Plan Your Thanksgiving Weekend: November 22 to 26, 2023

A view of the Memorial Park prairie with an observation deck, tunnels and fall foliage

SATURDAY
November 25, 2023

  • Small Business Saturday Market at Retrospect Coffee Bar | FREE – The Midtown coffee spot hosts local shops and vendors for the annual small business holiday, where you can pick up artisan items, locally roasted coffee and more. 8:30am to 1:30pm.
  • 713 Walks: Cultural Walk in Theater District Houston | FREE – Head to Downtown’s Theater District for a cultural walk that explores the area’s historic architecture, public art, theaters, local businesses, and more. 9am to 11am.
  • Galveston Nutcracker Market at Moody Gardens Hotel – A full day of shopping awaits in Galveston at this market filled with holiday goods, apparel and potential gifts at the Moody Gardens ballroom. $5. 9am to 4pm.
  • Small Business Saturday Vibe Market at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Over 85 creatives, makers and artists assemble in Sugar Land for a Small Business Saturday marketplace, held alongside live music, photo ops with Santa, and bites from Town Square restaurants. Noon to 5pm.
  • BLCK Market at GreenStreet | FREE – The Downtown shopping destination hosts a Small Business Saturday market from from BLCK Market, offering the chance to shop a variety of Black-owned small businesses and local vendors with a wide array of products. While there, enjoy live music, delicious food and family-friendly activities. 1pm to 5pm.

Jesus Christ Superstar
Grand 1894 Opera House
Saturday, November 25

The classic roots rock musical brings two performances to Galveston as part of the show’s 50th anniversary tour. The award-winning Broadway production from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber recounts the series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of Judas.

$34.20 and up | 3pm and 8pm

  • Santa Paws at Trebly Park | FREE – One of the newest Downtown park space’s welcomes Santa for free pet pictures, puppicinos, live music and more at this every-Saturday market. 2pm to 4pm.
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at the Grand 1894 Opera House – The classic roots rock musical brings two performances to Galveston as part of the show’s 50th anniversary tour. The award-winning Broadway production from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber recounts the series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of Judas. $34.20 and up. 3pm and 8pm.
  • The Jaiye Room at Rise Rooftop – A full day of dancing and vibes awaits in Midtown when a series of DJs take over the decks to spin Afrobeats, Amapiano and R&B hits and remixes during the holiday weekend. $20. 4pm to 11pm.
  • The Official City of Galveston Tree Lighting at Saengerfest Park | FREE – The Downtown Galveston park space along the Strand is the site of the city’s official tree lighting ceremony, which also includes appearances by Santa, local vendors, beer and wine, and a performance by the Galveston Volunteer Band. 6pm to 7pm.
People walking through a marketplace in Downtown at sunset

Flea by Night
Discovery Green
Saturday, November 25

This holiday season, Saturday nights bring a special marketplace to Discovery Green, where you can get into the spirit of the season with live performances, food trucks and a variety of vendors doling out handmade, vintage, recycled and local goods.

FREE | 6pm to 10pm

  • Galveston ArtWalk on Market Street | FREE – Take to the streets of the Strand for a tour of Galveston art galleries, studios and local shops for this seasonal Saturday night event. 6pm to 9pm.
  • Flea by Night at Discovery Green | FREE – This holiday season, Saturday nights bring a special marketplace to Discovery Green, where you can get into the spirit of the season with live performances, food trucks and a variety of vendors doling out handmade, vintage, recycled and local goods. 6pm to 10pm.
  • Pour Minds Podcast Live at House of Blues – Drea and Lex return home to Houston from their adopted city of Atlanta for a live podcast that explores their lives, friendships and dating. $30 and up. 7pm.
  • Cultural Holiday Extravaganza at Market Square Park | FREE – The historic park in Downtown Houston hosts a weekly Christmas event with free face painting, gift wrapping stations and a mini market, along with visits from a multicultural Santa and more. 7pm to 10pm.
The interior of a night club with a crowd dancing below disco balls

Felix da Housecat
Bauhaus
Saturday, November 25

Chicago house music legend Felix Da Housecat descends on the Downtown EDM venue with Israeli house DJ Joezi.

$15 and up | 10pm

  • Jessee Lee Live Set at J-Bar-M Barbecue | No Cover – Enjoy award-winning barbeque and a wide beer selection at the EaDo smokehouse that welcomes New Braunsfels-based R&B and soul artist Jessee Lee for an evening in the outdoor beer garden stage. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
  • Erykah Badu in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The Queen mother of neo-soul and hip-hop, the four-time Grammy Award winner Ms. Erykah Badu is bringing her signature style to Sugar Land when she stops by with PJ Morton and Raheem DeVaughn. $59 and up. 8pm.
  • Felix Da Housecat & Joezi DJ Set at Bauhaus – Chicago house music legend Felix Da Housecat descends on the Downtown EDM venue with Israeli house DJ Joezi. $15 and up. 10pm.
  • Calcium DJ Set at Stereo Live – The dubstep DJ brings a night of EDM to the West Houston venue. $7 and up. 10pm to 2am.
A market scene on a sunny day with people walking by landscaped gardens and booths

SUNDAY
November 26, 2023

MLS Playoffs: Dynamo vs. SKC
Shell Energy Stadium
Sunday, November 26

The Dynamo have returned to the playoffs in a big way, facing Sporting Kansas City in the Western Conference Semifinal in a single game elimination match.

$33 and up | 6pm


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Justin Jerkins
A longtime Houstonian, Justin Jerkins always keeps an eye out for what's ahead on Houston's horizon while serving as Editor-in-Chief of 365 Things to Do in Houston. When he's not passing along the latest events, destinations and hidden treasures in H-Town, he loves diving into the city's food scene, shopping local and learning about Houston's rich history.