Panama City Beach is preparing to transition to the most magical season of the year. From time with family to holiday fun, Thanksgiving in Panama City Beach is perfect for everyone!

After enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, you can let the holiday festivities begin! The city of Panama City Beach has prepared a wonderful lineup of events. Friday and Saturday you can enjoy making s’mores by the campfire and visiting Santa’s Village. Friday night features a viewing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas with a special performance by Josh Turner after the lighting of the Christmas tree. Saturday night you can enjoy a viewing of The Polar Express followed by a performance by the Panama City Symphony Orchestra. The festivities will be followed by a magical display of fireworks both Friday and Saturday night!

Looking for more family fun? Check out the Reindeer Games Scavenger Hunt! To join download the GooseChase app on your mobile device and enter the code PCBHolidays. The game runs from November 24th until the 28th. Be sure to visit visitpanamacitybeach.com for more information on the Thanksgiving weekend festivities.

Several local restaurants are preparing special menus for families to enjoy for their Thanksgiving dinner. Most restaurants will have special menus and hours for Thanksgiving Day. Please note that reservations may be required.

Sharkey’s

11-6:30 Adults $31.95, 12 and under $18.95, 4 and under free

Runaway Island

10:30-6 Adults $32, kids 12 and under $20. Also offering self-serve to go!

Harpoon Harry’s

11-7 Adults $49.95, kids 4-11 $24.95, 3 and under free

Hang Five

11-7 Adults $29, kids 12 and under $14, kids under 5 free

Margaritaville

11-8 $21.99 per plate

Dirty Dicks Crab House

11-7 Adults $29.99, Kids 10 and under $13.99

Patches Pub and Grill

11-11 $17.99 per plate

Dat Cajun Place

11-4 Adults $30, Kids 3-11 $15, under 3 free

Barracuda Beach

11-11 $25 per plate

Angry Tuna Seafood Company

11-9

The Grand Marlin

10-7 dine in. Thanksgiving to-go $175 (feeds 4)

Tide’s at the Sheraton

10-3 brunch 6-9 dinner Adults $29.95, Kids $14.95, 5 and under free

Schooners

10-6 Adult plate $20, Kids plate $10

Saltwater Grill

11-7 Adults $38, 12 and under $19, 3 and under free

Beau’s

Pick up Wednesday November 24th from 2-6 meal (feeds 6-8) $195

Emerald Hub

To-go menu Small (feeds 4) $89.99, Large (feeds 8) $169.99

In Santa Rosa Beach

Fish Out of Water

8-10 first come, first-serve basis

The Great Southern Café

Reservations available after 5PM