# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Kankakee 2026 - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Kankakee 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 ## Audience - **Followers**: 36k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7488f80-1783-11ee-9ff9-234f7d65f501-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c8519580-a808-11f0-b78f-c9aef12fa09e-rimg-w200-h200-dc161416-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3dd81a9f91e1084562d985d72cc8f397b74c710ed9374059210ccfc401a47fd8-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir?v=1760193604 ## About Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Kankakee 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 Kankakee. ## Trending Events in Kankakee - **Event Name**: Miller Girl at the Kankakee Farmers Market - **Description**: Kankakee Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays, May–October, 8 am-12 pm rain or shine in downtown Kankakee! Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and delicious food while enjoying live music and community fun. - **Venue**: Kankakee Farmers' Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bb5a1c7fc7272f083d432fbcb0fda839df2fa6a7de51d3838b7f8c94df180726-rimg-w960-h960-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1789880223 - **Event Name**: Halloween Festival - **Description**: FREE Halloween costumes for the kids! Kids MUST BE PRESENT. First come first served. Saturday-October 24th 1-3pm. - **Venue**: Good Vibes Smoke Shop - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/77eae60c32da7c12f55fdcaca38122066feb3ea47c270583b030ee868fe32c02-rimg-w947-h2048-dc080818-gmir?v=1791096082 - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Whiskey and Cigar Fundraiser - **Description**: Join us for an evening built around craftsmanship, community, and the preservation of local history. This year’s Whiskey & Cigar Fundraiser offers a refined but welcoming experience inside the historic Kankakee Masonic Temple. Guests will enjoy: Fou - **Venue**: 124 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4043, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3afeb9766051487d429725bbff3fc4759d31f549a08f917a0db88ecd6761196e-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf8e8c8-gmir?v=1788378999 - **Event Name**: Music of Midnight: Lakeside Artists Guild presented by Candlelight - **Description**: Music, in a different light. Join us for a beautiful candlelit orchestral concert. Hosted at St. Rose Church, this event combines the timeless beauty of classical and contemporary music with the glow of hundreds of candles, creating an unforgettable atm - **Venue**: St Rose Catholic Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/426b5f9e4e592376bf3fdf3300d50d0b3d4a9e440766b74fdd804aa33b5fdc10-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1788255179 - **Event Name**: No Kings Kankakee - **Description**: Join us October 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm to stand up for our democracy and our constitution! There’s a sign making party the day of the rally from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Kankakee Friends of Labor office, 555 S Schuyler, Kankakee. PLEASE BE AWARE, th - **Venue**: Kankakee County Courthouse - **Event Name**: Riverview Illuminated: A Stained Glass Walking Tour - **Description**: Join us October 17 at 7 PM for a special evening celebrating 40 years of the Riverview Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. We’ll start at the B. Harley Bradley House and head out on a guided walk through the neighborhood to see - **Venue**: B. Harley Bradley House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4e2ec45c090541edeef8f12da765c2bf5dca6c1754e711ce40e3f47e1e9e4527-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1791127816 - **Event Name**: Civic Woods Showdown Disc Golf Tournament - **Description**: Be one of the first to take on the newly installed disc golf course at KVPD Civic Woods! The Civic Woods Showdown is a PDGA-sanctioned disc golf tournament taking place Saturday, October 17 at Civic Woods in Kankakee. This event gives players the chance - **Venue**: Kankakee Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/614208039264194659d3d89eb31e283847e47d167a209a5692911c1d7433b509-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081838-gmir?v=1791445552 - **Event Name**: Harry Potter Tea Party - **Description**: Harry Potter Tea Party October 24 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join fellow fans of the wizarding world for an afternoon tea unlike any other. Set within the breathtaking B. Harley Bradley House – one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s earliest and most celebrated Prairie-st - **Venue**: 701 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1088f8d73694efcb67281debce6303870372d806f94933ffda2b07763a8fc742-rimg-w800-h600-dcd8c8b8-gmir?v=1787862650 - **Event Name**: 10th Annual Great Mouse Race - **Description**: Join us for our 10th annual Great Mouse Race—an exciting night out with snacks, drinks & games, all supporting River Valley Special Rec!About this EventWelcome to the Great Mouse Race! - **Venue**: Kankakee Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9fad7f5f8581f1fe4a50eb3b565f66e4083640d5ac4289135863b72fabfebece-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771823716 ## Browse Thanksgiving Events by Date - [Thanksgiving Events Today in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/thanksgiving--today) - [Thanksgiving Events This Weekend in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/thanksgiving--this-weekend) - [Thanksgiving Events in October in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/thanksgiving--october) - [Thanksgiving Events in November in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/thanksgiving--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Kankakee? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Kankakee 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 Kankakee? - **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 Kankakee? - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Kankakee. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/c1/aafb181006497780b7ed4a41765e22/Thanks-giving.jpg ## Thanksgiving from nearby cities - [Thanksgiving in Manteno](https://allevents.in/manteno/thanksgiving) - [Thanksgiving in Peotone](https://allevents.in/peotone/thanksgiving)