# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Wheeling 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Wheeling with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Wheeling 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 Wheeling.

## Thanksgiving Events in Wheeling

- **Event Name**: Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade
  - **Description**: Celebrate a time-honored holiday tradition with the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 20th at the Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade!

Now in its 41st year, the Fantasy in Lights parade is loved by guests of all ages from all ov
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 06:30 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Downtown Wheeling
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- **Event Name**: Nailers Hockey - Wrestling Night and Thanksgiving Eve
  - **Description**: Join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Game and kick off the holiday weekend with a night of hockey, action and family fun! Featuring IWC Wrestling before the game and during both intermissions, plus even more entertainment throughout the night. Bring the whole
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:10 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: WesBanco Arena
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## Trending Events in Wheeling

- **Event Name**: Wheeling Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Jay Leno at Capitol Theatre - Wheeling
  - **Venue**: Capitol Theatre - Wheeling
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- **Event Name**: Labor Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Labor Day Celebration

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Oglebay with live music, family-friendly inflatables, a foam party, Revolutionary War reenactments, a woodcarvers show, and an unforgettable fireworks finale.

* See the full schedule * https://oglebay
  - **Venue**: 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003
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- **Event Name**: Sunday Funday Concert Series
  - **Description**: Sunday Funday Concert Series
May 31 - Sep 06, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Enjoy free Sunday night concerts at Oglebay Park Resort in Wheeling, WV, with live music, kids’ activities, concessions, and more. Music starts at 7 PM at the Oglebay Amphitheater, spons
  - **Venue**: 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003
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- **Event Name**: Funfest Fridays
  - **Description**: Friday Nights Done Right at Wheeling Park
May 22 - Sep 04, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Celebrate summer together every Friday at Wheeling Park—Oglebay’s sister park—with live music, local food, a beer garden, kids fun zone, and all-day park fun with a wristban
  - **Venue**: 1801 National Road, Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003
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- **Event Name**: Jay Leno
  - **Venue**: Capitol Theatre - Wheeling
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- **Event Name**: Dinosaur Adventure - Wheeling, WV
  - **Description**: 🦖 Wheeling – Dinosaur Adventure, September 18-20! 🦕

ONE WEEKEND ONLY at Wesbanco Arena.

Your kids will go wild for life-sized dinosaurs, fossil digs, raptor training sessions, baby dino meet & greets, bounce houses, dino scooters, and more.

Perfect
  - **Venue**: WesBanco Arena
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- **Event Name**: Food Truck Festival
  - **Description**: Food Truck Festival
Sep 19, 2026 | 11 AM - 8 PM

Enjoy Oglebay's Food Truck Festival in Wheeling, WV, with local food trucks, live music, a beer garden, family activities, and fun for all ages!

Enjoy:
Food Trucks
Live Music
Beer Garden
Kids' Activities a
  - **Venue**: 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, WV, United States, West Virginia 26003
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- **Event Name**: Music Under the Stars
  - **Description**: Our Labor Day tradition continues with our Music Under the Stars annual concert!

Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 pm on September 6 for this FREE performance. This year’s program is a season preview: enjoy works by the many composers we will
  - **Venue**: Oglebay Park Amphitheater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Wheeling?
  - **A:** Main Street Bank Fantasy in Lights Parade (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 06:30 am at Downtown Wheeling), Nailers Hockey - Wrestling Night and Thanksgiving Eve (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:10 pm at WesBanco Arena).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Wheeling?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Wheeling on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Wheeling?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Wheeling?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Wheeling include Downtown Wheeling, WesBanco Arena.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Wheeling?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Wheeling include Wheeling Area Chamber, Wheeling Nailers.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Wheeling?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Wheeling.

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