Find the perfect things to do in Houston this Christmas weekend with our five-day Houston Weekend Guide for Wednesday, December 24 to Sunday, December 28, 2014.
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Sunday, December 28[/quote_box_right]Although there’s tons of shopping to do, there’s plenty to distract yourself as well, with Chanukah celebrations joining the likes of Zoo Lights, Bruce Munro’s Field of Lights at Discovery Green, the Hermann Park Holiday Train, The Ice at Discovery Green and Ice Land Ice Sculptures with SpongeBob SquarePants in Galveston.
And there’s a lot more great stuff to do in Houston this weekend. Check it out all of our favorites in our full Weekend Guide below.
Things to Do All Weekend
- Holiday Shows in Houston | Daily – Celebrate the season with music, comedy and spectacle at these holiday-themed performances from talented local artists and nationally touring shows in 2014. Prices and times vary.
- A Magical Christmas 2014 Dinner & Show at Moody Gardens in Galveston | Wednesday to Saturday – Enjoy a buffet dinner and a show full of illusions and magic from Curt Miller at Moody Gardens. $55 to $85; $15 to $75 for children. 6:30pm nightly.
- Houston Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Wortham Theater Center | Wednesday; Friday to Sunday – Catch one of the season’s final performances of this holiday production, as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince fight the Mouse King, travel to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Tickets start at $55, but you may find cheaper or better tickets on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 2pm Wednesday; 2pm and 7:30pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- The Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Hobby Center | Wednesday; Friday to Sunday – Experience the Rockettes high kicks at The Radio City Christmas Spectacular performed at the Hobby Center this holiday season. Tickets start at $40, but you may find cheaper or better tickets on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon and 3:30pm Wednesday; noon, 3:30pm and 7:30pm Friday and Saturday; noon and 3:30pm Sunday.
- Disney Junior Live: Pirate and Princess Adventure at NRG Park | Friday and Saturday – Join the cast of Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Sofia the First for a live show at NRG Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better tickets on Ticket Monster’s resale site. 1pm, 4pm and 7pm both days.
- Intimate Illusions at The Four Seasons Hotel | Friday and Saturday – Experience the magic behind Intimate Illusions starring illusionist Ivan Amodei at the Four Seasons. $65 to $75; limited discounted $25 to $32.50 tickets available. 4pm Friday; 2pm and 4pm Saturday.
- ComedySportz: Fast and Funny Improv Comedy Competition | Friday and Saturday – Get ready to laugh at ComedySportz, a competition style improv show. $18; limited discounted $9 tickets available. 8pm both nights.
- Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold at Stages Repertory Theatre | Friday to Sunday – Denise Fennell returns as Sister in this production where CSI meets Bethlehem in a hilarious musical history lesson. $19 to $40. 8pm Friday; 3pm and 8pm Saturday; 3pm and 7:30pm Sunday.
- Family Activities inside the Loop from BigKidSmallCity | Daily – Find events, recommendations and family-friendly activities from our favorite Houston mom-in-the-know Jill Jarvis of BigKidSmallCity.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Score tickets to Texans home games. Don’t miss a game and grab hard-to-get seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014
- Selfies and Milk & Cookies with Santa at Children’s Museum of Houston – Bring your children to the Children’s Museum of Houston to create elf hats and then snap a photo with old Saint Nick. Free with museum admission. 11am to 3pm.
- Movie Night at Flying Saucer | FREE to attend – Sip on Sailing Santa, the seasonal dark ale from Saint Arnold, while watching your favorite Christmas movies rolling on the big screen. 2pm.
- Alley Theatre presents A Christmas Carol at UH – Follow the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by ghosts of the past, present and future in the Alley Theatre presentation of A Christmas Carol. Tickets range from $25 to $55. 2:30pm.
- Ho Ho Humbug at Studio 101 – New York’s biggest cynic finds himself in the unlikely job of Macy’s Santa Claus. The heartwarming comedy was written by and stars Scott Burkell of Broadway’s Titanic. $25. 3pm and 7:30pm.
- The World of Dreams at Maryam Islamic Center – Dive into the complex world of dreams during this evening at Maryam Islamic Center. $21. 6pm.
- Chocolate Meditation Class at The Woman’s Earth – Reward yourself with some peace, quiet and chocolate at this Chocolate Meditation Class. $10. 6:30pm.
- Alley Theatre presents A Christmas Carol at UH – See Alley Theatre’s final presentation of their classic interpretation of Ebenezer Scrooge’s visit from the ghosts of the past, present and future. Tickets range from $25 to $55; $55 seats are available discounted to $30 for a limited time. 7:30pm.
- Off the Hookah Wednesdays at Tonyc Hookah Lounge | FREE to attend – Celebrate making it halfway through the week at Tonyc Hookah Lounge. No cover until 11:30pm. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Christmas, Thursday, December 25, 2014
- FrenetiCore’s X-Mas Day Potluck and Movies at Frenetic Theater | FREE with potluck dish – Celebrate the holiday with screenings of the movies Meet Me in St. Louis and Elf followed by a dance party. All are welcome with a potluck dish. No drinks will be available for sale, so BYOB. 2pm to 7pm.
- Field of Light at Discovery Green | FREE – Experience Bruce Munro’s magical installation comprised of 4,500 frosted spheres connected by fiber optic cables that illuminates Discovery Green nightly. Dusk to 11pm.
- Jingle Bell Rocks! Movie Screening at 14 Pews – Join Christmas music junkie Mitchell Kezin in his quest to explore the details, histories and grooves of his 12 favorite holiday tunes in this spirited Christmas documentary. $11 per person; free for 14 Pews members. 7pm
- Xmas Night Comedy Show at Red Cat Jazz Cafe – Laugh through a live taping of TiDarian LilTComedy Birklett’s comedy show. $10; $15 VIP. 7pm to 11pm.
- 30footfall at Fitzgerald’s – Rock out to Houston-based punk rock band, 30footfall at the legendary Fitzgerald’s in the Heights. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. 8pm.
- NoFleXmas Party at Toc Bar – Celebrate Christmas at this Toc Bar party and dance all night to music from four DJs. Free cover until 11:30pm with a toy donation. 9pm.
- Rich O’Toole “Christmas Down In Texas” Concert at Firehouse Saloon – The Houston and College Station native bring his chart topping country sound back to H-Town in support of his latest album Jaded. $10 in advance; $12 day of the show. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, December 26, 2014
- U-Pick Strawberries & Christmas at Blessington Farms – Pick fresh strawberries and enjoy holiday fun at Blessington Farms. $10 admission to farm funland. $5 per pound of picked strawberries. 10am to 3:30pm.
- Robert Earl Keene at House of Blues – Looking for a party that never ends? Head to House of Blues for the Robert Earl Keene concert. Tickets start at $55, but you may find cheaper or better tickets on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Bob Schneider at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Enjoy music from Austin-based artist, Bob Schneider at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. $28 in advance; $30 at the door. 7pm and 9:30pm.
- Home Alone Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Cuddle up on the lawn or ice rink to watch Home Alone as part of the Discovery Green Friday Night Flicks series. If skating, fees apply. 7:30pm.
- Station Theater’s 300th Show Featuring Rogue Improv – Celebrate the 300th show at Station Theater that will include comedic relief from Rogue Improve and a karaoke filled after-party. BYOB. $6. 8:30pm to 10pm.
- Dancing at Local Pour with Bayou City Outdoors | FREE to attend – Join Bayou City Outdoors at the well-loved River Oaks bar, Local Pour for an evening of dancing and jamming to The Space Rockers. 9pm.
- Holiday Hangover Party at The Concert Pub North | FREE to attend – Cure your holiday hangover at the Concert Pub North with signature drinks and live music from Motley Crue tribute band, Crue Fast for Love. 9pm.
- Winter Holiday Soiree at Chymistry Bar & Lounge | FREE to attend – Enjoy music, drinks and holiday cheer at the Winter Holiday Soiree. 9pm to 2am.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
