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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
withSimplicity – Black Friday Deals
Stay tuned for withSimplicty’s Black Friday Deals! They will also be selling gift box sets that are the perfect size for stocking stuffers.
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.