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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg.

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Nov 14–22Orlando Museum of Art9 days

Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission

Celebrate four decades of good holiday fun for the whole family and unforgettable moments in one epic art-filled day! Forty Seasons of Joy Presented by Council of 101

10:00 AM

$17.85 – $26.38

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Sun, Nov 154999 Disston Dr, St Cloud

Friendsgiving @ The Narcoossee Market St. Cloud

🍂🦃 FRIENDSGIVING AT THE FARM IS HERE! 🦃🍂 Grab your family, bring your friends, and don't forget your pups! We're turning the Narcoossee Market at The Family Farm into a full day of fall fun, food, games, shopping, and community! And YES, it's FREE to at

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15The Family Farm, St. Cloud

Friendsgiving at The Narcoossee Market | St Cloud

Friends and family gather in person for Friendsgiving at The Narcoossee Market in St Cloud. 🎁 THE FIRST 200 GUESTS RECEIVE A FREE GOODIE BAG! 🎉 Here's What's Happen

11:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15Oviedo Mall

Turkey Handprint CLASS

Tiny hands make the sweetest memories! Join us at Fire & Glaze for a fun and festive Thanksgiving keepsake class! Your little artist will turn their handprint into an adorable Thanksgiving turkey on a ceramic plate that's perfect for displaying year a

3:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15The Orlando Venetian Ballroom, Bertha

Thanksgiving Ball @ Venetian Ballroom $20 Cover with / Rumba Group Class

🍁 ’Tis the season to dance & give thanks! Join us for our Annual Venetian Thanksgiving Party on Sunday, November 15! Enjoy an afternoon of Ballroom, Latin & Swing with DJ Mark Arnott, good company, and holiday cheer. 🕓 4–5 PM: Rumba Class 💃 5–7:

4:00 PM

Live music

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Tue, Nov 17Mt Olive Ame Church, Orlando

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

We’re hosting a FREE Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am. We are committed to providing everyone in our community with healthy food. This event is a drive-through

11:00 AM

Free

Tue, Nov 173167 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden

Kids Rock Painting Event – Inspirational Messages of Thanks

Let's ROCK this Thanksgiving season at UNO! 🎨🪨 Join us Tuesday, November 17, from 4–8 PM for Little Stones, Big Thanks! A fun-filled family event where kids can decorate inspiration rocks with colorful designs and heartfelt messages of gratitude. 🎨 FREE

4:00 PM

Family friendly

Wed, Nov 1836111 N CR 44A, Eustis

Homeschool Day- Thanksgiving

Students will enjoy a staff lead, hands-on, educational day on the farm that includes: 🌻 Planting Corn 🦃Turkey Craft 🥪 Lunch break (bring your own packed lunch) or Our Own Food truck! 🤸 Free play and outdoor fun -Arrival & Check-In- - Check-in begins

10:00 AM

Wed, Nov 18Van Goghblin Cafe, Orlando

Kids Crafting Workshop -Thanksgiving Edition-

Get crafty with fun Thanksgiving-themed projects perfect for kids to unleash their creativity and have a blast! Mark your calendar for November 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM and brin

3:00 PM

$15.98Family friendly

Wed, Nov 18Downtown St. Cloud Historic District, Saint Cloud

Downtown Monthly Market

A magical evening market where makers & bakers shine bright. String lights twinkle overhead as music fills the air. This isn’t just any market – it’s a community celebration. November’s market is hosted a week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday week.

5:00 PM

Market

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Thu, Nov 192920 Robie Ave, Tangerine

Lil' Moo Crew - Build a Farm Friend Workshop

🐮🍁 LIL’ MOO CREW — MOO-CH TO BE THANKFUL FOR! 🍁🐮 We're bringing a little Thanksgiving magic to the farm with an UDDERLY adorable Toddler Day! 🧡 🧸 BUILD-A-FARM-FRIEND WORKSHOP! Every registered child gets to create their very own 15-inch furry friend! Ch

10:00 AM

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 Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Williamsburg in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Williamsburg run from Nov 14 to Nov 29, 2026: 100 events.

What is on in Williamsburg on Thanksgiving Day?

24 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K 🦃🏃‍♀️, AdventHealth Turkey Trot 10k & 5k presented by LiveTrends Design Group and 3rd Annual Turkey Trot at Richard's Fine Coffees.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Williamsburg?

16 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Turkey Dinner Giveaway, GGB Orlando: Friendsgiving Brunch at Bulla Gastrobar Winter Park and 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner & Turkey Giveaway!. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Williamsburg?

Yes: Miles of Thanks 5K at Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708, United States (Sat, Nov 21), Dream Finders Homes The Great Turkey Trot 5K (Sun, Nov 22) and Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K 🦃🏃‍♀️ (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Williamsburg?

Thanksgiving Food Distribution and YMB Turkey Giveaway are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Williamsburg?

Yes: 21 of the 100 listed are free, including Friendsgiving at The Narcoossee Market | St Cloud at The Family Farm, Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at Mt Olive Ame Church and Free for seniors Turkey Giveaway Josie’s House of Help and Metro Health at MetroHealth, Inc. of Apopka. Tickets for the rest run from $9.85 to $700.88.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Williamsburg?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Seniors First Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26), Orlando Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Underground Public House (Nov 25–26) and The Art of Thanksgiving: Holiday Dining at The Alfond Inn at The Alfond Inn at Rollins College (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Williamsburg?

Yes: 3 more events are listed within reach, in Winter Park, Melbourne and Daytona Beach.

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.