Seasonal guide · Oregon & Idaho
Thanksgiving 2026 lands on Thursday, November 26. This guide collects the verified turkey trots, community dinners, holiday pre-orders, and farmers market schedules for the two markets Paul serves. Every entry was checked against an official or local source on November 2, 2026, and each one links to that source so you can confirm details before you go.
Verified as of November 2, 2026
A note from Paul
I grew up in Oregon and spent my summers on a dairy farm in Idaho, so I've always had roots in both places. After more than 20 years in real estate and a recent move to the Treasure Valley, I know exactly what it feels like to host a holiday in a town you're still learning: you want the details right, from the morning run to the pie on the table.
Whether you're hosting your first Thanksgiving in a new home or your fiftieth in the same kitchen, here's a verified rundown of what's happening in both markets this year. Where a date or price hasn't been published yet, this guide says so instead of guessing. Happy hosting, and save room for pie.
Each entry was checked against an official or local source on November 2, 2026. Dates, times, venues, and prices appear only where they were published; nothing is invented.
Schedules shift, sell out, and change with the weather. Follow the source link on any entry for the latest hours, tickets, and last-minute updates.
Paul serves buyers and sellers across the Portland Metro and the Treasure Valley, so this guide stays balanced between Oregon and Idaho, with no favoritism and no commentary on neighborhoods or schools.
Oregon · Portland Metro
Portland doesn't run a Thanksgiving Day parade, but the week is full of tradition anyway: turkey trots on Thanksgiving morning, community dinners around town, bakers and butchers taking pre-orders, and a farmers market calendar that keeps going right through the holiday.
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 (day before Thanksgiving)
Portland International Raceway, 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland
Hood to Coast's Thanksgiving-eve 5K run and walk winds through the Winter Wonderland holiday lights, with a free kids fun run, music, and a post-race party. Entry runs about $45 to $65 depending on when you sign up.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
Staggered starts 7:30-7:39 a.m.
Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland
An untimed 5K run or walk that finishes inside the zoo, plus a Tot Trot for ages 0-4 and a Gobble Gallop for ages 5-10. Registration closes Nov 19.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
9 a.m., waves through 9:15 a.m.; check-in 7:30-8:30 a.m.
OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland
Northwest Veg's plant-based Thanksgiving tradition runs across the Tilikum Crossing bridge in waves, with live music before the start.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
8 a.m.
Cook Park, 17005 SW 92nd Ave, Tigard
A timed 5K with an untimed kids run; finishers earn a medal. Registration runs about $35.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
8:45 a.m. kids trot; 9 a.m. 3.8-mile trail race
West Linn, OR
A 3.8-mile trail race plus a half-mile kids trot organized by Run with Paula Events.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
8 a.m.
400 NW 153rd Ave, Beaverton
A family-friendly 5K benefiting local scholarships; registration is about $10.
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland
The 42nd annual tree lighting, with a community sing-along around the 75-foot Stimson Lumber Douglas fir. Portland's Thanksgiving-week tradition centers here the night after the holiday.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
12-4 p.m.
Poshines Cafe De La Soul, 8139 N Denver Ave, Portland
A free community Thanksgiving dinner, open to anyone. No reservation listed; show up and be fed.
Wed, Nov 25 and Thu, Nov 26, 2026
5:45 p.m. Wed; 6 p.m. Thu
Portland Rescue Mission, 111 W Burnside St, Portland
A Thanksgiving meal is served the night before the holiday, with regular dinner service on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteer shifts are open and Thanksgiving slots fill early.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
Service time on the mission page (mid-morning in recent years)
Union Gospel Mission, 3 NW 3rd Ave, Portland
A free Thanksgiving meal for anyone in need, served Thanksgiving morning in recent years. Check the mission site for the 2026 service time.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Delivery day; volunteer shifts
Portland, routes citywide
Volunteer drivers deliver holiday food boxes to roughly 2,000 neighbors ahead of Thanksgiving. Driver sign-ups are open at Sunshine Division.
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
3-6 p.m.
Portland, venue on the event page
A free plant-based community Thanksgiving meal, open to everyone.
Order by Sun, Nov 15, 9 a.m.; pickup Wed, Nov 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bakeshop, SE Division St, Portland
Pies, cheesecake, quiche, and cranberry compote. Pre-orders close Nov 15 at 9 a.m. or when sold out.
Reserve by phone; pickup Mon Nov 23 through Wed Nov 25
Laurelhurst Market, 3155 E Burnside St, Portland
Whole turkeys, brining kits, and sides. Reserve at 503-206-3907.
Pickup Sat Nov 21 through Tue Nov 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Champoeg Farm, St. Paul area, OR
Fresh turkeys from a family farm about 30 minutes south of Portland. Reserve online and pay at pickup.
Order before Nov 11
Botto's BBQ, Portland
Family packs with smoked turkey breast, brisket, ribs, stuffing, potatoes, and gravy. Order before Nov 11 to pick any date.
Order by Fri Nov 20; pickup Wed Nov 25, 6-8:30 p.m. or Thanksgiving morning 9 a.m.-noon
Side Yard Farm, Cully neighborhood, Portland
Desi-style holiday meals for pickup the day before Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving morning.
Order ahead; day-before pickup Wed, Nov 25
Huber's, Portland
A full turkey dinner package with roasted bird, dressing, potatoes, gravy, cranberry, bread, and pumpkin pie, picked up cold with heating instructions.
Pre-order window Nov 2-13, 2026
Costco, Portland Metro locations
A ready-to-heat turkey dinner for about $200, available to order during the Nov 2-13 window.
Advance ordering required; stores closed Thanksgiving Day
New Seasons Market, Portland Metro locations
Complete holiday meals for six or individuals, plus à la carte sides. Order ahead and pick up in the days before the holiday.
Sat, Nov 21 and Sat, Nov 28, 2026
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery St, Portland
Open every Saturday year round (closed only Dec 26), so both the Saturday before and after Thanksgiving run as usual.
Saturdays through Dec 19, 2026
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
4420 NE Hancock St, Portland
Runs every Saturday through mid-December, including Thanksgiving weekend.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton
The last Beaverton market of 2026 lands the Saturday before Thanksgiving. A good spot to grab produce, pies, and flowers for the table.
Wed, Nov 25, 2026, one-day Thanksgiving-week market
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
SW Park Ave & SW Main St, Portland
A special Thanksgiving-week Harvest Market takes over Shemanski Park for one day, replacing the regular Wednesday season.
Wednesdays year round
2-6 p.m. winter hours
People's Food Co-op, 3029 SE 21st Ave, Portland
Runs year round on Wednesdays, so the day before Thanksgiving is a normal market day.
Idaho · Treasure Valley
Boise doesn't run a Thanksgiving Day parade either; the big downtown moment comes the Saturday after, when the Holiday Parade, tree lighting, and ice rink kick off the season. In the days before, the valley's run community takes over Capitol Boulevard and the rescue mission serves its annual banquet.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
9 a.m.
Cecil D. Andrus Park at the Idaho State Capitol, Boise
A family 5K run/walk plus a Kids 5K, benefiting Boise Rescue Mission and Camp Rainbow Gold. Packet pickup runs Sat, Nov 21 and Mon, Nov 23.
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
9 a.m.
Memorial Park, Caldwell
A companion event to the Boise Turkey Day 5K run by the same organizers, for the west side of the valley.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
10 a.m.
Downtown Boise
The Treasure Valley's big Thanksgiving-weekend parade, with marching bands, floats, and community groups under the theme 'Christmas is for Giving.'
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
5-6 p.m.
The Grove Plaza, Boise
Downtown Boise lights the holiday tree the evening of parade day, right in the heart of the city.
Opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, through Jan 10, 2027
The Grove Plaza, Boise
The outdoor ice rink opens for the season over Thanksgiving weekend and stays through early January.
Tue, Nov 24, 2026
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vineyard Boise Christian Fellowship, 4950 N Bradley St, Garden City
A free Thanksgiving dinner with take-home holiday food boxes. Registration and volunteer slots are handled through Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, which also hosts a companion banquet in Nampa most years; check its event page for that 2026 date.
Pre-orders open now; pickup Thanksgiving week
Boise Pie Co., 1216 N Orchard St, Boise
Maple pumpkin with cinnamon streusel, pumpkin, pecan, bourbon pecan, and more. The case sells out fast, so pre-ordering is the only guaranteed way to get pies. Call (208) 515-6703 to confirm this year's cutoff and pickup.
Orders need at least 48 hours' notice; Thanksgiving orders typically due by around Nov 20
Boise Co-op Market, Boise
Turkeys, full meals, sides, and desserts from the holiday menu. The Co-op is closed on Thanksgiving Day itself.
Pre-order required; pickup before Thanksgiving
A'Tavola, Boise
A brined turkey feast with all the sides and pumpkin pie, ordered ahead for pickup before the holiday. Confirm this year's deadline with the restaurant.
Pre-order ahead of Thanksgiving
Boise Bistro Market, Boise
Pre-orders for ham, turkey, prime rib, or a full Thanksgiving meal for pickup.
Both ask for at least 48 hours’ notice
Whole Foods Market and Albertsons, Treasure Valley locations
Whole Foods Market and Albertsons locations take Thanksgiving pre-orders: full dinners, turkeys or hams, trays, sides, and desserts.
Saturdays, Nov 7-Dec 19, 2026
Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise
The Boise Farmers Market moves to its new Idaho Botanical Garden home for winter, and Thanksgiving weekend (Sat, Nov 28) falls inside the winter season.
Saturdays through November 2026
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April through November
Lloyd Square Park, Nampa
Runs Saturdays through November with later November hours. A market is confirmed for Sat, Nov 7; confirm the final 2026 date and Thanksgiving-week hours on the market page.
Wherever you're gathering this year, make it a good one.
And if you're hosting your first Thanksgiving in a home you just bought, or thinking about a move between Oregon and Idaho before the next one, that's exactly the kind of conversation Paul loves. He answers every call himself, in both states.
Looking for more? Browse all local events year round or ask about moving to Oregon or Idaho.
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Paul Knighton, MORE Realty, serves all homebuyers and sellers in Oregon and Idaho without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This Thanksgiving guide is open to everyone and was compiled with sources so each detail can be confirmed before you go.
