Capture the memories for Thanksgiving week in Texas with family.
Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday in the United States that celebrates the past year’s harvest feast and other blessings. Thanksgiving Day is usually spent with family and friends, which means many of us will be traveling to another town in Texas or another state. Take in all these ideas for Thanksgiving week in Texas and stay safe if traveling.
The Thanksgiving holiday season surpasses all other holidays in popularity for road trips. So be extra careful on the road! We get to do fun fall activities while my son is on Thanksgiving break, plus it’s his birthday week!
Things To Do Thanksgiving Week in Texas 2025
Thanksgiving is the time of the year when I start my holiday shopping. I know it’s a little late, but I can’t get in the mood until then. After stuffing our faces on Thanksgiving day, we are ready to leave the house on Friday (Black Friday at that!). Many will be going on a holiday shopping spree, like us. How about you?
I still can’t get my son to understand that Thanksgiving is always on the last Thursday of November, every year, and all the years after that. His birthday is Nov. 29th, so we celebrate both simultaneously.
So, whether you stay in Texas for your Thanksgiving feast or travel to Texas, you may want to get out and do something after all that pumpkin pie and pecan pie you ate. We have some fun ideas for families to enjoy during the week of Thanksgiving, while the kids are out of school and over the Thanksgiving weekend.
15+ Family Fun Ideas For Thanksgiving Week In Texas
Before I get to the things to do in Texas during Thanksgiving week, I’m sure some of you will be watching football games all day long, especially if you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan. But many of us don’t, so let’s go!
Texas Hill Country Thanksgiving
• Fredericksburg Trade Days Thanksgiving Show
Thanksgiving in Texas Hill Country – November
This is where I would be if I lived in the Texas Hill Country. I’ve been to the trade days twice and left with a vehicle full of treasures each time. Check out FBG Trade Days.
They hold their monthly trade days in November, with an additional one during the Thanksgiving weekend. Time for shopping for the holidays!
• Dickens On Main 2025 – Boerne, TX
Thanksgiving Weekend – Nov. 28 & 29, 2025
Dickens on Main is a premier event on Main Street in Boerne.
Look for market vendors, food trucks, live music, local businesses, Santa Claus, holiday lights, live entertainment, and more!
• Christmas Wine Affair – The Texas Hill Country
November 24 – December 19, 2025
The Texas Hill Country Wine Tour runs Thanksgiving weekend through two days before Christmas. Going wine tasting would make an excellent day trip for the whole family. Most wineries in the hill country are family-friendly.
• Thanksgiving at Camp Lucy & Tillie’s
The table’s nearly ready, and the menu is a celebration of their favorite flavors. From slow-smoked pulled turkey and honey-glazed ham to seasonal Yukon gold potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and roasted Brussels sprouts—every bite is crafted to comfort. And yes, the desserts are worth a second helping.
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South Texas Thanksgiving Festivals
• Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony
November 28, 2025
Head to San Antonio’s Riverwalk Parade on Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the River Walk in San Antonio. Check it all out at the Ford Holiday River Parade. The parade begins at 6 p.m. exactly.
• Santa’s Ranch – San Antonio/New Braunfels
First of November – January 4, 2026
A Texas Christmas display light and a 50-foot Christmas tree are waiting to be adorned by family and friends at Santa’s Ranch.
Gulf Coast Thanksgiving Ideas
• Moody Gardens – Holiday In The Gardens
Middle of November through early January 2026
A lot is going on in Galveston at Moody Gardens during the holidays, and it all starts before Thanksgiving and runs through the New Year!
North Central Texas Thanksgiving Buffet
Wildcatter Ranch & Resort + Steakhouse in Graham, TX
Thanksgiving Buffet November 27th at 4 pm, 6 pm, or 8 pm
Adults $40 and kids 12 and under are $20, 3 and under are free. See wildcatterranch.com
Central Texas Thanksgiving Ideas
Thanksgiving at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Just outside Austin in Bastrop is a favorite place where families can gather, relax, and celebrate the season together. Thanksgiving happenings at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa include the following.
Thanksgiving Day Celebrations:
- Thanksgiving Buffet (Nov. 27, 12–6 pm): A hearty, chef-prepared spread featuring roasted turkey, prime rib, oysters, crab claws, and classic holiday desserts.
- Turkey Trot Fun Run: A family-friendly one-mile run through the scenic resort grounds, followed by celebratory seasonal sips.
Thanksgiving Weekend Highlights:
- Tree Lighting & Holiday Market: Open to the public – with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, local vendors, Christmas movies under the stars, and s’mores by the fire.
- Weekend Activities: Build-A-Buddy workshops, yoga sessions, and cozy pine cove fire pits overlooking the Colorado River.
Set on 405 acres along the Colorado River, Lost Pines offers a warm, welcoming way to celebrate Thanksgiving – whether for a day of dining or a full weekend getaway.
Georgetown, TX Thanksgiving Week
Lighting of the Square on November 28, 2025, at 5:30 pm
Festivities kick off when Mayor Josh Schroeder, joined by holiday carolers and Santa Claus, flips the switch to illuminate thousands of holiday lights around the square on Friday, November 28, at 5:30 p.m. The event features live music and small-town holiday charm as the square transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland. Lights will remain lit through January 1, making the square a magical holiday destination throughout the Christmas season.
Thanksgiving Ideas in North Texas
Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a special brunch experience at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa! Savor a decadent menu featuring seasonal favorites like Sage-Roasted Turkey, Roasted Butternut and Sweet Potato Soup, and an array of mouthwatering desserts. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival, capture memorable moments with family photo opportunities, and soak in the festive atmosphere with live music.
Location: Ryder Cup Ballroom, Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
Pricing: Adults: $110, Kids (3-12): $45, Kids 2 and under: Complimentary
Pre-pay is required
Parties of 12 or more, please email [email protected]
Order Your Thanksgiving Meal At H-E-B
Starts Mid-November
If you’re lucky to live close to an H-E-B, consider letting them do all the cooking. Treat yourself and your family to a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the yummy sides. We finally got a store near us!!
Sign Up For A Texas Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day
Check out all the Turkey Trots in Texas. Below are the Texas cities hosting Thanksgiving turkey trots.
North Texas Turkey Trot (Frisco)
Visit A State Park During Thanksgiving Week
Texas has many state parks (89 in all), and though offices are closed on Thanksgiving Day and the day after, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors with the family any time during the holiday. See all Thanksgiving and holiday events at Texas State Parks.
Book A Thanksgiving Getaway
The kids are out of school all week, so do something different this year and get away for the week or weekend to somewhere near a lake, a winery, or in the country—somewhere warm, you get it. Heck, anywhere! Go to a place where there is lots of fall foliage in Texas!
Check out Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs. It’s such a wonderful place to spend time outdoors and on the trails.
The Light Park Show in Texas
The Light Park is going on in several cities across Texas.
- Katy (near Houston)
- Spring (near Houston)
- Arlington
- Frisco
- San Antonio
- Round Rock
Ticketed event.
See A Movie On Thanksgiving Day
My mom and I like going to see a movie on Thanksgiving Day. Every year, we go to see the latest movie showing at the theater. We just hope we like it – if not, we will choose another one. But it’s our tradition each year.
What ideas do you have for Thanksgiving week in Texas that we should be aware of?
Do you have any family Thanksgiving traditions that you observe every year? We would love to know them. Please let us know in the comments section. Thank you.
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