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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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Oct 16 – Nov 25DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg41 days

Thanksgiving Feast To-Go 2026

Grab your Thanksgiving meal to-go and enjoy all the flavors without the fuss this year! Hosted by DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg Celebrate Thanksgiving with a deli

12:00 PM

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Nov 8–2110017 Jefferson Ave, Newport News14 days

Friendsgiving Artisan Workshop & Sip

Get crafty with your crew and enjoy some tasty sips while making cool Friendsgiving keepsakes. Cozy Up, Craft, and Celebrate Connection Gather your favorite friends and join us at <

2:00 PM

$60.54Friendsgiving

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Wed, Nov 11BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (12090 Jefferson Ave Ste 1400, Newport News, VA)

STT November Meetup

It's the month of Thanksgiving, so let's come together, spend some time making new friends and sharing your business ideas for the last quarter of the year. Get your free ticket here:

6:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 11106 Bacon Avenue

3rd Annual Friendsgiving Soup Cook-Off

Join us for our 3rd Annual Witchy Wednesday: Friendsgiving Soup Cook-Off! Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite homemade soup, stew, or chili creation. From savory to sweet, spicy to comforting, all soups are welcome! ‼️ NOTE: We do not have a

6:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Nov 13–15Ed Allen's Campgrounds & Cottages, Lanexa3 days

Campground Thanksgiving

Join us to celebrate another amazing camping season and the start of the holidays! Tickets will go on sale in the office on 11/1/26!

12:00 PM

Fri, Nov 1311010 Kentland Trl, Providence Forge

Mentorship Thanksgiving Gathering

🧡🍂 **YOU’RE INVITED!** 🍂🧡 ✨ **Initial Image Girls Mentorship Thanksgiving Gathering** ✨ It’s a time to come together, give thanks, share love, and celebrate the beautiful connections we continue to build through mentorship! 🧡 Join us for an evening of

7:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Wilcox Indoor Archery Range, Newport News

Turkey Target Toss Up

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9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14500 E Bute St, Norfolk

PRE-THANKSGIVING FEAST!!

Join H.O.P.E. Foundation, Inc. for our FREE Pre-Thanksgiving Feast—a day of love, giving, and service for our community, especially neighbors experiencing homelessness. Come enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and fellowship. Free haircuts, bus tickets, winter coa

1:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Sat, Nov 149660 Tunstall Rd, New Kent

J.O.Y. Ministry Friendsgiving (50+)

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Big House. Please join us for a potluck Friendsgiving. Please RSVP to Sandy 757–876–5240. To let us know that you would like to come and what you would like to bring 😋

1:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sat, Nov 146515 Richmond Rd

College & Career ~ Friendsgiving!

Friendsgiving is coming! All college students and young adults, invite your friends and join us! Contact Jeremiah St Clair for more information 757-707-0743

4:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Life With Pigs, Norge

ThanksLiving - Vegan Potluck at Life With Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary

Join us for a ThanksLiving Celebration at Life With Pigs Farm Animal Sanctuary, where we will be celebrating the lives of our rescued turkeys! If you would like to, please bring a VEGAN dish to share (no animal products of any kind including milk, eggs

12:00 PM

Sun, Nov 15Sharon Baptist Church, Hampton

Friends and Family Thanksgiving

Join us for a Thanksgiving dinner Right after the morning service. Bring a side or a dessert.

12:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

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 Oct 16 to Nov 28, 2026: 87 events.

What is on in Williamsburg on Thanksgiving Day?

13 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 5 Fields Brewing Co Low Key Turkey Trot at Indian Fields Tavern, Thanksgiving Gratitude Flow and A Yogi Thanksgiving NFK.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Williamsburg?

21 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Thanksgiving Feast To-Go 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg, PRE-THANKSGIVING FEAST!! and Friends and Family Thanksgiving at Sharon Baptist Church. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Williamsburg?

Yes: Timberneck Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser at Machicomoco State Park (Sat, Nov 21), Glowing Gobbler 5K at Newport News Park (Wed, Nov 25) and 5 Fields Brewing Co Low Key Turkey Trot at Indian Fields Tavern (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Williamsburg?

Thanksgiving Luncheon, Free Thanksgiving Meal for Dogs and CLUBWAKA Turkey Bowl 🦃🎳 at Sparetimes are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Williamsburg?

Yes: 11 of the 87 listed are free, including Thanksgiving Feast To-Go 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg, FREE FAMILY PICTURE DAY at South Harbor Clubhouse and November General Membership Meeting at Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg. Tickets for the rest run from $10.38 to $316.63.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Williamsburg?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Norfolk Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Peck & Pour, World Class Wings and Beer (Nov 25–26), Thanksgiving at The Williamsburg Winery - 3 PM Seating at Williamsburg Winery, Ltd. (Thu, Nov 26) and Thanksgiving Take and Bake at Upper Shirley Vineyards (Wed, Nov 25).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Williamsburg?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Richmond, Chester, Virginia Beach and University of Richmond.

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.