Celebrate Thanksgiving in Pasadena

Thanksgiving Activities & Events

Holidays on Holly Street Open House

November 21, 2024

On the Thursday before Thanksgiving every year, the independent retailers on Holly Street located between Fair Oaks and Raymond get together and host simultaneous open houses to celebrate the arrival of Fall. Enjoy food, drinks, music, store specials and a gift basket which will be raffled off at the end of the evening. Stores will remain open a bit later than usual for the event. Get a jump on your holiday shopping and check out the new shops on the block.

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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot

November 28, 2024

When you're in town for the holidays, celebrate it with Pasadenans at the Rose Bowl Stadium. The annual Turkey Trot is back on November 28, and runners, walkers, skippers, and jumpers alike are circling the 5K recreational loop at America's Stadium.

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Shop Local at Small Business Saturday Takeover

November 30, 2024

This holiday season, shop small with Pasadena. Visit one of our welcome stations on Small Business Saturday, November 30, for a free tote bag to help you carry all your found treasures.

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Give Back: Thanksgiving in the Park

For over 50 years, Pasadena's Union Station Homeless Services, along with a small army of local volunteers, puts on Thanksgiving Dinner in the Park to serve thousands of unhoused individuals. Give back this Thanksgiving by volunteering with USHS or help meet the organization's goal by making a donation.

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena

On Thanksgiving Day, The Langham Huntington, Pasadena is celebrating Thanksgiving with three dining options. Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast in the Huntington Ballroom, a Thanksgiving dinner at the Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse, and Thanksgiving dinner at the Terrace Restaurant.

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Thanksgiving at The Raymond 1886

On Thursday, November 28th, The Raymond 1886 is celebrating Thanksgiving with a delightful three-course feast served from 11 am to 7 pm. Enjoy a delicious array of dishes with the whole family and younger kids can pick from the kids' menu for their perfect holiday meal.

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Thanksgiving at The Arbour

The Arbour serves up California farm-to-table cuisine with seasonally fresh, locally procured ingredients. This Thanksgiving, grab a reservation and enjoy a three-course meal that includes oysters, butternut squash soup, Grandma's braised pot roast, turkey, kids turkey mac and cheese, and more. Locals tip: definitely get the pumpkin pie dessert.

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Thanksgiving at Pez Coastal Kitchen

Pez Coastal Kitchen will offer a delicious three-course meal on Thanksgiving Day from 3 to 9 pm. Those who would like to stay out of the kitchen this year can count on Pez Coastal Kitchen with their to-go package that serves 8 - 12 guests. Call to pre-order by Friday, November 22nd and conveniently pick up your meal up to two days before the holiday.

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