# 9th Annual Turkey Pardon Thanksgiving at Children's Museum Houston

> Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Tue, Nov 24 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: General Admission
- Organizer: Children's Museum Houston
- Official page: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/turkey-pardon
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

A live turkey is in Kids' Hall Alcove from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Kids can make paper-bag costumes from 9 am to noon (limit 25 kids per hour) and join a turkey parade and pardon at 12:30 pm in Kids' Hall. Paper turkey hats and gobbler toys run all day.

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