CityApollo Editorial Team · Source review November 11, 2026
Book brunch or order a take-home meal first. Keep the morning flexible until the CityPlace race permit is decided, with Downtown Doral Park as a simple outdoor alternative.
How to spend Thanksgiving Day
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Morning, if confirmed
Check the CityPlace Doral Turkey Trot
The organizer lists November 26, and the permit is on the November 18 council agenda. Verify the council outcome and check the final start and pickup details before building the day around the race.
Race and registration details -
Late morning
Use Downtown Doral Park as your fallback
Make a short outdoor stop near the Government Center if the race changes or the group prefers an easy walk. Check the city’s park notice for holiday access before leaving.
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Noon–3:30 p.m.
Book a buffet or serve Colombian takeout at home
Blue Matisse advertises its Thanksgiving buffet at the InterContinental. If you’re hosting, Las Caleñitas offers smaller and larger catering combinations. Confirm the Doral pickup timing when ordering.
Menu and booking
Thanksgiving meals and specials
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Blue Matisse at InterContinental Doral
$72 adult, $40 teen, $25 ages 6–12
November 26, noon–3:30 p.m. Ages five and under are free. The hotel’s published offer lists 10% off when booked by Friday, November 13. Reservations at 305-468-1392.
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Las Caleñitas Thanksgiving catering
$59 for two, $115 for four, $160 for six
Build a meal from the listed proteins and sides. Turkey has a separate package. Orders are subject to stock. Choose the Doral location when you contact the restaurant.
Compare catering packages
More local details
Thanksgiving brunch at Trump National Doral
The resort lists brunch in the Crystal Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 26. It costs $129 per adult and $49 for ages 6–12 before tax and gratuity. Ages five and under are free. The resort requires advance reservations.
Planned CityPlace Doral Turkey Trot
The organizer lists a November 26 race at CityPlace Doral. The special-event permit appears on the November 18 City Council agenda. If the race is your main plan, check the council outcome and the organizer’s final route and packet-pickup instructions before relying on the schedule.
Check county transit before leaving
Miami-Dade lists Sunday service for county buses, Metrorail and Metromover on Thanksgiving. Use the holiday timetable for your route if you’re connecting through the county network. Check the city separately for Doral Trolley service.
Official details and booking
- Trump National Doral holiday events
- Doral City Council agenda and permit item
- Miami-Dade holiday and transit schedule
- Race and registration details
- Directions and visitor information
- See discount and reservation details
- Compare catering packages