Thanksgiving Roundup: What to Do this Holiday Weekend

 

Happy Thanksgiving week! We wish you a sweet holiday with family and friends. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of events and holiday activity ideas to enjoy with the family this week and weekend: 

Children’s Museum of Houston’s 12th annual Thanksgiving Bash 

The Children's Museum is hosting the 12th annual Thanksgiving with Santa event along with Elves on a Shelf carolers on Wednesday, beginning at 12 p.m. Bring your camera and your wish list for Santa. There’ll be carolers, activities such as painting pumpkin patch prints, making a pumpkin vine, making a turkey leg hat and more.

TXU Energy BakerRipley Turkey Trot 

If you love to run, join the annual Turkey Trot in the Galleria area. More than 15,000 people will be at the starting line on Thanksgiving morning starting at 7:30 a.m. The Turkey Trot benefits BakerRipley

Turkey Day Workout at Evelyn’s Park 

Have that slice of Thanksgiving pie! But first, join The Buzz Magazines for a fun, free, pre-Thanksgiving wellness workout with Pledge To Fitness on Thursday, 8:30 a.m., at Evelyn’s Park. Bring your family and friends and work up an appetite before the feast.

2016 Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo: Richard Carson)

 

68th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade 

The 68th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The parade will include floats, balloons, marching bands and live entertainment and will wind through 20 blocks of downtown Houston beginning at Smith and Lamar.

Family Movie Night at Levy Park 

Ring in the holiday season with a free screening of A Christmas Story during the first Family Movie Night at Levy Park sponsored by Texas Children's Hospital. Bring a blanket and come early to grab a spot by the performance pavilion before the movie begins at 6:30 p.m.

Flea at Silver Street: Black Friday Weekend 

Shop for unique vintage goods, home decor, artwork and more at the Black Friday Weekend edition of the Flea at Silver Street. This three-day holiday flea market will feature an eclectic mix of décor, jewelry, art, plus local foods, a pet adoption event, live music, and a bar.

Ice at Discovery Green 

The Ice at Discovery Green is open for some cool winter cheer. It’ll be open on Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and, regularly, Mondays-Thursdays, 5-10 p.m., Fridays, 5-11 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Look forward to fun themed days, such as Funfetti Friday (listen to a live DJ while you skate) and Skate with Santa on Saturdays, 5-6 p.m., Nov. 25-Dec. 23.  

Ongoing Holiday Events and Activities to Consider

Check our event calendar for more ongoing holiday events and activities, including:

• Texas Renaissance Festival (Nov. 24-26 is the last weekend) 
• A Scheherazade Thanksgiving Performed by the Houston Symphony 
• Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo 
• Magical Winter Lights at Gulf Greyhound Park
• Ice Land at Moody Gardens in Galveston 
• Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens in Galveston 
• A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theatre 
• Photos with Santa: See a list of photo opps with Santa.