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Find Many More Events Happening Today, This Week & Beyond
Across Greater HoustonLooking for more stuff to do in Greater Houston this week or beyond? Every week, we publish curated monthly lists highlighting our top picks for things to include. View all […]
Monday Bingo Night at Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing 8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Island Brewing hosts a weekly, family-friendly Bingo Night, featuring prizes on every round, in the new indoor brewering facility. The Shepherd Mix Food Truck will be on site from […]
3rd Annual Nutcracker Market at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens Hotel & Convention Center Seven Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, United StatesSouthern Style Events hosts the two-day Nutcracker Market in the Moody Gardens Ballroom, featuring vendors offering boutique goods, jewelry, gourmet food, holiday decor, unique gifts, photos with Santa, and more. […]
Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market at St. John’s School
Urban Harvest Farmers Market 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, United StatesOne of the largest farmers markets in Texas, Urban Harvest's weekly Saturday morning market features more than 100 local vendors and producers hailing from within 100 miles of Houston. The […]
3rd Annual Nutcracker Market at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens Hotel & Convention Center Seven Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, United StatesSouthern Style Events hosts the two-day Nutcracker Market in the Moody Gardens Ballroom, featuring vendors offering boutique goods, jewelry, gourmet food, holiday decor, unique gifts, photos with Santa, and more. […]
Holiday at Hendley Green in Galveston
Hendley Green 2028 Strand St, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation kicks off the 51st annual Dickens on the Strand season with a free Holiday at Hendley Green pop-up in Historic Downtown Galveston. The will feature a Dickens […]
Galveston’s Official Tree Lighting Ceremony at Saengerfest Park
Saengerfest Park 2302 Strand St, Galveston, TX, United StatesThe City of Galveston hosts its official Christmas tree lighting at Saengerfest Park with an appearance by Santa Claus, Queen Victoria of the 51st annual Dickens on the Strand, a […]
Flea by Night Holiday Market at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe beloved outdoor night market, one of Houston’s O.G. market pop-ups, returns weekly until the weekend before Christmas. The market features vendors with a variety of items including vintage, handmade, […]
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at 1904 GH&H Depot
1904 GH&H Depot 3304 Market St, Galveston, TX, United StatesEvery Sunday morning, the weekly Galveston's Own Farmers Market connects folks to good food to each another. Shoppers can mingle and find fresh local produce, croissants, coffee, spices, meat, eggs, […]
Skating Stars on the Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green presents Houston’s top figure skaters performing live a live 15-minute demonstration on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Ice skating will be open daily until Sunday, February 2, 2025. […]
Cheap Skate Monday at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts Cheap Skate Mondays during select weeks, featuring half-price skating and rentals, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Ice skating is open daily through Sunday, February 2, 2025. […]
Monday Bingo Night at Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing 8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Island Brewing hosts a weekly, family-friendly Bingo Night, featuring prizes on every round, in the new indoor brewering facility. The Shepherd Mix Food Truck will be on site from […]
Inclusive Skating Night at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts two Inclusive Skating Nights, dedicated access to skaters with special physical or developmental disabilities to enjoy the rink on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Ice skating is open […]
We Love Houston Wednesday: BOGO at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts We Love Houston Wednesdays, with buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) admission on select weeks, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Skating will feature Houston-themed music and Houston clothing is […]
Student Discount Night at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts Student Discount Nights, where high school and college students can save $2 off on skating during select weeks, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Non students are welcome […]
Happy Hour Friday at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts Happy Hour Fridays, offering $2 off skate times booked between 5pm and 8pm during select weeks, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Plus, get a free ice cream […]
51st Annual Dickens on the Strand in Historic Downtown Galveston
Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District 2300 Strand St, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation presents the 51st Dickens on the Strand, the grand yearly holiday tradition, where Historic Downtown Galveston turns into Victorian London for 3 days of Greater Houston's most […]
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX, United StatesThe Grand 1894 Opera House presents the annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with its traditional message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, the most unrepentant and miserly of […]
Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market at St. John’s School
Urban Harvest Farmers Market 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, United StatesOne of the largest farmers markets in Texas, Urban Harvest's weekly Saturday morning market features more than 100 local vendors and producers hailing from within 100 miles of Houston. The […]
A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K, 10K & Kids Dash at Addickes Park & Ride
Addicks Park & Ride 14230 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX, United StatesRediscover the true meaning of Christmas at the family-friendly A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K, 10K & Kids Snoopy Dash at Addickes Park & Ride. Houston's biggest holiday 5K/10K, and one […]
51st Annual Dickens on the Strand in Historic Downtown Galveston
Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District 2300 Strand St, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation presents the 51st Dickens on the Strand, the grand yearly holiday tradition, where Historic Downtown Galveston turns into Victorian London for 3 days of Greater Houston's most […]
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Grand 1894 Opera House
The Grand 1894 Opera House 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX, United StatesThe Grand 1894 Opera House presents the annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with its traditional message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, the most unrepentant and miserly of […]
Flea by Night Holiday Market at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe beloved outdoor night market, one of Houston’s O.G. market pop-ups, returns weekly until the weekend before Christmas. The market features vendors with a variety of items including vintage, handmade, […]
Holiday Dinner Cruise on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Moody Gardens 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX, United StatesThe Colonel Paddlewheel Boat at Moody Gardens offers a 2-hour twilight Labor Day Weekend dinner cruise along Offatts Bayou featuring a holiday buffet dinner and a cash bar. Boarding at […]
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market at 1904 GH&H Depot
1904 GH&H Depot 3304 Market St, Galveston, TX, United StatesEvery Sunday morning, the weekly Galveston's Own Farmers Market connects folks to good food to each another. Shoppers can mingle and find fresh local produce, croissants, coffee, spices, meat, eggs, […]
Holiday Delights: A Coastal Christmas at the Bryan Museum
The Bryan Museum 1315 21st St, Galveston, TX, United StatesThe Bryan Museum hosts the free family event, Holiday Delights 2024: A Coastal Christmas which will see the museum grounds filled with ocean-themed decorations, games, crafts, and mermaid photos. Families […]
51st Annual Dickens on the Strand in Historic Downtown Galveston
Galveston’s Historic Downtown Strand District 2300 Strand St, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation presents the 51st Dickens on the Strand, the grand yearly holiday tradition, where Historic Downtown Galveston turns into Victorian London for 3 days of Greater Houston's most […]
BalletForte: Clara’s Tea at Safari Texas Ranch
Safari Texas Ranch 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, United StatesBalletForte Guild hosts Clara's Tea, a magical journey into The Nutcracker's land of sweet at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. The Fort Bend holiday tradition will be an afternoon of […]
Lego Build Party at Eureka Heights Brew Co.
Eureka Heights Brewing Co. 941 W 18th St, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Toy Museum hosts a Lego Build Party at Eureka Heights Brew Co. in the Heights. Guests can choose from 30+ different Lego sets with options for everyone, including Christmas, […]
Cheap Skate Monday at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts Cheap Skate Mondays during select weeks, featuring half-price skating and rentals, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Ice skating is open daily through Sunday, February 2, 2025. […]
Monday Bingo Night at Galveston Island Brewing
Galveston Island Brewing 8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Island Brewing hosts a weekly, family-friendly Bingo Night, featuring prizes on every round, in the new indoor brewering facility. The Shepherd Mix Food Truck will be on site from […]
We Love Houston Wednesday: BOGO at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts We Love Houston Wednesdays, with buy-one-get-one free (BOGO) admission on select weeks, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Skating will feature Houston-themed music and Houston clothing is […]
Student Discount Night at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts Student Discount Nights, where high school and college students can save $2 off on skating during select weeks, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Non students are welcome […]
Happy Hour Friday at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesDiscovery Green hosts Happy Hour Fridays, offering $2 off skate times booked between 5pm and 8pm during select weeks, on the Green Mountain Energy Ice. Plus, get a free ice cream […]
Holiday Pop Culture Trivia at Houston Toy Museum
Houston Toy Museum 321 West 19th St, Houston, United StatesHouston Toy Museum hosts a night of Holiday Pop Culture Trivia, celebrating the most wonderful time of the year, on 19th Street in the Heights. Grab your crew, pick a […]
Holiday With The Cranes on Galveston Island
Galveston Island Galveston, TX, United StatesDuring Holiday With The Cranes, the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council celebrates the annual pre-holiday return of the 4-foot tall, red-capped sandhill cranes who winter on the island. The event […]
Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market at St. John’s School
Urban Harvest Farmers Market 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, United StatesOne of the largest farmers markets in Texas, Urban Harvest's weekly Saturday morning market features more than 100 local vendors and producers hailing from within 100 miles of Houston. The […]
East End Lagoon Guided Nature Walks in Galveston
East End Lagoon Nature Preserve 100 Boddeker Rd, Galveston, United StatesOn the second Saturday of the month, Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council staff and volunteers lead free, 60-minute explorations of the natural wonders of the East End Lagoon Nature Preserve […]
Heights Mercantile Holiday Market in the Heights
Heights Mercantile 714 Yale St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Heights Mercantile Holiday Market pop up returns to the promenade at Heights Mercantile. The kid- and pet-friendly market will feature an assortment of local vendors offering unique goods, perfect […]
2nd Annual Holiday Market at Houston Toy Museum
Houston Toy Museum 321 West 19th St, Houston, United StatesHouston Toy Museum on historic 19th Street in the Heights hosts the second annual Holiday Market inside the museum, featuring 20 local vendors, pop culture items, photo ops, art, kids […]