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Thanksgiving with Santa at the Children's Museum of Houston

Santas making his list and checking it twice!
Ho, ho, ho!  Santa stops in time for Thanksgiving holiday
Giant turkey leads float making and indoor Thanksgiving parade
November 23
He's making his list and checking it twice!
Participate in our very own Thanksgiving Parade!Santa will be back for another visit
November 25
1 - 6 p.m.


Much like the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade where you see Santa at the end, the Museum is excited to host its 6th annual Thanksgiving with Santa event where kids make their own floats, wear them, join the parade and meet Santa.  Energize your holiday spirit with exhilarating activities and engage in our terrific Thanksgiving traditions!  Don’t forget to bring your camera to snap pictures with the man in red before his big delivery.
 
SPECIAL EVENTS:
  • Check out our Thanksgiving with Santa parade!Thanksgiving Day Float Making & Parade: Gobble, gobble.  Our Giant Turkey will cheer you on as you build a dazzling Thanksgiving float to wear and will accompany you during our vivacious Thanksgiving Parade!
    Thanksgiving Float Making:  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Thanksgiving Day Parade: 1 p.m.

  • Meet-and-Greet Santa: Santa makes an early visit to remind you to be good so you get lots of presents!  Bring your camera and your wish list.
    Event Time:  1 - 6 p.m. (Following parade)

Make your own float for the parade!ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

  • Turkey Trivia:  Turkey and Thanksgiving—How did that happen?  Learn about it at EcoStation.

  • Turkey Tidbits:  Check out turkey callers, feathers and more at EcoStation.

  • Cornucopia:  Fill your “horn of plenty” with colorful fruits and veggies at Junktion.

  • Paper Bag Turkeys:  Gobble up the fun at Junktion.

  • Picture of Thanks:  Draw the things you are most thankful for at Junktion.

  • Gobble, Gobble:  Design a wild turkey caller at EcoStation.