Saturday, December 6, 2025
Breakfast with Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum – See Santa arrive in a vintage PT‑17 Stearman biplane, then join him for a VIP breakfast experience, with photos with Santa and browse the holiday market afterward. $30; $20 kids. 8:30am to 2pm. Get tickets.
Winter Open Warehouse 2025 at The French Farm | FREE | Ongoing – The online retailer opens its warehouse doors to the public, offering free wine and cheese, while guests save on quality kitchenware and food products like olive oil, honey, jam, sweets, spreads, and more—imported from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. 10am to 3pm. Learn more.
21st Annual Heights Holiday Market at Workplace1919 | FREE – Shop local artists, artisans and makers, plussed by wine, treats, giveaways, and more at a repurposed church in Historic Old Sixth Ward. 10am to 4pm. Learn more.
3rd Annual Holiday Market at Houston Toy Museum – Find nostalgic and pop culture-inspired goods from around 20 local vendors and small vendors, and stick around to explore the museum with discounted admission. $6. 10am to 6pm. Get tickets.
Holidays in Hermann Park | FREE – Show up for a day of crafts, live performances, Santa visits, story times, a double feature of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Elf (PG, 2003), and more. $6 holiday train and carousel rides. 10am to 8pm. Learn more.
Homemade Holidays at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Learn to spruce up your decorations and gifts with natural materials like branches, berries, pinecones, and more in a 90-minute hands-on workshop. $42; $27 members. 11am. Get tickets.
Nightmare Before Christmas Drag Brunch at The Montrose Country Club – Join Jack, Sally and more film characters at a meal with a drag twist in Montrose. 11am. $22, plus entree purchase. Get tickets.
First Saturday Arts Market: Holiday Edition in the Heights | FREE – Houston’s OG open-air art market and celebration features 50 talented artists with original, hand-crafted goods that make great gifts for loved ones—and yourself. 11am to 6pm. Learn more.
Mikuláš Holiday Market at Czech Center Museum Houston | FREE – Browse handcrafted goods and explore Czech traditions at a holiday event inspired by classic European Christmas markets. Noon to 4pm. Learn more.
Kingwood’s Annual Christmas in the Park at Town Center Park | FREE – Meet the Grinch and then Santa, shop local vendors, catch live entertainment, and savor food and drinks for sale at the annual pop-up. Noon to 6pm. Learn more.
Santa Le Brunch de Funk at Brasserie 19 – Christmas sweaters and pajamas are de rigueur at the River Oaks hot spot’s holiday twist on its signature brunch party, with melted raclette, cocktails, a live DJ, and more. 12:30pm to 4:30pm. Reserve.
CITE Opening Reception at HCCC | FREE – Enjoy refreshments and explore site-specific ceramic sculptures at an exhibition by MFAH’s Glassell School of Art’s Ceramics in the Environment (CITE) students. 3pm to 5pm. Learn more.
Winter Wonderland Art Reception & L’ Art Garage at Winter Street Studios | FREE – Mix and mingle over wine and drinks over art capturing both the joy and the mischief of the season. Plus shop affordable, original works for under $500. 3pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Skating with Santa on the Ice at Discovery Green – All ages are welcome to skate with a Santa from a different background each Saturday leading up to Christmas. Advance booking required. $18. 4pm to 5pm. Reserve.
Deck the Hall: 106th Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular at City Hall | FREE – Explore a new winter wonderland and gingerbread village before the Christmas tree lighting, concert by Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight, Santa visit, fireworks, and more. 4pm to 8pm; 6pm concert. Learn more.
Obscure Narratives & Sleepwalking Opening Reception at Archway Gallery | FREE – Check out new paintings by Trudy Askew and Kay Sarver at a dual-exhibit opening with wine, refreshments, and more. 5pm to 8pm; artists talk 6:30pm. Learn more.
Christmas Boat Parade at Lake Houston Brewery | No Cover – Take in the launch of the Lake Houston parade, or sign up your own boat, from the Huffman brewery. Departs 5:52pm. Learn more.
Sleigh Bell Beats Silent Disco: Gen Z vs. Millennials 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 – With more than a decade under its belt, Houston’s favorite night market returns weekly for the holidays. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
2nd Annual East End Christmas Tree Lighting on the Navigation Esplanade | FREE – Enjoy circus performers, live music, DJ tunes, local vendors, hot chocolate, pan dulce, and Boo’s Burgers on site at the tree lighting in Second Ward . 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Spirit of the Season at Rice University Morrison Theater – After cookies and hot chocolate in the foyer, students in the university’s music programs perform festive favorites and selections. $45+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Resurrection MCC – Catch a 60-minute string concert by candlelight, featuring songs like Coldplay’s “Clocks” and “Fix You” and Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” and “Nice to Meet You.” Future dates available. $32+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Houston Hoops Showdown: UH vs. FSU at Toyota Center – See the first match-up between Houston and Florida State’s programs in 50+ years as 2025 national runner-up UH turns Toyota Center into Coogs’ House for a night. $33+. 7pm. Get tickets.
King + Country: A Drummer Boy Christmas at Smart Financial Centre – Christian pop duo Joel and Luke Smallbone bring their spiritual, world-renowned tour to Houston with intimate music, storytelling, and more. $39. 7pm. Get tickets.
Día de los Darks at Wonky Power | FREE – Power up for a night of darkwave, goth, rock en Español, and cumbia in the East End. 7pm. Learn more.
DJ Skate Night Saturday on the Ice at Discovery Green – Live DJs spin popular tunes to keep the party popping on the Ice. $18. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Houston Pride Band: December Evergreens & Icicles at MATCH – The cozy concert features holiday big band music celebrating the sounds and traditions that unite. $25. 8pm. Get tickets.
A Night of R&B & Motown Christmas Classics at Post Houston – Cool Breeze brings the soul, style, and sparkle of the season with hits like “My Girl,” “Rocksteady,” and “This Christmas.” $35+. 8pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Sensory Feast: A Magical Dining Experience at Weights + Measures | Ongoing – With projection mapped animation, dinner tables become portals to another world unveiling stories over a 3-course meal. $36+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Metallica at Resurrection MCC – The Listeso String Quartet performs Metallica’s hits like “Nothing Else Matters,” and “One” on strings by the glow of candlelight. $21+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Jigitz DJ Night at Art Club in Post Houston – The quickly rising Brooklyn-based, New Mexico born DJ brings his tight, fast, frantic, and in-the-round live sets to the Post dancefloor. $63+. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
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Sunday, December 7, 2025
Art Car IPA 5K at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium – Join a guided and marked 5K, about 3 miles, walk or run and enjoy 3 tasty Saint Arnold brews, a pint glass and breakfast. $35. 8am. Register.
Brunch with Santa at The Annie Café & Bar – Enjoy a family-friendly brunch at the Galleria eatery, with a complimentary mimosa or bellini—or a hot chocolate and cider bar for kids—plus photos with Santa, cookie decorating, crafts, and a magician. $89; $49 for ages 5 to 12. 10am to 2pm. Reserve.
Yuletide, Y’all! at Lynn Wyatt Square | FREE – Enjoy a midday Texas-inspired holiday pop-up with live country music, an appearance by Cowboy Santa, a boot-shine station, festive desserts and drinks, kids activities, and more. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
Puro Pozole 3: Pozole Cookoff at Equal Parts Brewing – Enjoy micheladas, vendors, live DJ, craft beer and more as 10 teams compete for the title of Houston’s best pozole recipe. $25+. 11am to 4pm. Get tickets.
Houston Plant Market: Plantmas at M-K-T | FREE – Soak up live entertainment while shopping from 40+ vendors focusing on plants, candles, accessories, art, and more seasonal treats at a holiday edition of the popular kid- and dog-friendly market. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
The Mando Christmas Market at Bad Astronaut | FREE – Browse pop culture collectibles, comics, video games, art, custom shirts, vintage toys, action figures, custom jewelry, Labubu, Barbie and more. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Market at Almeda Mall | FREE – Shop, vibe, and snap some cute pics with Derpy the Cat while browsing vendor goods. Noon to 6pm. Learn more.
Mirabai in Qawwali Concert: Riyaaz Qawwali & Dr. Neelima Shukla-Bhatt at Asia Society Texas Center – Dr. Shukla-Bhatt, shines a new light on the music of Qawwali in a concert blending the South Asian Sufi musical form with Mirabai’s devotional poetry. $30. 2pm. Get tickets.
Sip & Script Calligraphy Class at Lyric Market – Stationery nerds, DIY brides-to-be, and crafty individuals are invited to an intro to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. $65. 2pm. Get tickets.
Unity Hip Hop Street Fest + Toy Drive at Axelrad | FREE with New Toy – Show up with a free unopened toy and enjoy an afternoon of hip hop music and a dance performance by freestyle dancer Prince Wayne. All ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome. 3pm to 8pm. Learn more.
Bryant Barnes Album Release Week Signing at Cactus Music – Preorder your vinyl copy of Barnes’ new album Solace from Cactus and get a priority wristband for the Sunday afternoon meet and greet signing. 4pm. Order now.
Cantos Navideños at MATCH – Singer Inés María Bravo performs cherished Venezuelan and Latin American carols to evoke the warmth of the season. $25+. 5pm. Get tickets.
The LOL Podcast: Laugh Out Loud World Tour at House of Blues – The popular podcast hosted by 4 siblings lands in Houston with stories, pranks, challenges, and more. $49+. 5:30pm. 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.
Lucha Libre: TexasMania AAA at Arena Theatre – The final TexasMania event of 2025 unites the state’s homegrown luchadores for nonstop adrenaline, action and entertainment. $74+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Brandy & Monica in Concert at Toyota Center – The Grammy-winning artists bring their first co-headllining tour to HTX, joined in the Downtown arena by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts. $104+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The blues guitarist and singer from Mississippi plays WOMH’s downstairs stage on The Hard Road World Tour. $46+. 7pm. Get tickets.
R.A.P. Ferreira with Perseph One, & Chisme in Concert Upstairs at Axelrad – The multidisciplinary artist known for his dense, poetic, and often jazz-infused hip-hop headlines the night with local Houston support in the Attic. $12. 8pm. Get tickets.
Dean Johnson & Ester Rose in Concert at The Heights Theater – The regular Americana and alt-indie collaborators, both known for fusing their music with country influences, play the Heights stage. $29+. 8pm. Get tickets.
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