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Janet in Little Rock, AR

Myself and a friend will be visiting friends the weekend after Thanksgiving. We plan to stay a few extra days and were wondering if there were any local festivals or events might be occuring during that time. If not do you have any suggestions for 2 who last visited Houston 20 yrs ago as teenagers? We will be staying in Humble, Tx

Comment submitted by Jennie from Houston
Don't forget to check out The Woodlands 27th Annual Lighting of the Doves, International on the Waterway and Winter Wonderland.

The festivities go from 2 pm - 7 pm on Saturday, November 21 and features live music, food and fireworks.

For more information, visit www.holidayinthewoodlands.com

Comment submitted by Veronica from Houston
Hey Janet-
There is tons going on right after Thanksgiving! I recommend any of these...

Yuletide at Bayou Bend
Bayou Bend
This annual holiday celebration transforms Bayou Bends' beautiful rooms and gardens into magical recreations from the 18th to 20th centuries.
713-639-7750
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Home for the Holidays
Old Town Spring
Just north of Houston, Old Town Spring typifies the holiday spirit with brightly decorated streets and shops nestled in a collection of wonderful old houses. Spend the day shopping, listening carolers and enjoying horse and carriage rides.
281-353-9310
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A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas
Alley Theatre
Houston’s seasonal favorite that the Houston Press describes as having “Spectacular London sets …the inimitable Dickens’ tale – spiced with the usual fog and an unusual twist on the ghosts past, present and future.”
713-228-9341
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The Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green Park
The Ice at Discovery Green park makes a return to downtown on Thanksgiving Day with over 7,200 square-feet of sparkling ice. In addition to ice skating, visitors will enjoy holiday art exhibits and special skating appearances and performances.
713-400-7336
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The Nutcracker
Houston Ballet
Featuring glorious scenery and costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Desmond Heeley, Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker is, in the words of The Houston Chronicle, "the crown jewel of holiday entertainment."
713-523-6300
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The Santaland Diaries
Alley Theatre
Company Actor Todd Waite will reprise his role as “Crumpet the Elf” in the outlandish, and true, chronicles of David Sedaris’ experience as a worker in Macy’s Santaland display. This compact, one-character comedy is a hilarious cult classic, featuring comic encounters during the height of the holiday crunch.
713-228-9341
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8th Annual Holiday Market with Santa Claus
Traders Village - Houston
Traders Village turns into a holiday wonderland of bargain shopping, family fun and festive foods at their annual Holiday Market.
281-890-5500
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Christmas Cruises along Buffalo Bayou
Buffalo Bayou
Celebrate the holiday season with 30-minute pontoon boat rides along Buffalo Bayou, served up with plenty of decorations, brightly colored lights, song and cheer!
713-752-0314
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Welcome back to Houston and have a great time!

Veronica