BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special.

Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season: 

Wednesday, Oct. 21 - Wednesday, Nov. 18

Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers Thanksgiving Giveaway 2026
Dudley DeBosier is celebrating Thanksgiving by giving away 10 $200 gift cards to Louisiana residents to help make the holiday a little easier. You can enter the giveaway here. 

Saturday, Nov. 14

Capital Area Human Services Pre-Thanksgiving Community Health Fair
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capital Area Human Services office on Coursey Boulevard
Capital Area Human Services and Aetna are partnering to bring free boxes of canned food, turkeys, fresh food, health resources and vaccines to the Capital Area. More than 45 health, wellness and community organizations will participate in the fair. The event is free and open to the public. 

GSmoove Steppas' 2nd Annual Thanksgiving in the Park
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gonzales Municipal Park on S. Burnett Avenue
The community-centered dance organization GSmoove Steppas is hosting its second annual Thanksgiving in the Park, a community outreach event for local families. The organization will be handing out 400 meals to residents who want to connect more with their neighbors in the season of giving. 

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Community Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
10 a.m. at Belaire High School on Tams Drive
Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. is hosting the community-centered event to support families by providing free turkeys to residents on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact the Office of Councilman Cleve Dunn, Jr. (225)389-5165 or wfjones@brla.gov

Saturday, Nov. 21

Thanksgiving Community Impact
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. next to All Star Lanes on Airline Highway
In His Honor Ministries is celebrating the holiday by providing jambalaya, turkeys, Thanksgiving sides, coats and clothing, shoes and personal hygiene items to anyone in need. 

Congressman Troy Carter’s 34th Annual Friends & Family “Drive-Thru” Thanksgiving Dinner
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5300 Berkley Drive
Congressman Troy Carter Sr. will host the drive-through event, providing complete holiday meals to those who might be spending Thanksgiving alone. The event is free to the public, and food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. To volunteer or for more information, please call (504) 381-3970.

Atlas Foundation's Multicultural Thanksgiving Dinner (adults only)
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 862 O'Neal Lane
The Atlas Foundation is hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner for residents to share an evening of gratitude, friendship and togetherness. Tickets are $20 per person, and it is an adults-only event. For more information, click here. 

Monday, Nov. 23

Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Hi Nabor Supermarket on Winbourne Avenue
Pastor Ronnie L. Williams with Power in the Word, World Ministries is giving away Thanksgiving turkeys to those on any type of government assistance, including food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, Section 8 housing, etc. Please bring proof of government assistance. The turkeys will be given on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. 

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Councilwoman Harris's District 7 Thanksgiving Event
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Community Center on Gus Young Avenue

Friday, Nov. 27

Free Storytime and Puppet Theatre Family Event
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Old State Capitol
Louisiana's Old State Capitol will host a storytime and puppet theatre for families wanting to get out of the house after Thanksgiving. They will have family-friendly karaoke and crafts starting at 1 p.m. Reserve your spot at the event here.