For more than three decades, characters from Charles Dickens' novels have strolled Galveston's historic Strand during December. Known as Dickens on the Strand, this holiday festival takes visitors back to the Victorian Era as street vendors with push carts work amongst carolers and street musicians, while children busy themselves at the Royal Menagerie Petting Zoo. This year's Dickens on the Strand is set for Dec. 5 & 6. Read More

As Thanksgiving draws near, football is on the mind of many Texans. Of course, the big draw will be the Cowboys' annual Thanksgiving Day tilt in Dallas. This year, it's the Oakland Raiders visiting Cowboy Stadium on T-day. Later that evening, as most folks are getting ready to eat leftover turkey, the University of Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies will square off in College Station for their annual Thanksgiving Day brawl. On Black Friday, thousands of Texans afflicted with Friday night fever will file into stadiums across the state to witness round three of the state high school football playoffs. Read More

One of the most unique running events in the nation, Dallas' White Rock Marathon is a combination fitness festival and day-long concert. With bands stationed at several mile markers along the marathon route, the White Rock Marathon is truly a one-of-a-kind event. The 2009 White Rock Marathon is set for Sunday, December 13.

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Across the country, Thanksgiving kicks off the 'Holiday Season.' Texas is no different. In fact, from Thursday through Sunday, Thanksgiving weekend is chocked full of activities across the Lone Star State.