# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Rockford 2026 - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford. ## Thanksgiving Events in Rockford - **Event Name**: KSF's 10th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner - **Description**: he Kendel Sherman Foundation invites you to our 10th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner! For 10 years, this event has brought our community together to share love, create memories, and ensure everyone has a place at the table. 📅 Saturday, November 14t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/ksfs-10th-annual-community-thanksgiving-dinner/200030619350355 - **Venue**: 1325 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101-2546, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mNWJhYWY0NDllZWI4ZTA3YjE2Nzk0OGNhNjUzNTgzZjUxZjI1NGMzMGE4ZWM5MTQwNDI3NmYzNDMxYTUyM2EwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNlOGE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgxODExMTY.avif - **Categories**: thanksgiving - **Event Name**: Ernie Hendrickson's Annual Thanksgiving Friday Concert - **Description**: It's a tradition! Chicago-based Americana phenom Ernie Hendrickson is bringing his 'day after Thanksgiving' annual concert back to 'the creek'. Ernie developed his musical craft in Rockford, and he now is based in Chicago. With an ISU degree in classical - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/ernie-hendricksons-annual-thanksgiving-friday-concert/200030605291552 - **Venue**: Concerts On The Creek - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNTNkNGFmOTBiYWZiOGJjOTQ3YjBmODExYTFkYzNmYTM2NTg4MGJkYTIyNjI1YjFhMWNkNTRkMDVjY2JhODNmLXJpbWctdzcyMC1oOTYwLWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MTg3MDkz.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, nonprofit, thanksgiving, live-music ## Trending Events in Rockford - **Event Name**: Bluey's Big Play at Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/af4f1500-a4fe-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788154932 - **Event Name**: Screw City Beer Festival 2026 - **Description**: An outdoor beer festival featuring regional breweries and local food along the banks of the Rock River in downtown Rockford, IL.About this EventYear 16 of Screw City Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, September - **Venue**: River Front Lot @ Riverview Ice House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/46eaac99c5608660297a6da3a53c76f70e5e0489b186fb13b90f94b0394f8c32-rimg-w1200-h675-dc01bbe9-gmir.jpg?v=1781986626 - **Event Name**: Jonathan Van Ness - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/add72e90-8ea3-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h960-dcf8e8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1785696924 - **Event Name**: Melissa Etheridge - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e1f67310-8ed1-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h477-dcf8d8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1785716753 - **Event Name**: Theresa Caputo at Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a824bb00-7b22-11f1-878a-71a1982e9830-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdcf3fe-gmir.jpg?v=1783552420 - **Event Name**: CFFC 161 at Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3e939710-a507-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788158595 - **Event Name**: Melissa Etheridge at Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ded08040-a5a1-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc181818-gmir.png?v=1788225011 - **Event Name**: Sting in Rockford - **Description**: 🎤 Join Sting LIVE at Hard Rock Live Rockford on Friday, October 16, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Sting is coming to Hard Rock Live Rockford on Friday, October 16, 20 - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live Rockford - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c2f9c940-3a84-11f1-8e34-03a3d24e2476-rimg-w1200-h675-dc616161-gmir.webp?v=1776447730 - **Event Name**: Jonathan Van Ness at Hard Rock Live - Rockford - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford ## Browse Thanksgiving Events by Date - [Thanksgiving Events Today in Rockford](https://allevents.in/rockford/thanksgiving--today) - [Thanksgiving Events This Weekend in Rockford](https://allevents.in/rockford/thanksgiving--this-weekend) - [Thanksgiving Events in September in Rockford](https://allevents.in/rockford/thanksgiving--september) - [Thanksgiving Events in October in Rockford](https://allevents.in/rockford/thanksgiving--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Rockford? - **A:** KSF's 10th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1325 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101-2546, United States), Ernie Hendrickson's Annual Thanksgiving Friday Concert (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at Concerts On The Creek). - **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Rockford? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Rockford 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 Rockford? - **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 Rockford? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Rockford include 1325 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101-2546, United States, Concerts On The Creek. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Rockford? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Rockford include Kendel Sherman Foundation, Concerts On The Creek. - **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 Rockford? - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Rockford. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/c1/aafb181006497780b7ed4a41765e22/Thanks-giving.jpg ## Thanksgiving from nearby cities - [Thanksgiving in Loves Park](https://allevents.in/loves-park/thanksgiving) - [Thanksgiving in Belvidere](https://allevents.in/belvidere/thanksgiving)