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

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota 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.

## 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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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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**: 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**: Minnesota Golden Gophers 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🌟 Journey into wonder at Minnesota Golden Gophers at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium

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## FAQs

- **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**: 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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