It’s November, and the countdown for Thanksgiving has begun! Thanksgiving break starts on Monday, November 24, 2025 for Conroe ISD; this time can be spent however you want, but exactly how will you spend the week you finally have off?
First off, what is Thanksgiving without food? The main goal to have an amazing week is to have a delectable dinner with friends and family, but to achieve this goal you need to go grocery shopping! Many grocery stores have large varieties of food for Thanksgiving, varying from macaroni and cheese, pre-made charcuterie boards, pumpkin pie, and more.
Want something to do for the whole family that will keep you occupied for hours, and make you feel like you live in the past? The Texas Renaissance Festival is a fun event that takes place October 11-November 30 and Thanksgiving Friday. The Renaissance festival is a blast from the past, with the entire place themed medieval times.. It’s super fun to dress up to match the time period, but of course, it’s optional! The festival is located in Todd Mission, TX. For more information, visit https://www.texrenfest.com/.
If you want to prepare your body for the feast you’re going to enjoy on Thanksgiving, the YMCA has the perfect thing for you. The Run Thru The Woods is an event that takes place on Thanksgiving morning. They have multiple different races available to compete that are available for everyone, including two children’s races. Dressing up for the holiday is encouraged, but is completely optional if you just want to dress in regular athletic attire. For more information about the race, please visit https://ymcahouston.org/ymca-run-thru-the-woods.
If you’re not the athletic type, then there is something else to occupy your time on Thanksgiving morning, A tradition that has its 99th anniversary this year, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. The parade is a classic, starting in 1924 in New York City’s Herald Square. This parade will be broadcast all over the world, so if you’re bored on Thanksgiving morning, or need a small pick me up while cooking, the livestream will be there waiting for you.
In the mood for some chilly fun? Head on over to the Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, opening on November 21, 2025 next to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The ice skating rink is a place for everyone to have fun and be in a winter mood! They also have skating lessons for your kids to have a bit of practice, as well as some warm hot chocolate to warm you up. For more information on the hours and ticket prices, please visit this website https://www.thewoodlandsicerink.com.
If you aren’t interested in any of these activities, you can always get ahead on holiday shopping. Sales are making their rounds thanksgiving week for Black Friday, so it’s the perfect opportunity to get gifts for your loved ones. If you already have your gifts, you can always spend time outside or watching a fall themed movie.
At the end of the day, it’s important to remember the reason for the holidays, show your gratitude for your family by spending time with them, writing cards, or just doing a small act of kindness for someone. The choice is yours. Have an amazing Thanksgiving!
