# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Winter Haven 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Winter Haven with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven.

## Thanksgiving Events in Winter Haven

- **Event Name**: Annual Cardboard Boat Races & Friendsgiving
  - **Description**: That's right ... one of our favorite events of the year is back! Bring the family and build a cardboard boat ... we will have all of the supplies you need. 

Never built a cardboard before? No worries ... we will people on hand eager to help. Bring some d
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Tanners Lakeside
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  - **Categories**: sports, thanksgiving, kids
- **Event Name**: Food Drive- Youth For Christ of Polk County
  - **Description**: 🥜🍇 HELP US FILL THE SHELVES! 💜

Excel Athletics is excited to support Youth for Christ with their upcoming food drive, and we’ve volunteered to take on a BIG goal:

🥜 200 jars of PEANUT BUTTER
🍇 200 jars of JELLY

📅 October 19 – November 12

We’re asking
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/food-drive-youth-for-christ-of-polk-county/200030773997818
  - **Venue**: 701 42nd Street NW, Winter Haven, FL
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, sports, nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: Let's get together for ''FRIENDSGIVING''
  - **Description**: Turkey Day is not over yet. Come have some fun and enjoy Friendsgiving. We can't wait to see you all. Come enjoy the holiday season with your friends. We will also have our new Band shirt ready and cups .stickers. Come get your drink on and grab some of t
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winter-haven/lets-get-together-for-friendsgiving/200030700779618
  - **Venue**: Tanners Lakeside
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Winter Haven

- **Event Name**: Open Mic Renegades HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
  - **Description**: Open Mic Renegades is back at Kokomo's in Winter Haven for a night of raw talent and good vibes! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is your chance to shine on stage (poets, musicians, vendors, s
  - **Venue**: Kokomo's Cafe
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- **Event Name**: Open Mic Renegades UGLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
  - **Description**: Open Mic Renegades is back at Kokomo's in Winter Haven for a night of raw talent and good vibes! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is your chance to shine on stage (poets, musicians, vendors, s
  - **Venue**: Kokomo's Cafe
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- **Event Name**: Open Mic Renegades
  - **Description**: Open Mic Renegades is back at Kokomo's in Winter Haven for a night of raw talent and good vibes! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this is your chance to shine on stage (poets, musicians, vendors, s
  - **Venue**: Kokomo's Cafe
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- **Event Name**: Hands on Haven: Touch-a-Truck, Truck & Treat, and More!
  - **Description**: Costumes, trucks, treats and a hands on look at your City.

Put on your costume and bring the family to Hands On Haven, the City of Winter Haven’s free, family friendly Truck & Treat celebration.

Hands On Haven gives kids and families an up close loo
  - **Venue**: Winter Haven Regional Airport
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- **Event Name**: DC Benny from Showtime at the Apollo!
  - **Description**: DC Benny has one of the highest rated comedy half hours on Comedy Central, and his appearance at the Apollo went viral. Now see him LIVE!About this EventMore about this event:In th
  - **Venue**: 19 3rd St NW
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- **Event Name**: 12th Annual Haven Holiday Market
  - **Description**: Largest holiday festival in all of Central Florida! More than 200 local vendors offering one of a kind products, arts & crafts, home & garden, 3d toys, vintage items/ clothing, fashion designers, homemade goods, chefs, book signing, food trucks, k
  - **Venue**: 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880, United States
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- **Event Name**: Boo Day 2 Uncut
  - **Description**: BOO DAY 2: UNCUT — Halloween Night!  Live at Indulge in Winter Haven on October 31, 2026. Featuring Koly P, Bobby Fishscale, Booz & DeAbout this Event🚨 WINTER HAVEN, ARE YOU READY?! 🎃🔥BOO DAY UNCUT 👻👻👻HA
  - **Venue**: 2862 Recker Hwy
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- **Event Name**: Fall Festival
  - **Description**: 🍁JOIN US FOR OUR FALL FESTIVAL!! 🍁 10/16/26 6-8pm
Games - Food - Candy - Prizes - Bounce House - Dunk Tank
EVERYTHING IS FREE!!!!
Bring your friends and family for an Amazing night of Fun!
Register you and your family NOW so we can prepare:  https://vbspr
  - **Venue**: Winter Haven Church of God
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- **Event Name**: Wine Chocolate and Cheese Downtown WH
  - **Description**: Main Street Winter Haven will host our 10th Annual Wine, Chocolate & Cheese event in Downtown Winter Haven on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Attendees will sample carefully curated pairings of wine and chocolate, or a wine and cheese pa
  - **Venue**: Downtown Winter Haven Historic District
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Annual Cardboard Boat Races & Friendsgiving (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 01:00 pm at Tanners Lakeside), Food Drive- Youth For Christ of Polk County (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at 701 42nd Street NW, Winter Haven, FL), Let's get together for ''FRIENDSGIVING'' (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Tanners Lakeside).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven include Tanners Lakeside, 701 42nd Street NW, Winter Haven, FL.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven include Paddleboard Winter Haven, Excel Athletics, X it 7.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Winter Haven?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Winter Haven.

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