Events
76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Get ready, Houston! The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling through downtown on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, at 9:00 am! The Jolly Trolley will be right in the heart of the celebration! This year, children from the Star of Hope women's shelter will ride aboard our brightly decorated trolley, waving and spreading joy to the crowd as part of this beloved holiday tradition. You can make this experience even more magical by sponsoring a child’s ride in the parade giving them the chance to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime holiday memory. Don’t miss your opportunity to help us kick off the season with joy, hope, and the spirit of giving!
Toy Drive for the Star of Hope
Help us sprinkle some Christmas magic on the littlest residents at the Star of Hope women's shelter. Donate to the toy drive by Dec. 15 so it's ready when Santa makes his grand entrance on Dec. 19 —and yes, he's arriving in style on Holly the Jolly Trolley! Holly and the big guy will roll up bursting with cheer, ready to bring joy and gifts to every kiddo at Star of Hope.
Want to volunteer? We'd love your help sprinkling a little extra cheer! We need merry elves for wrapping gifts, prepping for delivery, and handing out presents on the big day. Hop over to the volunteer page for all the details.
2026 Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening during next May as we celebrate our mission of bringing joy, movement, and literacy to Houston’s underserved children. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening, champagne, live entertainment, and a chance to connect with community leaders who share a passion for creating brighter futures. Tickets are $150 each, with all proceeds directly supporting programs like Lullaby Lane and Star of Hope, ensuring more children in shelters, 24-hour daycares, and community centers experience enrichment, confidence, and joy.
The Houston Kids Fitness Fair
The Houston Kids Fitness Fair offers interactive learning experiences to students and communities lacking extracurricular activities. Participants can explore the Trolley, learn Gymnastics basics from coaches in a fun setting, and have a chance to win a medal. Each child will leave with a new skill and a free kids fitness book. The Houston Public Library will provide the Curiosity Cruiser for kids to explore fitness books. The fair is held monthly at community centers and libraries in the Houston area.