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Whether you’re entertaining your entire brood, hosting a friends-giving, or relaxing with a solo Turkey Day, you’ll find plenty to entertain you.<\/p>\n
So pick your pleasure. No matter whether your group thrives on adrenaline, tradition, or spectacle, Houston’s got a pretty fantastic option for you this Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n
And if you’re looking to skip the cooking this year, make your way to one of our favorite restaurants with our guide to the best dining and to-go options around Houston<\/a> this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n The Great Houston Pie Run 5K & 10K at King’s BierHaus in the Heights<\/a> | Saturday, November 20 | Virtual Option – Rise and shine (or sleep in and go virtual) for the Great Houston Pie Run, which sends runners down 5K and 10K courses—or Kids K for the little ones—and enjoy a delicious slice of pie and beer in the post-race party to go with your finisher’s medal. Registration (in-person and virtual) is $40 for the 5K or 10K; $20 for the Kids K. 7:30am.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2021 Friendsgiving Toy Drive & Raffle at The Union HTX<\/a> | Saturday, November 20 – Just off Washington Ave, this exhibition and event space hosts a toy drive, featuring raffle prizes, live music, a local vendor market, and art exhibition. Urban South and Saint Arnold will be providing beer, while you can grub on Baby Burgers, Monkey Cones & Back Porch Pastries. Funds will go to Kids’ Meals, an organization which works to provide food to children who live in food insecure homes. $5 per person, or free with a toy donation; $10 for raffle tickets. 1pm to 7pm. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Memorial City Thanksgiving Fest & Market on Gessner Road<\/a> | Sunday, November 21 | FREE – Memorial City hosts the free Memorial City Thanksgiving Fest & Market<\/a> at the corner of Gessner Road and Mathewson Lane, featuring food trucks, kids treats, live music, and more. Memorial City will also be collecting donations for a Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting Kids’ Meals. Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a take-home Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings from State Fare, and tickets to The Elf on a Shelf – The Christmas Musical at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on Thursday, December 9, 2021. 10am to 2pm. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Make & Take: Thanksgiving Desserts at Central Market Cooking School <\/a>| Sunday, November 21 – Create a traditional flaky pie dough and a cream cheese dough, produce an apple filling tailored to your taste, and make a bite-sized sweet that features pecans at Central Market Cooking School. Tickets are $65 per person. Noon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Thanksgiving Farmers Market & A Celebration of Bakers at Braeswood Farmers Market <\/a>| Wednesday, November 24 | No Cover – The weekly farmers market in Braeswood returns with its popular Celebration of Bakers and special Thanksgiving market. Grab some last-minute produce and provisions for the big feast, as well as some fresh-baked goodies from more than 50 amateur and professional bakers. 10am to 3pm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tribute to the Woodlands Music Festival at Town Green Park<\/a> | Wednesday, November 24 – Jam out to some of music’s greatest hits when the Woodlands welcomes tribute bands performing songs from Selena, David Bowie, Guns N Roses, The Eagles, Pearl Jam and more at this music festival on Thanksgiving Eve. Bring the family and enjoy a full day of great food, games, local vendors and more. Admission is $10; $65 for VIP; free for ages 12 and under, military, first responders and teachers with ID. Noon to 10pm. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n Drinksgiving at Little Woodrow’s Midtown<\/a> | Wednesday, November 24 | No Cover – Have a drink with friends before Thanksgiving and enjoy a Turkey Bowling Competition, DJs, and a steak night at Little Woodrow’s in Midtown. 8pm. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Turkey Dash at Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch <\/a>| Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 – Back for a 19th year, the Cinco Ranch-area YMCA will again host the Turkey Dash 5K, 10K and 1-mile walk\/run. Pound the pavement and stick around for a post-race bash that also includes a Kids Zone. Registration is $50 for the 10K; $45 for the 5K; $25 for the 1-mile Run\/Walk; $30 for the 1-mile Kids Run. 7am.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot in the Galleria Area<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 – The annual Thanksgiving tradition returns to an in-person event in the Galleria area this year, sending hundreds of runners from the Waterwall, through Uptown and Tanglewood, and ending just north of Westheimer Road. Registration is $30 for an untimed 5K, $35 for an untimed 10K, $15 for the Kid’s Run. 7:30am.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n YMCA Run Thru the Woods at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 – The 32nd annual tradition in the Woodlands will see thousands of runners take to the woods around the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion to help support local non-profit organizations. Registration is $45 for the 5-mile and 3-mile race; $40 for the 3-mile walk; $40 for the 1-mile kids race. 7:30am.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pearland Turkey Trot at Independence Park<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 – 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 take place all morning. Registration is $60 for the 6-mile; $50 for the 4-mile; $25 for the 1-mile; $20 for the Kids K. 7:30am.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n L3 Turkey Day 5K at Kingwood Town Center<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 – Run to raise money to end pediatric cancer and 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. Registration is $30 for the 5K; $15 for the Kids Wishbone 1K. 8am.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 72nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 | FREE – Celebrate Turkey Day with one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country, which winds down 20 city blocks and features floats, colorful marching bands, high-flying balloons and more. 9am. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n 61st Annual Autorama at George R. Brown Convention Center<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 to Sunday, November 28 – The annual Autorama brings a slate of dazzling hot rods, classic cars, exotic machines and more to the showroom floor of George R. Brown. Plus, attendees can get down to live music, browse a vendor market, meet special guests for autograph signings, and more. Tickets are $20; $4.99 for ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and under. Thursday 3pm to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Uptown Holiday Lighting on Post Oak Boulevard<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 | FREE – Returning for 2021, the free, annual Uptown Holiday Lighting event kicks off the holiday season on Post Oak Boulevard and Houston at large. The live entertainment event will feature a visit from Santa Claus, a fireworks extravaganza and a new light show. The family-friendly celebration has been reimagined with the introduction of more than 300 all-new, 20-foot-tall holiday trees that line Post Oak Boulevard from the West Loop to Richmond Avenue. 4pm to 7pm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green<\/a> | Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25 – The ice is back again at Discovery Green in Downtown, meaning you can glide away the calories you gobbled up earlier in the day with Thanksgiving skate sessions. Admission is $15 per person and includes skate rental. 5pm to 10pm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Best Bars in Greater Houston<\/a> – Get out of the house and let your hair down at one or more of the best nightlife spots in the Houston metro<\/a>. Find your neighborhood, city or community and find our top recommendations for fun and frolic near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you’re entertaining your entire brood, hosting a friends-giving, or relaxing with a solo Turkey Day, you’ll find plenty to entertain you. So pick your pleasure. No matter whether your group thrives on adrenaline, tradition, or spectacle, Houston’s got a pretty fantastic option for you this Thanksgiving Day. And if you’re looking to skip the… <\/p>\n2021 Thanksgiving Events Around Houston<\/h2>\n
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