# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Cedar Rapids, IA 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids.

## Thanksgiving Events in Cedar Rapids

- **Event Name**: Kickoff To Give Birds Fundraising - Iowa vs Minnesota Game Watch
  - **Description**: FREE Game Watch at Kingston Yard! Game will be shown on the screen!

Iowa plays Minnesota and we are kicking off fundraising for Operation Give Birds 2026! 

Join Iowa Giving Crew as we aim to help provide 2,750 Thanksgiving meals to families in need in t
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/kickoff-to-give-birds-fundraising-iowa-vs-minnesota-game-watch/200030572579502
  - **Venue**: 145 3rd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States
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- **Event Name**: Holiday Fair
  - **Description**: Each year, St. Paul’s United Women in Faith hosts our beloved Holiday Fair—a cherished community tradition and our major annual fundraiser. We are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone this fall: our 105th Anniversary (1921–2026)! This year’s Holid
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/holiday-fair/200030756747710
  - **Venue**: 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Kids
- **Event Name**: Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K
  - **Description**: Use #TurkeyTradition when sharing your photos from the event!
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  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 11:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/cedar-rapids-turkey-trot-5k/200030305135838
  - **Venue**: 1st St SE and 6th Ave SE
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Operation Give Birds 2026 - Year 10
  - **Description**: Operation Give Birds 2026

Thanksgiving 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of Operation Give Birds, and this year will be our biggest effort yet!

What started as a prank between friends has grown into a nonprofit movement dedicated to helping families acros
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/operation-give-birds-2026-year-10/200030833940946
  - **Venue**: 915 32nd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, nonprofit, holiday
- **Event Name**: Self-Care Studio: Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
  - **Description**: **Marking yourself as "Going" on Facebook will not guarantee your registration. Be sure to register on our website ahead of time using the ticket link or going to: https://kirkwood.augusoft.net//index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id
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  - **Date**: Mon Nov 23 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon Nov 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/self-care-studio-thanksgiving-centerpiece-workshop/200030716171916
  - **Venue**: Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Building
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  - **Categories**: workshops, thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Hostage at Rumors
  - **Description**: Thanksgiving Weekend Rock Out Bash! Stop by!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 67
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/hostage-at-rumors/200030832295511
  - **Venue**: Rumors Bar and Grill
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Run Turkey Run 2026: Thanksgiving Day FREE Fun Run
  - **Description**: Join us for the annual Run Turkey Run, a 5-mile (or choose your distance!) run or walk through NE Cedar Rapids to benefit Waypoint. 

This fun, flexible distance is perfect to pre-burn calories and enjoy an extra slice of pie! It's FREE to participate - w
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Nov 26 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/run-turkey-run-2026-thanksgiving-day-free-fun-run/200030828270956
  - **Venue**: Corner of E Ave and 20th St NE, Cedar Rapids
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Single and Empty Nesters Thanksgiving Dinner
  - **Description**: Single and Empty Nesters Thanksgiving DinnerAbout this EventAll single adults and empty nesters are invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner at the the church on Bluejay Drive in Cedar Rapids. We look forward to seeing you!
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/single-and-empty-nesters-thanksgiving-dinner/100001993930659277
  - **Venue**: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Fall Break
  - **Description**: Monday, November 23 – Sunday, November 29

We will be taking a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday! 🦃

There will be NO regular classes held during the week of November 23–29 as we pause to rest, recharge, and spend time with our loved ones.

Classes
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  - **Date**: Mon Nov 23 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/fall-break/200030567293746
  - **Venue**: 5005 Blairs Forest Lane NE Suite D, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52402
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  - **Categories**: Workshops

## Trending Events in Cedar Rapids

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Cedar Rapids, IA
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Cedar Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Sugarland
  - **Venue**: Alliant Energy PowerHouse
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- **Event Name**: Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
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- **Event Name**: BEHIND THE SCREAM: A Live Conversation with David Arquette following a screening of SCREAM
  - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable evening when David Arquette goes BEHIND THE SCREAM, a thrilling live conversation featuring a special 30th anniversary screening of the iconic horror film SCREAM, followed by an in-depth moderated interview and Q&A with
  - **Venue**: 123 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52401
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- **Event Name**: Behind the Scream - A Live Conversation with David Arquette
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Cedar Rapids Official Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: The Official Halloween event of the century on October 31st, 2026!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/Q2fNjUEMSF4Cedar Rapids Official Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 🎃Get ready
  - **Venue**: Cedar Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Gary Owen
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids
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- **Event Name**: Cedar Rapids Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Haunt the bars in Cedar Rapids with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!About this Event🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃Round up your
  - **Venue**: Pub 217
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- **Event Name**: Made in Iowa Fall Market
  - **Description**: This is your Fall Holiday Market Experience. Shop with the best of Iowa's artisans, bakers, and crafters, all under one roof. Shop with 150 vendors from across Iowa. From unique handmade items to delicious local treats, there's something for everyone! 🛍️✨
  - **Venue**: Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Kickoff To Give Birds Fundraising - Iowa vs Minnesota Game Watch (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am at 145 3rd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States), Holiday Fair (Wed Nov 04 2026 at 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403), Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot 5K (Thu Nov 26 2026 at 09:00 am at 1st St SE and 6th Ave SE), Operation Give Birds 2026 - Year 10 (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at 915 32nd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404), Self-Care Studio: Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop (Mon Nov 23 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kirkwood Community College Horticulture Building).
- **Q**: What are the top free Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Single and Empty Nesters Thanksgiving Dinner (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 11:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- **Q**: What Thanksgiving events are happening in Cedar Rapids in October 2026?
  - **A:** Kickoff To Give Birds Fundraising - Iowa vs Minnesota Game Watch (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am at 145 3rd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?
  - **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 Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids include 145 3rd St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States, 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403, 1st St SE and 6th Ave SE.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Cedar Rapids include Iowa Giving Crew, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Runs.
- **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 Cedar Rapids?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Cedar Rapids.

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