Thanksgiving in Houston 2024

The Nutcracker with the Houston Ballet - Houston, TX - Nov 29 to Dec 29, 2024
Bring the family back to the theater to share the joy of Clara’s magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets this holiday season! Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker is a grand spectacle of opulence and one of the most splendid versions of this holiday classic ever staged. With hundreds of roles and a myriad of exquisite details that will leave you discovering something new in every performance, Welch’s The Nutcracker is a positively joyous treat for ballet lovers of all ages. Rejoice in the return of this time-honored tradition!

L3 Turkey Day 5K & Wishbone 1K - Kingwood, TX - Nov 28, 2024
Annual Thanksgiving morning L3 Turkey Day 5k & Kids Wishbone 1K to celebrate a community in support of finding a cure for pediatric cancer

H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade - Houston, TX - Nov 28, 2024
The 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place at 9 a.m. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, this event is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country. Each year, several hundred thousand Houstonians line the streets to cheer on participants. The parade will traverse over 20 city blocks and will feature elaborate floats, colorful marching bands, high-flying balloons and other uniquely Houston entries.

Pearland Turkey Trot - Pearland, TX - Nov 28, 2024
The course starts and ends in Pearland’s Independence Park. Enjoy the beautiful scenic route as you tackle the 6 Mile, 4 Mile, 1 Mile, or Kids K event!

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens - Galveston, TX - Nov 23 to Jan 1, 2025

The ICE at Discovery Green - Houston, TX - Nov 15 to Feb 2, 2025
Following Frostival opening day, enjoy ice skating at Discovery Green through January.

Flea at Silver Street: Black Friday Weekend - Houston, TX - Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2023

Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting - Houston, TX - Nov 24, 2022
The holiday season will officially begin with the illumination of Uptown’s 300 custom, 20-ft. holiday trees along Post Oak Boulevard from the West Loop to Richmond Avenue. This FREE family event features festive holiday shopping and treats, unique street entertainment and the sights and sounds of the holiday season, along with a special appearance from Santa. Following the ceremonial lighting of Uptown’s holiday trees, the evening will culminate with a dazzling light show followed by an exhilarating fireworks extravaganza.

Houston Turkey Trot - Houston, TX - Nov 24, 2022
Dscontinued, see link. Formerly: The BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot is an annual event that supports the mission of BakerRipley, a nonprofit that has served this region for 114 years. 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run

Frostival at the Rink at Discovery Green - Houston, TX - Nov 11, 2022
Ice skating, demonstration of chainsaw ice carving, live music, and more at Discovery Green

Dickens on the Strand - Galveston, TX - Dec 3 to Dec 5, 2021
Held the first weekend in December, the annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, live entertainment, special events, and more.

Thanksgiving with Santa at the Children’s Museum of Houston - Houston, TX - Nov 24, 2021
Selfies with Santa – Kick off the holiday season. Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s time to get jolly. Celebrate the season and make it nice with the man of the hour, Santa Claus! This is your chance to tell him how nice you’ve been this year. Dress for the occasion and don’t forget your smile!