Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to slow down, enjoy delicious food with our loved ones and take a moment to practice gratitude. For some of us that means gathering together in the kitchen, on the couch watching football, attending a parade or festive event, or sitting around the table playing games with friends and family.
We’ve put together the ultimate 2024 Thanksgiving Guide to help you plan, prepare and celebrate this occasion to the fullest. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Normandy Farm Grand Ballroom Buffet
1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA | (215) 616-8108
November 28, Seatings 12 pm – 5:30 pm
The expansive Thanksgiving Buffet features over fifty dishes; all farm to table and made from scratch. From Roasted Turkey, Apple Glazed Cod, and overflowing shrimp cocktail & oyster bar, to seasonal soups, sides, and salads galore! There will also be a decadent dessert table, offering assorted mini pies, apple pie cupcakes, donuts, chocolate fountain, pumpkin cheesecake, and lots more.
The Farmer’s Daughter 4 Course Prix Fixe Menu
1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA | (215) 616-8300
November 28, Seatings 1 pm – 6 pm
Start your meal with kabocha squash hummus, perfect for sharing. Next, choose from a selection of soups and salads before indulging in mouthwatering entrees. Whether it’s the Bourbon Pork Loin, Carved NY Strip, Salmon Wellington, or Squash Risotto, each dish offers a tempting choice. Generous platters of family-style sides bring together your holiday feast. Finally, save room for a sweet ending with indulgent desserts like salted caramel cheesecake or a Thanksgiving classic, the pumpkin pie.
Founding Farmers
255 Main Street, King of Prussia, PA
Thursday, November 28, 11 am – 8 pm
Enjoy a Founding Farmers Thanksgiving prix fixe menu, available from 11 am – 8 pm. You can enjoy Founding Farmers favorites, plus holiday classics. Reserve your table.
Radice Restaurant
722 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA | 610-272-5700
November 28, 3-5 pm
Radice Restaurant will be open for Thanksgiving Dinner. Reservations are available from 3-5 pm and there will be a special, limited menu.
Spring House Tavern
1032 Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA | (215) 646-1788
November 28, 1-7 pm
Join Spring House Tavern on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving! Reservations can be made between 1PM and 7PM by calling 215-646-1788.
Copperfield Inn at Lakeside
594 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA | (484) 938-7082
November 28, 12-6 pm
Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Buffet at Copperfield Inn at Lakeside. There will be soups, salads, entrees, sides, desserts and more.
THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO
Founding Farmers
255 Main Street, King of Prussia, PA
Thursday, November 28, 11 am – 8 pm
This year Founding Farmers is offering two take out options: Heat & Eat and Hot & Ready to Eat Thanksgiving Day meals. No cooking is required!
Spring House Tavern
1032 Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA | (215) 646-1788
Pick up November 27, 2-4 pm
They will be offering family style turkey dinner with all the fixings for pick up on Wednesday, Nov 27th from 2-4PM. One order serves 4 people. Call early to reserve your order! 215-646-1788 option 5.
Thanksgiving Feast Takeout
680 N. Easton Road, Horsham, PA
Orders placed November 16th, pick up 12-4 pm on 11/28
Place your Thanksgiving takeout orders at Nabrasa Brazilian Steakhouse this year. The packages include all your favorites, and the full bird package comes with a homemade pumpkin pie from Tabora Farms. They are offering a full bird package that serves 10-12 people, a small family package that serves 4-6 people and a couples package that serves 1-2 people.
Normandy Farm Pie Sale
1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, PA
Pre-order for pick up on November 26 & 27
The Executive Pastry Chef, Lisa Buchanan, is baking four flavor-filled, farm fresh pies using time-tested recipes and skillful hands in the kitchen. These delicious 9-inch treats are destined to make an appearance at your holiday dessert table. Orders are being taken while supplies last! Place your order for pick-up on the Tuesday and Wednesday before the Thanksgiving.
Lochel’s Bakery
57 S. York Road, Hatboro, PA
(215) 773-9779
Lochel’s Bakery offers a wide variety of Thanksgiving sweets, including a turkey single layer cupcake, turkey pound cake loaf, turkey cupcake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll, 3d roast turkey cake, pecan pie, lemon meringue, coconut custard pie, chocolate cream pie, cherry lattice pie, blueberry crumb pie, apple lattice pie and apple crumb pie.
Corropolese Bakery
29 Kugler Road, Royersford, PA
(610) 495-8331
Corropolese sells pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more. These pies are available Thanksgiving week only: pecan and blueberry. They also sell apple, caramel apple walnut, apple crumb, pumpkin, coconut custard, cherry, peach, Boston cream, lemon meringue, and chocolate mousse.
THANKSGIVING WEEK EVENTS
Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo
November 22 – December 30, 5-9 pm
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, is back with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment.
Tour | Christmas in the Castle
November 29 – January 5
1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA
For forty years (1940s to 1970s), the Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas at Glencairn with a concert, a large three-part Nativity scene, a decorated tree that reached beyond the second-floor balcony, and a Christmas Day meal. This guided holiday tour visits different floors throughout the building, including the tower and main bedroom suite. Your guide will take you on a journey back through time to explore how the Pitcairn family celebrated Christmas in their 20th-century castle. At the conclusion of the tour, visitors can enjoy self-guided access to the World Nativities exhibition.
TURKEY TROTS & RACES
9th Annual MoTown Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28th,
1020 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA
The 9th Annual MoTown Turkey Trot is presented by Harth Builders. It is the area’s largest and most popular running event. There will be a 8k, 5k, 2 mile fun run/walk and a Gobble Gobble 1/2 mile kids fun run.
Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk
181 Rittenhouse Road, Royersford, PA | Start time: 8:30 am
1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA | Start time: 9 am
The Gobble Wobble 5K Run/2 mile walk is the beloved annual YMCA Thanksgiving Day race in the Greater Philadelphia region. This race is offered in multiple locations including Royersford and Abington.
Toss Your Turkey 5K
November 28th
Montgomery County Community College, 101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA
All entrants have the opportunity to “toss” a frozen turkey (which will be provided) from 7:00 – 8:20 am, and after the 5k race. The male and female who toss the turkey the furthest and runs the 5K will a special gift. Long sleeve tech shirts will be given to the first 500 entrants.