Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with 100+ events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, December 18 to Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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Plan Your Weekend: December 18 to 21, 2025
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
Larry Garmezy’s Bending Light Exhibition at Women’s Institute of Houston | Thursday & Friday | Ongoing | FREE – See the Archway Gallery artist’s eighth solo show, featuring new photos taken through glass and other light-bending transparent surfaces. 9am to 4pm Thursday; 9am to noon Friday. Learn more.
Ars Lyrica: Ring in the Peace Concert in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern | Thursday & Friday | Ongoing – Experience a 20-minute musical journey from the ninth century onward curated by Mexican-born mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte and Spanish-born percussionist Jesús Pacheco. $25. 7pm, 7:45pm, and 8:30pm. Get tickets.
4th Wall Theatre Co: Our Town at Spring Street Studios | Thursday to Saturday | Final Weekend – Explore the story of a small town through love and loss in one of America’s greatest classic plays. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Mojo Brookzz at Houston Improv | Thursday to Sunday – The hotly in-demand comic has sold out 10 Houston shows of his I Know You F**kin Lying tour, but you may be able to find resale tickets for select sets. $260+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Zarna Garg at Punch Line Houston | Thursday to Sunday – Similarly, the Indian American comic, screenwriter and author known for her humor about Indian immigrant family life has sold out 8 shows in Downtown, but resale tickets are still available for most shows. 81+. Get tickets.
Hanukkah 2025 Celebrations, Menorah Lightings, Dinners & Events in Greater Houston | Thursday to Sunday – The Jewish Festival of Lights wraps up on Sunday evening, with menorah lightings and celebrations across the metro over the weekend. Places, prices and times vary. Learn more.
The Garden Theatre: Who’s Holiday at MATCH | Thursday to Sunday – Celebrating the company’s fifth season, this adults-only holiday comedy finds Cindy Lou Who all grown up and living in a trailer park, recalling her first meeting with The Grinch and the bizarre turns her life has taken. $30. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Shapel Lacey at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – The powerhouse comic brings passion, punchlines, and pure energy to the Montrose stage for 2 shows. $28+. 7pm both nights. Get tickets.
The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Friday to Sunday – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet in front of Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St. Pay What You Wish; RSVP required. Times vary. RSVP now.
Houston Symphony: Elf in Concert at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – See the heartwarming holiday flick starring Will Ferrell on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s score is played live by the Symphony. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Revels Houston: The Christmas Revels at MATCH | Friday to Sunday – Join a Scottish celebration of the Winter Solstice, a Hogmanay tradition of stories, poems and music. $36. Times vary. Get tickets.
Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House at Central Market Cooking School | Saturday & Sunday – Craft your own gingerbread house for the holidays, and take it home, at a hands-on, expert led class. $89. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston’s Urban Nutcracker at Stafford Centre | Saturday & Sunday – This feel good take on the old holiday classic explores Houston’s proud cultural heritage fusing classical ballet with hip-hop, jazz, tap, and more, as Clare travels through Houston communities. $45+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Cor Mundi: This Wondrous Child at South Main Baptist Church & St. Basil Chapel | Saturday & Sunday – Embrace the quiet awe and festive warmth of the season, with a concert of carols and compositions. Saturday show at South Main Baptist; Sunday show at UST’s St. Basil. $45. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Ice at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing – Houston’s winter favorite continues to shine at Discovery Green. $18 includes skates and 75 minutes of skating. Must be booked in advance. Times vary. Get tickets.
Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds | Daily | Ongoing – Houston’s stunning light attraction, boasting 60 Chinese lanterns, returns for the season, with areas themed to Houston, space, ice, the sea, dinosaurs, a kingdom, and more. $25+; $18+ ages 3 to 12. Times vary. Get tickets.
H-Town Holiday Lights at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing | FREE – Space City Light Shows’ H-Town Frankie—whose home holiday light shows go viral with Houston hip-hop music, nostalgia, and pride—rolls out his signature style on the Brown Promenade with automated music, animation, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
A Christmas Carol at Alley Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – The beloved all ages holiday tradition tells the story of miserly Scrooge, and his visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Present, Past and Future. $57+. 1:30pm both days. Get tickets.
Stages: It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Play at The Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – Set in a 1940s radio station, with live sound effects and commercial breaks, audiences are transported to a time before TV and streaming in this charming production.. $35+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Night Shift Before Christmas at Alley Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Alley’s popular, one-woman holiday comedy follows Margot, working at a burger joint on Christmas Eve, who’s faced with the ghost of her best friend and must face her own inner Scrooge. $45+. Get tickets.
Drunk Christmas Carol: A Boozy Holiday Comedy at Drunk Shakespeare Theater | Daily | Ongoing – Five actors enact Dickens’ classic tale, after the lead downs 5 shots of whiskey. Future dates available. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Ugly Holiday Sweater Happy Hour at A’Bouzy | No Cover – Wear your best or worst seasonal sweater for happy hour bubbles and cocktails—and maybe win a prize. 3pm to 6:30pm. Learn more.
2025 Heights Chanukah Celebration at Chabad Heights | FREE with RSVP – Enjoy a menorah lighting, kids crafts and latkes. 4:30pm to 6pm. RSVP.
Lighting of the Menorah at Beaumont City Hall | FREE – Downtown Beaumont’s menorah lighting ceremony offers traditional Hanukkah blessings, hands-on activities for kids and a festive atmosphere. 5pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Kids Skate Free Thursday on the Ice at Discovery Green – On select Thursdays, 2 kids ages 10 and under can join a ticketed adult on the Ice for free. $18 includes skates and 75 minutes. Advance booking required. 5pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Classic Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Class at Back Pew Brewing – Dapple Bakery hosts a 2-hour, hands-on cookie decorating class at the Kingwood brewery. $68. 6pm. Get tickets.
Lotería Game Night at MFAH – Play a unique edition of lotería inspired by MFAH’s art collections for a chance to win prizes like H-E-B tote bags, socks, tortilla-scented candles, and gift cards. Included with museum admission. 6pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
Music at the Museum at CAMH | FREE – Jupiter spins the tunes, while guests explore the exhibitions Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe and Mario Ayala: Seven Vans and get hands-on with art. 6pm to 8pm. Learn more.
Blanket Bingo: Ugly Sweater Edition at Market Square Park – Play 9 rounds with music, prizes, and festive fun. $10 on arrival for bingo packs, expected to sell out. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Luna Luna in Concert at House of Blues – The 4-piece band out of Dallas brings their euphoric throwback synth-pop grooves to Downtown HTX. $27+. 7pm. Get tickets.
A Silent Nightmare: Spooky Holiday Dance Party with DJ Brandon Airlines at Meow Wolf – The DJ spins to turn the otherworldly space into a home for shadowy house, frostbitten disco, and glittering oddities—turning December into a weird wonder. $35+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Ellis Bullard’s Holiday Honky Tonk Jamboree at Dan Electro’s – The dance hall crooner celebrates the season with a live night of Texas-infused carols and takes on the holiday. $18.50. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Kristin Key at Houston Improv – The “Preacher’s Kid” from Amarillo, Texas—who first got national attention on NBC’s Last Coming Standing—plays the Spring Branch stage. $37+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Holiday Pizza Dinner & Gift Exchange at Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletena Montrose – Join Houston Food Finder’s Phaedra Cook and Pizaro’s pizzaiolo Nicole Bean for a family-style Italian and old world dinner, with an optional white elephant gift exchange. $58. 7pm. Get tickets.
Mark Battles in Concert at Bad Astronaut – The acclaimed rapper brings his energy and authentic lyrics to the Hardy Yards brewery. $25+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The King Cole Experience: Nat & Natalie for the Holidays Concert in Winter Wonderland at Post Houston – Laura Jane Jones and Horace Alexander Young bring a holiday tribute to the Outpost stage on the Post rooftop. $29+ includes access to Winter Wonderland. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Texas Tenors in Concert at Dosey Doe: The Big Barn – The 3-time Emmy-winning classical crossover trio—country singer JC Fisher, pop singer Marcus Collins and opera singer John Hagen—play The Woodlands stage. $88+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Concert at Toyota Center – The acclaimed orchestral rock ensemble brings the signature holiday tradition back to Downtown, with pyrotechnics, lasers, and storytelling. $55+. 3pm and 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures – Savor a secret 3-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. Future dates available. $64. 6pm and 8:30pm.
Raa Tansiel Live Set at Hotel Lucine | No Cover – Enjoy live country soul music, tasty bites, and drinks worth sticking around for at Galveston’s beachfront boutique hotel. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Houston’s A.S.S. in Concert at the Big Top – Houston’s Accordion Super Stars play lively covers of artists like Lou Reed, Corey Hart, and Beyoncé on the Midtown stage. $10 door. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Learn more.
Candlelight Concert: Christmas Special at Lone Star Flight Museum – Enjoy an evening of classical holiday and winter pieces, along with traditional carols, by candlelight in the hangar. $66+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Seven Kingdoms in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The 4-member power metal band out of Central Florida brings the thunder to WOMH’s downstairs stage. $27. 7pm. Get tickets.
Cam Allen in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Oklahoma country artist plays the music hall’s upstairs stage. $22. 7pm. Get tickets.
Adulti-Verse: Winter Drag Show at Meow Wolf: Radio Tave – Local and visiting snow queens stage a holiday spectacular that’s equal parts ice palace and outer-space cabaret, with frosted drama served piping hot. $34+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Boxing: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Match Viewing at Social Beer Garden HTX | No Cover – The social media personality-turned boxer faces off against British 2-time heavyweight champion live from Miami. 7pm to 11:30pm. Learn more.
Home for the Holidays: Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Rosie Flores & Kevin Russell in Concert at The Heights Theater – The annual Christmas concert returns to the 19th Street stage packed with talented Texas musicians out of ATX. 8pm. $50+. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talents and a special guest with high production quality. $35; First drink included. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Spray City Walls Graffiti Battle at Bad Astronaut Brewing | No Cover – Take in Live mural painting by select artists, with live music, an artist and vendor markets, beers and more. 8pm to 11pm. Learn more.
Friday Night Standup Comedy Showcase at The Riot Comedy Club | Ongoing – Catch a lineup of 5 to 7 local and touring comics at the popular live standup event in Montrose. $27+. 9pm. Get tickets.
DJ Ky William at Bauhaus – The Brooklyn DJ makes his Bauhaus debut with his signature deep, hip-hop-driven grooves. $12. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
KPop Club Night in Houston at Noto – Seoul’s mixmaster DJ Angie and the KpOp Club Night crew lead a night of dancing to bangers from girl groups, boy groups, and more in EaDo. $31. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.
The Late Night Dirty Show: X Rated Comedy at The Secret Group | Ongoing – Wrap up Friday with raunchy jokes and adult humor in EaDo. $5+. 11:59pm. Get tickets.
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