The turkey might be the main event as we gather with our family and friends to share gratitude, but there are also plenty of fun things to do with your family throughout the great city of Houston this Thanksgiving. You don’t have to put all the pressure of Thanksgiving success into cooking the perfect Thanksgiving meal or making festive decorations. This is just half of the story, the other half is getting out there and experiencing the best of Houston this Thanksgiving.
How about creating a new tradition for your family to celebrate this year?
So whether you will start Thanksgiving with an early morning turkey-trot then host your entire family with a comforting yet amazing golden turkey meal, we’ve rounded up our top Houston events that will definitely entertain you and your family – before or after your feast.
Top Things to Do in Houston This Thanksgiving 2021
1. Pearland Turkey Trot | November 25 – 7:30 AM
Returning as an in-person event for 2021, the Pearland Turkey Trot sends runners from Independence Park down to Dixie Farm Road and back, with 6-mile, 4-mile, 1-mile, and Kids K events taking place all morning.
Location: Independence Park in Pearland
Cost: $60 for the 6-mile; $50 for the 4-mile; $25 for the 1-mile; $20 for the Kids K
Photo: facebook.com/pearlandturkeytrot
2. BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot 2021 | November 25 to Dec 20 – 7:25 AM to 9:00 AM
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.
Location: Dillard’s near the Galleria / Virtual Run
Cost: Phillips 66 10K – $35, Phillips 66 5K – $35 & Kids Run (1K) – $15
Photo: houstonturkeytrot.org
3. 32nd Annual YMCA Run Thru the Woods | November 25 – 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Join the YMCA run cause squad around the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion to help support local non-profit organizations. Run/Walk/Donate for a CAUSE!
Location: The Pavilion on Lake Robbins / Virtual Run
Cost: Single Events $40 – $45, Virtual $30, Parent Running with Child in 1 Mile Race $20
Photo: hellowoodlands.com
4. Turkey Day 5K and Wishbone 1K | November 25 – 8:00 AM
Start off the day on a healthy note before your Thanksgiving feast at the L3 Foundation’s 7th annual Turkey Day 5K and Wishbone 1K in Kingwood.
Location: Kingwood’s Town Center
Cost: $30 for the 5K; $15 for the Kids Wishbone 1K
Photo: l3foundation.com
5. 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade | November 25 – 9:00 AM
The 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country, which will traverse over 20 city blocks and will feature elaborate floats, colorful marching bands, high-flying balloons, and other uniquely Houston entries. The seats along the parade route will be free and open to the general public, with a limited number of reserved seats available.
Location: Lamar & Smith Streets
Cost: FREE
Photo: houstontx.gov
6. 33rd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting | November 25 – 4:00 to 7:00 PM
The annual Uptown Holiday Lighting at Post Oak Boulevard with the illumination of Uptown’s 300 custom, 20-ft. holiday trees along Post Oak Boulevard from the West Loop to Richmond Avenue marks the official beginning of the holiday season.
Location: Post Oak Boulevard, between San Felipe and Westheimer
Cost: FREE
Photo: thebuzzmagazines.com
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