Thanksgiving 2025
Meals & Events
Skip the stress and enjoy the feast! Several Beloit restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meals for dine-in or carry-out. Plus, explore other festive Thanksgiving events and free community dinners happening around the stateline area.
Dine-In & Carry-Out
BUTTERFLY CLUB
Make reservations to dine-in for a family Thanksgiving meal at the Butterfly Club.
Entrées (all entrées come with choice of soup or salad)
- Roast Turkey
- 10 oz. New York Strip
- 8 oz. Prime Rib
- 12 oz. Prime Rib
- 8 oz. Filet
- Broiled Salmon
- Fried Shrimp
- Prime & Shrimp
- Roast Duck
Desserts
- Pumpkin Pie
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate Cake
Thanksgiving Day Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5246 E County Rd. X, Beloit
P: (608) 362-8577
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elements nursery & Garden Center
Bring something sweet to your Thanksgiving gathering this year! Pre-order chocolate-dipped Thanksgiving-themed strawberries to-go.
$28.98 for 1 dozen (These berries are meant to be eaten the same day they are dipped).
Order pickup: Wednesday, November 26, until 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, November 27, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Place order by calling or texting (815) 494-9490.
1731 Cranston Rd, Beloit, WI
P: (608) 207-3299
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Juanito’s Pizza
Whether you want to do a non-traditional feast without a turkey, or want something to munch on as you prepare for dinner, order a Thanksgiving pizza special from Juanito’s!
$11.99 large one-topping pizza
Order pickup or dine-in: Thursday, November 27, from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
1802 Harrison Ave, Beloit, WI
P: (608) 362-7499
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La CroÛte bakery cafe
Fill out the order form to order pies for Thanksgiving dessert!
Desserts
- Pumpkin Pie ($35)
- Apple Pie ($35)
- Caramel Banana Cream Pie ($40)
- French Silk Pie ($40)
- 1 dozen Soft Rolls ($16)
Order cutoff: Friday, November 21
Order pickup: Wednesday, November 26 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. (alternate pickup time can be arranged)
116 W. Main St., Rockton, IL
P: (815) 957-0003
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Shorty’s kitchen
Call to order your Thanksgiving Helpers!
Take n Bake (9×13)
- Hashbrown Casserole ($45)
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy ($35)
- Stuffing with Gravy ($30)
- Mac & Cheese ($40)
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans & Marshmallows ($40)
- Green Bean Casserole ($30)
- Glazed Carrots ($25)
- Broccoli Au Gratin ($40)
Deli Salads
- 7-Layer Salad ($40)
- Cranberry Fluff ($30)
- Broccoli Cashew ($40)
- Garden Pasta ($35)
Cheeseballs
- Cheddar Pecan Cheeseball ($25)
- Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball ($25)
Party Dips
- Shorty’s Dip ($18)
- Spinach Dip ($25)
Homemade Pies
- Dutch Apple ($25)
- Fancy Pumpkin ($25)
- Caramel Apple Pecan ($35)
- Pecan ($30)
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan ($35)
- Coconut Cream ($30)
- Reese’s Peanut Butter ($35)
- Mixed Berry ($25)
- Peach Pecan Praline ($30)
- Banana Cream ($30)
- Blueberry ($25)
- Cherry ($25)
Order cutoff: Orders must be in and prepaid before Thursday, November 20.
Order pickup: Wednesday, November 26
14471 De La Tour Dr., South Beloit, IL
P: (815) 957-0540
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Free thanksgiving community meals
Free annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The community is invited to celebrate the season of thankfulness with family, friends, and neighbors at New Life Ministries. Enjoy a warm meal on-site or pick up a dinner to-go.
Event details: Saturday, November 22, from 2-5 p.m. at New Life Ministries
1400 Harvey St., Beloit
P: (608) 207-0287
Free thanksgiving meal
The Salvation Army invites the community to celebrate gratitude, friendship, and a warm meal this Thanksgiving. No sign-up, no cost, just a hot meal and friendly faces.
Those interested in volunteering can contact Michelle Adkins at Michelle.Adkins@usc.salvationarmy.org with their email and phone number to receive more details.
Event details: Tuesday, November 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Salvation Army Red Shield Center
628 Broad St., Beloit
P: (608) 757-8300
Free thanksgiving 2025 community meal
Overflowing Cup Total Life Center presents a free Thanksgiving Day meal! Turkey and all the trimmings for 700 people will be available, and all are welcome to join. There will also be live local performers throughout the afternoon.
Those interested in helping can donate food or volunteer to assist with meal service. The Overflowing Cup is looking for donations of 30 frozen turkeys, side dishes, and desserts. Please donate items by Friday, November 21 to help feed all who attend. To donate or volunteer, please contact Pastor Mark at (608) 365-0365.
Event details: Thursday, November 27, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Overflowing Cup
229 W Grand Ave., Beloit
P: (608) 365-0365
Free thanksgiving 2025 community meal
If you’re struggling without a home, disconnected from family, or just don’t feel like cooking, this is for you! The bar will be open, and football games will be on. Meals will be served until they run out. For those who can’t make it out, they’ll also be delivering meals.
To get a hot meal delivered, just call (815) 624-7350 or email rocktonlegion1@gmail.com with a name and address. (Delivery is available in Roscoe, Rockton, or South Beloit).
The Rockton American Legion is looking for donations from the community, including turkeys, potatoes, canned corn and green beans, boxed stuffing and other side dishes, bread, and coffee. If you’d like to donate, please reach out and drop items off at the Rockton American Legion.
Event details: Thursday, November 27, at 2 p.m. at the Rockton American Legion. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)
221 W Main St., Rockton, IL
P: (815) 624-7350
thanksgiving community dinner
Peoples Church invites the community to join them for a delicious Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey, stuffing, and all the holiday favorites. Enjoy great food and a fun time celebrating this special day of gratitude together.
Event details: Saturday, November 29, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Peoples Church.
340 W Grand Ave., Beloit
P: (608) 362-7556
Thanksgiving events
Thanksgiving Bingo
Enjoy a free Thanksgiving Bingo event at After The Vine in Rockton, IL, and help support the Rockton Lions’ Wimpy’s Fund, which assists families in need during the holiday season. Join in the festive fun with bingo, wine, and a chance to win great prizes!
Event details: Thursday, November 13, at 6 p.m. at After The Vine
163 E Hawick St., Rockton, IL
P: (815) 957- 0505
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Thanksgiving Bingo
Rockton Inn Pub & Grub is turning the Thanksgiving fun into a bingo party! Enjoy 10 free games, great prizes, and your chance to win one of two full Thanksgiving family dinners to take home. Groups of six or more are encouraged to RSVP for a table upstairs or downstairs.
Event details: Thursday, November 20, at 6 p.m. at Rockton Inn Pub & Grub
120 E Main St., Rockton, IL
P: (815) 624-0700
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Happy Drinks-giving party
Visit Boundaries Bar & Grill for giveaways, complimentary snacks, and drink specials. Happy Hour will run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and from 10 p.m. to close, grab $5 tall call mixers.
Event details: Wednesday, November 26, from 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. at Boundaries Bar & Grill
3807 S Riverside Dr., Beloit
P: (608) 362-5249
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Tipsy turkey rodeo
Maxine’s Social is kicking off Thanksgiving Eve with mechanical bull rides from 8-11 p.m. and a live DJ all night with karaoke. The event will feature entertainment and drink specials.
Event details: Wednesday, November 26, at 6 p.m. at Maxine’s Social
863 5th St., Beloit
P: (608) 207-3415
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Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke
For a fun night out before Thanksgiving, come with family and friends to the Beloit VFW. There will be a meat raffle and immediately following, join in for karaoke with DJ Charlie.
Event details: Wednesday, November 26, from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. at Beloit VFW Post 2306
2711 S Afton Rd., Beloit
P: (608) 362-0299
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