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
Reservations are now open! 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
Thanksgiving
Reservations are now open! 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
Thanksgiving To-Go
Reservations open September 21st, 2025.
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
Holiday Tea
Reservations open 90 days in advance. 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
Reservations open 90 days in advance. 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
Reservations open 90 days in advance. 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 required and will open on September 25th.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA EVENTS
Holiday Window Stroll
2025 Details Coming in September
Vintage Classic Christmas
2025 Details Coming in November
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.