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Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Roundup

November 13, 2024 by AnnMarie Hall

Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful holiday filled with food and love, but it can also be a stressful time between cooking and cleaning and hosting family and friends. But, downtown is here to make your life a little bit easier this season! Some downtown restaurants will be open for festive dinners on Thanksgiving Day, and some are preparing to take pre-orders for pick-up. With Thanksgiving also comes Black Friday, and there will be some amazing sales going on in the stores downtown that you won’t want to miss! Find out more about the Thanksgiving and Black Friday events/specials below.

Dinner on Thanksgiving

Joshua Wilton House

Make a reservation for Joshua Wilton House for Thanksgiving dinner! You can expect a traditional Thanksgiving meal designed by Executive Chef Tom French for $85/person. Reservation times are available between 12:15PM and 2:30PM. Make your reservation now while times are available!

Historic Victorian house

The Loft

The Loft at Liberty St. will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner from 2PM to 7PM on Thanksgiving Day. They will have a full menu of delicious traditional Thanksgiving food, appetizers, complimentary cocktails and mocktails, and unlimited wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be a lounge with snacks and football and a kids table with games and activities. Tickets are $75 for a single adult, $250 for a party of four, $35 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Patchwork Pantry.

You're invited to The Loft Thanksgiving

Finnigan's Cove Seafood Bar & Grill

Finnigan’s Cove Seafood Bar & Grill will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner starting at 12PM. They will have a Thanksgiving Dinner special, including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade dressing, green beans, and a roll for $14.99. Also add on a slice of pie for $2.99, cranberry sauce for $2.00, and mac & cheese for $2.99. If eating at home is more your style, they are also offering pick-up for a family style meal if you call to reserve before November 20th. Reservations for dining-in are highly encouraged, so reserve your spot today!

table of food with a reserved sign

Monty's Restaurant

Join Monty’s located in Hotel Madison for their Thanksgiving Buffet from 12PM – 6PM. Prices are $48 for adults, $22 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under. Walk-in availability will be limited, so make a reservation today!

people holding hands around a table of food

Orders for Thanksgiving

Bittersweet Bakery

Bittersweet Bakery has your sweet tooth covered with their Thanksgiving menu! Buy their Thanksgiving Dinner package for $62 which includes one cobbler, apple pie, or pumpkin pie; an assortment of bars and cookies; and 1 dozen biscuits, or 1 dozen dinner rolls. You can also buy individual pies—apple crumb, classic pumpkin, bourbon pecan, and key lime—for $28.

bittersweet bakery Thanksgiving menu

BMC Bakes

Pre-order delicious gluten-free desserts from BMC Bakes for Thanksgiving! They have a lot of amazing options, such as a graham cracker pumpkin pie, macarons (flavors: pumpkin pie, maple cinnamon, and cranberry), vegan apple cider doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and dinner rolls. Call in during business hours or visit their shop to fill out the order form. Pick-up will be available on Wednesday, November 27th from 8AM–12PM.

BMC Bakes Thanksgiving menu

Friendly City Food Co-op

Friendly City Food Co-op is offering pre-order on a Thanksgiving turkey from two local farms: Polyface Farm and J&L Green Farm. Pick the size bird you would like and when you would like to pick it up between November 23rd and November 27th. You get $5 off when you pre-order! Pre-order between now and November 15th.

Pre-order a local turkey for Thanksgiving

Crack O' Dawn

Crack O’ Dawn has a Thanksgiving menu with all kinds of Thanksgiving favorites! Choose from a selection of pies, cakes, and cinnamon rolls, as well as savory options such as mac & cheese and a broccoli casserole. The last day to order is November 23rd. Pick-up will take place on November 26th and 27th.

Thanksgiving take and make menu

Harrisonburg Farmers Market

Put local food on your table this year with the Harrisonburg Farmers Market! Pre-orders for 6 delicious Thanksgiving options are open from now until November 22. Enjoy $5 off with discount code THANKS

Thanksgiving take and make menu

El Paisano Bakery

Pre-order desserts from El Paisano, like their tres leches cake, pan dulce, flan, chocoflan, rolls, and cupcakes! They are currently taking orders in advance, and will be open from 6AM–6:30PM on Thanksgiving Day.

desserts and bread from El Paisano

Weekend Events & Promotions

Frame Factory – Cinnamon & Clove Holiday Market

For Small Business Saturday, Frame Factory will be hosting the Cinnamon & Clove Holiday Market on November 30th from 10AM–4PM. Stop by to browse and shop the work of local artists! Vendors will have paintings, home decor, jewelry, ceramics, accessories, and more. There will also be hot chocolate available to sip while you shop!

Cinnamon & Clove Holiday Market banner

The Loft – Maker’s Market

To celebrate Small Business Saturday The Loft will be hosting an Art + Maker’s Market on November 30th from 9AM–6PM. Come out to support the work of Harrisonburg’s talented local artists.

Sage Bird – Holiday Market

Sage Bird Ciderworks will be hosting a Holiday Market with handmade goods from local artists to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 30th from 11AM–5PM. There will be hot mulled cider and hot sandwiches to enjoy while you shop!

holiday market banner

withSimplicity – Black Friday Deals

Take 30% off everything November 24th – December 2nd! Exclusions apply. In-store and online. Online use code BF2024. They will also be selling gift box sets that are the perfect size for stocking stuffers.

skincare products behind a Christmas tree

Midtowne Market – Back Friday Weekend Discount

Enjoy 15% off purchases of $25 or more between 9am and 2pm on Black Friday AND Small Business Saturday.

store front of Midtowne Market

Hugo Kohl – Sales

Enjoy 30% off Hugo Kohl’s sterling silver earrings by using the code SILVERSHIMMER30 at checkout.

sterling silver earring

Earth Day Every Day – Green Friday

On Friday, November 29th from 1PM–3PM Earth Day Every Day will be hosted their 5th annual Green Friday event to clean up trash from the streets of downtown and Black Run’s stream bank. Join them in supporting the community and preparing for Small Business Saturday! 

flyer for Green Friday event with qrcode