Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Week

Thanksgiving parade (Photo: Richard Carson)

Happy Thanksgiving week! Many are beginning to travel or prepare their homes for family members to arrive this week. Looking for some family-friendly events this week? Here are a few ideas: 

Frostival

Celebrate a winter wonderland tonight at Discovery Green with Reverend Butter, The Montrose Rollerblader, A Charmed Affair's Snow Sisters, music by DJ Caps One, ice sculptures, and United Healthcare Snow Zone. See more details.

Wortham Tree Lighting 

On Wednesday afternoon, the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet and Houston First kick off the holiday season together in the theater district. Look forward to live music, a chance to mingle with characters from The Little Prince and the tree lighting. Free to the public. See more details.

Turkey Trot

Trot off some calories before the Thanksgiving feast begins. The traditional Turkey Trot benefiting Neighborhood Centers takes place Thursday morning, starting at 6 a.m. See the details.

Thanksgiving Day Parade

The annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, including creative floats, balloons, marching bands, entertainers, community groups, celebrities and more, takes place downtown, starting at 9 a.m. See more details.

Uptown Holiday Lighting

Light up the holiday season in Uptown Park beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday. You’ll see the illumination of 500,000 lights on 80 trees along Post Oak Boulevard and fireworks beginning at 7 p.m. See more details.

Burn the Bird

Feeling too full after the Thanksgiving meal? Gather with Evelyn’s Park Conservancy on Friday, 8 a.m., for Burn the Bird, a free workout led by Avenue Fitness & Lifestyle, plus healthy juices provided by Snap Kitchen. The event is open to all, ages 15 and up. RSVP: [email protected]. See more details.

A Christmas Carol

Get into the holiday spirit with A Christmas Carol preview on Saturday, 3-4 p.m., in CityCentre. See more details.

Ice Sculptures at Moody Gardens

Ice Land: Ice Sculptures at Moody Gardens is now open through Jan. 10. Chill out with SpongeBob characters, all carved out of more than 2 million pounds of ice. See details and more Galveston holiday events here. 

Holiday Shopping

Just a reminder about all the incredible Black Friday sales for holiday shopping and to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday. Check out our gift guide for gift ideas. 

More Events

See our holiday events listing for more upcoming holiday events, both in Houston and in Galveston.