City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic is pulling out all the stops to transform #DowntownHouston into the perfect winter wonderland with nine unique themed villages! The holidays have arrived and there's no better place to fill up on cheer than in the heart of Houston. With free classic holiday film screenings, performing arts, outdoor ice-skating and fantastic decor, Downtown Houston has plenty of opportunities for merry-making this year.

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Family Friendly, *HOLIDAY*, Recreation

Sat Dec. 10 2022

Skate with Santa at Green Mountain Energy Ice

Discovery Green

Children of all ages are invited to skate with Santa Claus.

Entertainment, *HOLIDAY*, Live Music

Fri Dec. 09 2022

Handel's Messiah

Jones Hall

The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns! The Houston Symphony, chorus, and guest soloists fill Jones Hall with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus, in ...

Entertainment, Food/Drink, *HOLIDAY*

Thu Dec. 08 2022

Up on the Rooftop

Sunset Coffee Building on Buffalo Bayou

Join us for Up on the Rooftop, Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s festive fundraising fête hosted by The Currents, BBP’s Young Professional Group. Come celebrate the season with holiday-themed music, bites and ...

Entertainment, Food/Drink, *HOLIDAY*, Live Music, Market

Thu Dec. 08 2022

Understory Market Days

Understory

Come get your holiday shopping done with our amazing vendors at Understory Market Days and grab some lunch from the city's best tastemakers while you're at it! Shop small, shop ...

Art, *HOLIDAY*, Tours

Thu Dec. 08 2022

Cistern Illuminated

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Cistern Illuminated is a custom, seasonal lighting experience in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Designed by Kelly O’Brien of Fenris, this new installation will feature soft warm lights directed at ...

Art, Entertainment, Food/Drink, *HOLIDAY*, Theater

Thu Dec. 08 2022

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic

Downtown Houston

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic is pulling out all the stops to transform #DowntownHouston into the perfect winter wonderland with ten unique themed villages! The holidays have arrived and there's ...

*HOLIDAY*

Thu Dec. 08 2022

Chocolate Display

Hilton Americas-Houston

'Tis the season to celebrate as Hilton Americas-Houston's Pastry Chef Mahesh Weerasinghe and his talented team create their annual culinary masterpiece – a one-of-a-kind chocolate display brought to life in ...

*HOLIDAY*

Thu Dec. 08 2022

Winter Wonderlawn

Post HTX

Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderlawn!! 🎄❄️ POST is joining the Downtown Holiday Lights Celebration. Wonder through the Skylawn, a 5 acre rooftop park, that will be decked out in beautifully illuminated lights ...

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Make Your Spirits Bright

The holiday season is in full swing! Downtown’s trees now sparkle with bright, colorful lights, sunny floral bouquets have been swapped out with poinsettias and your favorite bartenders are putting ...

Holiday Treasure Hunting

McCoy’s Fine Cigars | 900 Capitol A Downtown staple since 1993, you’ll find a variety of cigars and accessories such as Arturo Fuente, Oliva, Montecristo and much more. What we ...

Celebrate the Holidays in Good Taste with Phoenicia: Wines, Stocking Stuffers & Gourmet Gifts!

Every trip to the two-story location at 1001 Austin Street yields new discoveries and culinary possibilities, and that’s never been more needed than this holiday season when families and friends ...

Baking Spirits Bright: Downtown's Best Holiday Cookies

📍 Michael’s Cookie Jar | 711 Louisiana (Tunnel Level) | Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM Oh, what a beautiful sight, we’ll be eating cookies tonight! Indulge in delicious holiday cookies from the bakery located ...

Celebrate the Holidays in Good Taste with Phoenicia: A Cheese Plate to Remember

It’s no secret that Phoenicia is the city’s go-to spot for a dizzying array of gourmet international foods and hard-to-find ingredients. Every trip to the two-story location at 1001 Austin ...

Houston Hotels Celebrate the Holidays

OOH, LA LA AT LE MÉRIDIEN |1121 WALKER At Le Méridien, guests enjoy an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere accompanied by room views that overlook the city. Starting Thanksgiving weekend, the first ...

5 Ways to Volunteer This Season

‘Tis the season for giving! This is a perfect time to step out in your community and give back to those in need. And guess what?! Downtown Houston is a ...

Lunch Your Way Through The Holidays

They say some of the best memories are made around the kitchen table, but before you break out your pots and pans, let’s explore some of Downtown Houston’s best lunch ...

Holiday Office Party REIMAGINED

This year, give your party planning committee a break and switch up your classic holiday celebration and office outings for some memories Downtown! Spend an evening out and about as ...

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