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Thanksgiving Events in Windsor 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Windsor 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 Windsor.

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Nov 12โ€“15830 North - Live Music, Fort Collins4 days

Turkeys for Turkeys

Bowl 3 strikes in a row and win a $15 certificate towards your Thanksgiving Turkey! Redeemable at most supermarkets. Happening at ALL Chipper's Lanes locations from Thursday, November 12th all the way through Thursday, November 26th, Thanksgiving Day!

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Sun, Nov 152200 N Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins

Thankful Tummies Supply Drive ๐Ÿพ

Join Us for Thankful Tummies! ๐Ÿ’› 'Tis the season of gratitude, and here at Animal Friends Alliance, we're on a mission to keep tummies full and families together with our "Thankful Tummies" drive November 1-30! Our goal? ๐Ÿถ 200 cans of wet dog food ๐Ÿถ 100 b

12:00 AM

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Sun, Nov 15700 Ken Pratt Blvd #200, Longmont

A Very Mountain Man Thanksgiving Naughty Narratives Meet Up

Book of the week: A Very Mountain Man Thanksgiving by Shaw Hart Grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and join us for a warm and lively discussion of A Very Mountain Man Thanksgiving by Shaw Hart! This is the perfect book to curl up with, and weโ€™re e

11:30 AM

Tue, Nov 173245 Kalmia Ave., Boulder

Friendsgiving 55+ Bring & Share

Come enjoy a fun Friendsgiving lunch with your favorite Calvary Bible Church staff team on Tuesday, November 17th from 12pm-2pm in Boulder's Community Room. We will provide the turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, and pies! You bring your favorite Thank

12:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Wed, Nov 18Office Evolution - Boulder

OE Boulder Member Thanksgiving Luncheon

Join us for a luncheon that celebrates Thanksgiving and our OE Boulder community! We're excited to host our annual Thanksgiving luncheon at OE Boulder. We encourage guests to gather and eat starting around

11:30 AM

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Wed, Nov 183121 N Garfield Ave, Loveland

Line Dancing and pizza dinner!

Ok so itโ€™s not the LAST Wednesday of the month!! Due to the Thanksgiving holiday we are inviting you to dance a week early!!! WED NOV 18โ€ฆ Come enjoy a 1 hour line dance lesson from awesome instructor Stacy Leadingham. Followed by another hour of fun da

4:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Nov 20โ€“22Long Shadow Farm, Berthoud3 days

Turkey Reservations 2026

Pastured turkeys - should be a mix of birds from as small as 4lbs to up to 35lbs. Most will be in the be in the 8-12 lb and the 25+ range. Thank you for your interest in a fresh, pasture-raised turkey for y

10:00 AM

Free โ€“ $23.18

Fri, Nov 20Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Collins, CO

Scandinavian Art Fair and Baked Gooss

Coming up the weekend before Thanksgiving in Fort Collins, CO! Looking for vendors!

10:00 AM

Fri, Nov 206007 Oreg Ave, Boulder

A Conversation with Tara Winer: Special Thanksgiving Lunch and Learn

Five Years on Boulder City Council and Whatโ€™s Next โ€” A Conversation & Open Q&A with Tara Winer. Tara Winer has served five years on Boulder City Council and is seeking a third term. Her priorities include reducing red tape, maintaining core city s

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Nov 20โ€“213728 Cleveland Ave., Wellington2 days

DragonsGiving

From Nov. 9-21, come to the dragon and cone, write one thing you're thankful for on a dragon scale, give it to a staff member, and get an entry form for the DragonsGiving drawing to take place Nov. 21 at 9pm. The winner will get one free treat a week for

11:00 AM

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Fri, Nov 20255 Linden St, Fort Collins

Thanksgiving Tea at The Duchess

Join us for an evening of tea, Thanksgiving themed food, and live music from Jack Harrell at The Duchess Tea Room in Old Town Fort Collins. Come enjoy a 5 course meal inspired by the traditional flavors of Thanksgiving. Invite a friend and reserve your t

5:30 PM

Live music

Sat, Nov 21555 N 11th Ave, Brighton

42nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk Race

Our annual 5k race is back at the Brighton Recreation Center! This will be the City of Brighton's 42nd annual Turkey Trot. Start your day with an amazing 5K race the recreation center hosts for the community on November 21, the Saturday before Thanksgivi

8:30 AM

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Thanksgiving table decor and hosting essentials

From the thermometer that saves the turkey to the tablecloth, the kidsโ€™ table and a hat for the Turkey Trot. Check delivery dates before you order.

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Thanksgiving events near Windsor

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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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 familyโ€™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. 1846โ€“63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote โ€œMary Had a Little Lambโ€, 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 โ€” a year older than the Boston Marathon.
  6. 1924Macyโ€™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. 1939โ€“41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it โ€œFranksgivingโ€, 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 Windsor: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Windsor in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Windsor run from Nov 12 to Nov 29, 2026: 60 events.

What is on in Windsor on Thanksgiving Day?

14 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Week FUN!, Fitness Avenue Turkey Trot 5K at Johnstown, Colorado and Huffin for Stuffin.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Windsor?

5 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Line Dancing and pizza dinner!, Thanksgiving Day Buffet and Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Windsor?

Yes: 42nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk Race (Sat, Nov 21), Turkey Trot After Party at Brighton Elks Lodge #1586 (BPOE) (Sat, Nov 21) and Fitness Avenue Turkey Trot 5K at Johnstown, Colorado (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Windsor?

St. Vrain Reatly, LLC - Food Drive, 8th Annual HapPIE Hour at Rocky Mountain Raptor Program-RMRP and AdventHealth Avista Louisville Turkey Trot at Downtown Louisville are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Windsor?

Yes: 12 of the 60 listed are free, including OE Boulder Member Thanksgiving Luncheon at Office Evolution - Boulder, Turkey Reservations 2026 at Long Shadow Farm and Thankful & Blooming- Berthoud at Just For Kix. Tickets for the rest run from $16.78 to $60.54.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Windsor?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are AdventHealth Avista Louisville Turkey Trot at Downtown Louisville (Thu, Nov 26), Fort Collins Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Fort Collins (Wed, Nov 25) and 2026 Turkey Trot (Thu, Nov 26).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Windsor?

Yes: 6 more events are listed within reach, in Littleton, Boulder, Denver and Evergreen and more.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 โ€” 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.