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 GUIDE MENU
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Sisao
9 Klines Court, Lambertville, NJ
November 28th, 12-5 pm
Sisao is offering a Thanksgiving dining experience on Thursday, November 28th from 12-5 pm. The cost is $75 per person.
Ryland Inn
154 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ
November 28th, 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Ryland Inn is offering a Thanksgiving dinner, including your choice of an appetizer and entrée, and sides served family style, plus your choice of dessert. The cost is $79+ for adults and $30+ for children under 12.
Mountain View Chalet
154 State Route 173, Asbury, NJ
November 28th, 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Mountain View Chalet is offering a Thanksgiving Buffet on November 28th from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm. Reserve your table at 908-735-4660.
Under the Moon
23 North Union St, Lambertville, NJ
November 28th, 2 pm – 6:30 pm
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Under the Moon. They are serving double brined turkey breast, your choice of two classic sides: creamy mashed potatoes, sweet and buttery mashed sweet potatoes, savory herb stuffing, or crisp green bean almondine, plus cranberry sauce and gravy all for $40. The full à la carte menu will also be available. Make your reservation.
THANKSGIVING TO-GO
Maddalena’s Catering
415 Route 31 North, Ringoes, NJ
(609) 466-7510
Maddalena’s is offering family style dinner for pick up. Pick up a hot turkey on Thanksgiving Day and heat the sides at home. Limited pick up times are available between 11:15 am and 2:30 pm. All orders are due November 7th.
Matt’s Red Rooster Grill
22 Bloomfield Ave, Flemington, NJ
(908) 788-7050
Order catering from Matt’s Red Rooster Grill. All orders must be in by Wednesday, November 13th. The menu options include appetizer trays, seasonal homemade soups and sides, Thanksgiving sides and something sweet. Pick up days are Tuesday, November 26th and Wednesday, November 27th from 8 am – 3 pm.
Market Roost
65 Main Street, Flemington, NJ
(908) 788-4949
Market Roost offers a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner that serves 12 people. The package comes with an all natural turkey, gravy, dressing, whipped fresh Idaho potatoes, a choice of two vegetables, appetizers and soup. For a full list of detailed items, visit the website. Orders must be placed by mid-November and must be picked up by 4 pm Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Basil Bandwagon
Clinton- 38 Old Hwy 22 | (908) 735-3822
Flemington- 276 US Hwy 202/31 | (908) 788-5737
Lambertville- 239 N. Union St | (609) 460-4500
Basil Bandwagon is your one-stop shop for all of the holiday essentials – turkey, stuffing, cranberry, pumpkin, broth and seasonings. Vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options are available. Basil Bandwagon Natural Market is accepting pre-orders for turkeys, pies and farm-to-market sides via online, phone or in-person. The pie and sides deadline is November 8th and the turkeys are November 22nd.
Ironbound Farm & Ciderhouse
360 County Road 569, Asbury, NJ
(908) 940-4115
Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse is offering Thanksgiving catering dinner packages. They offer a fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner packages that feeds 6-8 people. The package includes a pasture raised turkey, turkey sausage stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato gratin, roasted vegetable salad with pear gastrique dressing, Brussel sprouts and string bean casserole, cranberry sauce and herbed turkey gravy.
Stockton Market Meal Kits
19 Bridge Street, Stockton, NJ
(609) 483-2230
Stockton Market is offering exclusive family meal kits serving up to 10 people. This all-inclusive kit features a perfectly carved turkey and all the classic fixings. All orders must be placed by November 6th and picked up by 3 pm on November 27th at Stockton Market.
D’Serve Thanksgiving Pies
Pick up: Five Birds Farm – 43 US-202, Raritan Township, NJ
Pick up dates: November 26 & 27
Let D’Serve handle the after-dinner goodies this Thanksgiving. They offer Brown Butter Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Bourbon Hickory Pecan Pie. Pies are 9 inches and serve 8-10 people per pie. When placing your order, you will need to choose a date for pick-up. Pick-up days are Tuesday, November 26th & Wednesday, November 27th; From 12pm to 7pm at Five Birds Farm in Ringoes, NJ.
Kristen’s Kitchen
kristen@kristenskitchenfrenchtown.com
(908) 797-0976
Kristen’s Kitchen offers apple pie, blueberry pie, pecan pie, peach pie and chocolate bourbon pecan pie, plus other desserts and breads. Call to schedule pick up or delivery.
Honey Moon Bakery
10 Bridge Street, Suite 6, Frenchtown, NJ
(908) 399-5113
Honey Moon Bakery makes beautiful made to order baked goods from scratch. Check the website for the latest seasonal treats available.
Maddalena’s Catering
415 Route 31 North, Ringoes, NJ
(609) 466-7510
Maddalena’s Catering offers delicious desserts – including an award-winning apple crumb pie, cheesecakes (gf available), and other specialty desserts.
THANKSGIVING WEEK EVENTS
A Christmas Carol | Music Mountain Theatre
1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ
November 22 – December 15th, Fri & Sat, 8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 3 pm
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than happiness. But, on Christmas Eve, he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts lead him through his Past, Present and Future. This spectacular adaptation of Dickens’ most well-known story proved its staying power with a decade-long run at Madison Square Garden.
North Pole Express | Black River Railroad
101 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ
Select dates and times
Board in Flemington and close your eyes – when you open them, you’ll have been transported to the North Pole! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on board and experience holiday joy at the North Pole, with delicious cookies and hot cocoa, an abundance of festive photo opportunities, the historical train museum, and more. There’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than at Black River & Western Railroad.
Winter Village at the Red Mill
56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ
November 29-30, Dec. 1, 6-8
This SIX-day outdoor, tented and heated, winter craft market in the heart of Clinton, New Jersey features over 50 local craft artisans, activities, and food trucks each day. This event is dog-friendly for well-behaved pups! While you’re here, enjoy our Festival of Trees. Guests are invited to tour 12 historic buildings on the beautifully decorated grounds of the museum. Free for museum members!
TURKEY TROTS & RACES
9th Annual Two Town Turkey Trot
1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ
November 28th
The 9th Annual Two Town Turkey Trot is sponsored by Corcoran Real Estate. This is a 5K race and 1 mile health walk on Thanksgiving morning through Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA. The race draws nearly 1,000 participants to the local area. The race begins at The Lambertville Station parking lot.
2024 CEA & Johanna Foods Turkey Trot
Flemington, NJ
November 28th
This Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024 participate in the 31st Annual CEA/JFI Turkey Trot! The 5K Run & 2M walk will take participants through the historic streets of Flemington, NJ. This holiday tradition that offers the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors and raise awareness and funding for services that help coach individuals into community integrated employment.
