Hello Houston! I’m Holly Galvan Posey and the city is buzzing with events that will keep you and your loved ones entertained all month long!
Looking for even more festive fun? We’ve compiled a dedicated article filled with holiday events to make your season extra special.
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Now, here’s a sneak peek at some exciting happenings to add to your calendar this month. 👇
🎭 Dec.1 - Dec. 7: Love Bomb
Step into the unexpected at Love Bomb, an experimental new musical from Catastrophic Theatre at MATCH. This intriguing story explores “taxi dancers,” the search for love, and features songs from 1970s icon Melanie, including the infamous “Brand New Key.” With Catastrophic Theatre’s signature style of “make-your-own-meaning” storytelling, this performance promises surprises, mystique, and a unique night of theater.
📍 MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
🕒 Showtimes: Nov. 29 - Dec. 7, 8 p.m.
💵 Price: Pay-What-You-Can ($35 suggested)
🎭 Dec. 3-22: The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical
Get ready for holiday laughs with Theatre Under the Stars’ The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical! Join the interactive fun as Regalia Uniforms battles a corporate takeover by creating the best ugly Christmas sweater ever. Dress in your own holiday sweater, sing along, and even hit the runway!
📍 Zilkha Hall, Houston
🕒 Showtimes: Dec. 3-22; times vary
💵 Tickets on sale now.
🎭 Dec. 6–Jan. 5: Panto Pinocchio
Follow AI boy Pinocchio on a quest for identity with Buttons guiding him through digital mischief and adventure. Perfect for family holiday fun! 📍 Stages
🕒 Showtimes vary
💵 $69-$113
🎶 Dec. 6: Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards
Celebrate jazz inclusivity with NEA Jazz Master and 4-time Grammy winner Terri Lyne Carrington as she performs her Grammy-winning album New Standards Vol. 01.
📍 Location: Wortham Theater Center
🕒 Time: 8 p.m. 💵
Tickets: $46-76
🎥 Dec. 6: Movie Night at Helix Park: The Holiday
Kick off the holiday season with a cozy outdoor movie night at Helix Park! Watch the heartwarming film The Holiday while enjoying popcorn, candies, and festive drinks. Don’t forget to wear your holiday attire!
📍 Texas Medical Center, 1885 Old Spanish Trail
🕒 6 - 8 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🚗 Dec. 7: Coffee and Cars at POST
Start your engines! Join the Coffee and Cars event at POST every first Saturday of the month. Check out over 100 luxury and exotic vehicles, plus an open section for car enthusiasts to showcase their rides. Perfect for car lovers of all ages!
📍 POST, 401 Franklin St
🕒 Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday, 9 - 11 a.m.
💵 Price: Free
🎨 Dec. 7: First Saturday Arts Market
Celebrate 20 years of creativity at Houston’s longest-running outdoor monthly art market! Located in the Heights, this vibrant market showcases exceptional pottery, photography, jewelry, and more. It’s the perfect spot to explore unique art and connect with talented local artists.
📍 540 W. 19th St., Houston Heights
🕒 Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🐾Dec. 7: Houston Rockets Dog Walk
Leash up your furry friends and head to Hermann Park for the Houston Rockets Dog Walk! Presented by Tito’s and benefitting the Hermann Park Conservancy, this scenic walk through the park is the perfect way to bond with your pup. After the stroll, enjoy a post-walk party at Lake Plaza with music, snacks, Rockets swag, and plenty of dog-friendly fun.
📍 Hermann Park, 1700 Herman Dr., Houston
🕒 8 a.m.
💵 Price: Free
📖🎶 Dec. 7 - Dec. 21: Storybook Opera
Discover the magic of opera through storytelling! This weekly program at Levy Park captivates young audiences with engaging performances by singing storytellers. Perfect for students Pre-K to 2nd grade, each 30-minute session introduces the joy of opera in a fun and interactive way.
📍 Levy Park Conservancy, 3120 Southwest Fwy.
🕒 11 - 11:30 a.m.
🎭 Upcoming Highlights:
Dec. 7: Snowy Day
Dec. 21: Agua, Agüita
💵 Price: Free
☕ Dec. 7: Frances Valentine Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show
Celebrate the holiday season in style with Frances Valentine at Little Hen Houston! Enjoy an intimate Afternoon Tea with light bites, tea sandwiches, and scones while previewing the brand’s Holiday 2024 collection during a chic fashion show.
📍 Little Hen Houston, 4444 Westheimer Ct., H110
🕒 Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
💵 Price: Starting at $38 per person (tax & service charges not included)
🛍️Dec. 7, 14, 21: Flea by Night Presented by Green Mountain Energy
Shop local and discover unique treasures at Flea by Night! This open-air market features artisans and small business owners offering vintage, handmade, and repurposed goods. Enjoy a rotating roster of food trucks and festive holiday music while strolling the Avenida de las Americas.
📍 Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Downtown Houston
🕒 6-10 p.m.
💵 Price: Free to enter
🎻✨ Dec. 9: Yo-Yo Ma in Concert
Experience the world-renowned Yo-Yo Ma live in a breathtaking one-night performance with the Houston Symphony. The 19-time Grammy Award-winning cellist will perform Dvořák’s emotionally rich Cello Concerto at the stunning Jones Hall.
📍 Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St.
🕒 Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Visit website for tickets
🎶 Dec. 10: Telegraph Quartet: New Worlds
Experience award-winning Telegraph Quartet performing works by Beethoven, Weinberg, and Schoenberg in an intimate setting.
📍The Menil Collection
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💵 $63.50
❄️ Dec. 10-24: Disney’s Frozen
Step into the magical world of Arendelle this holiday season with TUTS’ enchanting production of Disney’s Frozen! Follow Anna, Elsa, and their friends on an unforgettable journey filled with music, laughter, and enough magic to warm the coldest heart. A perfect family treat for the holidays.
📍 Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby
🕒 Showtimes vary
💵 Price: Tickets start at $36.75
🍴 Dec. 14: Texas Food Fest in Houston
Experience the ultimate culinary celebration at the Texas Food Fest! With over 30 food vendors from Houston, Austin, and beyond, enjoy a mix of flavors from around the world, including tacos, barbecue, vegan options, and more. Plus, shop from small business vendors, enjoy live music, and take part in a vibrant community event.
📍 The Zone, 10371 Stella Link Rd.
🕒 Dec. 14, 12–6 p.m.
💵 Price: Free with RSVP; $20 closer to the event date
💃 Dec. 14: Noche de Cumbia Houston Festival
Get ready for a fiery night of music, dancing, and culture at Axelrad Beer Garden! This monthly cumbia party by Wonky Power features live bands, producers, and DJs across two stages, including performances from Cumbia 319, Rosez, Ritmo Lokura, and more. Enjoy delicious bites from Boombox Taco and explore a vibrant mercadito.
📍 Axelrad Beer Garden, 1517 Alabama
🕒 Time: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
💵 Price: Free, 21+ only
🦖 Dec. 15: HMNS at Levy Park
Discover the wonders of paleontology as the Houston Museum of Natural Science brings real specimens and artifacts to Levy Park. Explore the fascinating world of ancient life with hands-on learning from museum experts in this engaging and educational experience for all ages!
📍 Levy Park Conservancy, 3120 Southwest Fwy.
🕒 2 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🎸 Dec. 15: Blippi: Join the Band Tour!
Get ready for a high-energy musical adventure with Blippi, Meekah, and a live band! Explore sounds, rhythms, and instruments through all your favorite Blippi hits. Perfect for the whole family, this interactive show will have everyone singing, dancing, and making music together!
📍 Venue: Visit website for details
🕒 Dec. 15, 2 p.m.
💵 Price: Visit website for tickets
🎥 Dec. 18: Movie Night at Helix Park | The Grinch
Spread some holiday cheer at Helix Park with a free screening of The Grinch! Enjoy freshly popped popcorn, sweet treats, and festive drinks while relaxing under the stars. Don’t forget to wear your holiday best for this cozy cinematic experience.
📍 Texas Medical Center, 1885 Old Spanish Trail
🕒 Dec. 18, 6–8 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🎵 Dec. 21: Concert Against Cancer
Join Axelrad for a heartfelt evening of live music at the Concert Against Cancer, featuring performances by The Current, Animal Arcade, and Elizabeth Oregan. This event honors the memory of Tom Bres and supports the Broach Foundation’s mission to fight cancer.
📍 Axelrad Beer Garden
🕒 7 p.m.
💵 Admission: Free (Ages 21+).
🎤 Dec. 26: Drag Bingo at Eureka Heights Brewing Company
Join the fabulous Miss Gay Southwest America, Dessie Love-Blake, for a night of laughs, daubs, and drag at Eureka Heights Brewing Company’s monthly Drag Bingo! Sip on your favorite brews while playing for fun prizes in this high-energy event.
📍 Eureka Heights Brewing Company, 941 W. 18th St.
🕒 Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Free to play, $2 daubers available for purchase
🎸 Dec. 26: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Rock out with Trans-Siberian Orchestra as they return to Houston with “The Lost Christmas Eve” for the first time in over a decade. Experience an awe-inspiring blend of pyrotechnics, lasers, and captivating storytelling in this dazzling holiday tradition.
📍 Toyota Center
🕒 Showtimes: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
💵 Tickets: Prices vary; visit the Toyota Center website for details.
🍽️ Dec. 27: Dining in the Dark at Weights + Measures
Embark on a sensory adventure with a blindfolded 3-course dining experience at Weights + Measures. Savor a secret appetizer, main course, and dessert while enhancing your taste and smell. Choose from meat, fish, or vegan menus when booking this unforgettable evening.
📍 Weights + Measures, 2808 Caroline St.
🕒 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
💵 Price: $64 per person
🕯️ Dec. 28: Candlelight Concert: Mozart, Bach & Timeless Composers
Experience the magic of classical music in a candlelit setting at the Bell Tower on 34th. This enchanting 60-minute concert, performed by the Listeso String Quartet, features works by Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and more. Immerse yourself in this multi-sensory musical journey.
📍 Bell Tower on 34th, 901 W. 34th St.
🕒 Time: 6:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Tickets start at $55
⛸️ Dec. 29: Skating Stars on the Ice at Discovery Green
Enjoy a dazzling 15-minute performance by Houston’s top figure skaters at Discovery Green’s Green Mountain Energy Ice rink. After the show, lace up your skates and glide under the city lights!
📍 Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St.
🕒 Performance: 7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
💵 Price: Free to watch; skating is $18 (includes skate rental for 75 minutes). Tickets must be booked in advance.