Thanksgiving is a time to slow down and be grateful. Whether you’re hosting a festive feast at home, looking for a delicious holiday meal without the cooking, or searching for ways to make special memories with family and friends, Hunterdon has plenty to offer this holiday season. From local restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner and farm-fresh ingredients for your holiday table to festive events and turkey day races, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our 2026 Hunterdon County Thanksgiving Guide is filled with everything you need to make the most of the season and create a holiday full of gratitude, tradition, and togetherness. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at HH!
THANKSGIVING GUIDE MENU
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Under the Moon
23 North Union St, Lambertville, NJ
November 26, 12-6 pm
Lambertville Station
11 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ
November 26, 10 am-6 pm (Buffet), 11 am – 7:30 pm (Dinner)
Forget all the cooking and cleaning at home and leave the prep to the Lambertville Station! The chefs are eager to serve you delicious festive bites! Stock up at their Thanksgiving buffet hosted in the beautifully spacious Riverside ballroom! With piled-high plates and the beautiful view of the river, what more could you ask for than a relaxing dinner with your friends and family? They’re serving up unlimited oysters, clams, seasonal soups and salads, crab cakes, braised short ribs, ravioli, stuffing, pies, and so much more. Everything is made fresh right from our kitchen next door, so every bite you take will have the best possible flavors!
THANKSGIVING TO-GO
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 – fresh organic and heritage breed turkeys, traditional and v/gf pies, lentil loaf entrée v/gf, stuffing v/gf, gravy v/gf, sweet potato mash with candied nuts v/gf and roasted honey mustard Brussel sprouts with cranberries and almonds v/gf. Now available for pre-order. Must be placed by November 16th.
Market Roost
65 Main Street, Flemington, NJ
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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.
Maddalena’s Catering
415 Route 31 North, Ringoes, NJ
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Maddalena’s is offering a full Thanksgiving to-go menu, including oven-roasted turkey, turkey breast, and whole roasted chicken. Sides include bread stuffing, old fashioned pan gravy, fresh whole cranberry sauce, buttered sweet corn, glazed baby carrots, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole topped/pecans, home-made sweet dinner rolls, green bean casserole and low-salt pan gravy. Desserts offered are Maddalena’s Pumpkin or Vanilla Cheesecake and Maddalena’s Famous Apple Crumb Pie. Orders must be placed by November 10th.
THANKSGIVING WEEK EVENTS
A Christmas Carol | Music Mountain Theatre
1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ
November 20 – December 13
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 and is a holiday tradition at Music Mountain Theatre for the fifteenth year in a row. Get tickets here.
Santa Express | Black River Railroad
101 John Ringo Road, Ringoes, NJ
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The experience begins as you board your train in Flemington, and each child receives a souvenir golden ticket! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on board. Stop at Ringoes Station to enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa, an abundance of festive photo opportunities, operating model trains, and more. There’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than at Black River & Western Railroad. Rides begin on November 21st.
Official Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum
56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ
November 27 – December 6
The Winter Village at The Red Mill is five days of festive shopping in a heated outdoor market, featuring 50+ local craft artisans, food trucks and activities each day. You will be able to stroll through the Festival of Trees and see the beautifully decorated holiday trees and vote for your favorites. Also Dickens Days – you will be able to enjoy theatrical carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and Victorian-era charm in Downtown Clinton.
Thanksgiving Rebel Crawl
The Distillery, The Spirit of Lambertville, Lambertville, NJ
November 28, 12:30-3:30 pm
Take a festive journey through America’s past, as fife and drum lead you through Lambertville and New Hope’s historic taverns, where the spirit of the Revolution still echoes. Meet historical figures like George Washington, Ben Franklin, Abigail Adams, Benedict Arnold, and unsung heroes who shaped our nation — brought to life by professional reenactors who make history as fun as it is fascinating. Enjoy deeply discounted drinks, local fare, and lively storytelling at every stop. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Americas 250th anniversary — and the perfect holiday gift for family and a great way to share out town & history with friends visiting from out of town.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
8 Federal Twist Vineyard, Stockton, NJ
November 22, 2-3:30 pm
Dazzle your guests with a professional quality Thanksgiving centerpiece (or bring the most exquisite hostess gift!). Meet in the barrel room where you will create a floral masterpiece, celebrating all of the season’s bounty. All materials included, plus a full wine tasting and personal charcuterie.
TURKEY TROTS & RACES
2026 CEA & Johanna Foods Turkey Trot
Flemington, NJ
November 26th
This Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, 2026 participate in the 34th Annual CEA/JFI Turkey Trot. Each year, the CEA/JFI Trot has attracted upwards of 6,000 runners & walkers who help raise funds for CEA’s employment programs that benefit hundreds of individuals with disabilities. The event is NJ’s original Turkey Trot and consists of a 5K Run & 2M walk that takes participants through the historic streets of Flemington, NJ.
Two Town Turkey Trot
Lambertville/New Hope
November 26th
The streets of Lambertville, New Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania will fill with runners of all ages and skill levels, eager to kick off their Thanksgiving festivities with some fun physical activity for a good cause as the Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce holds the 5-kilometer Two Town Turkey Trot and 1-mile health walk. Starting and ending in downtown Lambertville, the course will take runners across the historic and charming Lambertville-New Hope Bridge, through the streets of bustling and festive downtown New Hope, back across the bridge and through Lambertville’s historic downtown business district. Runners will be electronically chip timed. Participants who pre-register will receive a commemorative race shirt.
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