The Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cookoff
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM CST
- Location Manvel, Texas
- Price Free - $107.00
- Races 7 races
Event summary
Join us for the Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the beautiful Pomona community at 4545 Pomona Pkwy, Manvel, TX 77578. This exciting event is designed for families and walkers of all ages to enjoy a unique and interactive experience that combines fitness, fun, and community spirit.
The event features a self-paced gratitude walk that not only encourages participants to connect and create lasting memories but also includes a variety of engaging activities along the route. Look forward to a vibrant Community Art Mural Walk, cultural craft stations, family fitness challenges, wellness activities, and professional photo opportunities. Plus, don’t miss the Thanksgiving Taste-Off where both kids and adults can showcase their culinary skills in the Bites of Thanks Cook-Off, judged by a popular TikTok food influencer!
As you enjoy the festivities, know that every $2 raised will provide a meal for a toddler in need, with a goal of delivering 9,000 meals for Kids Meals service. Whether you walk, volunteer, compete, or donate, your participation makes a difference. Gather your family and friends for a day of gratitude, giving
The event features a self-paced gratitude walk that not only encourages participants to connect and create lasting memories but also includes a variety of engaging activities along the route. Look forward to a vibrant Community Art Mural Walk, cultural craft stations, family fitness challenges, wellness activities, and professional photo opportunities. Plus, don’t miss the Thanksgiving Taste-Off where both kids and adults can showcase their culinary skills in the Bites of Thanks Cook-Off, judged by a popular TikTok food influencer!
As you enjoy the festivities, know that every $2 raised will provide a meal for a toddler in need, with a goal of delivering 9,000 meals for Kids Meals service. Whether you walk, volunteer, compete, or donate, your participation makes a difference. Gather your family and friends for a day of gratitude, giving
Organiser's Description
Youre Invited!
Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:00 5:00 PM
Pomona by Hillwood 4545 Pomona Pkwy, Manvel, TX 77578
WALK. TASTE. RELAX. CONNECT and GIVE BACK.
This is not your standard turkey trot...
The Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off is an interactive, relaxing, self-paced gratitude walk designed for walkers of ALL ages.
We have created an experience where friends and families can slow down, connect, have meaningful conversations, participate in activities together and create memories that last a lifetime!
Along the route youll find:
sparkles A Community Art Mural Walk
sparkles Cultural craft stations
sparkles Family fitness challenges & mini obstacle courses
sparkles Professional family photo ops
sparkles Wellness & mindfulness activities
sparkles Planting in Honor tribute station
Well kick off with a Thanksgiving Taste-Off and wrap up with an End Zone Celebration featuring live music, vendor booths, turkey giveaways, and prizes for the best-dressed walkers (yes, turkeys welcome ).
WHY IT MATTERS:
Every $2 raised = 1 meal for a Houston toddler in need.
Our goal: 9,000 meals = ONE FULL DAY of Kids Meals service
If you cant attend, we can still deliver meals to toddlers in your honor!
CALLING ALL CHEFS (---> WE WANT KID CHEFS TOO!)
Do you have a budding chef at home? Kids and adults alike can compete in the Bites of Thanks Cook-Off.
Categories: Main Dish, Side, Stuffing, Dessert
Prepare 75 tasting bites + 3 judge plates
Winners receive prizes + bragging rights as the communitys favorite holiday dish - A TikTok food influencer with over 3.5 million likes will be judging your food!
Apply by Oct 15, 2025
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
1 - Bring your family & walk with us
2 - Volunteer as a group or family
3 - Be a vendor (email: [email protected])
4 - Compete in the Cook-Off
5 - Donate meals if you cant attend
6 - Share this post & help us spread the word
sparkles Special Moment: Any individual or business donating 2,500+ meals ($5,000+) will be recognized with a Big Check presentation during our opening ceremony with some very special guests!
Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1:00 5:00 PM
Pomona by Hillwood 4545 Pomona Pkwy, Manvel, TX 77578
WALK. TASTE. RELAX. CONNECT and GIVE BACK.
This is not your standard turkey trot...
The Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off is an interactive, relaxing, self-paced gratitude walk designed for walkers of ALL ages.
We have created an experience where friends and families can slow down, connect, have meaningful conversations, participate in activities together and create memories that last a lifetime!
Along the route youll find:
sparkles A Community Art Mural Walk
sparkles Cultural craft stations
sparkles Family fitness challenges & mini obstacle courses
sparkles Professional family photo ops
sparkles Wellness & mindfulness activities
sparkles Planting in Honor tribute station
Well kick off with a Thanksgiving Taste-Off and wrap up with an End Zone Celebration featuring live music, vendor booths, turkey giveaways, and prizes for the best-dressed walkers (yes, turkeys welcome ).
WHY IT MATTERS:
Every $2 raised = 1 meal for a Houston toddler in need.
Our goal: 9,000 meals = ONE FULL DAY of Kids Meals service
If you cant attend, we can still deliver meals to toddlers in your honor!
CALLING ALL CHEFS (---> WE WANT KID CHEFS TOO!)
Do you have a budding chef at home? Kids and adults alike can compete in the Bites of Thanks Cook-Off.
Categories: Main Dish, Side, Stuffing, Dessert
Prepare 75 tasting bites + 3 judge plates
Winners receive prizes + bragging rights as the communitys favorite holiday dish - A TikTok food influencer with over 3.5 million likes will be judging your food!
Apply by Oct 15, 2025
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
1 - Bring your family & walk with us
2 - Volunteer as a group or family
3 - Be a vendor (email: [email protected])
4 - Compete in the Cook-Off
5 - Donate meals if you cant attend
6 - Share this post & help us spread the word
sparkles Special Moment: Any individual or business donating 2,500+ meals ($5,000+) will be recognized with a Big Check presentation during our opening ceremony with some very special guests!
Races
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13 and Up ($20 Suggested Donation)
Sat 15th November 2025 (1:00PM CST)
Free
glowing star Youre Invited! glowing star Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off calendar Saturday, November 15, 2025 one oclock 1:00 5:00 PM round pushpin Pomona by Hillwood 4545 Pomona Pkwy, Manvel, TX 77578 running shoe WALK. TASTE. RELAX. CONNECT and GIVE BACK. This is not your standard turkey trot... Well kick off with a Thanksgiving Taste-Off fork and knife and wrap up with an End Zone Celebration featuring live music, vendor booths, turkey giveaways, and prizes for the best-dressed walkers (yes, turkeys welcome turkey). The Give Thanks Family Fun Walk & Cook-Off is an interactive, relaxing, self-paced gratitude walk designed for walkers of ALL ages. We have created an experience where friends and families can slow down, connect, have meaningful conversations, participate in activities together and create memories that last a lifetime! Along the route youll find: sparkles A Community Art Mural Walk sparkles Cultural craft stations sparkles Family fitness challenges & mini obstacle courses sparkles Professional family photo ops sparkles Wellness & mindfulness activities sparkles Planting in Honor tribute station light bulb WHY IT MATTERS: Every $2 raised = 1 meal for a Houston toddler in need. Our goal: 9,000 meals = ONE FULL DAY of Kids Meals service If you cant attend, we can still deliver meals to toddlers in your honor! -
Bites of Thanks Taste-Off Competitor
Sat 15th November 2025 (1:00PM CST)
Free
CLOSEDwoman cook CALLING ALL CHEFS (---> We want Kid Chefs Too!) Do you have a budding chef at home? Kids and adults alike can compete in the Bites of Thanks Cook-Off. poultry leg Categories: Main Dish, Side, Stuffing, Dessert fork and knife Prepare 75 tasting bites + 3 judge plates trophy Winners receive prizes + bragging rights as the communitys favorite holiday dish - A TikTok food influencer with over 3.5 million likes will be judging your food! pushpin Apply by Oct 15, 2025: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PRxdaRLKLAGhDq5lG_0S8UlnjGEj9AFQgdqJlyAVLLU/edit?usp=sharing -
Bites of Thanks VIP Judge (4 Pack)
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (1:00PM CST)
$107.00
glowing star Youre Invited! glowing star Come be one of our VIP Judges for the Bites of Thanks Cooking Competition. *****VIP Judge Pass: $100+ donation = 4 Cook-Off Judge Passes + 4 Walk Passes light bulb WHY IT MATTERS: Every $2 raised = 1 meal for a Houston toddler in need. Our goal: 9,000 meals = ONE FULL DAY of Kids Meals service If you cant attend, we can still deliver meals to toddlers in your honor! Well kick off with a Thanksgiving Taste-Off fork and knife and wrap up with an End Zone Celebration featuring live music, vendor booths, turkey giveaways, and prizes for the best-dressed walkers (yes, turkeys welcome turkey). -
Kids 12 & Under Free
Sat 15th November 2025 (1:00PM CST)
Free
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Volunteer Team 1 (10am - 2pm) Lets Get It Started!
Sat 15th November 2025 (10:00AM CST)
Free
Set up, decorate, register, support cooking competition -
Volunteer Team 2 (12pm - 4pm) Keep the Party Moving!
Sat 15th November 2025 (12:00PM CST)
Free
Help with interactive stations along the walk / support the cooking competition team. -
Volunteer Team 3 (3pm - 6pm) You Don't Have to Go Home but You Cant Stay Here!
Sat 15th November 2025 (3:00PM CST)
Free
Help with clean up of cooking competition and interactive stations along the walk.
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