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 local group homes 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. Your sponsorship ensures that children who might not otherwise have the chance can 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!
Jolly Trolley Holiday Toy Express
The Jolly Trolley Toy Drive is one of our most joyful holiday traditions, bringing toys and cheer to children in underserved neighborhoods across Houston. Each year, we collect and deliver hundreds of gifts aboard our brightly decorated trolley, turning every stop into a celebration. You can be part of the magic by donating new, unwrapped toys or by volunteering to help with wrapping, organizing, and delivering gifts. Whether you give a toy, a contribution, or your time, your support helps us spread holiday joy and make sure every child we serve feels the wonder of the season.
2026 Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening this May 2026, 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 Storytime on The Jolly Trolley — 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.