# Holiday-Themed Restaurant Events Dave & Buster's Debuts Holiday Events and Promotions By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-11-24 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/events-and-promotions References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dave--busters-announces-huge-holiday-lineup-with-special-offers--exclusive-celebrations-for-the-whole-family-302623533.html)  [Dave & Buster's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters2) has unveiled a comprehensive schedule of holiday-themed events and promotions. These festive initiatives are designed to span the entire season. With its proposed holiday-themed events and promotions, he entertainment and dining establishment is positioning itself as a versatile destination for a wide range of occasions. The seasonal initiatives commence during Thanksgiving week, featuring daily half-price arcade games and discounted happy hour beverages. The Black Friday promotion continues the half-price game theme and introduces 10 wings for just $10. A recurring half-price game day every Sunday for a limited period is also part of the value proposition. For families, a dedicated '[Breakfast with Santa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracker-barrel-2)' event combines a meal, extended unlimited video game access, a pre-loaded game card, a photo opportunity, and holiday-themed crafts. The New Year's Eve offerings are segmented into two distinct experiences — a daytime, family-oriented event concluding with an early countdown, and a late-night, adult-focused celebration that includes a champagne toast. Image Credit: Dave & Buster's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 57% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Family-centric Holiday Experiences:** The integration of family-oriented events like 'Breakfast with Santa' signifies a growing trend towards creating inclusive, multi-generational holiday experiences. - **Hybrid Event Structures:** The dual New Year's Eve experiences catering to both families and adults reflect an emerging preference for hybrid event structures that accommodate diverse audience needs. - **Extended Gamification Promotions:** The emphasis on half-price arcade games throughout the holiday season highlights a trend towards incorporating gamification in promotional strategies to increase consumer engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Dining:** The fusion of dining with entertainment during holiday-themed events indicates a shift toward an experiential focus within the restaurant industry. - **Family Recreation:** The diverse offerings such as video game access and holiday crafts point to expanding opportunities in the family recreation industry, appealing to a wide age range. - **Event Management:** Innovative event scheduling, including varied festive experiences, showcases demand for creative services within the event management industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy QSR Dessert Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-queen-holiday-menu.md) - [Football-Focused Venue Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters2.md) - [Week-Long Restaurant Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-restaurant-week.md) - [Arcade Leaderboard Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters1.md) - [Immersive Oversized Crane Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters-human-crane.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Dual-Format Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualformat-event.md) - [Back-to-School Dining Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-kids-eat-free.md) - [Restaurant-Themed Holiday Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chuck-e-cheese-christmas-special.md) - [Garish Holiday Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgi-elf-days.md)