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Thanksgiving Events in Westerly 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Westerly 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 Westerly.

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Thu, Nov 5X-Golf Warwick

Christian Singles Friendsgiving: Faith, Fellowship & Fun!

Calling all Christian singles! Join us for a fun-filled evening of faith, friendship, and fellowship at X-Golf in Warwick, RI, on November 5th from 6–9 PM! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with other Christian singles in a relaxed, upbeat atmos

6:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 765 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford

Harvest to Hearth: Thanksgiving in 1840s Waterford

On Saturday, November 7, the Dirty Blue Shirts living historians return to Jordan Park Green to the Waterford Historical Society's historic buildings for a celebration with a strong focus on the Thanksgiving holiday: What that meant for our mid-19th-ce

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 7Cranston, Rhode Island

The Ultimate Friendsgiving

The Friendsgiving you always wanted to JOIN! 🕯️Candle Making Experience •Oil blending • Wax mixing & pouring • Name your candle/ give it a label • The perfect gift SOUL FOOD EATING •Baked Mac •Collard Greens 🥬 • Sweet

5:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 11Strange Brew Pub, Norwich

The Twilight Saga Trivia Night

The Twilight Saga Trivia Night at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Wednesday 11.11.26! The Twilight Saga Trivia Night at Strange Brew Pub in Norwich, CT on Wednesday 11.11.26! 21+ <p

6:30 PM

$5.0421+

Thu, Nov 12Connecticut River Wine & Spirits, Chester

Loire Valley & Beaujolais Tasting and Seminar

Join us at the tasting table for a night of education with seasonally supported wines perfect for Thanksgiving A guided tasting of 7 curated wines, unparalleled education, snacks and great company <e

6:30 PM

$28.52

Fri, Nov 13IYAC Newport, RI

Please Help Us Raise Thanksgiving Funds.

Please join us at and make a donation to the Yachting Community Thanksgiving Gift. Raising funds for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Newport Community School. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center’s Food Pantry will be offering a c

5:30 PM

Volunteer

Fri, Nov 13St Brendan's School, East Providence

SS. Brendan & Martha Turkey Raffle

Join us for a fun-filled evening! Bring your family, bring your friends, and get ready for a great night of food, fun, and prizes! Never been to a Turkey Raffle? Here's how it works! It's a fun, old-fashioned parish tradition! Throughout the evening, w

6:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14International Alliance Church, Providence

CCCNE Thanksgiving Celebration

🙏 Greetings, Brothers and Sisters in Christ! With grateful hearts, we would like to warmly invite everyone to come together and celebrate Thanksgiving with us. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to give thanks to our Lord, share fellowship, enjoy good f

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14St. Martin de Porres Center, Providence

We all Eat Thanksgiving Dinner

Join us for a community dinner. There will be music, great food, Thanksgiving raffles and much more!

3:00 PM

FreeDinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 14Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England, Warwick

Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Workshop

Create a festive Thanksgiving centerpiece with beautiful faux flowers, seasonal foliage, natural grasses and step by step instructions! Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Workshop Get creative at our <str

6:00 PM

$96.81

Sat, Nov 14Sag Harbor, New York

Friendsgiving

"Community isn't just preserved in museums-it's built by the people who cherish it."

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

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 Westerly

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 Westerly: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Westerly in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Westerly run from Nov 5 to Nov 29, 2026: 64 events.

What is on in Westerly on Thanksgiving Day?

7 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including East Bay Turkey Trot 2026 at Colt State Park, Thanksgiving To-Go and 🦃 DOUGH BOMBS – THANKSGIVING DAY PICKUP at Moosup, Connecticut.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Westerly?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including We all Eat Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Martin de Porres Center, GLOVES, GLUTES & GRATITUDE at Wicked Local Nutrition and Thanksgiving Cocktail Class - November 21st at O'Brien & Brough. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Westerly?

Yes: Waterford High School 5K Turkey Trot at Great Neck Elementary School (Sat, Nov 21), 17th Autumn Turkey Trot (Sun, Nov 22) and East Bay Turkey Trot 2026 at Colt State Park (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Westerly?

Project Pin Food Drive at Big Y World Class Market (Plainfield, CT) is looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Westerly?

Yes: 8 of the 64 listed are free, including We all Eat Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Martin de Porres Center, Breaking Bread 5th Annual Friendsgiving Community Dinner Potluck at Shiloh New London Church and Thanksgiving Dinner Early Seating Registration at Hampton Fire Department. Tickets for the rest run from $5.04 to $368.54.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Westerly?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are The Night Before Thanksgiving at One Pelham East (Nov 25–26), East Bay Turkey Trot 2026 at Colt State Park (Thu, Nov 26) and Thanksgiving Eve House Party at Strange Brew Pub (Nov 25–26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Westerly?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Stonington, Newport, New Haven and Farmington 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.