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Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Youngstown 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 Youngstown.

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Thu, Nov 124206 US-422, Pulaski

Annual Christmas Sale

Annual Christmas Sale: 20% Off Everything! Thursday, November 12th 9:00am-5:00pm Friday, November 13th 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, November 14th 9:00am-3:00pm Flowers N' All 4206 US 422 Pulaski, PA 16143 (724) 964-8817 Christmas decor, gifts, florals a

9:00 AM

Thu, Nov 12Seeking God's Glory, Warren

Night of Worship and Thanksgiving

Join us for a special night of worship, gratitude and thanksgiving to the Lord. All are welcome! Come as you are.

6:00 PM

Thu, Nov 12100 W Venango Street, Mercer

Friendsgiving Mom’s Night — Family Edition!

Friendsgiving Mom’s Night — Family Edition! Back by popular demand! Join us for our Friendsgiving Mom’s Night — but this time, it’s for the whole family (yes, dads too!). We’ll enjoy a big family-style dinner together, complete with fun activities and

6:00 PM

Dinner & brunchFriendsgiving

Thu, Nov 123212 Clearview Rd, Ravenna

Ladies’ Dinner and Devotions

Fellowship, Dinner and Devotion. Join us! Bring your favorite fall or thanksgiving inspired dish to share.

6:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Fri, Nov 13Jaylex Event Center

Free Thanksgiving Dinner

A free holiday dinner for anyone also looking for donations

2:00 PM

Dinner & brunchVolunteer

Fri, Nov 13Grace Fellowship Church, Niles

Thanksgiving Dinner & Message

Everyone Welcome! It’s going to be an incredible CR! Dinner: 4:30-6pm 6pm: Worship, Message & Fellowship *Childcare Available 6-8pm *Celebration Place & The Landing

4:30 PM

Dinner & brunch

Nov 14–15Mines and Meadows ATV Riding Resort, Wampum2 days

2026 Annual Turkey Run Scavenger Hunt

Who's ready for some Thanksgiving fun? Come out and ride our Turkey Run Scavenger Hunt! Customers will receive a scoring card and a starting clue, from then on, its up to you to find the stations and solve the clues to advance to the next station. The

9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14306 Main St W, Louisville

TRIAD 3rd Annual Deafsgiving

Join TRIAD Deaf Services for our 3rd Annual Deafsgiving! This is a fun community gathering where everyone can enjoy good food, connect with friends, meet new people, and celebrate our Deaf community. TRIAD will provide turkey and ham, and everyone is

12:00 PM

Sat, Nov 1412844 Greenbower st Ne Alliance Ohio

Birthdays/Friendsgiving 🐑🦃

I will prepare a leg of lamb and a fried turkey! Maybe some Jell-O shots and/or a buffalo zoo… BYOB and please bring a side dish or a dessert! This is also to celebrate two new friends birthdays as well as celebrating the holidays early! **Update** du

3:00 PM

Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 151100 S Keel Ridge Rd, Hermitage

Thanksgiving Dinner

Join Us For A Free Meal and Fellowship

12:00 PM

Dinner & brunch

Tue, Nov 17509 Market St, East Liverpool

Healing Through Art

Join us for a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving craft on Tuesday, November 17th at 1pm. All supplies will be provided. Please call ahead to sign up. Hope to see you there!

1:00 PM

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 Youngstown

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

Nov 25–26Tapville Social - Pittsburgh2 days

THANKSGIVING EVE

10:00 PM

Free – $550

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 Youngstown: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Youngstown in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Youngstown run from Nov 11 to Nov 29, 2026: 93 events.

What is on in Youngstown on Thanksgiving Day?

13 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including 48th Annual Turkey Trot at Warren G. Harding High School (Warren, Ohio), What We’re Thankful 4-miler Run and 3K Walk at Davis Family YMCA and BOC Thanksgiving Day Hike - November 26th - 8:30 AM - Sunken Garden and Pleasant Valley Trails at Sunken Garden Trail.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Youngstown?

22 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Friendsgiving Mom’s Night — Family Edition!, Ladies’ Dinner and Devotions and Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Jaylex Event Center. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Youngstown?

Yes: Leg Day 5K at Canfield Fair (Sun, Nov 22), 48th Annual Turkey Trot at Warren G. Harding High School (Warren, Ohio) (Thu, Nov 26) and East Palestine's 19th Annual Turkey Trot at East Palestine Community Center (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Youngstown?

Turkey Giveaway and Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Central Global Methodist Church of Beaver Falls, PA are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Youngstown?

Yes: 1 of the 93 listed is free, including Thanksgiving Eve Eve Trivia at The Hive on 3rd (The Swarm). Tickets for the rest run from $11.88 to $60.54.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Youngstown?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Comedy Night with Jimmy Krenn (Wed, Nov 25), Night Before Thanksgiving at The Dusty Armadillo! (Wed, Nov 25) and 7% Superstar at The Hay Loft “Black Friday Dance Party” (Fri, Nov 27).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Youngstown?

Yes: 8 more events are listed within reach, in Columbiana, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Canton 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.