Shoppers search for the right-sized turkey. Credit: Photo by Lorretta Ruggiero

By now, most Houstonians have cemented their Thanksgiving plans. Some are opting for dinner with their pandemic pod while a few have made the decision to travel the roads or airways. Whatever the case, someone will forget the cranberry sauce or the marshmallows for the sweet potato casserole. We have a list of stores for the “oops, I forgot” folks out there. However, be forewarned that more stores are closed this Thanksgiving than previous years, so it’s best to plan ahead.

Aldi:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours / Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Costco: Thanksgiving Eve: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. / Thanksgiving: Closed

CVS:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours / Thanksgiving Day: Regular hours

Fiesta Mart:
Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours / Thanksgiving Day: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (stores may vary)
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Food Town:ย Thanksgiving Eve: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Thanksgiving Day: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

H-E-B is in the holiday spirit. Credit: Photo by Lorretta Ruggiero

H-E-B: Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours / Thanksgiving Day: Stores are open 6 a.m. to noon. Curbside runs from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pharmacy is closed.

H Mart: Thanksgiving Eve: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. /ย Thanksgiving Day: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kroger:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours /Thanksgiving Day: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pharmacy is closed.

Randalls:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours / Thanksgiving Day: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A turkey for me and a turkey for you. Credit: Photo by Lorretta Ruggiero

Sam’s Club:ย Thanksgiving Eve: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. / Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Sprouts:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours/ Thanksgiving Day: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Target:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours / Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Trader Joe’s: Thanksgiving Eve: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. / Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Walgreens:ย Thanksgiving Eve: Regular Hours / Thanksgiving Day: Regular hours (store hours vary)

Walmart: Thanksgiving Eve: Regular hours /ย Thanksgiving Day: Closed

Whole Foods already has Christmas trees. Credit: Photo by Lorretta Ruggiero

Whole Foods Market:ย Thanksgiving Eve: 7 a.m. to 10 ย p.m. / Thanksgiving Day: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lorretta Ruggiero is a Houston Press freelance writer based in Cypress, Texas. She loves entertaining her family and friends with her food and sparkling wit. She is married to Classic Rock Bob and they...