Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, December 6 to Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Stroll down 19th Street while surrounded by real snow; watch the annual menorah lighting at City Hall; head to Tomball for German beer, food, music and more; don your tacky Christmas sweater for a pub crawl through Rice Village; hear country music star Martina McBride live in concert; cheer on the Texans at NRG and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, December 6 to Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Things to Do All Weekend
- GUST: Celebrating a Decade of Discovery at Discovery Green | Daily | FREE – Check out Discovery Green’s latest interactive winter art installation on the Brown Promenade, comprised of more than 1,600 colorful plastic pinwheels that spin and shift in the wind. At night they take on a gently-changing glow as LED lights add another element of sensory delight. Open from sunrise to midnight.
- Chanukah Events Around Houston | Daily – Celebrate Chanukah with friends, family, and loved ones with a variety of festivals, menorah lightings and more happening around Houston this weekend. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Christmas Events Around Houston | Daily – Get in the Christmas spirit with our list of the Top 25 parties, festivals, concerts, markets and other festive events happening in and around Houston. Times vary.
- The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged) at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Follow along as three quick-witted church members are forced to perform an impromptu Christmas pageant after none of their scheduled acts arrive. Tickets start at $25, but limited discounted $17.50 tickets are available for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Panto Star Force at Stages Repertory Theatre | Daily – Crack up at this hilarious spoof of the original Star Wars trilogy, which follows Jed, a farm boy from the planet Cypress, who joins forces with a zany band of space rebels to take on the powerful Emperor Snorkelfish and Dark Tater. Tickets start at $25, but limited discounted $19.50 tickets are available for select shows. Click here to check for discounted tickets. Showtimes vary.
- Alley Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas | Daily – Catch a performance of the classic, seasonal tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, who’s famously visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future in Alley Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. Tickets start at $37, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Showtimes vary.
- Netflix Hit Comic Steve Byrne at The Houston Improv | 2-for-1 Tickets | Thursday to Saturday – Score two-for-one tickets to a hilarious show by comedian Steve Byrne, who has featured specials on several TV networks including Netflix, Comedy Central, TBS, and Showtime. Tickets start at $20. Showtimes vary.
- The French Farm’s Annual Holiday Open Warehouse Sale | Friday and Saturday | No Cover – Stock your kitchen for all of your holiday season get-togethers at The French Farm’s Spring Open Warehouse Sale. You’ll find discounted prices on everything from jams, mustards, and oils to cutlery and serving ware. 10am to 3pm both days.
- 76th Annual Kappa Holiday Pilgrimage Home Tour | Friday and Saturday – Houston’s oldest home tour kicks off the holiday season with festive décor, while supporting local charities. The Holiday Pilgrimage includes a tour of four homes in the River Oaks and Tanglewood areas decorated for the season by some of Houston’s top professional floral designers. Tickets are $20 and include admission to all four homes on the tour. 10am to 4pm both days.
- Houston Chamber Choir presents The Wondrous Gift is Given: Christmas at the Villa | Friday to Sunday – Houston Chamber Choir’s annual The Wondrous Gift is Given: Christmas at the Villa features five holiday concerts. Beloved carols and works destined to become classics are performed by the Chamber Choir in the serene beauty of the Chapel of the Villa de Matel convent in the Greater East End. Tickets are $40; $36 for ages 65 and up, veterans, actively military, first responders, and music educators; $10 for students. Showtimes vary.
- Catastrophic Theatre presents First Suburb at MATCH | Friday to Sunday – Venture back to early ‘90s suburbia in Catastrophic Theatre’s newest presentation, First Suburb, which follows five preteens who fall witness to a shocking and violent act that forever affects their views on life. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. The suggested price is $40, but attendees can select ticket pricing from $5 to $75. Showtimes vary.
- 2018 Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Do as the Germans do and celebrate Christmas with plenty of food, beer, and wine, as well as live music on four stages, a petting zoo, and a holiday market featuring more than 200 vendors with antiques, arts and crafts, souvenirs and more. Showtimes vary.
- A Very Merry Pops with Ali Ewoldt at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Get in the Christmas spirit with a spectacular concert starring the Phantom of the Opera Broadway star, Ali Ewoldt, who will belt out all of your holiday favorites while backed by the Houston Symphony. Tickets start at $40. Showtimes vary.
- Love & Makes Candle-Making Workshop in Rice Village | Friday to Sunday – Design and create a personalized wax candle with help from the team at Love & Makes in Rice Village. The BYOB workshop also features handmade goods from local artisans to shop while your candles set. $45. Times vary.
- Elton John in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9 – Bid farewell to Sir Elton John as he tours the world one last time after more than half a century on the road. Expect to hear all of his top hits that have inspired multiple generations and redefined the cultural landscape. Tickets start at $59.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm both nights.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sales | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
- Christmas on Main Street in La Porte | FREE – Every year, the city of La Porte rings in the holiday season with music from La Porte Independent School District, an official lighting of the tree, pictures with Santa, themed vendors, and a huge ice skating rink at Christmas on Main Street. 5pm to 8pm.
- Comedian Brian Regan at Revention Music Center – Frequently cited as the funniest comic by other comics (including Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Chris Rock, and Joe Rogan), Brian Regan takes to the stage in Downtown Houston for one night only. Tickets start at $49. 7pm.
- Home Alone Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – ‘Tis the season to watch a young Macaulay Culkin fend off two dim-witted burglars in the ‘90s Christmas classic, Home Alone, with a free screening at Discovery Green. 7pm to 9pm.
- The Price is Right Live at Smart Financial Centre | Thursday, December 6 – Come on down to Smart Financial Centre and try your luck at everyone’s favorite game show, The Price is Right Live. Lucky guests can guess the costs of various items for the chance to win a share of $10 million, as well as other valuable prizes. Tickets start at $39.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- The EaDo Comedy Show at CSz Arena – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm.
- H.E.R. in Concert at Revention Music Center – Check out a concert by Gabriella ‘Gabi’ Wilson, aka H.E.R., an R&B/Soul singer hailing from Vallejo, California. Tickets start at $35, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. 8:30pm.
- 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 7, 2018
- H-Town Throwdown Bodyflight at iFly Houston-Memorial – All skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun as skydiving enthusiasts go head-to-head in a series of individual and team competitions. If you haven’t tried indoor skydiving, but are curious, you can also use promo code H365 to save $20 on your first flight through New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2018. Registration starts at $65. 7am to 6:30pm.
- Holiday on 19th Street in the Heights | FREE – Enjoy free in-store cocktails, roaming carolers, and real snow as the shops on historic 19th Street open their doors for a special Friday evening of shopping and holiday cheer. 6pm to 10pm.
- Peppa Pig Live! At Smart Financial Centre – Treat the kids to an action-packed show with all of their favorite characters from the children’s show, Peppa Pig. Expect an exciting evening of singing, dancing, games, and surprises throughout the show. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
- Holiday Market at Holler Brewing Co. | No Cover – Sip craft beer while taking care of holiday shopping with plenty of art, accessories, vintage goods, produce and more for sale at the Holiday Market at Holler Brewing Co. 6pm to 10pm.
- Holidays in the Plaza featuring Heart & Soul Ensemble at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Enjoy a festive concert by the all-female ensemble, Heart & Soul, when they perform a selection of holiday favorites at Sugar Land Town Square. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Funfetti Fridays on The ICE at Discovery Green – Skate around The ICE at Discovery Green while jamming out to a colorful light show with beats from DJ Mohawk Steve during Funfetti Fridays. $11. 7pm to 9pm.
- The Menil Contemporaries Holiday Party – Kick back with tasty bites and cocktails while admiring the new additions to the Menil Collection at their annual holiday celebration. Join the Menil Contemporaries at the Partner level and two complimentary tickets to the party. Tickets start at $75. 8pm to 11pm.
- The Commodores, with The Temptations in Concert at Arena Theatre – Get down to groovy tunes by funk/soul band The Commodores when they team up with their Motown contemporaries, The Temptations for a single performance at Arena Theatre. Tickets start at $55, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8:30pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Transport to the ‘70s it-scene of Studio 54 as Rex Nightly hosts an evening of heart-pounding, booty-shaking music, and dance performances at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. 11pm.
- 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.
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