# The Drake Hotel Gold Coast Thanksgiving Family Buffet > Place to go for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; seatings from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM - Dates: Starts Thu, Nov 26 - Where: The Drake, a Hilton Hotel (Palm Court), 140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611 - Ages: All ages; festive holiday tradition welcoming families of all generations - Price: $125–$145 per adult; $50 per child (ages 5–12); children 4 and under dine free - Schedule: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; seatings from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM - Organizer: The Drake Hotel Chicago - Official page: https://www.opentable.com/palm-court-at-the-drake-hotel - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/the-drake-hotel-gold-coast-thanksgiving-family-buffet--listing-80e2e398dd134f53fbe7d29e ## About Anchoring the top of the Magnificent Mile since 1920, The Drake Hotel is an icon of Chicago elegance. On Thanksgiving Day, the hotel opens its opulent Gold Coast Palm Court and Grand Ballroom for an expansive holiday feast accompanied by live harp music. The chef-attended carving stations serve roasted turkey breast with cranberry-orange compote and hand-carved beef tenderloin, accompanied by whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, roasted fall squashes, and artisanal charcuterie. 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