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Thanksgiving Events in Williston 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Williston 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 Williston.

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Fri, Nov 13Citrus Coast Collectibles, Hernando

Two-Headed Turkey Team Tournament

# 🦃 Two-Headed Turkey Team Tournament Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the most dangerous bird in all of Dice Throne? Grab a teammate, bring your favorite heroes, and get ready for a **Two-Headed Turkey Team Tournament** at **Citrus Coast Colle

6:00 PM

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Sat, Nov 14Florida Room, Gainesville

Friendsgiving | Cozy Socks & Connections Gainesville

Gainesville — Cozy Socks & Connections Women’s Brunch Tickets Required: Join us at The Florida Room in downtown Gainesville for a relaxed brunch and a chance to connect

10:30 AM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 15Mimi's Cafe (Ocala)

Friendsgiving | Cozy Socks & Connections

Ocala — Cozy Socks & Connections Women’s Brunch Tickets Required : Join us at Mimi’s Café for a relaxed brunch and a chance to make new connections with women in the Ocala co

10:15 AM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Sun, Nov 1528 NE 4th St, Crystal River

Gobble Wobble Family Flow & Fitness

Thanksgiving-themed family fitness event GOBBLE WOBBLE: FAMILY FLOW & FITNESS! Looking for a fun family adventure with a side of gratitude? Join us at Sculpt & Flow Studios for a specia

12:00 PM

$24.57Turkey trot

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Tue, Nov 174981 NW 177th Place, Reddick

TURKEY TROT & CRAFTS DAY!!

🦃🍂 TURKEY TROT & CRAFTS DAY! 🎨🌾 Join Cypress Valley Farm for a fun-filled fall day on the farm! Bring the kids, invite your friends, and enjoy Thanksgiving fun, creativity, and farm adventures. 📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM 🎟️ $25

10:00 AM

Turkey trotFamily friendly

Tue, Nov 17High Springs Civic Center 19107 NW 240th St High Springs, Fl

Annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Holiday Banquet

Please join us for our Free Annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Holiday Banquet. This is a free event for all area seniors who are able to make it. You do not have to live in high springs. Tuesday November 17th, 2026 starting at 12 noon at the High Spring

12:00 PM

Wed, Nov 18Buddy Risher Park 8350 Hwy 40 E, Inglis, FL 34449

🦃🎨 Thanksgiving Apron Painting Class! 🎨🦃

🦃🎨 Thanksgiving Apron Painting Class! 🎨🦃 Come paint, laugh, and make a little holiday memory with us! We’ll be decorating aprons provided by me using colorful fabric paints. Paint a Thanksgiving design, make it funny, make it pretty, or just create somet

10:00 AM

Family friendly

Wed, Nov 188585 SE 147th Place, Summerfield

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving — Wednesday, November 18 | 5:30–7:30 PM Pull up a chair for an evening of food, friendship, and gratitude. We’ll share a simple meal, swap stories of thankfulness, and take a few minutes to reflect together on God’s goodness. Whether you’re

5:30 PM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 183530 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville

Thanksgiving Potluck

You're invited to gather with us to thank the Lord for all He has done! You can sign up to bring something here:

6:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 18Crystal Oaks Civic Assoc, Lecanto

WIN - Women In Networking November 2026 WINsGiving Meeting

Together We WiN - Women in Networking Citrus County Chapter! 🩷💜🩷💜 CALLING ALL BUSINESS WOMEN 📣 Join us at our once monthly general meeting for November 2026! This month we will have a different agenda! WINSGiving meal - no speakers - just networking wit

6:15 PM

Thu, Nov 192002 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville

F4GK Homeschool Meetup Thanksgiving

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We have some fun Thanksgiving themes planned! We will meet on Thursday, November 19th 10am-noon at Kiwanis Challenge Park. Plus FREE face painting from Monica's Creative Corner! This is a FREE event. All ages

10:00 AM

Family friendly

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 Williston

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 Williston: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Williston in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Williston run from Nov 13 to Nov 29, 2026: 61 events.

What is on in Williston on Thanksgiving Day?

14 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Turkey Burn- Hot Pilates Sculpt, OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY & NIGHT!! and Veterans Thanksgiving Day Meal at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4252.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Williston?

14 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving | Cozy Socks & Connections Gainesville at Florida Room, Friendsgiving | Cozy Socks & Connections at Mimi's Cafe (Ocala) and Friendsgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Williston?

Yes: Gobble Wobble Family Flow & Fitness (Sun, Nov 15) and TURKEY TROT & CRAFTS DAY!! (Tue, Nov 17).

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Williston?

Yes: 5 of the 61 listed are free, including Synergy Group's Client Appreciation Pie Pick-Up at San Felasco Tech City, Baker's Dozen at Citrus Hills | Thanksgiving Bakery Market and 352 Reunion x DrunkGiving THANKSGIVING NIGHT at SIMONS. Tickets for the rest run from $24.57 to $174.04.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Williston?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are 352 Reunion x DrunkGiving THANKSGIVING NIGHT at SIMONS (Nov 26–27), DRUNKGIVING… THE 352 REUNION EDITION at SIMONS NIGHT CLUB (Nov 26–27) and Family & Friends RnB Block Party at Time Nightclub (Sat, Nov 28).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Williston?

Yes: 5 more events are listed within reach, in Leesburg, Belleview, Green Cove Springs and Ocala 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.