Washington DC
Thanksgiving 2026 in Washington DC: 62 events
62 Thanksgiving events are listed in and around Washington DC between Saturday 14 November and Saturday 28 November.
- 14on Thanksgiving Day (Thu 26 Nov)
- 5across Thanksgiving weekend (Fri 27 – Sun 29 Nov)
- 21the weekend before (Fri 20 – Sun 22 Nov)
- 37free
- The 2026 DowntownDC Holiday Market runs from 13 November to 23 December on F Street NW between 7th and 9th streets, and is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Source
- SOME's Trot for Hunger starts at Freedom Plaza on 26 November 2026, with the Little Turkey 1-Miler at 7:30am and the 5K at 8:15am. Source
Only events with Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Drinksgiving or turkey trot in their title are listed, leaving out Japan's Labour Thanksgiving Day and memorial services of thanksgiving. A dinner or show on several dates appears once under each heading, with its other dates noted.
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday 26 November
14 events
- TAP-DC Turkey Trot 5K MeetupThu 26 Nov · 7:30am · The Mall in ColumbiaFree
- 5th Annual Free Turkey Trot Fun Run Festival (Thanksgiving morning)Thu 26 Nov · 9:00am · Dunloggin Middle SchoolFree
- 2026 Annual AKT Turkey Trot 5K/10KThu 26 Nov · 9:00am · 146 George Washington Mem PkwyTBA
- Medium(+) Level: Thanksgiving Frozen Turkey Trek (25 or 35mi)Thu 26 Nov · 9:00am · Columbia Island MarinaFree
- FriendsGiving 5k with Manassas Run ClubThu 26 Nov · 9:00am · Grounds Central StationTBA
- Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at the Clubs at QuanticoThu 26 Nov · 10:00am · The Clubs at QuanticoTBA
- Beginner(+) Level: Thanksgiving Lazy Turkey Trek (Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden)Thu 26 Nov · 10:30am · Shirlington LibraryFree
- VSDC Vegan Thanksgiving Day PotluckThu 26 Nov · 11:00am · Americana Finnmark Community RoomFree
- THANKSGIVINGThu 26 Nov · 11:00amFree
- VSDC Thanksgiving Day at GreenFare I Ticket Sales End Thurs, Nov 12Thu 26 Nov · 12:00pm · GreenFare Organic CafeFree
- Thanksgiving Lunch in Alexandria!Thu 26 Nov · 12:30pmFree
- THANKSGIVING LUNCH - @ The FarmhouseThu 26 Nov · 2:00pmFree
- Friendsgiving Dinner with Social Sips & Bites 🦃🥟Thu 26 Nov · 5:00pm · Hong Kong Seafood PearlFree
- Holiday (Thanksgiving) Chinese Food Night- Bethesda MetroThu 26 Nov · 6:00pm · House of Foong LinFree
Earlier in November: Sat 14 – Thu 19 Nov
14 events
- LM: 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Hike (18 miles)Sat 14 Nov · 8:00am · Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station Kiss & RideFree
- Friendsgiving Clothing SwapSat 14 Nov · 1:00pm · Urby Navy YardTBA
- Friendsgiving CelebrationSat 14 Nov · 2:00pmFree
- Annual Friendsgiving PotluckSat 14 Nov · 5:00pmFree
- 🍁MEET & GREET: Friendsgiving 🍁Sat 14 Nov · 7:00pmFree
- Push'N Pedals FriendsgivingSat 14 Nov · 8:00pmFree
- A Friendsgiving Tea CelebrationSun 15 Nov · 11:30amFree
- 🙌🏾 Won't He Do It! Friendsgiving GOSPEL BRUNCHSun 15 Nov · 1:00pmFree
- 11/16- Annapolis, MD- Friendsgiving in Wine CountryMon 16 Nov · 7:00pm · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & RestaurantTBA
- 11/17- Rockville, MD- Friendsgiving in Wine CountryTue 17 Nov · 7:00pm · Cooper’s Hawk Winery & RestaurantTBA
- Friendsgiving Event - Overseas Distillery - ColumbiaThu 19 Nov · 6:00pm · Oversea Distillery and BarFree
- Mach 33 Network Thanksgiving Launch MartyThu 19 Nov · 6:00pm · PupatellaFree
- BreadBreakers Monthly Dinner: Community Across Divides - Thanksgiving EditionThu 19 Nov · 6:30pm · Reston Community Center Lake AnneFree
- Turkey Time: Thanksgiving Trivia | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema LoudounThu 19 Nov · Alamo Drafthouse Cinema One LoudounTBA
The weekend before: Fri 20 – Sun 22 Nov
21 events
- Ooh Rah Run Series - Joint Base Myer- Henderson Hall Turkey Trot 5KFri 20 Nov · 7:00am · Cpl Terry L. Smith GymTBA
- 2026 THANKSGIVING CRUISE OUT OF PUERTO RICO - 11/20/26 TO 11/28/26Fri 20 Nov · 4:00pmFree
- FriendsgivingFri 20 Nov · 6:30pmFree
- Montgomery Country Thanksgiving ParadeSat 21 Nov · 8:45amFree
- Thanksgiving Sugar Cookie Decorating Class with Royal Icing TechniquesSat 21 Nov · 10:00am · Fran's Cake & Candy SuppliesTBA
- The Rich Auntie Cake Heist - Friendsgiving EditionSat 21 Nov · 11:00am · 14507 Main StTBA
- VSDC Joins Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary for Thanksgiving WITH the TurkeysSat 21 Nov · 12:00pm · Poplar Spring Animal SanctuaryFree
- Poplar Spring's Thanksgiving WITH the TurkeysSat 21 Nov · 12:00pm · Poplar Spring Animal SanctuaryTBA
- Gratitude, Glamour and Gravy! 🤎Mocha Melanin Friendsgiving 🍂Sat 21 Nov · 12:45pmUSD 20
- Friends & Frosting: Friendsgiving Cupcake DecoratingSat 21 Nov · 3:00pm · Fran's Cake & Candy SuppliesTBA
- Friendsgiving 2026!Sat 21 Nov · 5:00pm · The Vine ChurchFree
- Friendsgiving 3.0 | Indian Couples Exclusive🥂Sat 21 Nov · 6:00pm · Fairfax, VAFree
- Taste of DC: Friendsgiving ExperienceSat 21 Nov · KachéUSD 100
- Thanksgiving Turkey GiveawaySat 21 Nov · 4551 Benning Rd SETBA
- Nick’s Turkey Trot + STJ Halfrox ChallengeSun 22 Nov · 9:00am · The St. James Sports, Wellness and Entertainment ComplexTBA
- Friendsgiving Brunch!Sun 22 Nov · 12:00pmFree
- IN STUDIO - Thanksgiving Long and Low 12 PMSun 22 Nov · 12:00pm · Helen Olivia FlowersTBA
- Pre-Thanksgiving Tea TimeSun 22 Nov · 2:00pmFree
- VSDC Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at DC VeganSun 22 Nov · 4:00pm · DC VeganFree
- Friendsgiving at Mix + Mingle!Sun 22 Nov · 5:00pm · Mix + Mingle Coffee LoungeTBA
- Pre-ThanksGiving Affair with Push PlaySun 22 Nov · 5:00pm · HallTBA
Monday to Thanksgiving Eve: Mon 23 – Wed 25 Nov
8 events
- PRE-THANKSGIVING: Alexandria Euchre Club (11/24) 4th Tuesday @ Hank'sTue 24 Nov · 6:00pm · Hank's Oyster BarFree
- Let Ken's Garage Band start Thanksgiving off right!Wed 25 Nov · 3:30pm · Lost RhinoFree
- The Rebirth of the Pre-Thanksgiving Party featuring "Plies"Wed 25 Nov · 7:00pm · EchostageTBA
- Thanksgiving Eve with Sons of Pirates & The Big Buffett Beach BandWed 25 Nov · 7:30pm · The Collective - EncoreTBA
- PINTO PICASSO THANKSGIVING EVE BACHATA CONCERTWed 25 Nov · 8:00pm · THE SALSA ROOM TYSONSTBA
- Thanksgiving Eve PartyWed 25 Nov · 10:00pm · Refer Eventbrite Ticket LinkFree
- Thanksgiving Eve Club HoppingWed 25 Nov · 10:00pm · Refer Eventbrite Ticket LinkFree
- HAWKEYE AT ABNER'S CRABHOUSE THANKSGIVING EVEWed 25 Nov · 3748 Harbor Rd, Chesapeake Beach, MD, United States, Maryland 20732TBA
Thanksgiving weekend: Fri 27 – Sun 29 Nov
5 events
- Season of the Sagittarius Thanksgiving partySat 28 Nov · 3:00pm · Shark Bar And Seafood HouseTBA
- POST 2026 THANKSGIVING CRUISE - 11/28/26 TO 12/5/26Sat 28 Nov · 4:00pmFree
- Lyle Link Thanksgiving Saturday Night @ Takoma Station TavernSat 28 Nov · 6:20pmFree
- Friendsgiving @ Quarter MarketSat 28 Nov · 7:00pm · Quarter Market Food CourtFree
- All Black Affair Thanksgiving Weekend Sat Nov 28th W/ RASHAAN PATTERSONSat 28 Nov · 7:00pm · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal CityTBA