One of the most fun and anticipated weeks of the year is here. So many people are waiting so eagerly and finally Thanksgiving week is here. There is a lot going on in Houston this week. We have everything you need to plan ahead and make this week a big success for you and your family.

Official Thanksgiving Parade by the City of Houston

Fun Thanksgiving Events through the week

Houston Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Tree Lighting Events

Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the most up-to-date information. However, all information presented is subject to change. Please confirm with the organizers/businesses before you make plans to head out!

We have a couple of other Thanksgiving articles that we will update in the next couple of days. You can track of all the updates on our Thanksgiving Houston page.

Kick off the holiday season with our articles on 20 Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Houston, Dickinson Festival of Lights 2024 Guide, Lights in the Heights 2024, and Radiant Nature Houston Botanic Garden!

City of Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade

First things first! The highlight of Thanksgiving week in Houston, the 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is coming your way on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 9 am! As of now, weather is expected to be GREAT (temperatures in the 70s and rain promising to stay away).

Parade starts on Smith and Lamar, will travel north to Walker, east to Milam, south to Pease, west to Louisiana, north to Clay, west to Smith, and north to end at Smith and Dallas.

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis will be leading the parade as its grand marshall. For a complete roundup, check out our Guide to Thanksgiving 2024 Parade in Houston.

Fun Events in Houston during Thanksgiving Week

Apart from the HEB parade, there’s a lot going on in Houston.

Kids can celebrate Thanksgiving at the Woodlands Children’s Museum! Enjoy fun songs, fingerplays, and creative movement including the “Turkey Pokey” and “Turkey Tango.” The Children’s Museum of Houston is hosting a week of fun activities as part of their Great Gobbler Thanksgiving Week

The fun is not limited to kids. Adults and families can participate in a few different Turkey Trots happening across the Houston area.

End the week on a high with a number of Christmas Tree Lighting events including the very popular Official Tree Lighting Event in Galveston happening on Saturday the 30th of November.

For a full list of events, check out our article on Things to Do Thanksgiving Week Houston.

Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day in Houston

Any discussion of Thanksgiving cannot be complete without talking about Thanksgiving Meals! For those of us that are not keen on taking on the stress of cooking thanksgiving meals, there are plenty of restaurants in Houston that are open on Thanksgiving Day.

We researched over 200 restaurants across the Greater Houston area and came up with a list of 60 that are ready to serve! There are fast food places including Whataburger, Wendys. Then there are also fine dining options such as Brasserie Du Park and Nobu.

Check out the complete list of Houston Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2024!

Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Greater Houston Area

End the Thanksgiving Week on a high with a number of Christmas Tree Lighting events including the very popular Tree Lighting in Texas City happening on Saturday the 30th of November.

Get the full list of 20 Christmas Tree Lighting events across the Greater Houston area and be ready to kickoff the holiday season.

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