Thanksgiving Dinners and Events in Wilmington NC

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Wilmington North Carolina with special holiday events and delicious Thanksgiving dinners!

Dress up like a turkey and join us bright and early Thanksgiving morning to kick off the holiday season with an exciting 5K run / walk. Work up an appetite for a delicious Thanksgiving feast and then get lots of rest to be first in line for those Black Friday sales. Continue the holiday celebrations all weekend long at the 29th Annual Holiday Flotilla! Thanksgiving in Wilmington promises to be an exciting holiday weekend for the entire family. Don't forget to share these Thanksgiving hotel specials with family and friends so that loved ones can visit Wilmington, NC for the holidays! Check out the holiday events and feasts happening in Wilmington, North Carolina:

2012 Thanksgiving Events in Wilmington North Carolina:

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the local community at these exciting holiday events happening in Wilmington, North Carolina:

2012 Gallop for the Gravy 5K
November 22, 2012 at 8AM
Gallop for the Gravy is a certified 5K course that starts and ends at the Wilmington Family YMCA. It winds through the Forest Hills neighborhood, has plenty of shade and is flat. There is one water stop at about the 1/2 point. Best costume will win a prize! It's a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday! Learn more about the Gallop for the Gravy 5K and register today!

Wilmington's 8th Annual Turkey Trot
November 22, 2012 at 8:30AM
The 8th Annual Turkey Trot in Wilmington, NC will take place on November 22, 2012. The Turkey Trot is a certified 5K in Wrightsville Beach Park that benefits Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. Start your Thanksgiving holiday with an exciting 5K that supports a great cause! Call 910-762-4744 for more information!

29th Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach
November 23 - 24, 2012
The 29th Annual Flotilla weekend will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 23rd and 24th. Flotilla is one of the top 20 events in the Southeast and a must see family weekend! Weekend events include a Launch Party held at Blockade Runner, a family friendly Festival in the Park, a spectacular lighted boat parade and an increasingly impressive fireworks display! Call 910-256-2120 for more information.

2012 Thanksgiving Dinners in Wilmington NC:

Invite family and friends to join your for a Thanksgiving feast at one of Wilmington's favorite restaurants. From traditional Thanksgiving meals to fancy Thanksgiving menus, Wilmington has it all. You can even order your turkey to go so that you can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner in the comfort of your own home.

Casey's Buffet Barbecue & Home Cookin'
5559 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC | 910-798-2913
Thanksgiving Menu
11AM - 9PM
Children 3 and under eat free!

Cracker Barrel
21 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Thanksgiving Menu
11AM - Close

K&W Cafeteria
3501 Oleander Drive, New Hanover Center, Wilmington, NC | 910-762-7011
Thanksgiving Menu

Oceanic - Oceanfront Dining
703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 | 910-256-5551
Thanksgiving Menu
12PM - 8PM

Ruth's Chris Steak House
301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | 910-343-1818
Thanksgiving Menu
Noon - 7PM

The Bridge Tender
1414 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 | 910-256-4519
Thanksgiving Menu

Where will you celebrate Thanksgiving 2012? If you know of other Wilmington restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner, please leave a comment on this post so that we can add them to the list!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Danielle Snyder
Wilmington NC Events