Make the most of your week with our top 12 picks and things to do Christmas week in Houston from Monday, December 27, 2021 to Sunday, January 2, 2022.
New Year’s Eve takes up most of the oxygen in Houston events this week, but there’s still plenty to distract every day this weekend, in addition to the return to normal hours of most museums, attractions, shopping, parks and more across the Greater Houston metro area.
Scroll below to find great things happening in Houston from Monday, December 27, 2021 to Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Top 12 Things to Do New Year’s Week in Houston
- Kwanzaa 2021 Events in Houston | Daily Through New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1 | Many FREE – Commemorate African heritage, unity, and culture with multiple events spread around Houston through the seven day celebration. With events for kids, grown-ups, and more, each day highlights a different Kwaanza principle. Locations, prices, and times vary.
- Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center | Tuesday, December 28 – See B-Ball stars LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and more when they land in Houston for a highly anticipated late-December Rockets matchup. $49 and up, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- MFAH’s Bayou Bend presents Virtual Winter Camp: Learn, Play, Celebrate | Tuesday, December 28 & Wednesday, December 29 | FREE with RSVP – Sign your favorite kiddos—aged 6 to 10— up for a virtual camp where they’re learn about winter celebrations during the 1600s, 1700s, and early 1800s, along with ways to create art that reflects them. 4pm both days.
- 2022 New Year’s Eve Celebration & Package at The Moran CityCentre | Tuesday through New Year’s Eve, Friday December 31 – Indulge in one or more nights leading up to the start of 2022 at the stylish, new boutique hotel, with amenities including live music by Mambo Jazz Kings in Fireside bar, and enjoy chilled Napa Brut Prestige delivered to each room, a midnight toast, perfect fireworks view, and more included with an overnight stay. Special package rates are also available for arrivals starting Tuesday, December 28, 2021.
- LetsDoThisHouston presents Pimp C Night Light Bike Ride in Third Ward | Wednesday, December 29 – Saddle up for a beginner-level, two-hour bike ride featuring the music of hip hop’s legendary Pimp C., starting in the Third Ward. $11 with your own bike; $26.50 with LED bike rental. 7pm.
- 3rd Annual Kuumba: A Celebration of Afro-Dance at MATCH | New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31 –
- New Year’s Noon & Daytime Events for Kids & Families | New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31 | Some FREE – Recreate a NYE countdown in midday celebrations at some of H-Town’s favorite family destinations. Times vary.
- New Year’s Eve Parties, Specials, Events & Offers for Grown-ups | New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31 – Take a deep dive into 40+ celebrations and events taking place across the city to ring in the new year. Times vary.
- Dino & Dragon Stroll at George R. Brown | New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1 & Sunday, January 2 – Families with dinosaur-loving–and dragon-loving—kiddos will want to explore the up to 28-feet tall creatures, accompanied by mythical dragons, at this colorful walk-through attraction featuring moving animatronic creatures and environments. $17.99. Times vary.
- 122nd Annual Christmas Bird Count at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Sunday, January 2 | FREE with RSVP – Bird-watchers, nature-lovers, and science-fans are all invited to join the longest running community science project in the world—finding, identifying, and counting as many birds as possible along the center’s five miles of trails. Two shifts. 6am to 9am; 9am to noon.
- The 8th Wonder Comedy Hour at the Secret Group | Sunday, January 2 – Mykal Dede hosts this stand-up showcase of hilarious hometown comedians on the stage at the EaDo venue. $5; $8 with an exclusive pint glass filled with 8th Wonder beer. 6pm.
- Holiday Light Attractions & Destinations Around Greater Houston | Daily – Grab your last peek at neighborhood holiday lights and pop-up light attractions on the final weekend of the season, before most homes and venues begin to take down or turn off the glow.
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