Looking for some exciting holiday events in the Houston area? The city has a number of things to do for Christmas, and many of them are very family-friendly. Whether you want to do something a little romantic with your special someone or take the whole family out for a winter adventure, you’ll find something on this list that sounds perfect.
Discovery Green Park is going white for the second year in a row. The open-air ice skating rink is open to skaters of all ages and experience. For $10, you can skate for an hour and a half, and that price includes your skate rental. Once you’re done with skating, you can take the free trolley to the Shops at Houston Center, the Houston Pavilions, and several other locations without dealing with the holiday parking mess.
The Galleria Shopping Center also offers ice skating and shopping. They are a little more expensive—$13 for skate rental and time on the ice—but you can skate indoors, so the weather isn’t a factor. You also have plenty of shopping and eating choices right there in the mall.
The Children’s Museum of Houston is featuring an educational display this year that highlights seven different holidays. Kids will learn about Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Ramadan, Las Posadas, and Lunar New Year. Each different holiday gets its own house and neighborhood “block” featuring decorations and traditional events.
The Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is very festive during this time of the year. The historic museum will be decorated until January 3rd. Visitors get to see a recreation of the Twelfth-Night anniversary dinner featuring George and Marsha Washington, a Christmas scene from 1950s Houston, and more. The museum is even open late for music, hot cider, and a candlelight tour.
The Houston Ballet is performing The Nutcracker until December 27th. This traditional Christmas ballet features gorgeous costumes, amazing choreography, and, of course, great music by Tchaikovsky. The December 27 performance at 7:30 is marked as a special discount performance, so tickets will probably be selling out quickly.
Of course, there are many other activities in Houston that you can do this holiday season that don’t cost a thing. One of the most popular is to simply drive around looking at Christmas lights. This is a great way to spend the evening with the family, especially if you have young kids. Going caroling is also very fun and can quickly become a neighborhood event.
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