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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 14–22Madison, Wisconsin9 days

2 Community Events

2 Events: “Community Fall Harvest” Saturday Nov. 14 2026 5:00pm-8:00pm Thanksgiving Community Celebration Service and Dinner (bring a dish). Sunday November 22 2026 11:00 am “Come On Out” “All Are Welcome”

5:00 PM

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Sun, Nov 15550 Lincoln Dr, Sun Prairie

Thankoffering Sunday - Sunday, November 15, 2026

Thankofferings are a long standing custom to show our gratitude. Our annual Thankoffering will be collected at Thankoffering Services November 15 ( 8:00 and 10:30AM) as we give thanks for our many blessings. At this service you will find and/or be given s

8:00 AM

Sun, Nov 15127 Front St., Beaver Dam

Sweater Pumpkin Class

Make a Cozy Sweater Pumpkin This Fall! Nothing says autumn like a soft, snuggly sweater pumpkin. Join us at Art on the Town for a hands-on fall craft workshop where you’ll create your very own sweater pumpkin to take home and display all season long. Our

12:00 PM

Tue, Nov 17500 Silent St, Verona

VPL Cookbook Club: Semi-Homemade Recipes

Join us as we explore cookbooks and recipes featuring a new theme each month. A selection of books will be on reserve at the service desk every month for you to check out, otherwise, feel free to use your own cookbook and let us know about it! Each partic

6:30 PM

Wed, Nov 18230 E Monroe St, Spring Green

Kids Craft: Thanksgiving Wreaths

The holidays are here! We've got everything you need for a great Thanksgiving decoration to share with your family. We'll provide the supplies, you just have to bring your crafty creativity to make this Thanksgiving Wreath! Ages 8-18 R

4:00 PM

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Wed, Nov 183030 Darbo Drive, Madison

Community Thanksgiving Meal

Join us for a warm, delicious, and free Thanksgiving meal! Whether you are looking for a great holiday dinner, want to share a table with neighbors, or simply need a safe place to celebrate the holiday, our doors are open to everyone in the Dane County co

5:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Wed, Nov 18153 E Oak St, Juneau

Thanksgiving Bingo

Heck Yeah! Mark it on your calendar. ONLY 2 WEEKS til THANKSGIVING BINGO! This is so exciting.... We've got Kowen behind the bar, Kendall and Brogan serving up great food specials and our house Caller - Cookie Mcsparky shouting out the numbers. DO NOT,

6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 18112 N Main St, Fort Atkinson

Two Crows Book Club - 2nd Book discussion

Two Crows Bookclub ~ 2nd book discussion~ The Ending Writes Itself, by Evelyn Clarke ***Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, please note we will be having this meetup one week earlier than usual and directly after the Books² Book Club meetup*** If you need

7:00 PM

Nov 19–21N6550 County Hwy N, Monticello, WI, United States, Wisconsin 535703 days

Huge Wisconsin Cheese SALE 2.99lb Thanksgiving stock up

Stock up for all your Thanksgiving cheese needs Join us for our special huge 2.99lb cheese sale before Thanksgiving. We believe it is the largest cheese sale in Wisconsin. Call your friends and family and stock up for everyone. First person in line gets a

8:00 AM

Thu, Nov 19125 Lincoln St., Johnson Creek

Teen Takeover - Friendsgiving

Celebrate the season with your friends at our Teen Takeover Friendsgiving! Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, games, and good company as we get together to celebrate friendship and everything we’re thankful for. Come hang out, enjoy some tasty treats,

3:30 PM

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Thu, Nov 19Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin- South Central, Madison

Dinner & Movie Night for 18+ | Big Hero 6

🍿🎬 DSAW-South Central Movie Night! 🎬🌭 We’re moving Movie Night up one week early because of Thanksgiving! 🦃 Adults 18+ with Down syndrome or a related disability are invited to join us on Thursday, November 19, from 4:45–7:45 p.m. at the Sun Prairie Cent

4:45 PM

Dinner & brunch

Thu, Nov 19705 W Main St, Sun Prairie

Client Appreciation Event: Annual Pie Giveaway

HomeTeam4u is hosting our annual Client Appreciation Pie Giveaway for our past clients, and this year one pie comes with a golden ticket. Join us Thursday, November 19 from 5 to 7 PM at 705 W Main St in Sun Prairie. This evening is our thank you to the c

5:00 PM

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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 Windsor

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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 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 Windsor: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Windsor in 2026?

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

What is on in Windsor on Thanksgiving Day?

29 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Free Turkey Dinner - Dine-in Only, Madison Turkey Trot 5K at Alliant Energy Center and Milton Turkey Trot brought to you by National Honor Society.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Windsor?

26 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including 2 Community Events at Madison, Wisconsin, Community Thanksgiving Meal and Dinner & Movie Night for 18+ | Big Hero 6 at Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin- South Central. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Windsor?

Yes: Madison Turkey Trot 5K at Alliant Energy Center (Thu, Nov 26), Milton Turkey Trot brought to you by National Honor Society (Thu, Nov 26) and 16th Annual Plain Pilgrimage at Plain Municipal Park (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Windsor?

Food Drive for Oregon Area Food Pantry! and 10th Anniversary! Cranksgiving Madison 2026 at State Capital Madison Wi. are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Windsor?

Yes: 4 of the 100 listed are free, including Turning Point Friendsgiving at Feist Vocational Counseling and Placement, LLC., Simply Homes Thanksgiving Pie Pickup at Jannah Village Apartments and Madison Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Cask & Ale. Tickets for the rest run from $17.85 to $65.87.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Windsor?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Madison Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Cask & Ale (Nov 25–26), Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class- Garver Feed Mill in Madison, WI at Glitter Workshop (inside Garver Feed Mill) (Sun, Nov 22) and 10th Anniversary! Cranksgiving Madison 2026 at State Capital Madison Wi. (Sun, Nov 22).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Windsor?

Yes: 7 more events are listed within reach, in Brookfield, Dodgeville, Oconomowoc and Menomonee Falls.

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.