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H-TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS

A Guide to the Best of Houston’s Northside Neighborhood

With historic farmers markets, buzzy breweries, and Mexican bakeries, there’s always something new to discover in Houston’s Northside neighborhood.

02/03/2023 By Reyes Ramirez and Daniel Renfrow

YEAR OF THE RABBIT

6 Festive and Family-Friendly Events to Ring in the Lunar New Year in Houston

Commemorate the Year of the Rabbit at Post HTX, Discovery Green, Children's Museum Houston, and more.

01/11/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

RODEO SEASON

RodeoHouston Announces Full Performance Lineup for 2023

Lauren Daigle and Cody Jinks will take the stage at the Rodeo in March.

01/09/2023 By Shelby Stewart

NEW YEAR, NEW EVENTS

Kick Off 2023 in Houston with One of These 8 New Year’s Day Events

Check out a selection of events happening on New Year's Day across the city.

12/28/2022 By Claire Anderson

CHEERS TO 2023

23 Cool Events to Check Out New Year's Eve in Houston

No countdown needed (yet): check out our list of NYE events in Houston here.

12/21/2022 By Anna Rajagopal and Claire Anderson

TO DO LIST

The Ultimate Bucket List of Things to Do in Houston

Whether you're in Houston for a day or a lifetime, we have ideas.

12/19/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa Is Coming. Here’s Where to Go in Houston to Celebrate.

S.H.A.P.E Community Center in Third Ward will host Houston's largest Kwanzaa celebration.

12/16/2022 By Shelby Stewart

NO SCHOOL, NO PROBLEM

Winter Break Camps for Kids Looking to Paint, Play, and Learn This Holiday

Looking for somewhere to drop the kids off this holiday break? Check out our list of winter camps in Houston.

12/15/2022 By Claire Anderson

On The Town

Houston Winter Arts Guide: Where to Go and What to See

A guide to all things arts and entertainment this winter.

12/14/2022 By Chris Gray

Happy Hanukkah

Celebrate Hanukkah in Houston with These 8 Local Events

Houstonians are celebrating Hanukkah with film festivals, concerts and lighting ceremonies.

12/05/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

MERRY AND BRIGHT

7 Holiday Events Happening Throughout Houston This December

The holidays are in full effect with Christmas concerts, shows, and brunches with Santa.

12/02/2022 By Rosemary Akpan

NOT SO SILENT NIGHT

Christmas Caroling in Houston 101: Where to Go, How to Join

This Christmas in Houston just got jollier.

12/01/2022 By Claire Anderson

Reindeer Roadtrip

12 Spectacular Holiday Events in Texas Worth a Road Trip

Experience the magic of College Station’s Santa's Wonderland and Moody Gardens' festive attractions by the sea.

12/01/2022 By Danielle Wright and Geneva Diaz

WELL-MANNERED FRIVOLITY

We Spent a Night at Hogwarts at the Harry Potter Yule Ball

Can’t make it to Platform 9 ¾ this winter? No worries: Hogwarts has come to Houston.

11/30/2022 By Claire Anderson and Rosemary Akpan

Ice Breaker

The 7 Coolest Ice Rinks in Houston

Who cares if it's 70 degrees outside? Lace up!

11/28/2022 By Jeanne Lyons Davis and Anna Rajagopal

Ho, Ho, Ho

10 Christmas-Free Things to Do in Houston on Christmas Day

Here are some cool places that are open—mostly free of Christmas lights.

11/28/2022 By Geneva Diaz and Anna Rajagopal

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Houston Experiences to Gift the Go-Getter in Your Life

From immersive art experiences to indoor skydiving and pottery classes, there’s something for every kind of go-getter on this list.

11/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Holly, Jolly Houston

Where to See the Best Christmas Lights in Houston

All of the must-see holiday light shows to attend in Houston.

11/21/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Geneva Diaz

IT’S LIT

Holiday Fun Returns to the Houston Botanic Garden with Lightscape

For the second year in a row, Lightscape will feature a path through the botanical garden lined with holiday-themed tunes and immersive installations.

11/18/2022 By Geneva Diaz

HOLLY JOLLY HOUSTON

5 Major Houston Performances to Catch This Holiday Season

Have a holly jolly holiday with one of these Houston theater performances.

11/17/2022 By Sofia Gonzalez and Claire Anderson

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