Saturday, December 20, 2025
Saturday Morning Cartoons Cereal Party: Holiday Edition at Houston Toy Museum – Enjoy a milk and cereal buffet, with all of the sugary classics, and holiday episodes of some favorite ‘80s and ‘90s cartoons. Included with $14 museum admission, kids 13 and under pay their age. 10am to noon. Get tickets.
DIY Paper at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Add a touch of nature to holiday cards, gift tags, and other festive accents by making your own botanical paper in a 2-hour class. $37; $47 members. 10am. Get tickets.
Santa Paws at McWilliams Dog Park at Hermann Park | FREE – Find holiday treats for furry friends, a pet paw craft, the Little MonStars Dog Show, Santa, low-cost vaccinations and microchipping, and more. Shows at 11:30am and 1:30pm. 10am to 3pm. Learn more.
Pop-Up Gallery Market at Gristworkz | FREE – Wrap up your shopping at a curated holiday market with local makers, creative brands, and seasonal finds. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
Zanti Claus Brunch at Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks – Don vibrant holiday colors for a brunch mixing classics and seasonal dishes, a live DJ and more. 11am to 3pm. RSVP.
Blue Santa Pub Crawl in Historic Downtown Galveston – Hit up to 18 Galveston pubs and shops, score swag, and maybe win best dressed in support of Galveston PD’s Blue Santa gift drive. $20. 11am to 8pm. Get tickets.
Sawyer Yards Brewery Crawl in Arts District Houston | No Cover – Have a drink at each of the 4 stops—City Orchard, Holler, Platypus, and Tejas—and get a free pint glass. Noon to 7pm. Learn more.
Roadtrip Playlist at CAMH | FREE – Collaborate to create a community-driven playlist specifically for travel to and from Houston over the holidays. 1pm to 4pm. Learn more.
Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas at The Hobby Center – The John Denver tribute band starring Rick Schuler brings the singer-songwriter’s music to life in a concert featuring Denver’s hits, original Christmas songs, and traditional holiday fare. $94+. 1:30pm and 7pm. Get tickets.
Butterfly Shadow Boxes at Houston Botanic Garden – Learn to create unique artwork using butterflies from around the world in a 2-hour, hands-on workshop. $60. 2pm. Get tickets.
Bark the Halls at Trebly Park | FREE – Pups & people can take photos with Santa, with live music, face painting, balloon art, a dog treat bar, and paw print ornament craft station. 3pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Skating with Santa on the Ice at Discovery Green | FREE to Watch – All ages are welcome to skate with Santa. Advance booking required to skate. $18. 4pm to 5pm. Reserve.
DJ Night with H-Town Frankie & Space City Craig at The Ice at Discovery Green | No Cover – Frankie To-Ong and Craig bring the heat to the coolest spot in the city, bringing a high-energy set packed with Houston-themed hip hop tunes to the Downtown ice rink. $18 to skate. 4pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Performing Arts Houston: Kids & Christmas Pops Concert at Wortham Center – The Houston Children’s Chorus sings holiday favorites like “Pat-A-Pan,” “Somewhere In My Memory,” “Prayer” from Hansel & Gretel, and other secular and sacred holiday favorites. $28+. 5pm. Get tickets.
River Oaks Holiday Light Tours | Final Weekend – Omni Hotel Houston hosts a 2-hour journey to and through River Oaks—known for breathtaking holiday light displays—with seasonal drinks, light bites, and more. $42+. 5pm and 8pm. Get tickets.
Winter Film Showcase: Inwood Park at Axelrad – See 13 groundbreaking local short films, plus a sneak peek of Inwood Park Productions’ new sci-fi feature, followed by chats with the creators. $8+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Julia Byers in Concert at House of Blues Foundation Room – The country rock singer performs an early evening set at the upstairs club above Downtown’s House of Blues. $12. 6pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party: Hip Hop Edition at Noto – The EaDo bingo rave is packed with comedian emcees, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, conga lines, and more. $35. 6pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Sleigh Bell Beats Silent Disco: Santa vs. Grinch at Lynn Wyatt Square | FREE – Join a high-energy, holiday-themed silent disco with glowlight sticks, Santa hats, and a photo booth. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Holiday Flea by Night at Discovery Green | FREE | Last Weekend – Houston’s beloved outdoor night market for treasures and unique finds shifts into weekly holiday mode, accentuated by holiday lights, the ice rink, and more. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show at Saltgrass Steak House – It’s “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year” where you may be the murderer at a holiday party whodunit—complete with a 3-course meal. $69+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings at Resurrection MCC – Take in a night of favorites like“Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “Do You Hear What I Hear”—all performed under the gentle glow of candlelight in the Heights. $43.50. 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Home Alone Movie Screening & Quote-A-Long at Discovery Green | FREE – Scream “Kevin!” and more at an interactive movie night featuring the holiday classic (PG, 1990) in the heart of Downtown. 7pm. Learn more.
Pentatonix Christmas Concert at Toyota Center – The 3-time Grammy-winning and Daytime Emmy-nominated vocal quintet arrive in H-Town on their Christmas In The City Tour. $50. 7pm. Get tickets.
Space City Sound: Snowfall Serenade: An A Cappella Holiday Concert at MATCH – The award-winning a cappella ensemble offers an evening of sparkling harmony, festive favorites, and heartwarming cheer. $32+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Cole Barnhill in Concert at The Secret Group – The Lubbock native brings his Texas rock sound blending raw energy, melodic vocals, and heavy guitar to EaDo. Passengers Unknown open. $20+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Rave Jesus DJ Set at Bauhaus – DJ and producer King Topher presents an all ages dance party blending faith and modern dance music. $19+. 7pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Jagged Edge in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The iconic late ‘90s/early ‘00s R&B group brings their Cuffing Season tour to Sugar Land. $72+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
HTX Game Night at The Coronation Theater – Settle in for a fast paced night of comedy with games galore, like Who’s Line is it Anyway and Wildn’ Out. $11+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Pride Chorus Houston: Green Christmas at Discovery Green | FREE – Houston’s LGBTQ+ chorus sings a joyful, family-friendly evening of classic carols and favorites. 7:30pm. Learn more.
AlleyKat Big Band’s Christmas Celebration Concert at Emmit’s Place – Hear big band renditions of holiday faves at the unassuming Near Southwest bar. $10+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Sarah Brightman: A Winter Symphony at Smart Financial Centre – Accompanied by a choir, orchestra and special guests, the world’s biggest-selling soprano and Grammy-nominated artist headlines a new holiday concert. $42+. 8pm. Get tickets.
William Beckmann’s Las Posadas Tour at Bayou Music Center – The Texas crooner brings his Las Posadas Tour to Downtown, performing an intimate set of Christmas music, Spanish songs, storytelling, and originals. $39+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Casualties in Concert at Bad Astronaut – The punk rock legends headline a show including Crazy and The Brains, Liberty and Justice, and Bullshit Detector. $24+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Songs of the Virgin: An Italian Baroque Christmas at MFAH – Mercury plays an intimate concert, where peace, reverence, and emotional depth take center stage. $35; $10 students, youth; $25 members. 8pm. Get tickets.
Couples Therapy: A Relationship Themed Comedy Show at Dosey Doe: The Big Barn – Jesse Peyton hosts a series of comics describing relationship woes and joys. $20+ 8pm. Get tickets.
Snowy Nights Burlesque at HiFi at The Finn – The Downtown bar hosts a spicy and sultry holiday night of dance, with striking costumes, choreography, and winter wonder vibes. $48+. 8:30pm to midnight. Get tickets.
Sip, Savor & Celebrate: The Sweet Life Holiday Party at Bungalow – The Sweet Life team hosts a 3-course dinner with games, a toast, photo ops, and more. $40. 9pm. Get tickets.
Encore Night: Theater District After Hours at Lynn Wyatt Square | FREE – Enjoy festive post-show Theater District activities, like photo ops, holiday décor, and dessert and coffee pop-ups with live music. 9pm to 11pm. Learn more.
DJ Grum at Bauhaus – Grum brings his deep progressive house vibes back to the Downtown club. $12. 9pm to 4am. Get tickets.
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Sunday, December 21, 2025
Santa Hustle Race at Beach Central in Galveston – Don your best Santa gear and sleigh the race along the Seawall. Choose from Half Marathon, 5K or Kids Dash. $65+; $30+ kids dash. 7:30am. Register.
Groundswell’s Winter Wowza at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market | FREE – For the last market of 2025, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market throws a holiday blowout, boasting photos with Galveston Santa, a gingerbread house workshop, a raffle for a big vendor-packed gift basket, a free “ugly sweater” holiday t-shirt for the first 100 arrivals, and more. 9am to noon. Learn more.
Yuletide, Y’all!: Tejano Day at Lynn Wyatt Park | FREE – Go Tejano for a holiday pop-up with Cowboy Santa, a boot-shine station, DIY Texas-themed ornament making, and kids’ holiday crafts in Downtown. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
2nd Anniversary: Heavy Metal Market & Oddities at 8th Wonder Brewery | FREE – Grace City spins the vinyl, with music assists from Lethal Agent and Wingstrike and the hardcore shopping experience.. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
A Very Merry Tea-Time at The Marigold Club – The Michelin-recommended restaurant and bar brings out its best china for a holiday tea time, complete with surprise gifts from The Marigold Club and Houston Food Finder. $124. 12:30pm. Get tickets.
Holiday on the Harbor at Kings Harbor | FREE – Enjoy photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, live DJs. trackless train rides, yard games, kids crafts, facepainting, a caricature artist, balloon art, and more. 1pm to 4pm. Learn more.
Rachel English in Concert at The Rustic Downtown | No Cover – The local folk country artist performs a free set at the soon-to-be-relocated Downtown stage. 3pm to 5pm. Learn more.
Latkes on the Lawn at ERJCC’s Merfish Teen Center | FREE with RSVP – The J’s annual Hanukkah celebration features art and light, a photo booth, games, DJ and dancing, lawn activities, latkes, and more. RSVP required. 3pm to 5pm. RSVP.
Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium – Still going strong, the Texans guard home field from the boys of Sin City. $96+. 3:25pm. Get tickets.
16th Annual BJC Mega Chanukah Blockbuster Party at Godwin Park – The Bellaire Jewish Center hosts its annual party complete with cirque performances, crafts, all you can eat Chinese food, and more. $20; $15 for kids; $69 for families. 3:33pm. Learn more.
Champagne Cinema Club: Die Hard at La Colombe d’Or – Yippee ki yay, moviegoer, with a 3-course Christmas dinner followed by a screening of the holiday action movie (R, 1988), drinks and dessert. $43+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Skating with the Stars on the Ice at Discovery Green | FREE to Watch – Houston’s top figure skaters perform demos of tricks, dances and twirls on the Ice for 15 minutes. 6pm to 6:15pm. Learn more.
Robert Earl Keen: The Greatest Christmas on Earth Concert at House of Blues – The Corpus Christi-born Texas singer-songwriter—best known at Christmas for his Lone Star State classics “Merry Christmas from The Family” and “Happy Holidays Y’all”—lands in HTX. $84+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Performing Arts Houston: The Black Angels Collective’s 3rd Annual Heaven & Earth at Wortham Center –The much-loved favorite returns, with The Black Angels’ stunning ballet choreography woven with spiritual themes, promising audiences an otherworldly experience. $36+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Joselito Dapuppet at Punch Line Houston – With a unique Spanglish comedy style, Joselito is the first ever Puerto Rican puppet stand up comic. $32 +; 2-drink minimum. 7pm. Get tickets.
Cantare Houston: And Miles to Go Christmas Concert at MFAH | Ongoing – The cherished tradition returns to the museum, with a choral concert telling the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to the manger through song. Repeats Monday. $35; $10 students. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Christmas Vacation Movie Screening at Post Houston – Catch the classic holiday comedy (PG-13; 1989) on the post rooftop. Winter Wonderland rooftop ticket is required. $19; free ages 6 and under. 8pm. Get tickets.
The (Secret) Secret Show at The Secret Group | Ongoing – Timely Rain hosts a lineup of unannounced comics trying out new material and takes. $10+. 9pm. Get tickets.
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