Thanksgiving Getaway

Celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a festive buffet at The Canyon! This family-friendly feast has all your holiday favorites, including a tempting seafood bar, a hot buffet, plus carving and pasta stations. Save room for dessert—there's a wide assortment of treats to satisfy every sweet tooth.  

The celebration continues with live entertainment and a special visit from Santa himself after your meal. Make this Thanksgiving one to remember!

Seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm or 3:330pm

12 & over: $75 per person
Children 4 - 11: $29 — 3 & under: Free
{plus tax and administrative charge}

Dress Code: Elevated Casual

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Elevate your dining experience with an extraordinary buffet showcasing the very best of the season's flavors. Indulge in a lavish spread featuring a hot and cold buffet, fresh seafood, expertly prepared selections from our carving stations plus a decadent dessert station. 

Enjoy live entertainment while you dine to complete the perfect holiday experience. 

11:30am - 4:00pm

12 & over: $85 per person
Children 4 - 11: $30 — 3 & under: Free
{plus tax and administrative charge}

Dress Code: Elevated Casual

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Make this Thanksgiving one to remember with a spectacular buffet feast. Indulge in a wide array of scrumptious dishes, including endless shrimp, a classic hot buffet, and savory selections from our carving stations. End your meal on a sweet note with our selection of delectable desserts.

While you dine, enjoy the festive atmosphere with live entertainment, ideal for celebrating with family and friends.

11:30am - 3:30pm

12 & over: $69 per person
Children 4 - 11: $29 — 3 & under: Free
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Dress Code: Elevated Casual

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Restaurant Latour, NJ's #1 rated Fine-Dining Experience, will offer its standard menu featuring an array of exceptional dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. 

5:00pm

Dress Code: 

• Men – Jackets are preferred. No denim {including jackets}, sporting attire, tee shirts, ripped clothing, short, sneakers or flip-flops.
• Women – No denim {including jackets}, sporting attire, ripped clothing, shorts, sneakers or flip-flops.

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Gino34 will be featuring their standard menu and a delicious Thanksgiving Turkey option with tuscan stuffing, rosemary gracy, delicata squash and more. 

5:00 - 10:00pm

Dress Code: Elevated Casual

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The Crystal Tavern will be featuring their standard menu and a delicious Thanksgiving Turkey option with mashed potatoes, roasted parsnips and more.

12:00 - 10:00pm 

Dress Code: Elevated Casual

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With a sophisticated yet cozy atmosphere, Kites is the place to savor your Thanksgiving holiday meal. Serving contemporary American cuisine and an eclectic cocktail menu, Kites provides family favorites for all to enjoy. 

12:00 - 10:00pm

3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner: $60 per person
Children 4-11: $30 per person
{plus tax and gratuity}

Dress Code: Casual

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Kids are invited to get creative by crafting their very own Easter greeting cards, allowing them to express their wishes in a one-of-a-kind way. Cards and supplies are provided for all participants. Move over Hallmark!

Kids will have lots of fun creating holiday ornaments. A little glue, some glitter and a few basic craft supplies are all that's needed for decorations that youngsters can easily make. These DIY ornaments make great gifts, or add a special touch to your tree.

Have you been naughty or nice? Make sure to bring your camera and holiday gift list to meet the man with the goodies in his bag. Santa will be visiting Grand Cascades Lodge Fridays and Saturdays this holiday season. Reservations are not required. First come, first served. Open to Members and guests of both hotels.

Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice, but you still need to write him all that you want for Christmas! Visit the North Pole Post in Frosty's Courtyard at Minerals to fill out a holiday card with your gift wishes, then mail it to St Nick!

A visit to our live nativity scene will awaken your holiday spirit. This holiday event features staff in costume and live animals, which bring the story of Christmas to life. Photos are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Included for guests of both hotels. Hosted at Christmas Corner by the Crystal Springs Clubhouse adjacent to Grand Cascades Lodge.

Join Santa’s cheerful helper for a magical story time filled with holiday tales, laughter, and festive fun. Perfect for children and families to cozy up and enjoy the spirit of the season!

Follow the trail through a series of short videos featuring one of Santa's mischevious elves as they explore the Resort! At each stop, scan a QR code to watch a short pre-recorded video showing the elf's next destination. Follow the trail, collect clues along the way, and solve the puzzle to earn a festive prize at the end!

It's time for festive and fun Reindeer Games at Crystal Springs Resort! Enjoy a variety of winter and holiday themed family games including the Musical Candy Canes, Reindeer Ring Toss and many others. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

'Tis the season to enjoy your favorite holiday songs. You'll be entertained by the sounds of the season and can also sing along to all your favorite carols. Our group will make spirits brights with an array of popular and beloved tunes. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge on select dates.

Glice is a Swiss engineered eco-friendly synthetic material that can be skated on, even when it is above freezing. Come glide around the rink and then warm up by the fire with a hot cocoa or festive adult beverage from the Jacques Torres Hot Cocoa Hut. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge. Skate time and skate rentals are included for guests of both hotels.

Try this winter sport by the Glice Rink at the Crystal Springs Clubhouse. Two teams of players slide curling stones down a sheet of specially prepared synthetic "glice" attempting to get their stones closest to the target's center.

Join us at the archery range to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow or to show off your skills and perhaps partake in some friendly competition at hitting the bullseye. Instruction and equipment are included. Ages 10 and over. Parental supervision is required. Included with your stay at either Resort hotel.

Bring the whole crew and join us for an afternoon packed wit excitement! Enjoy lawn games, crafts and face painting, snack on sweet cotton candy, and test your skills with hoverball archery and axe throwing. Whether you're here to play, create or compete, there's something fun for everyone.

Come try this modern sport, which involves throwing an axe at a wooden target, and attempting to hit as close to the bullseye as possible. Get your competitor hat on in this safe and fun environment. Session includes a trained guide who will show guests the responsible way to participate.

Suitable for first time and seasoned clay target shooters. Using a modified shotgun, participants fire an infrared beam at reflective clays. Real, deactivated guns are used with realistic sound effects that instruct the shooter when they have hit the target. This activity is hosted at Minerals Hotel. Reservations are required on select dates in the fall, winter and spring. Please see individual dates for more information.

Guests of both of the Resort's hotels can enjoy nearby hiking trails including the legendary Appalachian Trail or the Resort's picturesque on-property Wild Turkey Nature Trail adjacent to Grand Cascades Lodge. The Wild Turkey trail is approximately three miles long with some challenging uphill sections. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Visit the Concierge at Grand Cascades Lodge or the Adventure Center Desk at Minerals Hotel for recommended local trails based on season and weather.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing with a state-of-the-art climbing wall designed for both beginners and more advanced climbers. Featuring innovative catch-and-hold technology, guests can challenge themselves in a safe and exhilarating environment. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Join us for a friendly competition to see if you have what it takes to become our Minerals basketball 3-point champion!

Come play the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a cross between tennis & ping-pong, and is ideal for any age and athletic ability. Matches can be played by singles or doubles. Three courts are available for use by Minerals Sports Club members and hotel guests.

BINGO! Join us for a night filled with laughter, excitement and the opportunity to win fun prizes as we play bingo under the glow of black lights! Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

'Tis the season to make delicious smiles! Have fun with this holiday tradition as you decorate three gingerbread people to create tasty treats. Use icing, colorful sprinkles and bright candies to make your cookies one-of-a-kind. All supplies will be provided. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Create one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake in this hands on workshop! Open to both kids and adults, each guest will receive their choice of a blank ornament or piece of jewelry to personalize using metal stamping techniques. Add names, dates or festive designs to make it uniquely yours.

Get creative with chocolate! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make two custom chocolate bars using melted chocolate and a variety of tasty mix-ins. From gummy bears to sweet sprinkles, the combinations are endless.

Meet your new best friend! Choose from a variety of animals in our animal stuffing workshop!

Elevate your bartending skills with a hands-on cocktail masterclass hosted by our talented Resort mixologists. Enjoy step-by-step guidance as you craft signature drinks at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Adorned with glow necklaces in our glowing environment, unleash your inner artist as you create a work of art... in the dark! Participants will work with UV reactive paints in a room lit only by black light to create a glowing work of art!

Enjoy a tasting of three distinctive wines selected by our Resort sommelier from our Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning cellar, along with a Q&A session.

Enjoy delicious dining and incredible family friendly entertainment - all at the same time! We are pleased to present this series featuring a variety of talented magicians, mentalists, ventriloquists, audience participatory game shows and other entertainment paired with great dinner menus from the Crystal Springs Resort culinary team.

Join one of our local art instructors for step by step guidance to create a beautiful seasonal scene you'll be proud of. Enjoy a glass of wine as you paint your take home souvenir on canvas. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.