Find the perfect things to do in Houston Thanksgiving weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Wednesday, November 23 to Sunday, November 27, 2016.
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Run in the annual Turkey Trot, cheer for the Texans as they take on the Chargers, attend the Thanksgiving Day Parade, get tickets for The Nutcracker and more this Thanksgiving weekend.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston Thanksgiving weekend, from Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27, 2016.
Things to Do All Thanksgiving Weekend
- Seasonal Allergies at Theatre Suburbia | Friday and Saturday – Bring the whole family to this hilarious play about friends, family, and the stress of the holiday season. $16; limited discounted $8 tickets available. 8:30pm both nights.
- Pop Shop Houston Holiday Fest 2016 | Friday to Sunday – Black Friday shopping will last all weekend long with Pop Shop Houston’s holiday festival with Indie art, modern crafts, live music and more. $8. Friday and Saturday 11am to 8pm; Sunday noon to 6pm.
- The Nutcracker at Wortham Theater Center | Friday to Sunday – Don’t miss opening weekend of the Houston Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. This classic is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Tickets start at $19, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm nightly.
- Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission, TX | Saturday and Sunday – Stroll through the medieval fairgrounds while chomping on a turkey leg and drinking from a goblet at the Texas Renaissance Festival. The theme this weekend is “Celtic Christmas”. Tickets start at $11.95, not including ticket fees. 9am to 8pm.
- The ’80s Mix Tape Diaries at Music Box Theatre | Saturday and Sunday – Take a walk down memory lane at this musical production featuring hits from the 80’s. Tickets start at $27; limited discounted $13.50 tickets available. 7:30pm both nights.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Texans games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Discounted Tickets to The Book of Mormon at Hobby Center | Sponsored – Act quick and score discounted seats to the hilarious Tony-winning musical from the guys that created South Park, returning to Houston this winter. Limited discounted advance tickets are available for select shows.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
- Jive Turkey at Lincoln Bar – Head over to Lincoln Bar on Thanksgiving Eve for live music by Spazmatics, DJ’s, games and prizes, food trucks and more. Tickets are $20. 4pm to 2am.
- Houston’s Startup Demo Day at Start Houston | FREE – See local start-ups pitch their businesses to Houston-based entrepreneurs at Start Houston’s monthly Demo Day in EaDo. 5pm to 8pm.
- Charlie Harrison in Concert at Raven Tower | FREE – Watch singer-songwriter Charlie Harrison live in concert at Raven Tower. 6pm to 9pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center – Get loud for the Rockets as they take the court to play the Raptors at the Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s online resale market. 7pm.
- The Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular at Stages Repertory Theatre – This country musical puts a twist on classic holiday tunes that will get you right into the spirit. Tickets start at $39; limited $19 to $22.50 discounted tickets available. 7:30pm.
- Sketch City Houston at Alley Kat Theater – Enjoy a night of comedy, improv, music, and art with Sketch City Houston at the Alley Kat Theater. $10. 8pm.
- Music on the Brazos at 360 Midtown Bar | FREE – Head over to 360 Midtown Bar for an outdoor show with local bands Dontis, State, Genesis Iver and more. 9pm to 2am.
- YAD Gobble Gala: Party with Purpose at Henke & Pillot – The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston presents the YAD Gobble Gala where you can give back to the Houston community by helping the impoverished via giving a monetary gift to the Promise of Hope Appeal or bringing canned goods for JMeals on Wheels. You must donate and register for this event. 9:30pm.
- Karaoke at Guava Lamp | FREE – Belt out your favorite songs at Guava Lamp’s karaoke night. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2016
- TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot near the Galleria – Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by running in the 25th annual TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot. Registration starts at $15. 7am.
- The Pearland Turkey Trot at Pearland Stadium – Get going at the Pearland Turkey Trot where the whole family can come out for a 1, 4 or 6-mile run and walk. Registration starts at $15, not including ticket fees. 7:30am.
- HEB Thanksgiving Parade in Downtown Houston | FREE – Make your way downtown for the annual Thanksgiving Day parade featuring floats, marching bands, dancers, balloons and more. 9am.
- Grateful Flow & Fun Run at Yoga EaDo – Get your fitness on and cultivate gratitude with the EaDo community. Take a 45-minute all-levels yoga flow followed by a group run along the Columbia Tap Rail-Trail. $25 for yoga and run; $15 for either yoga or run. 9am to 10:30am.
- Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at Omni Houston Hotel Westside – Sip on bottomless mimosas as you start your day of eating with Thanksgiving brunch at the Omni Hotel. Brunch starts at $27.95, not including ticket fees. 10:30am.
- Thanksgiving Day Feast at Brenner’s on the Bayou – Join Brenner’s on the Bayou restaurant for a special threee-course Thanksgiving Day Feast dinner. $42 per person. 4pm to 9pm.
- Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting | FREE – Witness the lighting of more than a half-million lights with a special appearance from Santa, fireworks, and festive tunes from local bands in Uptown Park. 4pm.
- Thanksgiving Public Skate at The Ice at the Galleria – Skip the movies, have some fun, work off some of those carbs, and take the family for an evening public skate. $18 for everyone age 6 and up; $16 for ages 5 and under. 6:30pm to 11:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, November 25, 2016
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Hot Nights on Ice at Discovery Green | FREE – Skate and dance to pop music at Discovery Green’s rink The Ice. 7pm to 9pm.
- Wolf Hall Parts I and II at Main Street Theater – Get a glimpse into the court of Henry VIII with this theatrical production of Hilary Mantel’s best-selling novel. Tickets start at $42, not including ticket fees. 7:30pm.
- Blue October in Concert at Revention Music Center – Houston-based alternative rock band Blue October returns to Texas on tour promoting their latest album Sway. Tickets start at $35, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- The First Noel at The Ensemble Theatre – This feel-good musical shows how a community comes together to give the gift of love at Christmas. Tickets start at $36, not including ticket fees. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to do on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27, 2016.
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