Independence Day Grabs

Add These Fun Finds to Your 4th of July Celebrations

Declare your independence from the oppression of Houston’s heat by spicing up the kickoff to summer.

06/29/2022 By Danielle Wright With Alexia Partouche

Feliz Navidad

Where To Order Last-Minute Holiday Tamales In Houston

The Christmas staple can sell out at some of your favorite places if you wait too long. Here are six options to buy them fresh right up until Christmas Eve.

12/20/2021 By Craig Hayes

Hot Tamales

The Best Vegan Mexican Spots in Houston

You can call ahead to pick-up, or grab pre-packaged tamales for Christmas at these local markets and restaurants.

12/17/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez and Camilo Hannibal Smith

Jammin' for the Holidays

The Best Houston Rap Holiday Displays From H-Town Frankie

You may have seen the Christmastime musical tributes to Fat Pat, Paul Wall and Megan Thee Stallion going viral on social media.

12/17/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Making Spirits Bright

Best Red Wines To Sip For Christmas

Cheers to the holidays with these delicious ruby drinks.

12/17/2021 By Danielle Wright

Silver Bells

5 Things to Do In Houston This Weekend, December 17-19

The H-Town Sneaker Summit, and Hayes Carll in concert.

12/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Winter Wonderland

Opera Based on Children's Book Makes Its World Premiere

The Snowy Day has become the first show by a Black composer and librettist team for Houston Grand Opera.

12/13/2021 By Holly Beretto

Staff Picks

Here's What Ornaments Houstonia Staff Has Their Eye On

As the holidays approach, here's a sneak peak at which trinkets will be on our trees.

12/10/2021 By Danielle Wright

Staff Picks

Here's What Houstonia Staff Have On Their Wish List

We're making a list, and checking it twice.

12/03/2021 By Danielle Wright With Houstonia Staff

Holiday Surprise

Topo Chico Unveils Holiday Plans For Fan-Favorite Seltzers

The company plans to continue the gift giving well into the new year, too.

11/30/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez Edited by Shelby Stewart

News

Very Artsy News: Asiatown, Marcia Kure and more

A weekly brief on what’s happening in Houston’s arts and culture scene.

11/23/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Food Essay

How Eating Pozole Helps Me Hold Onto My Roots

A personal dish that's best enjoyed during the holidays.

11/22/2021 By Reyes Ramirez

Merry and bright

Add Houston Botanic Garden to Your Holiday Lights Bucket List

Lightscape is bringing a one-mile trail of holiday cheer to Houston this November.

07/26/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Ooh, Spicy

These Holiday Cocktails Are Sure to Cheer You Right Up

Here are a couple of recipe ideas. Now get shaking (and boiling and whipping).

12/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buttons is Back, Ya'll

REVIEW: Stages Riffs on Tradition with Innovative One-Man Panto

We couldn't be more grateful to see the company's lockdown rendition of Sleeping Beauty after this insane year.

12/17/2020 By Doni Wilson

Hot Stuff

Our Favorite Houston Holiday Foodie Gift Ideas

This year, give the gift of pie, beef, and chili oil!

12/15/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Snow in Houston?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Dec 11–13

Holiday concerts, an opera documentary, and Narnia. What more could you want?

12/11/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Somm Talk

How to Make Eggnog, Our Favorite Holiday Drink

Justin Vann walks us through the history of this creamy, boozy, wintry delight.

12/10/2020 By Justin Vann

Festive Feastivities

Your Holiday Season Takeout, Dine-In, and Tamales Guide

Our guide to the meats, the cheeses, the sweet treats, and the platters of stuff!

12/10/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Day Trips

One Reason to Visit Sugar Land? A Holographic Snow Globe with Santa Inside

The MAGI-SPHERE is a free and safe way to visit Santa this year.

12/10/2020 By Raven Wuebker