# 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**: 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-Funktastic 5
  - **Description**: 🎉 Thursday Night Groove featuring Funktastic 5

Thursday, October 8 | Live Music 7–9 PM

Help us wrap up the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series with Funktastic 5!

Celebrate the final concert of the season with an evening full of music, food, drinks, an
  - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: ENCORE: RISK – Caribbean Secrets™ Fashion Show
  - **Description**: A bold Caribbean-inspired fashion experience celebrating culture, beauty, courage, confidence, and the power of taking a risk on yourself.About this EventENCORE: RISK – Caribbean Secrets™ Fashion ShowExperience a b
  - **Venue**: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
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- **Event Name**: Rock Island Roadhouse Ghost Hunt, Rock Island, IL - Saturday October 10, 2026
  - **Description**: Fifty thousand square feet. Four floors and a basement. Over a century of restless energy, and something inside that pushes back.

The Rock Island Roadhouse began as a YMCA and grew into something far darker, a building tied to Prohibition-era organized c
  - **Venue**: Haunted Rock Island Roadhouse
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- **Event Name**: Nancy Kapheim Memorial Classic 5k and 10k
  - **Description**: Sunset Park, Rock Island, Ilinois
Special pre-race ceremony, 7:50 A.M.
in memory of CBRC members
Scenic, fast out & back course, along the bike
path, protected until 9:30 A.M.
Post Race Party Breakfast Buffet included with entry
Presented during break
  - **Venue**: Sunset Park
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- **Event Name**: Aaliyah Sip & Paint
  - **Description**: Join us for Aaliyah Sip & Paint, a chill night of drinks, creativity, and good vibes in person!About this EventJoin Us for Aaliyah Sip & Paint!Looking for a chill night out? Come vibe with us at
  - **Venue**: 1325 30th St
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- **Event Name**: Legends  After Dark Where The Wild Meets the Cosmos
  - **Description**: LEGENDS AFTER DARK
Where the Wild Meets the Cosmos

Some mysteries aren't meant to be explored from behind a podium.

They're discovered beneath towering oaks... Around a crackling campfire... Where every rustle in the woods makes you pause... And every s
  - **Venue**: 500 20th Street, Rock Island, IL
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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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