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Christmas in the Park at George Ranch Historical Park
Travel back in time to Christmas pasts to explore the historic decor and customs practiced between 1830 and 1930. You can snag a festive treat at the 1830 Prairie Home or visit Santa’s temporary workshop on the grounds of George Ranch Historical Park. The old-fashioned event is offered every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, with special campfire celebrations on the 14th and 21st from 6pm to 9pm. Admission Tickets start at $15. Campfire Christmas presale tickets cost $25…
Find out more »The French Farm’s Annual Holiday Open Warehouse Sale
Stock your kitchen for all of your holiday season get-togethers, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve at The French Farm’s Holiday Open Warehouse Sale. Featuring carefully crafted jams, mustards, oils, cutlery and more, this holiday sale offers visitors the chance to find all sorts of stocking stuffers, unique foods, and other carefully-crafted goods made by small businesses using traditional recipes and techniques. Typically an online store without any retail locations, the French Farm only opens the doors to its…
Find out more »Heights Mercantile Holiday Market in The Heights
Heights Mercantile hosts its annual family- and pet-friendly outdoor Holiday Market, featuring local artists and vendors along the promenade and sidewalks of Heights Mercantile. Shop for your loved ones or simply indulge yourself. Limited parking is available, so bike, walk, or ride share. Admission Free. Click here for more information. Photo courtesy of Heights Mercantile This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by the event organizer. These are expanded beyond our basic listings, featuring event graphics and images and more…
Find out more »Real Snow Days at Children’s Museum of Houston
Take the kiddos to play in blizzards galore this winter season during the Real Snow Days at Children's Museum of Houston. Play in real snow and experience a winter wonderland. Admission Included with general admission to the museum. Click here to purchase tickets or for more information. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by the event organizer. These are expanded beyond our basic listings, featuring event graphics and images and more detailed information. They’re added to our calendar within one…
Find out more »Grinch’s Holiday Cheer at Children’s Museum of Houston
Take the little ones to spend a day with the "mean one" himself, Mr. Grinch at Children's Museum of Houston. The Grinch and Cindy Lou are make their way to visit the museum for photos, storytime, arts and crafts, and a feast. Admission Included with general admission to the museum. Click here to purchase tickets or for more information. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by the event organizer. These are expanded beyond our basic listings, featuring event graphics and images…
Find out more »The Nutcracker at The Grand 1894 Opera House
Watch annual holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. It tells the story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince, a Sugar Plum Fairy and a fierce battle against a Mouse King. Schedule Saturday, December 14 at 2pm and 6:30pm. Sunday, December 15 at 2pm. Admission Tickets start at $29. Click here to purchase tickets or for more information. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by the event organizer. These are expanded…
Find out more »Skate with Santa at The Ice at Discovery Green
Skate with Santa Claus himself before Christmas at The Ice at Discovery Green in Downtown. About The Ice at Discovery Green At 7,716 square feet, The Ice at Discovery Green clocks in as the largest outdoor skating rink in the Southwest. Made from water recycled from the park’s Kinder Lake, the rink is the de facto headquarters for outdoor winter fun in Houston, presenting a wide variety of seasonal programming for skaters and spectators alike. Admission General admission $11 and skate rental fee…
Find out more »Christmas Tours at 1892 Bishop’s Palace
Step into the 1892 Bishop’s Palace for a special Holiday tour highlighting the National Historic Landmark’s holiday decorations. The Christmas Tours feature six Christmas trees, live greenery, Poinsettias and more, and you’ll learn about the house and Victorian holiday traditions. Complimentary champagne will be served and photography is allowed. Tours Saturday, December 14 at 5pm and 6:30pm. Sunday, December 15 at 4pm. Saturday, December 21 at 5pm and 6:30pm. Sunday, December 22 at 4pm. Admission Tickets are $30 per person.…
Find out more »Campfire Christmas: Family Tours at George Ranch Historical Park
Journey back in time to experience Christmas celebrations of the 1830s through the 1930s at the Campfire Christmas: Family Tours at George Ranch Historical Park. The holiday evening tour will feature cowboy songs, stories and hot cocoa around the campfire. Unlike previous Campfire Christmas events, this year’s format will feature holiday tours at each of the main historic sites. Admission Presale tickets are $25 for adults; $15 for kids ages 4 to 12; $20 for members and seniors. Tickets at…
Find out more »Downtown Lasers & Lights at Historic Downtown Galveston
Galveston’s historic downtown district hosts Downtown Lasers & Lights, an event featuring new laser shows, a magical display of lights and other holiday-themed attractions in Saengerfest Park and beyond. Highlights at Saengerfest Park include a 30-feet-tall Christmas tree and a giant snow globe for visitors to enjoy on weekends. In addition, lights will be hung on The Strand from 20th to 25th streets as well as along 23rd and Postoffice streets. Admission Free. Click here for more information. This Boosted Calendar…
Find out more »A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas at Alley Theatre
Houston’s seasonal favorite, A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas, returns to the Alley Theatre. The family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirits who visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season. Admission Tickets start at $34. Click here to purchase tickets or for more information. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by the event organizer. These are expanded…
Find out more »The Catastrophic Theatre presents Baby Screams Miracle at MATCH
The Catastrophic Theatre presents its production of Baby Screams Miracle, written by Clare Barron, at MATCH in Midtown. Baby Screams Miracle is The Catastrophic Theatre’s take on family holiday programming. Weird, dark, and funny, the play centers around a small religious family who becomes engulfed in a catastrophic storm. An estranged daughter blows in with the storm and between falling trees and flying trampolines, the family clings to prayer and forgiveness. In Baby Screams Miracle, Barron explores family, religion, and…
Find out more »KiKi Maroon’s Ho Ho Ho-liday Burlesque Show at Warehouse Live
The Ho Ho Ho-liday Show is The Burlesque Varie-tease show with a Christmas twist. Expect reindeer showgirls, naughty elves, sexy show queens, and even a Nutcracker or two. Enjoy the show, have a spiked eggnog, get a picture with Santa and his sexy elves, then shop the Holiday Market to pick up the coolest gifts around. VIP ticket-holders will get even more holiday hijinks from KiKi Maroon with an early entry meet and greet, signed program guide, a gift bag, and…
Find out more »Santa Hustle 5k & Half Marathon in Galveston
Race a 5K or half marathon through Galveston while dressed up as old St. Nick at the Santa Hustle in Galveston. No need to purchase a costume; you’ll get a beard, hat, and performance hoodie with registration, and can upgrade to receive candy cane socks, a red tutu, arm warmers and face tattoos for an additional fee. You can enjoy cookies, candy canes, and holiday tunes all along the way, then stick around for an after-party. Admission Tickets start at…
Find out more »Love & Make’s Soap Making Workshop in Rice Village
Spend part of your day making soap. In thisLove & Make DIY workshop, participants will learn the ins and outs of melt and pour soap-making. Workshoppers will be able to choose colors, fragrances, and molds. Soap can also be infused with your favorite, luxurious skincare ingredients like oils, clays, and dried botanicals. The sky is the limit when it comes to soap design. Each participant will custom make several bars. Give some bars away or keep them all for yourself. The…
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