Monday–Saturday
Holiday Fireside Experience at Heights & Co.
Heights & Co., 1343 Yale, is getting into the holiday spirit with festive cocktails, s’mores and holiday movies each night. Sip drinks like the Cookies and Cream Espresso Martini, or Space City Christmas Margarita while sitting fireside on the patio with S’more Boards and movie screenings from Home Alone to The Grinch.
Wednesday, November 26
Thanksgiving Eve at Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge, 95 Tuam Street, is celebrating Thanksgiving Eve with festive specials all night long, including $10 Mojitos made with Mount Gay Rum and an extended $7 smashburger-and-fries combo available until 8 p.m. A DJ kicks things off at 8 p.m.
Friendsgiving Happy Hour at PKL Social
PKL Social, 1112 Shepherd, is getting the holiday weekend started with an all-day Friendsgiving Happy Hour on Wednesday, November 26, featuring $1 wings and drink specials. Bring a canned good to support the Houston Food Bank Drive and your first beer is free.
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving Dining
Skip the cooking and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at some of Houston’s top restaurants, with prix fixe menus and easy a la carte feasts featuring turkey, seasonal sides and festive desserts. Hours and prices vary by restaurant, so check our full guide Houston Thanksgiving Day Dining Guide to find your spot.
The Turkey Fry at Medium Rare
Medium Rare will debut its iconic Thanksgiving Day tradition, the Turkey Fry, in Houston this year, open to anyone who brings a fully thawed turkey (up to 10 pounds) to be safely fried — for free — by the experts. Bring your bird to Medium Rare Houston, 3201 Louisiana, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. While Medium Rare co-owner Mark Bucher assures they will try to get to everyone, it is a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday, November 28
Black Friday Brunch at Flora
Kick off Black Friday at Flora Mexican Kitchen, 3422 Allen Parkway, with a special brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy bloodys, oyster shooters and regional Mexican dishes like Huevos a la Cazuela and Chalupas Divorciadas in the chandelier-studded dining room and lush patio overlooking the bayou.
Black Friday Brunch at The Original Ninfa’s (Uptown only)
The Original Ninfa’s Uptown, 1700 Post Oak, offers a Black Friday brunch to kick or cap off your holiday shopping. Menu highlights include the breakfast taco plate (scrambled eggs with your choice of chorizo, bacon, carnitas, sausage, or potato, with frijoles puercos) for $7 (one taco) or $11 (two tacos), huevos rancheros for $16, and chilaquiles verdes or rojos for $17.
Thanksgiving Classic Tournament at PKL Social
Folks can hit PKL Social’s second annual Thanksgiving Classic Tournament, offering a fun excuse to get out of the house and enjoy some drinks and friendly post-holiday competition.
Saturday, November 29
Bas’s Cheesesteaks Pop-Up at Third Place
Bas’s Cheesesteaks will be popping up at Third Place, 420 East 20th, slinging its Philly style cheesesteaks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until sold out). The thinly-sliced halal ribeye comes loaded into seeded hoagie rolls with mayo and melty white cheese with (or without) grilled onions, with add-ons including sweet, bell, hot, or Italian long hot peppers, habanero aioli and ketchup. Meals can be rounded out with fries and/or a Pudgy’s deli cookie.
Saturday–Sunday
Texas Renaissance Festival
Texas’ largest Renaissance-themed festival continues with the Highland Fling weekend. Step into a world of fantasy, food and revelry, with turkey legs, mead and themed entertainment ranging from costume contests to live performances. Tickets start at $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 5–12; children 4 and under get in free.
All month long
Thanksgiving Turkey Shawarma at Craft Pita
Craft Pita, 5172â¯Buffalo Speedway, 1920â¯Fountain View, is offering a Thanksgiving special all through November. Choose a Turkey Shawarma Bowl with Lebanese rice, tabbouleh, cabbage, turnips, garlic aioli and cranberry sauce, or a Turkey Shawarma Pita with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, red cabbage and pickles.
New and ongoing specials
Thanksgiving Catering
Those looking to kip the kitchen chaos this Thanksgiving can check out our 2025 Thanksgiving To-Go Guide, featuring an extensive list of Houston restaurants offering takeout and catering, from whole turkey dinners and roasts to sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, tamales and seasonal desserts.
New Holiday Beer at Karbach Brewing
Karbach’s getting into the holiday spirit with Yuletide Confessions, the latest in its F.U.N. Series of small-batch brews. The 7.2 percent winter warmer is malty and rich, with notes of toffee, biscuit and a little rye spice — grab it at the brewery or Texas retailers while it lasts.
Sprinkles Holiday Boutique
Sprinkles’ Houston bakeries are spreading festive cheer with limited-edition holiday cupcakes and treats, available for pickup and local delivery. Now through November 27, enjoy the new Spiced Cranberry Vanilla cupcake ($5.50) and the Gratitude Dozen ($65) or Mini Dozen ($26). Starting November 28 through December 25, the lineup expands to include the Joy Dozen ($64), Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake (from $14), The Grinch Red Velvet cupcake ($5.25, pre-order only), and seasonal favorites like Chocolate Peppermint, Christmas Cookie, and Gingerbread. All treats come with festive gift wrap options.
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.
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