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on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Need some ideas for a low-key Thanksgiving? Would you like to dine in or pick up? Either way, it's a great way to enjoy your day without doing the dishes! Check out the following list of options and restaurants open Thanksgiving day, 2022.
DINNER
Fox Ridge Golf Club
355 Country Club Lane, Dike
11:00 am - 3:00 pm (seating times vary)
Reserve a time to dine between 11:00 am – and 3:00 pm. The traditional menu includes turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and stuffing. Sides include rolls, creamed corn, green bean casserole, and cranberries. Dessert includes pumpkin, French silk or apple pie. $26/adult and $12/child age 6-12 and 5 & under are FREE. Reservations must be made by Monday, November 21.
To reserve a seating call: 319-989-2213
Hy-Vee
6301 University Avenue, Cedar Falls
Hy-Vee offers premade holiday dinners to serve 2 to 12 people. Choose from their a la carte menu or from a selection of dinners that include side dishes and desserts. Simply reheat and serve. Order ahead by visiting their website as they are closed Thanksgiving Day.
For more information: 319-266-7535
J’s Homestyle Cooking
1724 W 31st Street, Cedar Falls
Dinner special, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Enjoy a luncheon special of turkey or ham with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, dinner roll and pumpkin pie for dessert for $14.99/adult dine-in and $15.99 take-out, $7.99/child (ages 10 and under). J’s opens at 7:00 am for breakfast and closes at 2:00 pm. Dinner is available as a carryout order, too!
For more information: 319-266-3199
Village Inn
6301 University Avenue, Cedar Falls
6:00 am – 2:00 pm
Order off the menu or choose their Thanksgiving dinner special for $15.99/adult and $7.99/child (under 10 years of age). Their eat-in dinner special includes hand-carved turkey breast or grilled ham steak, honey-glazed carrots, stuffing, a biscuit, mashed potatoes with gravy. It's also served with a slice of pumpkin pie! Just need dessert? Click HERE to order pies in advance. Dine in, carryout and delivery are available.
For more information: 319-277-5551
For more information from Village Inn in Waterloo: 319-291-2010
ACTIVITIES
Cranksgiving
November 12, 2022
Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt, it has been held annually in Cedar Falls since 2009. Visit their registration page or the day of at 10:30am at George's Local.
Turkey Trot
November 24, 2022
"Turkeys" of all ages are welcome to join the fun! There will be a 5K, Kids Dash for those ages 10 and younger, and a 1-mile fun run. Visit their registration page.
And, take time to hike and bike our Cedar Valley Trails. We have more than 100 miles of trails in a series of loops for you to enjoy! Pick up a Cedar Valley Trails & Recreation Guide at area hotels or kiosks or pick up a map in the vestibule of the Cedar Falls Visitor Center.
Don't forget Santa arrives during Holiday Hoopla on Friday November 25. Learn more by reading our Holiday Hoopla Blog.
Want to find more Things to Do, Places to Eat & Drink and a Place to Stay? Stop by the Cedar Falls Visitor Center at 6510 Hudson Road or give us a call at 1-319-268-4266. If you'd like to find events and exhibits, visit our online calendar at CedarValley365.com.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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