Downtown Houston will probably be lit up for the vacations.
THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO IN HOUSTON, it’s generally laborious to land on the right exercise to unwind from a tough week’s work. Houstonia’s Thursday column, Plan My Weekend, is right here to assist. Cease scrolling by limitless “issues to do” concepts and comply with our curated, day-by-day plan for the very best weekend ever in Houston.
This week, we’re celebrating the vacations, getting science-y, and attending one other considered one of Houston’s many festivals.
Friday, November 22
Get within the vacation spirit
Downtown | Begins at 5:30pm | Free

Vacation festivities abound in Downtown Houston.
It’s starting to look lots like Christmas in Houston. There’s no higher time to soak up all the vacation pleasure. Head downtown to participate within the Metropolis Lights Downtown Vacation Magic showcase, which options 12 vacation villages filled with festive decor and actions. From boat excursions to ice skating, there are greater than sufficient choices to develop any Grinch’s coronary heart.
A number of downtown areas
Saturday, November 23

Houstonians get to dissect turkeys on the Well being Museum this season.
Turn into a Thanksgiving scientist
Museum District | 2–3pm | $30
Get prepped to make magic within the kitchen this Thanksgiving with the Well being Museum’s Doc Dissections. Led by an precise physician, this occasion presents a chance to dissect a turkey wing. Study concerning the animal’s anatomy and its similarities to us people. After this session, you may be an authorized professional at prepping the vacation meat.
1515 Hermann Dr
Sunday, November 24
Take pleasure in autumn festivities
Second Ward | 6–10PM | $19.95–27.95
Make the most of the autumn season earlier than it ends. Go to the HTX Fall Competition, that includes actions like face portray, henna artwork, photograph ops, dwell music, and extra. There can even be a avenue market with tons of native distributors and meals vehicles, in addition to a fundraiser for Paws On Loss of life Row, a nonprofit centered on saving canines in shelters.
2500-2800 Navigation Blvd