November 21, 2025
Planning a Family Thanksgiving in Wisconsin Dells
Thanksgiving is a holiday to warm the heart and the stomach. Good thing Wisconsin Dells delivers on both with its Thanksgiving offerings.
We think everyone in your group will be extra thankful should you choose to have your Thanksgiving dinner in Wisconsin Dells. Grown-ups will love having extra time to visit while the resorts prepare Thanksgiving feasts. Teens and tweens will be exceptionally satisfied with trying every ride and slide at the waterparks while the little kiddos happily splash away too. Grandparents can relish the togetherness (or take a break from it) with a walk at one of the nearby state parks or a stroll through downtown shops.
Convinced? Good, because that means you’re ready to dig into the specifics. Let’s start with Turkey Day at the major resorts.
Wisconsin Dells Resorts Putting Out a Thanksgiving Spread
Thanksgiving Day is dedicated to dining at many of the area resorts.
- Wilderness Resort will set a Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet, and they’re also offering a family-style meal-to-go if you’d like to dine in your condo, villa, or cabin.
- Kalahari Resorts & Conventions’ annual Thanksgiving Celebration Buffet features all the traditional favorites and a dessert station that is worth saving room for.
- At Chula Vista Resort, the Thanksgiving Buffet and Thanksgiving Stay specials will give you lots to be thankful for.
- Another great option for celebrating the season with your pack is the Thanksgiving Celebration buffet at Great Wolf Lodge.
Tip: To keep drowsiness (aka, food coma) at bay, pop into Bella Goose Coffee - Cafe on the River for a seasonal latte of your liking. Choose from salted caramel or pumpkin pie. There’s also something they’re calling The Flannel – a latte with local maple syrup and cinnamon…yummy!
Classic Attractions to Go Along with Thanksgiving in Wisconsin Dells
After the last bite of pumpkin pie is consumed, it will be time to think about what else everyone would like to do while in Wisconsin Dells. Along with waterpark fun, of course, how about bowling? Chalet Lanes & Lounge has bumper bowling for the kids so everyone will be happy with their score. Volcano Lounge and Lanes at Tom Foolerys Adventure Park has 24 lanes, so pick your teams for a few games of friendly competition. Tom Foolerys also has a ropes course, climbing wall, zip line, laser tag, mini-golf, and go-karting, all under one roof. At Knuckleheads Trampoline Park • Rides • Bowling, your kids will stay busy with slam dunk basketball hoops, a dodgeball court, and a large open jump area.
Put the whole family to the test at an area escape room. Booby Trap Escape Rooms features experiences themed to a slime lab, Pharoah’s revenge, and an inventor’s workshop, among others. Dells Escape Rooms offers fun rooms for all ages, and if you're short on time, they offer rooms that can be completed in as quick as 15 minutes. Escapology The Dells offers seven different high-tech rooms to choose from. Explore Gotham City in their Batman™: The Dark Knight Challenge, or solve problems in the town of Crystal Cove when choosing the Scooby-Doo™ and the Spooky Castle Adventure.
You don’t need to wait until December to enjoy Legacy Dinner Theater's Christmas in the Dells Dinner Show. Their four-course feast, beautiful costumes, incredible special effects, and musical talent will surely put you in a festive holiday mood.
Don’t Forget Black Friday Shopping
Outlets at The Dells bills itself as a savings adventure, and with more than 60 popular brand name stores, that certainly rings true.
This is a good time to think about stocking stuffers and St. Nick treats, and that’s where the downtown fudge shops, candy stores, and popcorn counters come in handy. Enjoy the aromas and tastes at:
- Swiss Maid Fudge
- Kernel Popcorn’s Factory/Candy Kitchen/Scoopy's Ice Cream
- Goody Goody Gum Drop
- Original Wisconsin Dells Fudge
- Oodlesmack Popcorn
Wine makes a lovely hostess gift for all those Christmas parties already filling your calendar and Wisconsin Dells has a handful of wineries, so sip, sample, and purchase your favorites at:
- Fawn Creek Winery
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
- Baraboo Bluff Winery
- Balanced Rock Winery
- Sognefjord Winery
- Broken Bottle Winery
Pair with some cheese from Market Square Cheese and you’re set for December festivities.
Check out our winter attractions for more ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Wisconsin Dells.
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Updated 11/20/2025
