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Brainerd Thanksgiving Buffets & Dinner Meals

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Spend this Thanksgiving in the heart of the lakes country and enjoy a delicious family meal at a local resort or restaurant. Many of the Brainerd dining options offer special holiday menus and buffets for Thanksgiving. Feast on all your favorites like turkey & mashed potatoes, ham, stuffing, and don't forget pie! Just like being at home except the dishes are taken care of!

Thanksgiving Pie Service – Timberwood Church

November 26 @ 6:30 pm

Please join us for our Thanksgiving Pie Service on Tuesday, November 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center. Celebrate the season as we enjoy a variety of pies, great coffee and a program centered on gratitude.

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Thanksgiving Take and Bake

November 27 @ 3:00 pm - November 28 @ 12:00 pm

Pre-order required by Sunday, Nov. 24 @12pm
Pick up order Wed afternoon or Thursday morning at Sage on Laurel
Menu is posted on our website

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Thanksgiving Extravaganza – Quarterdeck Resort

November 27 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm - November 28 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kick off the season with a Thanksgiving feast that’ll make you grateful for more than just a day off.

Join us on November 27th from 4-9 PM for a pre-holiday dinner. On Thanksgiving Day, we’re serving up a delicious Turkey Dinner with dessert from 11 AM to 2 PM—perfect for satisfying those holiday cravings. Adults can enjoy this feast for just $29, while kids 12 and under eat for $15. Remember, reservations are required to ensure you get a spot at the table!

We’ll continue to serve dinner that weekend from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, so you can extend your Thanksgiving festivities!

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Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Social

November 27 @ 6:00 pm

Please join us for our Thanksgiving Service at 6pm and following worship we will enjoy fresh Pie. Sign up in the Narthex to bring a pie if able.

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Brainerd Turkey Run

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning and join us for the 15th Annual Brainerd Turkey Run. Our race starts and ends at the Brainerd Armory.

Choose from a 5k or 1 Mile distance. All proceeds benefit the Shriners Healthcare for Children Twin Cities.

Must be registered by November 17th to be guaranteed a shirt.

Registration and all race information can be found at BrainerdTurkeyRun.com

We hope to see you there!

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Thanksgiving Community Meal

November 28 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brainerd Legion, Eagles, Elks and VFW are hosting a free Thanksgiving Day meal. Sign up at any of the clubs or call 218-829-2249. Delivery is from 9am-10:30am by Brainerd Fire, Brainerd Police, Crow Wing County Sheriff, Baxter Police and MN State Patrol. Pick up is at The Legion 11am-1pm. Donations are appreciated.

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Breezy Point Thanksgiving Buffet

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Arrive Wednesday or Thursday for a minimum of 2 nights.

Package includes breakfast each morning in the Marina II restaurant.

Our Thanksgiving dinner at the Marina II featuring Prime Rib, Roast Turkey with all the trimmings and much more will be offered at half price when you stay two nights or more!.

For groups larger than 10 please call 218-562-7161

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Thanksgiving at the Brainerd Lakes Curling Club

November 28 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Michael and I will be hosting Thanksgiving at the Brainerd Curling Club!
Michael will be offering some chances for people to learn how to curl at 2pm and 5pm. Bring with you a clean pair of athletic shoes, if you are interested. The shoes you walk into the curling club wearing should not be the shoes you wear on the ice.
There is a full kitchen and a small bar, multiple TVs, as well as plenty of space for lots of people.
We will supply one turkey ourselves and the rest of the food is up to you and what you want to bring! We will plan to eat at noon. Please post below what you think you might want to make.

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Thanksgiving Dinner – Two Ways

November 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓼𝓰𝓲𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓓𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓻 𝓣𝔀𝓸 𝓦𝓪𝔂𝓼 🍗🥧🍁🍂
Presented by Gather on 3 Event Center and Catering and b*merri Gastropub.

Spend quality time with the ones you’re grateful for and let us handle the cooking! Indulge in a full turkey dinner, complete with all the traditional fixings, crafted to perfection by our talented Executive Chef Team.

DINNER INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
~Slow Roasted and Sliced Turkey
~Chef’s Gravy from Scratch
~Hazelnut Sage Stuffing
~Smoked Gouda Scalloped Potatoes
~Green Bean Casserole
~Butternut Squash Bisque
~Garlic Butter Bubble Bread
~Classic Pumpkin Pie

OPTION 1 >> Pick-up our “Ready to Heat & Eat” fully cooked Thanksgiving meal. Pick-up time is Thursday, November 28 from 9am to noon at our Gather on 3 Event Center.

OPTION 2 >> Enjoy the same meal served to you in our b*merri Gastropub Restaurant. Limited seating available so make your reservation today!

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Thanksgiving Free-Will Dinner – PL American Legion

November 28 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come and enjoy Thanksgiving with us! Dinner is a free-will offering. Serving until food is gone.

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Thanksgiving Buffet – Green Lantern Bar and Grill

November 28 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Let us do the cooking this Thanksgiving. Our traditional buffet includes:
Ham, turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, stuffing, cranberries, relish tray, dinner rolls and homemade pie!
Adults $21.95 Kids under 10 $11.95
Buffet served 11am-2pm. Sorry, NO RESERVATIONS. B-Bay certificates may not be used for the buffet.

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Dine-In Thanksgiving Dinner – Madden’s on Gull Lake

November 28 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Your new Thanksgiving Tradition!

For the first time , the talented Madden’s culinary team will be preparing a Thanksgiving buffet for your family to enjoy in the beautiful Wilson Bay Dining Room overlooking Gull Lake. We will have all of the traditional Thanksgiving favorites served with modern flair. Make your reservations today!

Thursday, November 28
11am-3pm at Wilson Bay

$45 Adults
$12 Children 4-12
Ages 3 and under are free

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Grand View Lodge – Grand Thanksgiving Buffet

November 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Don’t miss out on the ultimate Grand View Lodge Thanksgiving feast. Chef Justin Grecco and his team have curated a crave-worthy buffet menu that includes a multitude of the traditional Thanksgiving dishes that have become staples on our celebratory tables, as well as a variety of scrumptious new options. Reservations Required: 218-963-8756

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Snarky Loons Friendsgiving Social

November 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Don’t have family in the area or just need a break from them. Join Joe, Melissa and family for light social time. Bring a dessert to share or just come for great friendship. Kitchen will be closed but the beers will be flowing for only $5.

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