# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Rock Island 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Rock Island 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 Rock Island 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 Rock Island.

## Thanksgiving Events in Rock Island

- **Event Name**: 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals
  - **Description**: Save the Date!!

The 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals is coming this November!

Join us as we continue a Quad Cities tradition of providing free Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families throughout our community. Multiple meal distribution l
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/37th-annual-mlk-center-thanksgiving-meals/200030316410609
  - **Venue**: The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, holiday

## Trending Events in Rock Island

- **Event Name**: Heart of Hope's 11th (and a half) Annual Trivia Night
  - **Description**: 🪩✌️ GET READY TO GET GROOVY, QUAD CITIES! ✌️🪩Heart of Hope Ministries is turning back the clock for our 11th (and a half) Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser — 70’s STYLE!📅 Friday, Novembe
  - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities by IHG
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- **Event Name**: Rock Island Route Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th
  - **Description**: QC Haunts Summerween has a new date--Sunday, Sept. 27th. 

It's going to be a whole lot of fun, and you don't want to miss out!

FREE ADMISSION  •  Family Friendly 

**Share this page!**

Halloween is too much fun to only have once a year! 

Join us for t
  - **Venue**: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques
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- **Event Name**: Bent River Bailando
  - **Description**: 🍺💃 BENT RIVER BAILANDO IS BACK! 🕺🔥

Latin rhythms. Brewery vibes. One seriously fun night.

El Ritmo is heading back to Bent River Brewing Company in Rock Island for another round of Bent River Bailando! We’re trading the ballroom for the brewery and brin
  - **Venue**: The Uncommon Room at Bent River Rock Island
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- **Event Name**: Market in the gardens
  - **Description**: Join us Sunday, Sept. 27th from 10-4pm at the Quad City Botanical Center! 

Wander through the gardens and shop a thoughtfully curated mix of local makers, art, clothing, candles, pantry staples and more.

Grab a cozy fall drink from Joh’s coffee, find so
  - **Venue**: Quad City Botanical Center
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- **Event Name**: Laugh Hard Comedy Competition - FINALS!
  - **Description**: After two hilarious preliminary rounds, it's time for the finals of our month-long comedy competition! We started with 30 outstanding comics and are now down to the final ten! These 10 comedians will battle it out for your laughs and to see who walks away
  - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201
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- **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Show - October 23rd - 31st
  - **Description**: Join us for our 11th consecutive year of presenting the stage version of this cult classic! Rocky just received 9 Tony Award Nominations in 2026 for its current Broadway run!    

That sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his motley crew are back t
  - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201
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- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-Crooked Cactus Band
  - **Description**: 🎵 Thursday Night Groove featuring Crooked Cactus Band

Thursday, October 1 | Live Music 7–9 PM

October kicks off with live music from Crooked Cactus Band at Thursday Night Groove!

Enjoy crisp fall evenings with FREE live entertainment, food vendors, a b
  - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-The Beth Lizano Band
  - **Description**: 🎙️ Thursday Night Groove featuring The Beth Lizano Band

Thursday, September 24 | Live Music 7–9 PM

Don't miss The Beth Lizano Band live during Thursday Night Groove!

Enjoy an evening of fantastic music, great food, cold beverages, and beautiful riverfr
  - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Rock Island?
  - **A:** 37th Annual MLK Center Thanksgiving Meals (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Rock Island?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Rock Island 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 Rock Island?
  - **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 Rock Island?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Rock Island include The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Rock Island?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Rock Island include The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
- **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 Rock Island?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Rock Island.

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