Thanksgiving, together.

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Eight Phoenix Valley Thanksgiving-season highlights, November 12–26, with family activities, cooking, music, community connection and morning runs.

About this Thanksgiving roundup

Thanksgiving can be more than one meal. Across the Phoenix Valley, the season brings opportunities to meet neighbors, try a new skill, share music and start a morning outdoors. This selection includes eight dated possibilities from November 12–26, 2026: a community breakfast and resource gathering for Chandler seniors, library discoveries for young children, a food craft, a potluck dance, a Southwest cooking class, an ASU concert and two Thanksgiving-morning runs.

Choose the plans that suit your people and your pace. Some activities have specific ages, residency requirements or advance registration. First-time-guest offers are limited to eligible visitors, and prices or available places can change. Check the organizer before booking or heading out. All times are Arizona time. These are selected local highlights, not a complete calendar or a suggested route across the Valley.

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Thanksgiving discoveries · November 12–26, 2026

Organizer details checked November 3, 2026. Availability can change; recheck before booking. All times are Arizona time.

Current featured options

Current recommendations require a date and freshness check. All eight dated source listings are retained below.

Previously discovered · all dated source listings

Past dates and listings needing another review remain as reference, rather than current invitations.

Golden Neighbors Thanksgiving Resource Gathering · Chandler ↗
November 12, 2026 · 9:30 AM–11:00 AM · Arizona time
ASU Chandler Innovation Center · 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ
Meet neighbors over a light breakfast and learn about city programs and community resources. A Spanish interpreter is planned.
Free. Chandler residents age 55+. RSVP required through the city's Golden Neighbors page.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
Hamilton Scavenger Hunt: Thanksgiving · Chandler ↗
November 18, 2026 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM · Arizona time
Hamilton Library · 3700 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85248
Search for Thanksgiving items on a checklist and earn a prize for completing the card. The event window differs from the library's longer opening hours; use 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
No fee stated. Listed for children ages 0–5; plan a caregiver visit. Stop by during the event window. No registration link is shown.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
STEM Club: Candy Corn Turkey Cookie · Guadalupe ↗
November 18, 2026 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Arizona time
Guadalupe Library · 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
Make a no-bake Thanksgiving food craft using cookies and candy corn. Children can explore creative choices and fine motor skills.
No fee stated. Ages 5–11. No registration required. Contact the library about food allergies and ingredient needs.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
Thanksgiving Potluck Dance Party! · Phoenix ↗
November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM–9:00 PM · Arizona time
Fred Astaire Dance Studios · Ahwatukee · 3820 E. Ray Rd., Suite 2, Phoenix, AZ 85044
A seasonal potluck with ballroom, Latin, partner and line dancing, plus student and professional performances. Beginners are welcome.
First party free for first-time guests only; current students excluded from that offer. Organizer lists all ages; confirm participation details directly. Use the organizer's ticket page. Bring a favorite appetizer, side or dessert to share.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
A Southwest Thanksgiving · Scottsdale ↗
November 21, 2026 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Arizona time
Sweet Basil Culinary Center · 8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., #C-5, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Explore regional holiday flavors through a menu including pumpkin soup, blue-corn muffins, seasoned turkey breast and chorizo cornbread stuffing. The organizer also lists a margarita toast; ask about nonalcoholic options and age rules.
$105 per person. Confirm age and dietary requirements with the culinary center before booking. Advance registration required; the named class appears in the current registration form. An available form does not guarantee a seat.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
Maroon and Gold Band and Philharmonia: Thanksgiving Treat · Tempe ↗
November 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Arizona time
ASU Gammage · 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281
The university's band and Philharmonia close the fall semester with seasonal music. The ASU Gospel Choir joins the Philharmonia portion.
Tickets required; check current prices and fees. Check venue admission rules. Buy through the ticket link on the ASU Gammage page.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
Phoenix Turkey Trot · Phoenix ↗
November 26, 2026 · 8:40 AM · Arizona time
Wesley Bolin Plaza · Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, Phoenix, AZ; follow organizer arrival and course information
Start Thanksgiving morning with a downtown run or walk, with several distances and a costume contest.
Paid registration; choose the appropriate distance and check checkout fees. Distances and children's events vary; review organizer rules. Registration is advertised as open. 1 mile 7:30 a.m.; 10K 7:50 a.m.; 5K 8:40 a.m.; Tot Trot 9:40 a.m. Packet pickup details are on the official site.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.
Run, Turkey, Run! 5K / 1 Mile · Goodyear ↗
November 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM–9:30 AM · Arizona time
Goodyear Recreation Campus · 420 S. Estrella Pkwy., Goodyear, AZ 85338
A Thanksgiving run or walk with post-race refreshments and community giving. The registration page lists canned food, diapers, socks, hygiene products and other new items as donation options.
Current base entries $30–$40, depending on distance and shirt; prices rise after Nov. 14; checkout fees may apply. Family-friendly; no pets. Register and agree to bring a new donation item from the organizer's list. 5K 8:30 a.m.; 1 mile 8:40 a.m. See the source for allowed donations.
Dated discovery · consult the organizer for current information.

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Golden Neighbors · CHANDLER · THU NOV 12 · 9:30–11 AM · Free · RSVP · Chandler residents 55+ · ASU Chandler Innovation Center
Thanksgiving Hunt · CHANDLER · WED NOV 18 · 8 AM–5 PM · Ages 0–5 · Stop by · Hamilton Library
Turkey Cookie Craft · GUADALUPE · WED NOV 18 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Ages 5–11 · No registration · Guadalupe Library
Potluck Dance Party · PHOENIX · THU NOV 19 · 7:30–9 PM · Bring a dish · New guests: first party free · Fred Astaire · Ahwatukee
Southwest Thanksgiving · SCOTTSDALE · SAT NOV 21 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · $105 · Book · Sweet Basil Culinary Center
Thanksgiving Treat · TEMPE · TUE NOV 24 · 7:30 PM · Tickets required · ASU Gammage · Band + Philharmonia
Phoenix Turkey Trot · PHOENIX · THU NOV 26 · 5K 8:40 AM · Other distances · Register · Wesley Bolin Plaza
Run, Turkey, Run! · GOODYEAR · THU NOV 26 · 5K 8:30 AM · 1 mile 8:40 AM · Register + bring a new donation item · Goodyear Recreation Campus
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