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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Walhalla 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 Walhalla.

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Fri, Nov 132696 J Warren Rd Cornelia

Ladies Night Out: Friendsgiving

Ladies only! We’re getting together to share our Thanksgiving recipes, hear a Biblical message, and make a simmer pot bag to take home! Pick your friends up and meet us at Revive Church at 6:30pm! Bring a dish to share!

6:30 PM

Friendsgiving

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Sat, Nov 1467 Poplar Springs Church Rd, Lavonia

Parents Date Morning

Preschool Ministry Date Morning Attention parents and guardians! Thanksgiving Date Morning will be hosted by the Preschool Ministry of Poplar Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, November 14, 2026 for ages Birth-5th Grade. You will drop off your child(ren

7:45 AM

Sat, Nov 14Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hartwell

Holiday Bazaar 2026

Join us for our Annual Holiday Bazaar, an indoor/outdoor vendor show. Shop 50+ vendors for festive finds, Thanksgiving treats, and perfect Christmas gifts — all in one place! Bring your friends, grab some goodies, and kick off the most wonderful time of t

9:00 AM

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Sat, Nov 14Amy Coleman's Steppin' Out Dance Studio, Anderson

A royal friendsgiving at Steppin’ Out! 🩰

Join us for a magical morning filled with dancing, royal friends, photos, and more! 🩰✨👑🍂 Spots are limited for this holiday dance camp experience with Belle and Ariel!

10:00 AM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Faith Fellowship Church, Pendleton

Me3 Recovery

Come spend Sunday, November 15th with Me3 Recovery! 🧡 Bring your family and friends and join us for a Thanksgiving meal, worship, fellowship, and recovery. We’ll also have a special testimony shared during the meeting, and I truly believe it’s going to b

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15603 Pearman Dairy Rd, Anderson

Friendsgiving

Join us for a time of food, fellowship, and fun! Please bring a covered dish to share, along with a drink. If you’d like, feel free to bring a dessert to share with everyone, too! 🥧 We look forward to enjoying a wonderful evening of fellowship together

5:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Mon, Nov 16Macon County Public Library, Franklin

Turkey Escape STEM Challenge

Build an escape method for a turkey! Help a turkey escape the Thanksgiving dinner table at this Thanksgiving-themed STEM challenge. We'll build and test escape methods! Smaller kids will require assistance

3:30 PM

FreeDinner & brunchFamily friendly

Thu, Nov 1920 Owens Dr, Lavonia

Duck, Duck, Turkey in the Drive-Thru! 🦃

Gobble, gobble! Join us in the drive-thru Thursday, November 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Duck, Duck, Turkey! 🦆🦃 Every drive-thru guest, including Mobile Thru, will receive either a rubber duck or turkey with their order. Find a turkey, and you'll win

11:00 AM

Thu, Nov 1930 Hartwell Street, Royston

FREE Turkey Craft with Play!

🎨🦃 CRAFT NIGHT IS COMING TO THE ADVENTURE PLAYHOUSE! 🦃🎨 Mark your calendars for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, from 4:30–7:00 PM! 🗓️✨ Bring the kiddos out for an evening of creativity, play, and family fun! 💛 🖍️ FREE TURKEY CRAFT with paid play! 🤸‍♀️ Enjoy a

4:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19115 E North 1st St, Seneca

Gobble Wobble Trivia Night

GOBBLE WOBBLE TRIVIA NIGHT! Think you’re one smart turkey? Come prove it! Join us at Vintage Hearth & Market for a fun-filled evening! 🦃🍁 GOBBLE WOBBLE TRIVIA NIGHT! 🍁🦃 Think you’re one smart turk

6:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 21Train Depot, Cornelia

Turkey Trot 5k: Round 3

Splintz the Turkey is back again with a bigger & more wild 5k! Bring the family as we will have an array of local business & free activities that will you even more of a reason to come root on your favorite runner or just to help out! Brought to y

8:00 AM

Turkey trot

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 Walhalla

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 Walhalla: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Walhalla in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Walhalla run from Nov 13 to Nov 27, 2026: 45 events.

What is on in Walhalla on Thanksgiving Day?

12 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including VHVA THANKSGIVING at Appleton Mill Village, Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition at Anderson, South Carolina and COLD Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys Fun Run (ALL AGES) at Tassee Shelter 877 Ulco Drive.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Walhalla?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Turkey Escape STEM Challenge at Macon County Public Library, Wonderful Wednesdays Friendsgiving Soup Dinner and Sautee Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Walhalla?

Yes: Gobble Wobble Trivia Night (Thu, Nov 19), Turkey Trot 5k: Round 3 at Train Depot (Sat, Nov 21) and COLD Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys Fun Run (ALL AGES) at Tassee Shelter 877 Ulco Drive (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Walhalla?

Yes: 3 of the 45 listed are free, including Turkey Escape STEM Challenge at Macon County Public Library, Gobble Wobble Trivia Night and Thanksgiving Meal Bag Giveaway at Concord Baptist Church.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Walhalla?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Upstate Holiday Light Show – Biggest interactive LED Light Show in the Upstate (Nov 26–29), Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition at Anderson, South Carolina (Thu, Nov 26) and 2026 Community Table: A Potluck of Thanks at The Silos (Mon, Nov 16).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Walhalla?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Simpsonville, Woodruff, Gainesville and Waynesville 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.