Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving plans in the Lakes Area? How about a home-cooked meal or a pre-made Thanksgiving Dinner to go or a Thanksgiving Day Buffet/Dinner? We've compiled a list of Thanksgiving dinners, pre-order options, and other activities in the Lakes Area to help you out! We'll continue adding to our list as we discover more Thanksgiving options. If you know of any dinners, Thanksgiving specials, or buffets, please reach out to us at info@campnisswa.com or submit the details via our event submission page. We're working on curating your Thanksgiving 2024 guide. Keep checking this page for updates as we continue adding events and dinner specials!
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Nisswa, MN, Brainerd, MN, & Surrounding Areas
Happy Turkey Day from all of us at Camp Nisswa!
Meals / Pre-Orders / Buffets:
Take and Bake Thanksgiving Meal at Sage on Laurel
Details: Sage on Laurel is offering a Take and Bake Thanksgiving Meal, fully cooked and ready to reheat. The meal options include servings for one person at $20, two people at $38, and four people at $72. Each meal features turkey breast, a choice of mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn or butternut squash, jellied cranberry sauce, and a dinner roll. Customers with dietary restrictions are encouraged to ask for accommodations. Orders must be placed by Sunday, the 24th, at noon by calling (218) 454-7243
Pre-Order Holiday Pies at A-Pine Family Restaurant | Pequot Lakes, MN
Deadline: All special orders must be picked up by Wed, Nov 27th, 7 PM | Payment is due when ordering and can be done over the phone.
Phone: 218-568-8353
Knotty Pine Bakery Pre-Order Menu | Brainerd, MN
Deadline: Last day to order is Friday November 23, 2024
Pickup: Tuesday, November 26th, or Wednesday, November 27th
Ordering: Order online (knottypinebakery.com), or call (218-454-2470)
Thanksgiving Cookie Plates by Sugar Sweet Baking By: Doro
Details: 1 Dozen Assorted Cookies, $15 per plate. Pre order only, limited quantity available. Order by calling 218-556-7063
Pickup: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Pre-Order Sunshine's Summerhouse Smoked Dinners | Lake Shore, MN
Details:
Thanksgiving Brisket Dinner - $139.99: Enjoy a USDA Prime Smoked Beef Brisket ready for Thanksgiving, with options to add sides for a complete meal. The dinner includes a whole smoked brisket (approx. 6 lbs after smoking), Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and bread pudding, serving 8-10 people. The dinner is chilled with heating instructions provided and available for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 2 pm to 9 pm.
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner - $74.99: Enjoy a fresh smoked turkey ready for Thanksgiving, with an option to add sides for a full meal. The dinner includes a whole smoked turkey (approx. 12 lbs before smoking), Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and bread pudding, serving 8-10 people. The meal is chilled with heating instructions provided and available for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 2 pm to 9 pm.
Thanksgiving Dinner Two Ways: Dine-In or Heat & Eat with Gather on 3 Event Center and b*merri Gastropub
This Thanksgiving, Gather on 3 Event Center and b*merri Gastropub invite you to enjoy a chef-crafted turkey dinner without the hassle of cooking. Choose from two options to suit your holiday plans:
Option 1: Heat & Eat Pick-Up – Pre-order a fully prepared Thanksgiving meal to heat and serve at home. Pick up is available on Thursday, November 28, from 9 AM to noon at Gather on 3 Event Center. Choose dinner portions for 1, 2, 4, or 8 people, with everything you need to create a memorable meal at home. Option 2: Dine-In Experience – Reserve your table at b*merri Gastropub and enjoy the same delicious menu in a cozy, festive setting with limited seating.
Thanksgiving Menu Includes:
Slow Roasted Turkey, Hazelnut Sage Stuffing, Smoked Gouda Scalloped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Butternut Squash Bisque, Garlic Butter Bubble Bread, & Classic Pumpkin Pie
Links:
Dine-In Reservations: Reserve Here
Heat & Eat Pick-Up Options:
Dinner for 1: Order Here | Dinner for 2: Order Here | Dinner for 4: Order Here | Dinner for 8: Order Here
Enjoy Thanksgiving your way with Gather on 3 Event Center and b*merri Gastropub! To order your Heat & Eat meal, reserve your table, or ask questions, visit the links below or call 218-822-4323.
Pre-Order Grandma Bettie Jane's Pies from Schaefer's Foods for Thanksgiving
Details: Grandma Bettie Jane’s Pies are made from scratch and baked fresh daily in in their store. A variety of pies are available daily. Orders can be placed in our bakery for your favorite fruit or cream pies. Orders for cream pies require a 24-hour notice. Grandma Bettie Jane’s Pies are also available in the freezer section to take and bake! To order your favorite Grandma Bettie Jane's pie, call our bakery at 218-963-2265
3 Cheers Hospitality Thanksgiving Meal (Heat Up At Home)
Details: Thanksgiving Package Deals (Turkey or Ham) - Family of 2, 4, 6, or 8
Orders will be limited | Pick up will be at Baia Della in Baxter on Wednesday 27th from 3:00 pm - 8:00pm. All will be packaged and ready to pick up. Each meal will that reheating instructions. Follow the link & check out the "Baia Events" tab.
Wings Airport Cafe Thanksgiving Day
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 | 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Wings Airport Cafe will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a Thanksgiving Special meal for $16.95 (or $18.95 with pie), which includes roast turkey, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberries, and a dinner roll. They also offer whole pies made from scratch for $19.95 or $2.99 per slice (apple, pecan, or pumpkin), with a 24-hour notice for whole pie orders. Take-out options are available, and reservations can be made by calling 218-829-0206.
Gas Can Bar & Grill in Brainerd, MN Thanksgiving Buffet
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Buffet! Adults can dine for $21.95, and kids for $12.95. Children aged 5 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. The buffet features turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, green bean casserole, pancakes, biscuits, eggs, bacon, sausage, and a variety of desserts.
Note: Call to make reservations, 218-454-0233
Community Thanksgiving by the Brainerd American Legion, VFW, Eagles, and Elks
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Details: Brainerd Fire, Police, Crow Wing County Sheriff, Baxter Police, MN State Patrol, and community volunteers will deliver meals from 9-10:30 AM. To-go pick-ups will be available from 11 AM-1 PM at the Brainerd American Legion. You can sign up for meals by calling 218-829-2249 or visiting Eagles, Elks, VFW, or the Brainerd Legion.
Freewill Thanksgiving Dinner at the Ben Krueger Legion Post 49 | Pequot Lakes, MN
Date: Thursday, November 28,2024 | Starting at 12:00 PM until gone
Details: Freewill Thanksgiving Dinner
Breezy Point Resort Thanksgiving Buffet | Breezy Point, MN
Date: November 28, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM
Details: Breezy Point Resort is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on November 28, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Marina II Restaurant. The menu features chef-carved prime rib with horseradish, turkey with cranberry sauce, pecan maple bourbon-encrusted steelhead trout, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole, sausage stuffing, roasted spaghetti squash, parmesan roasted cauliflower, chicken corn chowder, mandarin orange spinach salad, broccoli salad, and fresh fruit. Assorted desserts, including classic and cream pies, will also be served. Prices are $37 for adults, $18 for kids 12 and under, and free for children under 4. Reservations are available on Open Table, and large groups can call 218-562-7161. Link
Dine-In Thanksgiving Dinner at Madden's on Gull Lake | Brainerd, MN
Date: November 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delicious buffet prepared by Madden’s culinary team in the scenic Wilson Bay Dining Room overlooking Gull Lake. Enjoy traditional Thanksgiving dishes with a modern twist.
Cost: $45 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-12, free for children 3 and under.
Reservations: Call 218-855-5924 to reserve your spot.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Green Lantern Bar and Grill in Brainerd, MN
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Let Green Lantern do the cooking this Thanksgiving. Their traditional buffet includes Ham, turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, stuffing, cranberries, relish tray, dinner rolls, and homemade pie!
Prices: Adults $21.95, Kids under 10 $11.95
Note: Buffet served 11 am-2 pm. No reservations.
Thanksgiving at the Quarterdeck Resort in Nisswa, MN
Date: Thursday, November 28, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Bring your family and friends and enjoy a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving on Gull Lake. Adults $29 / Kids $15 (12 and under). Reservations required.
Thanksgiving Buffet at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN
Trailside Center in Pequot Lakes, MN Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: Thursday, November 28, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Details: Come enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings in the Trailside Center. The community is invited.
Thanksgiving to-go | Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake | Brainerd, MN
Date: Pick up on November 28 from 12:00 - 3:00pm in Canoe & Paddle Pub
Details: Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake is offering a 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨-𝐆𝐨 option for $200, serving up to 6 people. The meal includes seasoned roasted turkey, carved honey-roasted ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, herb sage stuffing, garlic butter green beans, and more, along with sides like rolls, salad, and cranberry sauce. For dessert, choose between apple or pumpkin pie. Orders must be placed by November 23, 2024, with pickup on November 28, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Canoe & Paddle Pub. Call 218-825-2700 to reserve.
A Traditional Cragun’s Thanksgiving Feast
Date: November 28, 2024, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Details: Lakeside Dining Room, Adults $39, Kids 5-12 $15, Kids 4 & Under Free. Guests who are lodging in our Lakeside Lodge Hotel rooms for 2 nights or more receive Thanksgiving dinner. Make your reservations by calling 218-825-2700
Open to the public.
Highlighted Events:
Brainerd Turkey Run | Brainerd, MN
Date: Morning of November 28, 2024
Details: 15th Annual Brainerd Turkey Run on Thanksgiving Day morning! 5k run / 1 mile walk. All proceeds benefit the Shriners Children's Twin Cities.
Nisswa City Of Lights | Nisswa, MN
Date: November 29, 2024
Details: Each year, Nisswa warmly welcomes the festive spirit with the entire town adorned in Holiday Lights! This yearly celebration kicks off in the afternoon on Friday, November 29th, offering horse-drawn wagon rides, live reindeer for memorable photo moments, Christmas storytelling for children, a town bonfire, and delightful Christmas carolers. Don't miss the chance to meet Santa at the event! The evening fireworks are a perennial crowd-pleaser. This is an ideal family affair that will leave lasting memories for all. See our recap from last year!
Black Friday in Crosslake Town Square | Crosslake, MN
Date: November 29, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Details: 2nd Annual Black Friday Event
Small Business Saturday in Crosslake Town Square | Crosslake, MN
Date: November 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM
Aitkin’s “World Famous” Fish House Parade | Aitkin, MN
Date: November 29, 2024 | Parade starts at 1:00 PM Downtown
Details: 32nd Annual Fish House Parade | The Fish House Parade is a family-friendly event.
Christmas Acres at Copper Creek | Nisswa, MN
Dates: Happening Friday Evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays Starting Friday, November 29 - Sunday, December 22
Details: Christmas Acres offers activities like ornament making, letters to Santa, and open workshops throughout the week, with its final day on Sunday, December 22. Copper Creek Garden Center and The Market remain open until noon on Christmas Eve, December 24, and will close from December 25 through the end of the month.
Holiday Market at Roundhouse Brewery | Nisswa, MN
Date: November 30, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Details: Start your holiday shopping early with some small business shopping! They will have vendors from around the area with lots of gifts ideas for you!.
Live Music:
Roundhouse Brewery | Nisswa, MN
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - The Mark Petersen Band from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Tailgunners from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Mark Ross from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunshine's Summerhouse | Lake Shore, MN
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 -Tequila Tom from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jack Pine Brewery | Baxter, MN
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Danny + Maddie from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Side Tack | Brainerd, MN
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Dallas starting at 8:00 PM
Quarterdeck | Nisswa, MN
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Kyle Colby from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Kyle Colby from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Kyle Colby from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sherwood North | Nisswa, MN
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Seth Doud starting at 6:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Seth Doud starting at 6:00 PM
Snarky Loon Brewing | Jenkins, MN
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Maddy & Danny from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Dos Guys from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Commander Restaurant and Bar | Breezy Point, MN
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Shirts & Skins from 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
JJ's Pub | Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Emily Hammer from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024 - Shirts & Skins from 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Cana Wine Bar | Crosby, MN
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Ted Feyder from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Cullen Brown from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Make sure to check out our Weekend Roll Call during the week of Thanksgiving to access a comprehensive list of events and activities planned for the holiday weekend.
Thanksgiving Lodging Packages:
Cragun’s in Brainerd, MN
Dates: November 28, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN
Dates: November 27- December 1, 2024
Quarterdeck Resort on Gull Lake
Madden's on Gull Lake
Breezy Point Resort
Thanksgiving Package arriving Wed. or Thurs. for a minimum of two nights and receive the buffet at half price.
*All dates and activities are subject to change*