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Thanksgiving Events in Yulee 2026

Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Yulee 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 Yulee.

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Sun, Nov 8Yellow Bluff Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226, United States

Beginner Amigurumi Pumpkin

In this class, you will learn all the basics stitches and things in order to create your perfect amigurumi pumpkin, just in time to show off with your Thanksgiving decor! Even if you are brand new in crochet, this class is perfect for you to initiate your

12:30 PM

Tue, Nov 104750 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach

Chefs Theater Presents: Italian Thanksgiving

The Chefs at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island are presenting a monthly cooking demonstration preparing and cooking a variety of cuisines. Small class sizes create an intimate environment hosted in Salt Restaurant. After each demonstration, students dine wi

10:30 AM

Fri, Nov 13Synthia Roy Tattoo & Body Piercing, Jacksonville

Friday the 13 November 2026 $40 Tattoos

It is that time of year again! This will be the third and final Friday the 13th of the year 2026. All the same rules apply with this one as the previous ones. This one is near the holiday of Thanksgiving so you know we will be adding a couple new sheets p

11:00 AM

Fri, Nov 136801 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville

Turkey Trot 5K

Join us on Nov 13 at 11:30 am for a FREE Turkey Trot 5K! The run will be held at the Antenna Farm at the south end of Mustin Rd. This event is open to all authorized patrons with base access and their guests. This is not open to the general public. R

11:30 AM

Turkey trot

Fri, Nov 13Northwestern Mutual - Florida-Georgia Line, Jacksonville

ACC's 3Rd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck

Join us for a fun and meaningful evening of connection, good food and gratitude. Event Details: November 13, 2026 | Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Northwestern Mutual, 4345 Southpoint Blvd, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Bring a dish and a friend (BYOB).

5:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14Camden County PSA 1050 Wildcat Dr. Kingsland, Ga

Firearms safety class

We are changing our November class to a different location to accommodate more students. Thanksgiving is about being grateful, and I’m thankful for everyone who has supported Full Armor Training this year. To close out the year, I’m reducing the price of

8:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14King's Village Mission Building 455 S. Lee St. Kingsland, GA

Concealed Carry and Firearms Safety Class

� Thanksgiving is about being grateful, and I’m thankful for everyone who has supported Full Armor Training this year. To close out the year, I’m reducing the price of our November 14th Concealed Carry & Firearm Safety Class to just $25! If you’ve b

8:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Alimicani Park, Atlantic Beach

Sandbar Saturday-Little Talbot Sandbar

Sandbar Saturday Come enjoy the Saturday before all the visitors come for Thanksgiving by having a fun paddle to the outside sandbar, we will set up our picnic stuff. From here we can paddle the channel over across the inlet and play on the sandbars o

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Memorial United Methodist Church, Fernandina Beach

Gathering in Gratitude: FREE Community Fall Festival | Downtown Fernandina

Memorial United Methodist Church and many of the wonderful non-profit organizations in our area, invite families and neighbors to "Gathering in Gratitude: A FREE Community Fall Festival", Saturday, November 14th from 10AM - 1PM on at 601 Centre Street (be

10:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14TOUS les JOURS Bakery & Cafe - Baymeadows, Jacksonville

Say Hey, Jax! Celebrate Your City Series: Happy Friendsgiving

Say Hey, Jax! is gathering for a cozy Friendsgiving-style brunch at TOUS les JOURS. Join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026 , for a relaxed brunch meetup designed to make con

10:30 AM

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Sat, Nov 147614 Pritchard Rd., Jacksonville

🦃 FREE THANKSGIVING TURKEY GIVEAWAY 🦃

Prince of Peace Church of the Living God and Perfecting Saints Church are partnering to bless our community this Thanksgiving! 📅 Saturday, November 14 ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM, or until all the turkeys are gone 📍 7614 Pritchard Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32219 ✔️ Free

11:00 AM

Sat, Nov 14Camden County, Georgia, Woodbine

Friendsgiving Ride 2026

FRIENDSGIVING MOTORCYCLE RIDE! Calling all Let's Ride Community Riders and friends! It’s time to roll together for our Thanksgiving Motorcycle Ride in Camden County, Georgia. Whether you ride a cruiser, sportbike, or trike, all riders are welcome! No

11:00 AM

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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 Yulee

Turkey trots, dinners and parades in the towns nearby

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 Yulee: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Yulee in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Yulee run from Nov 8 to Nov 29, 2026: 94 events.

What is on in Yulee on Thanksgiving Day?

15 events are listed for Thursday, November 26, including Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5k, UF Health Turkey Trot 5K for Brain Injury Awareness at Atlantic and Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32233 and Thanksgiving Pre-Turkey Yoga Class at Centred on Yoga.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Yulee?

19 dinners, brunches and buffets are listed, including Say Hey, Jax! Celebrate Your City Series: Happy Friendsgiving at TOUS les JOURS Bakery & Cafe - Baymeadows, More Than a Meal: 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Coat Drive and Friendsgiving Table Time at Nassau Village-Ratliff. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Yulee?

Yes: Turkey Trot 5K (Fri, Nov 13), Morning Movers Turkey Trot! at Holiday Hill Elementary (Tue, Nov 17) and Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5k (Thu, Nov 26).

Where can I volunteer this Thanksgiving in Yulee?

DSJ Latin Addiction *Party & Pet Food Drive!* at Avondale Dance and CAN DO HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE are looking for helping hands.

Are there free Thanksgiving events in Yulee?

Yes: 8 of the 94 listed are free, including Say Hey, Jax! Celebrate Your City Series: Happy Friendsgiving at TOUS les JOURS Bakery & Cafe - Baymeadows, Harvest of Hope Fest at Center of Hope at Emmett Reed and TALLSGIVING WITH TTGG at Wick N Twisted. Tickets for the rest run from $12.51 to $375.32.

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Yulee?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5k (Thu, Nov 26), Jacksonville Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026 at Downtown Jacksonville (Nov 25–26) and RnBMostly: Friends-Giving (November 2026) Jacksonville's #1 RnB (Nov 27–28).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Yulee?

Yes: 2 more events are listed within reach, in St. Augustine and Nocatee.

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.