Holidays & Special Events
Bringing family and friends together is one of our most beloved traditions.
The Lobby Lounge at Grand America during thanksgiving with pumpkin decorations
Witches Tea
It’s time to celebrate witching season with a deliciously magical afternoon in The Grand America Hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Come dressed in your most bewitching costume and we’ll serve our renowned afternoon tea.
Reservations are available from September 26, 2025 – November 2, 2025. Seating is from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Witches Tea Events Ghost of Gibson cocktails
Ghost of Gibson
The 3rd Annual Ghost of Gibson is returning to the Gibson Lounge! Immerse yourself in an atmosphere where eerie spirits meet vintage glamour and a thrilling mystery awaits. Delight in our specialty cocktail menu & embrace the season’s spooky charm.
Ghost of Gibson Events
Suite Serenity - Wellness Retreat
Join an intimate group for Suite Serenity—an escape featuring personalized spa treatments, daily movement and mindfulness, chef-led workshops, and exclusive access to The Grand Spa. We you to experience wellness at its most refined on November 13-16, 2025
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Thanksgiving To-Go
Reservations are now available! This holiday season, let us do the cooking with our ready-to-go gourmet Thanksgiving meals. Pick up your meal the day before or on Thanksgiving Day with heating instructions.
Thanksgiving To-Go Event
Thanksgiving
Reservations are sold out. Join us at Laurel Brasserie & Bar this holiday season for a gourmet Thanksgiving buffet. Savor a plentiful spread of holiday favorites, seasonal sides, and housemade desserts—all thoughtfully prepared by our culinary team. Let us take care of the cooking while you enjoy the comfort of gathering together.
Thanksgiving Buffet Event
Holiday Tea
This holiday season, experience the charm of tradition with a refined afternoon tea at The Grand America Hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Dress in your holiday best, and we’ll serve our renowned afternoon tea—the perfect way to celebrate this magical time of year.
Reservations are available from November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Seating is from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Holiday Tea Events
Saturday Brunch at Laurel
This November and December, savor our traditional Sunday brunch not only on Sundays but also on Saturdays. Join us in celebrating the holidays!
Saturday Brunch Events
Holiday Brunch at Laurel
Celebrate the season with a special holiday brunch at Laurel Brasserie & Bar, available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Enjoy a gourmet buffet crafted to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
Holiday Brunch Events
Breakfast with Santa
Spend a magical morning enjoying an expansive breakfast buffet of sweet and savory delights—plus singing, story time, and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Reservations are fully committed.
Breakfast with Santa Events
Breakfast with Santa: Accommodation Package
Reservations are fully committed at this time.
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Holiday Window Stroll
Window Stroll opens November 1st, 2025. Details to come.
Vintage Classic Christmas
2025 Details Coming in November
princess tea event
Princess Tea
Experience a magical afternoon with princesses at The Grand America Hotel’s Princess Tea. Dress up and step into a world of fairytale enchantment. Meanwhile, we’ll serve our renowned Afternoon Tea service, complete with hot chocolate, premium teas, scones, tea sandwiches, and marvelous desserts.
Reservations are available every Friday from January 9 to January 23, and February 20 to March 27, 2026. Seating is from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Princess Tea Events
Valentine's Tea
This February, dress in your finest attire and allow us to delight you with a selection of house-made pastries, savory tea sandwiches, and carefully chosen teas, all paired with an assortment of heart-shaped sweets and seasonal treats.
Reservations available from January 30 – February 16, 2026. Seatings are from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Valentine's Day
Our Grand Romance Valentine’s Weekend packages are crafted to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable, offering an experience that goes above and beyond. Including intimate, limited-seating dining experiences where you can also indulge in the finest amenities and surroundings for a celebration sure to impress and delight your special someone.
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Easter Brunch
2026 Details Coming in January
Easter Bunny Tea
2026 Details Coming in January
Family enjoying a meal together at Laurel Brasserie & Bar
Mother's Day Brunch
2026 Details Coming in January
Mother's Day Tea
2026 Details Coming in January
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Behind the Scenes of The Grand America’s Magical Holiday Lights
Seemingly overnight, The Grand America becomes illuminated by hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. This holiday tradition is one of our signature magic tricks.
If you would like to see what’s up our sleeves—to see how the magic of our holiday lights happens—keep reading. We promise it won’t take anything away from the beauty of the lights. In fact, we believe you will appreciate them even more.