Nov. 21-Dec. 24: Take photos with Santa
Santa Claus will take photos with children at Market Street through the holiday season. Pet nights are held Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 3 p.m. to close. Days and times vary. $35-$40. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
Nov. 23: Help feed families for Thanksgiving
The 11th annual Families Feeding Families event will include a complimentary hot Thanksgiving meal as well as haircuts, kids activities, flu shots, vision screenings for children under age 6 and goodie bags for the first 500 attendees. Volunteer opportunities are available through Families Feeding Families’ website. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Salem Lutheran Community Center, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball. www.familiesfeedingfamilies.net
Nov. 24: Giving back
On Thanksgiving Day, Come to the Table Outreach will gather as a community and feed their neighbors a delicious Thanksgiving Day Feast. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. https://signup.com/go/HwgrzZD
Nov. 24: Run in a Turkey Trot
Magnolia Bible Church will host its 5K Turkey Trot and a 1K run. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $15 (children), $35 (adults). Magnolia Bible Church, 31611 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia. 281-356-8010. www.magnolia.church
Nov. 24: Pearland Turkey Trot
Participants can challenge themselves to either a 6- or 4-mile running course or a 1-mile walking course. There will also be a special kids course. 7:30 a.m. (first race begins). $20-$60. Independence Park. 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 832-683-4243. www.pearlandturkeytrot.com
Nov. 24: Cypress Turkey Trot
The Cypress Turkey Trot allows runners to burn some calories before enjoying their Thanksgiving meals. The run features a 5K, a 1K and a virtual event to allow athletes of all abilities to participate. 8 a.m.-noon. $35+. Fairfield Athletic Club, 16055 Mason Road, Cypress. www.runsignup.com/race/tx/cypress/cypressturkeytrot
Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is happening this Thanksgiving Day. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, this event is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country. Each year, several hundred thousand Houstonians line the streets to cheer on participants. The parade will traverse over 20 city blocks and will feature elaborate floats, colorful marching bands, high-flying balloons and other uniquely Houston entries. 9 a.m. Free. https://www.houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade/
