Each year we have multiple events throughout the year that you, friends, and family can participate in. This page is dedicated to keeping you up-to-date with what we are doing in your great city.
Volunteer Orientations
Each year in-person and/or virtual meetings will be set up to teach new volunteers how Operation Turkey works and give them a chance to talk with their city & site leaders. Make sure you have joined our volunteer network so you will receive an email with orientation details. Virtual meetings will be recorded.
Turkey Tailgate
The Turkey Tailgate takes place the day before Thanksgiving. This is a necessary preparation day where volunteers come together to cook turkeys, sort toiletry & clothing donations, gather any last minute supplies, and get everything ready for an early start the next day. For the Turkey Tailgate our biggest needs are smokers and Pitmasters to help us get all the turkeys cooked. Learn More
Thanksgiving Morning
This is our main event where we build the meals and deliver them out to the community. Volunteers of all ages come together at a location and step into various roles including setup, cooking, plating, packaging, delivering, and more. Learn More
The list below includes all currently scheduled events for San Marcos.
November 1, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Foxy's Proper Pub, 201 Brazos St Bldg B, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Ready for a Sunday filled with incredible live music, good vibes, and a great cause? Grab your friends and join us downtown for the 2026 Austin Yam Jam! We are bringing the community together to raise funds for Operation Turkey so we can provide warm Thanksgiving meals to our neighbors in need.
Admission is FREE, but we highly encourage donations to support the mission. (Fun fact: Every $7 donation feeds 2 people!)
This event is 18+ only.
Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-austin-yam-jam-tickets-2003523007248
November 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Zoom and Facebook Live
Join us on Zoom or on Facebook Live!
Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88214777220?pwd=c1Mfvx62nNbmMza5PYCaNwDNWLkbyM.1
Password: turkey
Facebook Live:
https://www.facebook.com/OperationTurkeySanMarcos/
November 25, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Texas Roadhouse, 1502 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
This is the event where we smoke turkeys and make preparations for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day. We will also be accepting donations for care packages during this time. Make sure you are registered to volunteer so you receive our informational emails when details of the event are available.
November 25, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Texas Roadhouse, 1502 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
This is the event where we smoke turkeys and make preparations for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day. We will also be accepting donations for care packages during this time. Make sure you are registered to volunteer so you receive our informational emails when details of the event are available.
November 26, 2026 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Texas Roadhouse, 1502 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
This is the big event where we prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Please register to volunteer on our website to ensure you get our informational emails with details of volunteering.
Thank you to our generous San Marcos sponsors!
