Gainesville

Thanksgiving Events

This page lists family-friendly Thanksgiving themed events in the Gainesville, Florida area.
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Alachua County Library Thanksgiving Events

Visit website for list of upcoming library events with a Thanksgiving theme! Let's Talk Turkey! T ...

November 2026
free
Bella Terra Hills: Friendsgiving at the Treehouse

Guided Activities: 10:30–11:30 AM Treehouse Free Play & Potluck Lunch: Beginning at 11:30 AM Ages: ...

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Hours: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
$15 per child, Younger Siblings: Under 4: $10 | Under 2...
17450 CR-239, Alachua, FL, 32615-4502
Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child: Pumpkin Run 5K

Get ready for an extraordinary event this year – the Buy A Pumpkin Feed A Child initiative presents ...

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
$40 (Price increases after October 30, 2026)
Town of Tioga 13085 SW 1st Lane, Newberry, FL, 32669
Carson Springs Wildlife Walk or Ride Thanksgiving Tours

Booking Holiday tours now on our website. This Thanksgiving, experience the magic! Walk or Ride Tour ...

Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$45 Adults | $15 Kids (Ages 3-11) | FREE (Under 2 yrs)
8528 East County Road 225, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Cedar Key Turkey Trot

Join us for the 3rd Annual Cedar Key Turkey Trot!

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Donations only - cash or Venmo! Donations are optional ...
The Prickly Palm 495 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL
Chick-fil-A at Archer Road Thanksgiving Family Night

Family Night is getting a fall twist at Chick-fil-A Archer Road. Join us on Tuesday, November 3 from ...

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free 5-count nugget meal for children under 10 with the...
Only at dine-in location! 3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL
Church of Christ FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner

There's always a seat at the table in Newberry! Whether you're flying solo this year, your loved ...

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
free
Church of Christ, 25045 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL, 32669
Concerned Citizens of Newberry Thanksgiving Community Celebration

The Concerned Citizens of Newberry is hosting our annual Holiday Dinner. Come out to share a delicio ...

Sunday, November 8, 2026
Hours: 3:00 pm
free
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 25515 NW 6th Ave, Newberry, FL, 32669
Dirty Bird Art Co Thanksgiving Themed Classes

Welcome to the Sensory Studio at Dirty Bird Art Co! See website for class schedule and options!

November 2026
Hours: See description for details
$15, Must sign up on the website!
25355 West Newberry Road, Newberry, FL, 32669
Eat The Darn Cookie Thanksgiving Cookie Class at Pinspiration Gainesville

Our studio is the venue for a Thanksgiving Cookie Class with Kim Dotlich of Eat The Darn Cookie — Sa ...

Saturday, November 7, 2026
Hours: 1:00 pm
$50 ticket
Pinspiration Gainesville 1132 NW 76th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
First Baptist Church of Gainesville Fall Festival

A Thanksgiving celebration for the whole family! Food, games, car show, and more!

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
free
First Baptist Church, 14105 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606
Fun 4 Gator Kids Homeschool Meetup Thanksgiving

Join Fun 4 Gator Kids for a Homeschool Meetup. We have some fun Thanksgiving themes planned! This is ...

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
free
Kiwanis Challenge Park 2002 NW 36th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Germain's Chicken Sandwiches Friendsgiving Event

Friendsgiving at Germain’s is back! Our annual Give Back BBQ is about sharing a meal, giving thanks, ...

November 24 & 25, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm
Free food and drinks
220 NW 8th Ave #10, Gainesville, FL
Homestead Park Thanksgiving Market

Crafts, boutique, farmer's market and more! Bounce house, hayrides, food truck, face painting and mo ...

Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
Hours: 12 pm-4 pm
Free admission
Homestead Park Williston 1050 NE 6th Blvd, Williston, FL
JCPenney Kids Zone- Thanksgiving 3D Turkey

Pick up in store! Grab, shop, and go! Free crafts for kids, fast savings for parents. Kids get a fre ...

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Hours: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
free
JCPenney Kids Department, Oaks Mall, Gainesville, FL
Meizon Church: Thanksgiving Together

The Bull, located on 1st Avenue in downtown Gainesville, has graciously agreed to host Thanksgiving ...

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
free
The Bull, 18 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Morningside Nature Center's Cane Boil and Fiddle Fest

Enjoy traditional games and crafts, food, live old-time and Americana music, and sugar cane syrup pr ...

Saturday, November 21, 2026
Hours: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
free
Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32641
Norfleet Homes presents Turkey and Trucks

Big trucks. Full tables. A community that shows up. Join us for Turkeys & Trucks at CountryWay To ...

Sunday, November 22, 2026
Hours: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission is a donation of a turkey, canned goods, or a...
CountryWay Town Square 1739 SW 248th Dr. Suite 20, Newberry, FL, 32669
Painting with a Twist Thanksgiving Holiday Canvas Classes

Visit website for list of upcoming events with a Thanksgiving theme! Painting with a Twist: Festi ...

618 NW 60th St, Gainesville, FL
Rafter Cross Cowboy Church Thanksgiving Community Dinner

Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner at Rafter Cross Cowboy Church. We’ll gather on Thanksgiving Day f ...

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm
free
4631 NE 162nd CT, Williston, FL, 32696
Space Walk of Gainesville Thanksgiving Sale

November is here and we aren't slowing down! The calendar may be changing, but the FUN isn't stoppin ...

Thanksgiving Week 2026
One day price, five days of fun!
Starke Community Thanksgiving Run/Walk Turkey Trot

Get the family together, grab your friends, and bring your pups to kick off Thanksgiving with a fun ...

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
1 Free childs ticket per 2 canned goods (under 12). Adu...
Starke Downtown Music Pavilion 538 East Call Street, Starke, FL, 32091
Thanksgiving in the Park

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving with our town, Sunday, November 22nd at 11 am. This worshi ...

Sunday, November 22, 2026
Hours: 11:00 am
free
Lois Forte Park 120 NW 260th St, Newberry, FL, 32669
Turkey Trot Trail 5k & 10k

This year we are once again partnering with Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary to host our 5k & 10k trail ...

Thursday, November 26, 2026
Hours: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
$30-$40
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary 12626 NW Co Rd 231, Gainesville, FL, 32609