Thanksgiving Eve has evolved into a beloved tradition, offering the perfect opportunity for friends and family to reunite and celebrate before the holiday season officially begins. Whether you’re looking to dance the night away, sip on festive cocktails, or indulge in holiday specials, these Arizona Thanksgiving Eve festivities have something for everyone.
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Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa Montelucia Thanksgiving Eve Celebration
Scottsdale
Omni Montelucia’s Cortijo Plaza invites guests to a festive, 21-plus Thanksgiving Eve Celebration featuring gourmet small bites, signature cocktails, and DJ sets. From 6 p.m. to midnight, attendees can enjoy an array of small bites, including fish and vegan ceviche, harissa-herbed lamb chops, beef-and-chorizo albondigas, and wild mushroom-and-potato croquettes. The dessert station offers pomegranate-chocolate fudge, pumpkin cheesecake, and pecan pie.
Cost: $50 (general); $1,000 (outdoor VIP table).
For more information: www.omnihotels.com.
Pedal Haus Brewery 5th Annual Friendsgiving
Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, and Tempe
Pedal Haus Brewery is celebrating the season with its fifth-annual Friendsgiving on Nov. 27 across all locations. Guests can enjoy live music from 5 to 8 p.m., along with handcrafted food and drink specials, including $4 Day Drinkers, $6 seasonal margaritas, and the limited-edition Peppermint Porter crafted with real mint and chocolate for $5. Each location will host at different times: Chandler and Mesa from 4 to 10 p.m., Tempe from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Phoenix from 3 to 10 p.m.
For more information: www.pedalhausbrewery.com.
Upstairs at FLINT Thanksgiving Eve Party
Phoenix
For those spending Thanksgiving in Phoenix, Upstairs at FLINT hosts an Arizona Thanksgiving Eve Party on Nov. 27. Guests can enjoy a DJ from 6 to 9 p.m., specialty cocktails, wood-fired bites, and sunset views. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, making it the perfect pre-holiday gathering spot.
For more information: www.flintbybaltaire.com/upstairs-at-flint.
The Duce Once Upon a Prom Night
Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix’s The Duce is hosting Once Upon a Prom Night on Nov. 27. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite decade, with a Prom King and Queen chosen by popular vote. From 7:30 to 10 p.m., Voyager takes the stage in a retro boxing ring, playing iconic ‘80s hits. The party continues on the patio and in the Black Orchid Room, featuring fire performers, aerialists, dancers, and a Dance Through the Decades DJ set by Tyger with a live saxophone and guitar.
Cost: $25.
For more information: resy.com.
W Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Ring in Thanksgiving Eve at W Scottsdale. The Living Room dishes up happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., pop over to Cottontail Lounge for DJ tunes, and head to Donabe, which is open for dinner. For more information, visit www.marriott.com.
Scottsdale Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
Scottsdale
Kick off the holiday season with the official Scottsdale Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl on Nov. 27 from 5 to 11 p.m. Attendees can expect Thanksgiving-themed cocktails, festive decorations, and entertainment across a curated selection of venues, starting at 50 Shades of Rose.
Cost: $20.
For more information: www.eventbrite.com.
Bar Louie Wine Down Wednesday
Tempe and Glendale
Bar Louie is hosting a Wine Down Wednesday event on Thanksgiving Eve, offering the perfect way to unwind before the holiday. Open until 10 p.m., the event features $10 off select bottles of wine, with additional discounts on wine by the glass priced at $6 and $7.
For more information: www.barlouie.com.
Skateland Chandler Thanksgiving Eve Free Dinner Skate
Chandler
Skateland Chandler invites families and friends to join the Arizona Thanksgiving Eve Skate, offering dinner and public skating from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For $15 admission, guests receive skate rentals, a slice of cheese pizza, and a small drink. Skaters can enjoy popular Top 40 hits. Children ages 2 to 17 must pay admission and rent skates or bring their own, and adults must sign a liability waiver.
Cost: $15.
For more information: www.unitedskates.com.
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Eve Old Skool Hip Hop Dance Party
Phoenix
Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve with an Old Skool Hip Hop Dance Party at Thunderbird Lounge, starting at 9 p.m. This 21-plus event will feature Kris The Fist playing classic songs from icons like 2Pac, Dr. Dre, The Notorious B.I.G., Ice Cube, Missy Elliott, and many more.
For more information: www.ticketweb.com.
HULA’S Modern Tiki
Phoenix and Scottsdale
HULA’S Modern Tiki is gearing up for the holiday season with a festive kickoff the night before Thanksgiving, debuting its HULA-Days cocktails across all locations. Guests can enjoy these creative, Christmas-themed drinks, starting Nov. 27 through New Year’s Eve, with each concept, Uptown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, and High Street in North Phoenix, offering unique cocktails. Highlights include the shareable “Mom, Santa’s Lit!” Tiki Tub and the Sugar Cookie Martini at High Street; the “Not the Gumdrop Buttons!” and the fruity Partridge in a Pear Tree in Scottsdale; and Uptown Phoenix’s Grinch cocktail and Santa’s Nightcap. HULA’S happy hour will run all night at all locations on Thanksgiving Eve, making it the perfect time to try these seasonal drinks.
For more information: www.hulasmoderntiki.com.
Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey
Phoenix
On Thanksgiving Eve, enjoy 25 percent off the entire menu as you gather with friends to toast to the holiday season at Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey. Thanksgiving Eve hours are 4:30 to 10 p.m., and reservations are accepted.
For more information: www.sandfishsushiwhiskey.com.
Coach House
Scottsdale
For 36 years, Coach House in Scottsdale has been a favorite Thanksgiving Eve destination for kicking off the holiday season while surrounded in thousands of multi-colored lights and hundreds of festive decorations Coach House is open 365 days a year from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
For more information: www.instagram.com/coachhousescottsdale.