Contemplating every little thing that’s occurred this month, some households could expertise a clumsy Thanksgiving. Others might want slightly time collectively that is separate from the vacation meal.
Both approach, this weekend provides loads of holiday-themed occasions. There shall be two runs on Turkey Day, in addition to the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. We even have tree lightings, photograph opps with Santa, Nutcracker productions, and even a vacation boat cruise.
Learn on for this weekend’s greatest bets.
Thursday, November 28
Houston Turkey Sprint
The Houston Turkey Sprint will embrace a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Household 1K, or Youngsters Ok. New this yr shall be a handcycling possibility so everybody can take part. Awards shall be given to the highest 3 male/feminine runners for half marathon, 10K, and 5K. Age group awards shall be given to the first place winner for half marathon, 10K, and 5K, damaged down by 10-year age teams. All finishers will obtain a commemorative Houston Turkey Sprint Finisher’s Medal. All ability ranges are welcome, and proceeds help 5 native nonprofits. 6:45 am.
Saint Arnold Brewing Firm presents The TurkeyDay5k
The TurkeyDay5k, offered by Saint Arnold Brewing Firm and supporting CoolxDad, is an inclusive family-friendly occasion that includes a 5k Turkey Trot, 10k Turkey Trot, and 1-Mile Household Stroll. Members will get pleasure from giveaways and get a T-shirt and medal, together with different prizes. Make your Turkey Trot expertise much more significant by taking part within the 2024 CoolxDad Coloration Field Toy Drive. Unfold vacation cheer by bringing a toy to drop off and assist brighten the season for teenagers in want. 7:30 am.
seventy fifth Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Situated within the coronary heart of downtown Houston, this occasion is among the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades within the nation. Annually, a number of hundred thousand Houstonians line the streets to cheer on members. The parade will traverse over 20 metropolis blocks and can function elaborate floats, colourful marching bands, high-flying balloons, and different uniquely Houston entries. 9-time gold medalist Carl Lewis will lead the parade to honor Houstonians who competed within the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. 9 am.
Friday, November 29
The Museum of Wonderful Arts, Houston presents Notre-Dame Cathedral: An Immersive Expertise
At Notre-Dame Cathedral: An Immersive Expertise, guests can step inside a digital depiction of Paris to expertise the entry and inside of the cathedral, in addition to the extraordinary effort to revive Notre-Dame after the devastating 2019 fireplace. In Paris, the long-lasting Gothic cathedral will reopen to the general public on Saturday, December 7. The MFAH is celebrating this historic second with an immersive expertise within the Museum’s spacious Cullinan Corridor. Via Sunday, January 5. 11 am.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership presents Vacation Boat Cruise
Buffalo Bayou Partnership will have fun the season with a festive vacation cruise alongside Buffalo Bayou. Visitors can expertise the downtown skyline from the water aboard the holiday-themed pontoon boat, adorned with wintry decorations. As a particular deal with this yr, historic Allen’s Touchdown can even shine brightly with luminous lights. On the final two weekends, boat tour visitors can even expertise an up-close view of the brand new Snow Glow on the Bayou winter set up, organized by Downtown Houston+. Via Sunday, December 29. 11:53 am.
Improv Houston presents Godfrey
Whereas he’s extra identified lately for doing a killer Steve Harvey impression, Chicago comic Godfrey has been killing it as a standup for many years now. Godfrey has been seen on levels from New York and Los Angeles to Dubai. Alongside along with his personal one-hour particular on Comedy Central, Godfrey has onscreen credit which embrace Zoolander, 30 Rock, Soul Aircraft, and the TruTV collection Add, the place he starred alongside Shaquille O’Neal. 7:30 & 9:45 pm (7 & 9:30 pm Saturday: 7:30 pm Sunday).
Usher in live performance
It may well’t be denied that Usher has been having a terrific run as a dwell performer. You by no means know who’s gonna present up and be a part of him on-stage: Gary Clark, Jr., Tyrese, Kevin Hart – they’ve all popped up on his newest tour for a shock visitor shot. However the R&B nice provides audiences the identical interactive love that made his Vegas residency a must-see present, particularly when he hits the group carrying a bowl filled with cherries. Usher will do Friday and Saturday-night reveals in help of his new album, Coming Dwelling. 8 pm.
Saturday, November 30
CityCentre presents Vacation within the Plaza
Go to and take images with Santa and two of his reindeer throughout Vacation within the Plaza, offered by Sewell Cadillac. Dance to vacation classics with performances by the Houston Present Choir at midday, 2:30, and 4 pm. When Santa shouldn’t be behind his sleigh, he drives a Cadillac. Assist CityCentre unfold pleasure to others and fill Santa’s Cadillac with new, unwrapped toys to be donated in trade for a complimentary image with Santa. Visitors are inspired to reach early as line occasions could fluctuate for images with Santa. 11 am.
Houston Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Though it’s not the one Nutcracker sport popping off this weekend, Houston Ballet will as soon as once more current Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker, a vacation custom. After the annual Stahlbaum Christmas get together, audiences will embark on a journey by the dazzling Land of Snow to the radiant and jubilant Kingdom of Sweets alongside Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Prince. They are going to reunite with the Sugar Plum Fairy amidst the clouds, the place true magic unfolds. Via Sunday, December 29. 2 & 7:30 pm (1 & 6:30 pm Sunday).
The Publish Oak Lodge presents Christmas Tree Lighting and Vacation Chalet
Kick off the vacation season within the Publish Oak Lodge foyer for a spectacular Christmas tree lighting, together with festive drinks and an environment designed for the right vacation images with household and mates. Take pleasure in musical performances and a particular visitor look from the North Pole. You can too uncover the right snowy chalet at Stella’s Wine Bar. Take pleasure in a comfy s’mores station whereas sipping on one in every of many holiday-themed cocktails or glass of wine. Reserve a desk right here. Via Thursday, December 31. 5 pm.
Houston Symphony presents “Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto”
Huge in scale and visionary in scope, Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto redefined what a piano concerto could possibly be, reaching dazzling new heights unsurpassed to today. Piano powerhouse Yefim Bronfman performs the masterpiece in a program additionally that includes Schubert’s ever-popular Unfinished Symphony. Escape the Black Friday-weekend stress and share lovely music with household and mates. 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday).
Sunday, December 1
Rice Village presents Farmers Market’s Vacation Bash + 4th Anniversary Celebration
At Rice Village Farmers Market’s Vacation Bash + 4th Anniversary Celebration, attendees can meet Santa and snap an image in one in every of 4 holiday-themed, Instagrammable spots. They will additionally get pleasure from music from Grandma’s Boyfriends Carolers and a DJ, a craft desk, face painter, and vacation distributors. You can too donate a toy or make a financial donation to Toys for Tots. There shall be two Marines onsite gathering these donations. And sure, there shall be snow. 9 am.
The Pit Room Memorial presents Houston Texas Gameday Watch Get together
The Pit Room is entering into the gameday spirit with a Texans vs. Jaguars watch get together at its Memorial location. Open to all ages with free entry, this get together will function appearances from Toro, Texans Cheerleaders, Texans Legends, plus festive decor and extra. The Pit Room menu contains quite a lot of gameday classics along with their signature barbecue together with rooster wings, brisket egg rolls, pulled pork nachos, BBQ burgers, and wood-grilled sizzling canine — excellent for having fun with whereas watching the sport on one of many spot’s 27 flat display screen televisions. 11 am.
Ensemble Theatre presents Twelve Methods of Christmas
The Twelve Methods of Christmas reminds viewers that, whereas the season could imply one thing completely different from one particular person to the subsequent, the true message stays the identical. With an eclectic mix of colourful jazz, R&B, and gospel, Twelve Methods guides us to the guts of probably the most memorable vacation experiences. Love prevails all through this fusion of enjoyable, pleasure, loneliness, jealousy and grief with twelve “methods,” together with Romantic Christmas, Army Christmas, Household Christmas, and True Christmas. Via Sunday, December 22. 3 pm.
