🍂 Family Gathering

Family Thanksgiving2026

Family, We're Getting Ready for Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is getting closer, so we're putting all of our current plans, important dates, lodging information, family contributions, and optional family apparel in one convenient place.

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 26, 2026

The Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner

Dinner will be at Mom & Dad's House!

Instead of trying to coordinate Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant, we're bringing Thanksgiving home.

Additional details about dinner time and other plans will be shared with the family as we get closer to Thanksgiving.

Family together for Thanksgiving celebration

Help With Thanksgiving Dinner

Feeding the whole family takes a village!

To help cover the cost of food and everything needed for Thanksgiving dinner, we're asking each household to contribute:

Per Household

$200

If $200 isn't possible, please contribute as close to that amount as you're able. Every contribution helps us prepare a great Thanksgiving dinner for everyone.

Contribution Deadline

Friday, November 13, 2026

Please send your contribution to La'Vonne by November 13 so there is enough time to purchase groceries and prepare for Thanksgiving.

Send Thanksgiving Contribution

Cash App: $LaVonneYoung77

Thank you for helping us make Thanksgiving happen! ❤️

Lodging

Where To Stay

After looking into Airbnb options, we've found that the prices are currently higher than we'd like. Because of that, we're looking at hotels instead.

We've found several hotel options in the Gastonia area that may offer Reserve Now, Pay Later rates for our Thanksgiving dates.

Stay Dates

Wednesday, November 25 – Sunday, November 29, 2026

These hotels are suggestions only. Everyone is encouraged to look around and choose whatever hotel or accommodations work best for their household, budget, and travel plans.

Comfort Suites Gastonia – Charlotte

November 25–29, 2026

View Hotel & Reserve

The Esquire Hotel Downtown Gastonia, Ascend Hotel Collection

November 25–29, 2026

View Hotel & Reserve

Tru by Hilton Gastonia

November 25–29, 2026

View Hotel & Reserve

Don't Wait Too Long!

If you find a hotel and rate you're comfortable with, consider reserving early. Thanksgiving travel can cause hotel prices and availability to change as we get closer to November.

Optional Gear

Thanksgiving Family Apparel

Want some Thanksgiving gear? We've got options!

We've created family apparel for anyone who would like to order something for Thanksgiving.

Apparel Is Completely Optional.

You are not required to purchase anything to participate in Thanksgiving. This is simply available for family members who would like to order something.

Please Order Early

Recommended Order-By Date

November 5, 2026

If you want your apparel before Thanksgiving, we strongly recommend placing your order by November 5, 2026. These items are printed after they are ordered.

Please allow approximately:

Up to 7 days for printing and production
PLUS approximately 7–8 days for shipping

Production and shipping times can vary, so ordering earlier is always better. If ordering after the recommended date, carefully review the estimated delivery date shown during checkout and choose the appropriate shipping destination.

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