Cheers to 2025

Fun New Year’s Eve Events Happening Across Houston

It’s time to pop some bubbly and dance the night away in the city’s best restaurants, bars, and venues.

12/27/2024 By Houstonia Staff

Melting Pot

At Houston Restaurants, Holiday Menus Celebrate Our Diverse Cultures

For many, food is the one thing that brings everyone together and reminds them of where they're from—especially this time of year.

12/18/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Imani

Top Kwanzaa Events in the Houston Area This Year

The Pan-African holiday begins the day after Christmas.

12/17/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Holiday Fever

Houston Restaurants Offering To-Go Christmas and Hanukkah Meals

These local spots are ready to help Houstonians celebrate the holiday season with ready-made feasts.

12/04/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Must List

Be Merry on This Festive Holiday Boat Tour of Buffalo Bayou

Have yourself a swampy little Christmas. Make the yuletide gay-tor.

12/03/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Turkey Day

What to Expect from the 2024 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

From performances to floats and even road closures, here are all the details Houstonians should know.

11/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Happy Holidays

Houston Theaters Offer Inclusive Holiday Options for All

In a city as religiously diverse as ours, there's an appetite for holiday season entertainment that makes all audiences feel welcome.

11/22/2024 By Holly Beretto

Festive Foraging

Visit These Local Farms to Pick Your Own Christmas Tree

No better way to really feel the joy of the season.

11/20/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Must List

Houston Botanic Garden’s Radiant Nature Returns with All New Lanterns

The show’s second year keeps the popular angel wings and swings, but brings to life over 55 installations never before seen at the green space.

11/19/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Turkey Time

Restaurants That Will Be Open for Dine-in This Thanksgiving

Let these Houston-area spots take away the hassle of the holiday with their Thanksgiving menus.

11/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Gobble Gobble

Houston Restaurants Ready to Help with Your To-Go Thanksgiving

Make your holiday feast as hassle-free as possible by letting local chefs do the legwork.

11/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Giving Season

Local Holiday Markets to Find Gifts Anyone Would Love

Make your seasonal shopping a breeze.

11/04/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Houstonia Staff

Honoring Dr. King

Everything You Need to Know about Houston’s Rescheduled MLK Parade

Organizers had to push the event almost a month due to the freeze.

02/08/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

City Guide

Challenge Yourself to Do These 12 Houston Things in 2024

Explore the city with this monthly calendar of traditions, events, and must-visit places.

12/27/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Deck the Halls

How Houston’s Most Festive Bars and Restaurants Get Decorated for the Holidays

Quite a bit of time goes into wrapping 700 boxes and hanging thousands of feet of green fringe.

12/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow and Geneva Diaz

Urban Remix

This Houston Production Is Not Your Typical Nutcracker Ballet

Urban Nutcracker offers a unique spin on a timeless journey.

12/12/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

That’s the Spirit

Our Favorite Festive Towns in Texas to Visit this Holiday Season

From snowy strolls and train rides to quiet beach days and twinkling light displays, here’s a look at the best places to find holiday cheer.

12/05/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Hard to Crack

Houston Ballet Dancers' Secrets to Surviving 35 Nutcracker Performances

To get through their busy holiday season, dancers turn to electrolytes, massages, dry needling, naps, and lots of carbs.

11/22/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Easy As…

Houston's Flying Saucer Pie Company Prepares for the Thanksgiving Rush

Selling 17,000 pies every turkey season takes a lot of prep work.

11/20/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Real Scare

Inside a Halloween Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane

Missouri City’s crowded trick-or-treat event made a medical emergency even worse for one family, who is now calling for more regulation.

11/13/2023 By Jef Rouner