Celebrate Thanksgiving in Phoenix on November 28 by seeing festive lights or just chow down a delicious meal. Check back as the holiday approaches — we'll be adding events throughout the season.
Thanksgiving Pre-Orders
Back to Top of ListMany of the hotels and restaurants below will be taking Thanksgiving day pre-order reservations for either dine-in or pickup.
Here is a list of the local places taking pre-orders:
Chompie's Restaurant Bakery and Deli
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale
Thanksgiving Meals
Back to Top of ListThanksgiving Eve Celebration at Omni Montelucia
Nov. 27
Join us for a memorable Thanksgiving Eve Celebration at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia on November 27, 2024, from 6 p.m. to midnight in Cortijo Plaza. Enjoy delectable small bites, craft cocktails, and live music in a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for gathering with loved ones to celebrate the season. Highlights include savory dishes like herbed lamb chops and a trio of desserts available for purchase, along with energetic dancing throughout the evening.
Price: Starting at $50
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
Thanksgiving Eve at FLINT
Nov. 27
This Thanksgiving Eve, join us Upstairs at FLINT for a pre-Thanksgiving celebration like no other! On Wednesday, November 27th, bring your friends and enjoy an unforgettable evening with: a live DJ from 6-9 PM, signature cocktails to keep the holiday spirit flowing, delicious wood-fired bites to satisfy your cravings, breathtaking postcard-worthy sunset views, and the perfect atmosphere to gather with friends before the big day! Whether you're local or in town for the holidays, Upstairs at FLINT is the ideal spot to unwind and get into the festive mood. Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early and claim your spot for a night full of good vibes!
Price: Varies
Grand Thanksgiving Brunch
Nov. 28
The Grand Thanksgiving Brunch features a traditional harvest favorites plus a bountiful tour through the unique dishes of Tia Carmen and Kembara by celebrity chef Angelo Sosa at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Price: $169 per adult | $49 per child
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Rooftop Thanksgiving at The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown
Nov. 28
Phoenix weather is lovely around Thanksgiving time, so what better place to enjoy the holiday than on the rooftop of the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel? The DTPHX skyline and the surrounding mountains will give you plenty to look at while live music plays as you enjoy a Sonoran Desert thanksgiving.
Price: $105 per adult | $55 per child
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Thanksgiving Buffet in the Wigwam Ballroom
Nov. 28
Gather your loved ones and indulge in a traditional feast at the Wigwam Ballroom's Thanksgiving Buffet, featuring classic favorites like turkey, honey ham, and autumn salads.
Price: $95 per adult | $30 per child (4-12) | Complimentary for infants 3 and under
Thanksgiving Dinner at Litchfield's
Nov. 28
Enjoy a delightful array of Thanksgiving classics, thoughtfully prepared by Litchfield's Chef de Cuisine, Adam Dunton. Three-course prix fixe menu with optional upgrades, complimentary amuse-bouche, sparkling wine, and cookie & treat plate
Price: $119 per adult | $30 per children (4-12) | Complimentary for infants 3 and under
Thanksgiving at The Arizona Biltmore's Gold Room
Nov. 28
The Biltmore’s Gold Room is the setting for a Thanksgiving buffet fit to rival the delight of the beautiful venue itself. The elegant Gold Room, the resort’s original dining hall, will be presenting an incredible Thanksgiving celebration to suit any age and palate, full of delicious options such as a raw bar, a carving station and a great range of classic kid’s favorites.
Price: Varies
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Thanksgiving at Hearth '61
Nov. 28
Let our talented chefs do the cooking this year and join us for delicious Thanksgiving specials. An abbreviated breakfast will be available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and a lounge menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dine inside or out and admire the striking mountain views. Prefer to celebrate at home? Take advantage of our Thanksgiving meal to-go, featuring all of the classic holiday dishes.
Price: $149 per adult | $35 per child (12 and under)
Hearth ‘61 at Mountain Shadows
Thanksgiving at ZuZu
Nov. 28
Let our talented chefs do the cooking this year and join us for delicious Thanksgiving specials. Savor a beautiful turkey day spread in ZuZu for the holiday. Prefer to celebrate at home? Take advantage of our Thanksgiving meal to-go, featuring all of the classic holiday dishes.
Price: Buffet - $32 per adult | $12 per child (12 and under); Dinner – adult ranges from $77-$98, $25 per child (12 and under)
Thanksgiving Buffet at Royal Palms
Nov. 28
Ditch the prep and dishes in your kitchen and gather round at T. Cook's for a culinary feast, enjoying time with your loved ones. Plan your turkey day at Royal Palms Resort & Spa with options to fit any schedule and cravings, including a breakfast station, charcuterie and cheese station, sushi station, among other stations.
Price: Adults: $175 | Children ages 6-12: $75 | children under five: complimentary
Thanksgiving Brunch at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Nov. 28
Enjoy the tradition of togetherness at a bountiful Thanksgiving Brunch in luxury at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where award-winning chefs and an expert staff attend to every detail of a memorable meal. Four dynamic restaurants and five talented chefs come together to present one spectacular Thanksgiving feast. Chefs from Bourbon Steak, La Hacienda, Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar and Ironwood American Kitchen will each bring their own special culinary talents and themed menus to the table.
Price: Varies
T. Cook's Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 28
Treat yourself, your family and your tastebuds to an evening of impeccable delights at the award-winning T. Cook’s this holiday season. On Thursday, November 28 from 1 to 8 PM, guests are invited to experience a three-course, prix-fixe menu featuring an elevated take on classic, fall-inspired dishes like Pumpkin Ravioli with sage brown butter, Turkey with confit garlic mashed potatoes, Short Rib Bourguignon with pomme puree, Pumpkin Cheesecake and much more. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and prepaid reservations can be made online.
Price: $175 per adult | $75 per child (ages 6-12) | Complimentary for children 5 and under
T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Thanksgiving at The Rooste
Nov. 28
Join us on November 28, 2024, from 11 AM to 8 PM for a western-style dinner. Make your Thanksgiving reservation early before they're all gobbled up! The Rooste’s Thanksgiving menu includes options like a traditional turkey dinner, a sautéed shrimp dinner, a grilled salmon dinner, a baked ham dinner, a prime rib dinner, and more.
Price: Varies
Thanksgiving Brunch at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen
Nov. 28
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen! Spend your Thanksgiving focused on what matters most like your loved ones and let us do the cooking this holiday season. This unforgettable buffet dining experience features an expansive selection of appetizers, a choice of a main entrée per person, shared sides and an array of delicious desserts created from our in-house pastry team.
Price: $150 per adult | $70 per child (ages 3-16) | Complimentary for children 2 and under
Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
Thanksgiving at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
Nov. 28
Delicious menus at Ember, The Buffet, Ahnala, and WKP Sports & Entertainment offer a cornucopia of culinary delights – including wood-fired Amish turkey breast, braised lamb ravioli, pear crème brulée, and more.
Price: Varies by restaurant
Thanksgiving at Yellowbell
Nov. 28
This Thanksgiving, enjoy a memorable feast with our specially crafted menu, available as a prix fixe option or à la carte, blending flavors of the Southwest with holiday classics. Limited reservations are available, so book early to secure your seat at our table. Menu highlights include: Butternut Bisque with candied pecans and salted smoked crema, Ancho Smoked Turkey Breast with hatch chili corn bread stuffing, and Apple Pie with espresso gelato.
Price: Varies
Yellowbell, Arizonan Restaurant & Bar at The Camby, Autograph Collection
Thanksgiving Brunch at Terra Tempe
Nov. 28
Join us at Terra Tempe this Thanksgiving for a special holiday brunch buffet for $85 per person! Indulge in a feast featuring fresh salads, a seafood station, and classic holiday favorites. Savor standout dishes like roasted turkey with giblet gravy, prime rib with horseradish cream, and a variety of desserts. Don’t miss our carving station, loaded baked potato soup, and decadent breakfast items like eggs benedict. It’s the perfect way to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving meal!
Price: $85
Terra Tempe
Thanksgiving at Carcara
Nov. 28
Head to Sheraton Phoenix Downtown for a 3-course prixe fixe Thanksgiving menu. With maple candied pepitas, apple cider roasted turkey, crispy shallots, pumpkin cheesecake, and more – Carcara's holiday selection is sure to please.
Price: $65 per adult | $25 per child
Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise at Lake Pleasant
Nov. 28-29
This Thanksgiving, skip the cooking, and join us on a relaxing cruise around beautiful Lake Pleasant. Feast on a delicious, buffet-style dinner from our highly-rated caterer Butcher Block. There is a full-service bar on board, and the boat is climate controlled downstairs. This will become an annual Thanksgiving tradition for your family! All ages welcome. Reservations required. This event sells out fast!
Price: $85 per adult | $50 per child (4-12) | $15 per child (0-3)
Vegetarian/Vegan Thanksgiving Dinners
Back to Top of ListThanksgiving Dinner at Giving Tree Cafe
The Giving Tree Cafe will prepare an organic, plant-based, soy-free, gluten-free and seed oil free Thanksgiving Feast at their Phoenix location on November 23rd. The Thanksgiving day menu includes stuffed roasted acorn squash, yukon gold mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, jalapeno corn bread muffins, and much more. The meal is $45 for adults and $16.95 for kids 12 and under.
Learn more about local vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Phoenix here.
Things to Do
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Support Phoenix Black-Owned Businesses on Black Friday
Nov. 29
With the holidays right around the corner, you might wonder what to get those special people in your life. Whether you’ve traveled to Phoenix for a holiday getaway or are a proud native, supporting local businesses is always a good thing. So, we couldn’t resist curating a list of Black-owned fashion businesses to add to your shopping list, including a mix of local stores and online shops specializing in everything from sustainable clothing to African-inspired jewelry. You can also find a list of other local Black-owned businesses here.
Honor a Loved One at Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Garden
Nov. 29 – Dec. 30, Select Dates
Enter a desert wonderland this holiday season at Desert Botanical Garden with Las Noches de las Luminarias. Enjoy an evening filled with sparkling luminarias and twinkling holiday lights. Musical performances, entertainment and holiday delights line the Garden’s iconic trails for a picture-perfect night. Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a personalized message on a special luminaria bag that will be placed at the Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal during Las Noches de las Luminarias.
Price: $41.95 per adult | $16.95 per child
Take a Mixology Class
Through Dec. 28
Interested in craft cocktails?! Join our creative team of mixologists to learn how to shake up one of our signature cocktails, so you can recreate at home. Watch and learn from their skills while they share tips, tricks and suggestions along the way to really craft the perfect cocktail.
Price: $50 for non-resort guests
Dance the Night Away at The Duce's Once Upon a Prom Night
Nov. 27
Step into a nostalgic journey through the decades and experience the unforgettable charm of prom night. Dress your Favorite Decade – Prom King & Queen will be voted on! Pop-up acts from Fire Performers, Aerialists & Dancers AND Dance Through the Decades DJ set by Tyger, with Garrett on sax and Nick on electric guitar.
Price: $25
Sports
- Nov. 25: WWE Monday Night Raw at Desert Diamond Arena
- Nov. 26: Suns vs. Lakers at Footprint Center
- Nov. 27: Suns vs. Nets at Footprint Center
- Nov. 30: Suns vs. Warriors at Footprint Center
- Dec. 3: Suns vs. Spurs at Footprint Center
- Dec. 3: Sun Devil Men's Basketball vs. San Diego at Desert Financial Arena
Kickoff the Holiday Season in Phoenix
World of Illumination
Enchanted Safari
Nov. 15 - Dec. 29
Gear up for one wild holiday adventure with your host, Toukie Toucan! Trek over land, sea and air to hear the jingle of the jungle at Enchanted Safari produced by World of Illumination. A host of exotic animals will be there to greet you from peacocks to piranhas. Soar among the clouds as you fly with reindeer then outrun a T-Rex as you whiz past a land lost in time. Come face to face with the King of the Jungle and beware of the Tunnel of Tentacles where you’ll fend off sharks and jellyfish trying to steal your holiday spirit. Your journey ends at Santa’s Bazaar, where all your new animal friends will be decking the halls! Be sure to buckle up — it’s a jungle out there.
Price: $39.99+ per vehicle
Tempe Diablo Stadium
Rockin’ Christmas
Nov. 16 – Dec. 29
Turn up the holiday spirit with Rockin’ Christmas produced by World of Illumination. In this mile-long symphony of sight and sound hosted by MC Mic, you’ll see everything from life-sized musical notes to retro Santa spinning it old school. Featuring millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays, the world’s largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience is a mesmerizing event that will rock your holidays.
Price: $39.99+ per vehicle
Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment
Inaugural Tianyu Lights Festival
Through Jan. 5
The Tianyu Lights Festival is an enchanting nighttime walk-through experience for all ages that brings nature and art together through awe-inspiring visual, cultural, and light effects with more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern sculptures that are crafted by skilled artisans using metal, steel, fabric, and LED lights. Upon entering the festival, guests are welcomed by an illuminated forest showcasing critters and plants from across wetlands, deserts, and rainforests. Of note is the three-story, color-changing “butterfly tree” that serves as the area’s centerpiece, meant to illustrate the importance of nature preservation. Next, guests are treated to a whimsical wonderland with unicorns, fairies, and fire-breathing dragons, which symbolize vibrant and colorful dreams.
Price: Varies
Camelback Ranch - Glendale
Christmas at the Princess
Through Jan. 4
Christmas at the beloved AAA Five Diamond resort also offers unique experiences such as a 6,000 sq. ft. outdoor ice rink, a 120 ft. tall Ferris wheel, and 65 acres of Christmas magic for all to enjoy. Bask in the more than 10 million dazzling lights of the lagoon that won Christmas at the Princess Newsweek's Readers' Choice Award for Best Christmas Lights Display. Chateau Champagne takes you along a romantic candlelit trail lined with Alpine Chalet. The perfect experience for the 21+ crowd, the fire pits, all-inclusive menu and stunning holiday scenery provide the Christmas ambiance that visitors and guests yearn for all year long. The Christmas Quest Bubble Wand takes you along 12 stops on the Christmas Quest Experience. Your RFID-activated wand works as your interactive guide, flashing whimsical colors and wafting waves of bubbles throughout your journey. Sled down Snow Mountain, a 120-foot, four-lane ice slide! Be sure to say hello to Shivers the Yeti before you return to the base of the mountain. Wrap up the evening by warming up in one of the ten climate-controlled VIP Igloos with adjoining heated patios.
Price: Varies
Jingle at JW Desert Ridge
Through Jan. 5
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is excited to announce its ‘Jingle at JW Desert Ridge’ holiday programming that will kick off Nov. 22 and run through Jan. 5, 2025. For the first time ever, the resort will unveil a captivating winter display complete with an enchanting ice skating rink, cozy fire tables, a magical snow play area, a thrilling virtual ski experience, a whimsical gondola photo station, an après ski pop-up bar, delectable holiday dining, and other festive surprises!
Price: Varies
JW Mariott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
ZooLights
Through Jan. 12
This season promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before, with all new animal lanterns and light displays, an enhanced Santa experience and brand-new music and light show that will take you around the world.
Price: Varies
Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide
Through Dec. 29
'Tis the season and the Pratt Brothers Christmas will be celebrating the holidays for an entire month at Rawhide. From November 29 - December 29, attendees will enjoy a truly magical holiday experience across 15 acres of land featuring 6 million lights, a holiday express train ride, a nightly parade, jaw-dropping stunt shows, holiday shopping, a dazzling light show, live entertainment, and much more.
Price: $24+
Rawhide Western Town
Scottsdazzle Holiday Extravaganza
Nov. 30 - Dec. 31
The month-long seasonal extravaganza kicks off with the signature Sing-Along & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Following, the city, in partnership with many local Old Town businesses, presents nearly 45 engaging activities at various locations through Dec. 31, 2024.
Price: Free
Scottsdale Arts District
Christmas at Schnepf Farms
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, Select Dates
Schnepf Farms becomes a winter wonderland, complete with a skating rink, World of Illumination train ride, reindeer hayrides, and mini-golf. To top if all off, the East Valley farm even has the world’s largest inflatable Christmas-themed obstacle course.
Price: $19.95 - $27.95
Schnepf Farms
Pioneer Winter Wonderland
Through Jan. 5
Step into a world of holiday magic at Pioneer Winter Wonderland, Arizona’s premier Christmas event spanning an incredible 90 acres of festive fun! With free parking, delicious food, and endless entertainment, this immersive holiday experience transforms Pioneer Village into a sparkling winter wonderland like no other. Nestled in the heart of the desert, this massive event features live cowboy shows, enchanting light displays, carnival rides, and entertainment for the whole family.
Price: $39 per adult | $35 per child
Pioneer Village
A Christmas Carol
Through Dec. 24
At the Hale Theater, A Christmas Carol continues its cherished tradition of enchanting audiences with the timeless tale of redemption and compassion. Join us once again as we bring to life Charles Dickens' classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose heart is transformed by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Filled with unforgettable characters, haunting melodies, and heartwarming moments, this beloved production is a holiday tradition that reminds us all of the power of love and redemption.
Price: $48-70 per adult | $35-54 per child
Hale Centre Theatre – Arizona
Holiday Pops at the Phoenix Symphony
Through Dec. 1
Jump joyfully into the season with our annual Holiday Pops! This sparkling performance will put you in a festive mood. Featuring carols and hymns from a variety of traditions, you’ll feel merry and bright at the most wonderful time of the year. Guest conductor Lawrence Loh leads the Symphony joined by The Phoenix Symphony Chorus.
Price: $35 - $135
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