# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Bloomington, IL 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Bloomington, Illinois with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Bloomington with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Bloomington.

## Thanksgiving Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: 48th Annual FREE Turkey Trot
  - **Description**: Join us and Fleet Feet Bloomington for a family-friendly event to kickstart your holiday feast on Thanksgiving Day!

9:00AM: Kids Half-Mile Run
9:15AM: 3-Mile Run and 1.5-Mile Walk
Runners will be staged and released first, with walkers following behind.
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/48th-annual-free-turkey-trot/200030584732319
  - **Venue**: 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States
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- **Event Name**: Edward David Anderson | Friendsgiving Throwdown
  - **Description**: We return to live music in the studio for a reunion with our good friend Edward David Anderson and a fun filled old fashioned family throw down the weekend of Thanksgiving! By Saturday we’ll all need a break from our close family to hang with our chosen f
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/edward-david-anderson-friendsgiving-throwdown/200030680467459
  - **Venue**: 400 S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701
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## Trending Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: IU Homecoming Parade 2026
  - **Description**: The Homecoming Parade is back on Kirkwood! ⚪️🔴

Join us Friday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m. as IU student groups and local organizations take over downtown Bloomington with floats, costumes, music, and plenty of Hoosier spirit.

The parade starts at Washingt
  - **Venue**: Kirkwood Ave
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- **Event Name**: Partita: An Evening with Barbara Kingsolver
  - **Description**: InformationJoin Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an evening of readings, questions, and musical performances by Jacobs School of Music pianist Susan Tsai to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Partita.
  - **Venue**: Indiana University Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Tim Hawkins Live - Bloomington, MN - SOLD OUT
  - **Description**: Life’s serious enough - take a night off with Tim Hawkins! Known for his hilarious favorites like “Things You Don’t Say to Your Wife,” “Cletus Take the Reel,” and “Pink Pretty Tractor,” Tim brings his one-of-a-kind blend of music and comedy to audiences w
  - **Venue**: 8600 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55425-1920, United States
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- **Event Name**: Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Mall of America
  - **Description**: ⭐ Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next
  - **Venue**: Mall of America
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Trick or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 TRICK OR TREAT IS BACK IN DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON! 🍬

Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and get ready for one of our favorite Downtown traditions!

Join us for an evening of FREE, family-friendly Halloween fun as Downtown businesses, nonprofit
  - **Venue**: Downtown Bloomington
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers Football vs. Ohio State Football
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsIndiana Hoosiers Football has 7 upcoming events.Ohio State Buckeyes Football has 9 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium - Bloomington
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** 48th Annual FREE Turkey Trot (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am at 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States), Edward David Anderson | Friendsgiving Throwdown (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at 400 S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Bloomington include 1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701-6351, United States, 400 S. Madison St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Bloomington include Bloomington Parks & Recreation, The Hallowed Hall.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Bloomington.

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