Bucks County Thanksgiving 2012

Gobble Gobble! Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season. Between running around to getting all your preparations done for the big meal and finding out who is going where, we thought we could give you the inside scoop on the food, fun, and how to give back for Thanksgiving. Bucks County is no stranger to the tradition and there is plenty of going on.

Giving Back

Habitat for Humanity 5k
Time to work off a bit of that Thanksgiving excess ands help a great cause as Quakertown Rotary and Quakertown United Methodist Church present the 11th Annual Habitat for Humanity 5K. The rolling course on lightly traveled roads is challenging for experienced runners and also a good experience for novice racers as well. There's also a 3/4 mile Kids' Run for real beginners. Indoor registration and bathrooms, a well stocked post-race buffet featuring pizza, soup and wings, deep awards and a fun raffle make this a great family event.

Holiday Drives
Join the Central Bucks County YMCA to provided a Thanksgiving meal to a local family needing assistance this season. Choose a name from our ‘Wreath of Familiies' between November 2nd through 16th and drop off food items on November 17. From November 19th through 30th, choose a child, adult or family from our ‘Giving Tree' and purchase holiday gifts. Wish lists and drop-off information is provided at the Welcome Center.

Bucks County Housing Group Thanksgiving Food Drive
We’ve started our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Last year thanks to your overwhelming support we were able to help 500 families with a Thanksgiving meal.We’re confident this year we can do the same. You can help in several ways such as donating a complete holiday food basket with all the items the family will need for their meal or donating canned goods for us to create holiday baskets.

Don't forget all the other local food banks who could use donations this year. You could also find an organization that is near and dear to your heart and volunteer some of your time to help out!

Events

23rd Annual Bucks County Roadrunners Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile and 1 Mile fun run/walk
Enjoy the annual fun run/walk with the Bucks County Roadrunners for Thanksgiving! With a fairly flat course, this is a good way to start before a day of feasting. Long sleeve shirts will be given out to all per-registered participants while supplies last. The 5-miler starts at 9:00am with the 1-miler at 9:06am.

Gingerbread House Competition & Display
Join Peddler's Village for their annual Gingerbread house competition from November 16th through January 5th. The gingerbread house competition for over $3,400 in cash prizes in such categories as : Traditional, Authentic Reproduction of a Significant Building, Amateur, Unusual 3-Dimensional Creation Student (ages 13 to 18) and Kids Only! (ages 12 and under). A visual delight, the entries are displayed throughout the holiday season in the Village Gazebo.

Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm
Starting November 21st, experience the magic of millions of lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays. A must-see for the holiday season!

6abc IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade
This is the oldest parade, started in 1920, and is still going strong. It will begin at 8:30am on Thanksgiving day, November 25th. Start point is at 20th and Market Streets. From there, the parade proceeds east on Market Street for five blocks to 15th Street. The Parade turns left onto 15th Street and goes north for two blocks until reaching Arch Street. The Parade turns left onto Arch Street and goes west for one block until reaching the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The Parade bears right, going northwest on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for three blocks until reaching Logan Circle. The Parade loops around the southern part of Logan Circle and then continues on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway until it reaches Eakins Oval. The Parade proceeds along the south portion of Eakins Oval finishing in front of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Dinner Options

Lower Bucks

Marsha Browns – New Hope – Spice up your Thanksgiving meal with a little gumbo or jambalaya! Marsha Brown is offering some Southern alternates for $49.95 or $59.95 for a full meal.

The Brick Hotel – Newtown – Enjoy Thanksgiving in three ways with the Brick Hotel: brunch, dinner or on the go!

Buck Hotel – Feasterville – From noon to 6pm, serving a “Family Style” Thanksgiving dinner. Price for adults is $35.95 (plus tax and gratuity) and $15.95 for children.

The Temperance House – Newtown – Seating from 12:00pm – 5:00pm, The Temperance House is presenting a gourmet Thanksgiving Grand Feast from 12 – 6 pm, featuring a hand-carved turkey station and steamship of beef with all the fixings for $29.95 per person (adult) and $15.95 (child).

The Yardley Inn – Yardley – Join them for a hassle-free holiday meal with all the fixings!

Central Bucks

The Black Bass Hotel – Lumberville – Join us for a customary holiday dinner with some interesting twists. Our renowned Chef has developed a menu with something for everyone… time honored classics as well as innovative creations sure to become family favorites. Adults are $69.50, children from 12 -16 years are $30, children under 12 are $17.50 and children under 2 are free.

Buttonwood Grille – Lahaska – Enjoy a delicious Buttonwood Grille buffet from 12:00pm – 7:00pm. Adults are $28.95, children between 6 and 12 are $12.95, and children 5 and under are free. Applicable tax and 18% service charge will be added.

Centre Bridge Inn – New Hope – A Thanksgiving buffet will be served from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Adults are $39.95 and children under twelve are $19.95.

Cock ‘n Bull – Lahaska – Enjoy a harvest feast buffet for Thanksgiving! The choices are endless at $30.95 per adult and $14.95 per child.

Earl's Bucks County – Lahaska – Serving a 3 course prix fixe option for $29.95. A la carte from the same menu choices will also be available.

Upper Bucks

The Brick Tavern Inn – Quakertown – Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Brick Tavern Inn! Along with a delicious selection for the adults, children have their own menu available.

Bucks County Bounty – Upper Black Eddy – Enjoy a special family friendly Thanksgiving dinner for 18.95 per adult and 9.50 per child 12 years and under.

Washington House – Sellersville – Serving a 4 course Thanksgiving dinner including hors d'oeuvres, a choice of soup or salad, entree, and dessert and coffee for $35.00 – $38.00 for an adult or $9.95 for children under the age of 12.