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

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

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

20 Festive Drinks to Warm You Up This Season

These holiday-style drinks from Double Trouble, Julep, Lucille's, and more will surely keep you warm this season.

12/12/2022 By Shelby Stewart, Rosemary Akpan, and Anna Rajagopal

FEAST MODE

14 Houston Restaurants Offering Full Christmas and Hanukkah Meals For Takeout

Level up this year by leaving all of the cooking to the professionals.

12/09/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

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

Deck the Halls

The 25 Must-See Christmas Movies With Houston Connections

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square and Something From Tiffany's are just a couple titles with Houstonians cast onscreen and behind-the-scenes.

12/02/2022 By Camilo Hannibal Smith and Shelby Stewart

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

Sweet Tooth

8 Houston Bakeries With Delectable Holiday Treats

Local bakeries, Three Brothers Bakery, Sweets By Belen and Sinfull Bakery are ready to make something sweet to the city.

12/02/2022 By Danielle Wright and Jessica Lodge

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Gifts For the Hermit, Er, Homebody, in Your Life

When it comes to being a homebody, bath bombs, slippers, and a cute puzzle are all you need.

12/02/2022 By Alexia Partouche Edited by Geneva Diaz

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

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

Picture Perfect

7 Holiday Spots That Make the Best Photo Ops

Take a memorable photo on your outing at one or all of these Houston locations.

11/23/2022 By Geneva Diaz

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Great Gifts for the Happiest Hanukkah

You know what's better than a blankie? A latke blankie.

11/21/2022 By Anna Rajagopal Edited by Geneva Diaz

Ready, Set, Jingle!

It’s Jingle Bell Fun at These 4 Holiday Runs

Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin ran a 5K.

11/21/2022 By Jessica Lodge

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

LIGHTEN UP!

8 Seasonal Sights to Experience at City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic

With a festive ice skating village, a chocolate-filled land of sweets, and much more, Downtown Houston is the place to be this holiday season.

11/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Santa's Here!

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! 5 Places to See Him This Season

The Big Man himself will be all over Houston throughout November and December.

11/14/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Save me a slice

6 of the Best Pie Places in Houston For All Your Holiday Needs

It's as easy as, well, pie.

11/11/2022 By Brittany Cristiano and Anna Rajagopal

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