville

DSM Vocal Hub- Singers United (Thanksgiving Special)

Join DSM Vocal Hub- Singers United, where you lift your voice, connect your sound, and find your people. Be there and bring your voice!! DSM Vocal Hub- Singers United DSM Vocal Hub- <str

5:30 PM

Free

Mon, Nov 9Josephine Butler Parks Center, Washington

Giving Thanks: Community Book Club & Yoga

Free gratitude yoga Nov. 9! Meet at 6 PM to help form a winter yogi book club, then enjoy gentle yoga from 6:30–7:30 PM. Giving Thanks: Yoga & Community with Jeremiah <b

6:00 PM

Free

Thu, Nov 12Sip And Shop Cellars SouthRiding, South Riding

Wine Tasting Open House at Sip & Shop Cellars: A Happier Thanksgiving

Taste [30+] wines from 5 to 6 vendors and find the perfect bottles for your Thanksgiving table. $20 tasting fee goes toward your purchase. Thanksgiving is better with the right bottle on the table, and we’d

6:00 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 Vienna

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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 Vienna: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Vienna in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Vienna run from Nov 3 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Vienna on Thanksgiving Day?

11 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 2026 Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k/10k, 2026 Drumstick Turkey Trot 5k/8Miler at Gravelly Point and 2026 Georgetown Turkey Trot 5k & 10k.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Vienna?

8 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcake Decorating w/ Cake-wich Craft at Shop Made In DC - Union Market, Harvest Feast and Literacy Night at Meridian Public Charter School and Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcake Decorating w/ Cakewich Craft at Shop Made in VA - Old Town Alexandria. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Vienna?

Yes: 2026 Indian Head Turkey Trot 5k/10k (Sat, Nov 14), 2026 Turkey Tumble for Autism 5k/10k/Half (Sun, Nov 15) and JB Andrews 2026 Turkey Trot 5k (Thu, Nov 19).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Vienna?

Saybrooke Shredding Event & Food Drive and 2026 DC Punk Rock Flea at Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Vienna?

Yes: 34 of the 100 listed are free, including 2026 Winter Season Reservations | The Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks, Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia and Saybrooke Shredding Event & Food Drive. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $215.26.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Vienna?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Washington D.C. Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Washington D.C. (Nov 25–26), Harvest of Hope (Sat, Nov 21) and Alexandria Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Alexandria (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Vienna?

Yes: 4 more events are listed within reach, in Washington, Sterling, Baltimore and Oxon Hill.

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.