10 Holiday Activities In Houston You Shouldn’t Miss

Attending holiday activities in Houston (H-town) is a great way to bring the family closer together if only for a few hours. The backdrop of dazzling light displays, unlimited shopping opportunities and the constant smell of freshly baked goods around the city will combine to make it a highly stimulating full sensory experience.

So, what’s there to do in Houston between now and Christmas ? Plenty! For starters there are local celebrations with winter wonderlands complete with outdoor skating in several locations. Plus, several candlelight tours of homes and neighborhoods exquisitely decorated for the yuletide season. It goes without saying that there are boo-coos of places where you can find shopping bargains.

Local Yuletide Celebrations

Here’s a small sampling of whats happening in Houston this month and some of the places where the Christmas spirit rules.

Old Town Spring                                  Uptown Lighting
Heights Home Tours                             Outdoor Ice Skating
Mayors Christmas Celebration            Nutcracker Market

For more info on the dates and times of the individual events check out their website. Don’t leave Midtownlive without browsing through our Event Calender where Houston couples can sort through a whole year of fairs, festivals and free events to attend and indulge themselves.

 Christmas Deals For H-town Shoppers

Once Black Friday shoppers have returned to their roost to put away the recent purchases it will be time for round two. Cyber-shopping. The top gifts that are keeping shoppers busy searching high and low off-line and online this year include:

Fragrances
Electronics
Computer Software
Tours/Travel / Hotel Deals



These are a handful of the items from a recent list compiled by the Nielsen Company of the top 10 online purchases during the past quarter :

• Books
• Clothing
• Airline reservations
• Electronic
• Music
• Cosmetics
• Computer hardware
• Event tickets

The local malls still have plenty of Christmas deals left for us last minute shoppers. During a recent trip to Target on Main Street I spotted a few specials on HDTV’s, small electric heaters and laptop gear ( bags, fans etc.) still in stock. Why sit in holiday traffic when you can CLICK HERE to Shop Target's Cyber-Monday Specials all week long.

Fun Holiday Activities For The Kids

Beginning the incredibly fun Children's Museum, along-with the Kid’s first Saturday @Breakfast Klub and the Nutcracker Market everyone is gearing up to lead little hands on art-full journeys. Their take-away will be more than just another piece of refrigerator art. Camaraderie, fun and expert instruction will boost their self-esteem and smash any ideas they may be harboring about being creatively challenged.

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7 Things To Do In Houston During The Holidays

Here's our list of the top things to do in Houston while the Christmas holidays are upon us. These events will help everyone including Houston couples put a little glide in their stride and get them into a festive spirit. A good starting point is getting off the couch and out of the house to visit some of the local Christmas attractions, Christmas plays and holiday lighting displays.

These 7 hand picked fun things to do during the Christmas-2011 season in the Bayou City (Houston) will surely give you lots of bang for your buck. We sorted through the many bazaars, festivals and concerts to create this list full of holiday awesomeness.

Holiday Festivals In Houston (November 2011)

Home for the Holidays

A trip to "Old Town Spring" where the streets and shops are adorned with lights and colorfully decorated will jump-start your holiday spirit and give it a quick boost. You'll see a delightful bevy of street performers, carolers and artistry on display.
Other details:

Musical entertainment
Spring Historical Museum
Strolling hand in hand welcome
Horse and carriage rides
Photo with Santa
Christmas train rides

Festival of Lights (November-January 2011)

The magic of the holiday spirit will enliven you at the Moody Gardens Festival of Lights. They have a million plus lights and dozens of festive scenes at their brilliantly lit winter wonderland.
More details...
Holiday shopping,
Pictures with Santa
Gingerbread house
Outdoor ice rink
You can see more about this event at their website.

Christmas Plays In Houston

If you’re looking for things to do in downtown Houston stop in “The Alley” for their amusing musical rendition of A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas. A real entertaining and rousing performance from Ebenezer Scrooge and other characters from the the classic Dickens tale.

Alley Theater - Now through Dec. 27, 2011
A Christmas Carol

You can get tickets online for this show.

Holiday Comedy

They have a double header this year at "The Alley" featuring a second Christmas play, "The Santaland Diaries". The play is based on the true and humorous account of playwright David Sedaris' stint working as a Christmas elf in "SantaLand" at Macy's.

The Santaland Diaries - Now through Dec. 31, 2011
By David Sedaris
Directed by David Cromer

Ensemble Theater

Cinderella - Now thru December 20, 2011
Music, Lyrics & Musical Direction by Carlton Leake
Directed & Choreographed by Patdro Harris

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The Ensemble’s adaptation of the traditional fairytale Cinderella, provides a whimiscal look at the infamous dastardly, wicked and evil step-sisters whose plans can only be suplanted by a hip fairy-Godmother with a little ‘diva-tude’.

Tickets go fast purchase yours online.

Things To Do In Houston

Candlelight Tours
Sam Houston Park

Take a glimpse into Houston's past as it comes alive during the delightful candlelight tours of the beautifully lit historic structures nestled in the downtown park. There is plenty to see and do other activities include:

• Games in the Museum Gallery
• Children's crafts in Santa's Workshop
• Candlelight Café
• Strolling Carolers

49th Annual Candlelight Tour
December 9−10, 2011 6:30−9:30 p.m.


You can see more info about the times and dates for these events at the following webspaces:
Oldtownspringtx.com
Moodygardens.com
Alleytheatre.org
Ensemblehouston.com
Heritagesociety.org

These “7 Things To Do In Houston” are good places to entertain any out-of-town guest that stop in for a visit and a fantastic way to

fire-up their holiday cheer

while showing off the finer points of life in the Bayou City (Houston).

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Holiday In Houston: Parades And Festivals

You can always find plenty of stuff happening during a holiday in Houston by checking out this blog or visiting Midtownlive’s Guide To Houston Holiday Celebrations. It list all of the currently recognized events that are officially celebrated in Houston.

We have tried to chock it full of information from parade routes to holiday garbage pick up and mail delivery schedules in Houston Tx. We want you to be able use it to find out anything that you could ever want to know about all of the holiday events in H-town.

MLK Parade In Houston

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January is a time when several parades and festivals in Houston, Texas and other places in the country are held celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The heroic African American leader who modeled, demonstrated and taught the world that non-violent protest could be a powerful tool of change.
It was under his leadership that civil right's organizations were able to work together to get the federal government to eliminate policies in the United States forcing African Americans to live under a separate, but equal doctrine.

They organized peaceful marches and rally's exposing how the use of the Jim Crow statutes was and inherently evil practice preventing Blacks from enjoying life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Dr King's powerful oratorical skills and inspiring speeches expounded that the real key to the United States' strength lies in its cultural, ethnic and spiritual diversity and unity.

Houston Festivals and parades on MLK Day in Houston take time to applaud and celebrate, peace, brotherly love and all that is good in the human experience. It serves as a reminder that respecting and appreciating the individual differences of each person is what makes America a country that is uniquely gifted, prosperous and strong. Its continued survival is strengthened by the multicultural diversity of its society and how well it truly reflects every common thread of humanity.

Here is a list of some of the other holidays and times during the year when you can see a parade in Houston.

Veteran’s Day Parade
Thanksgiving Parade
St Patrick Day Parade
Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade
Cinco De Mayo
Art Car Parade

We encourage you to use our Holiday In Houston guide as your connection to discover some of the amazing events celebrated in and around Houston like Memorial Day and other useful and important things you may need to know.

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7 Ideas For Things To Do In Houston During Christmas Holidays

We have some great ideas for things to do in Houston during the holidays. Christmas is a special time of year and if you’re having trouble getting into a jolly mood or even if your Christmas spirit is bubbling over, take a look at these exciting ways to spend an evening or two during this time of year.

You’ll find a few things to do around the house. Stuff you can do with your extended family and suggestions for tranquil gatherings for a few close friends. There also some places you can visit that should perk up any old Grinch.

Ugly Sweater Party

You know that sweater that you paid good money for and have only worn it once, because you realized later that it’s ugly. Your friends, coworkers and most of us, all have a similar holiday sweater that we feel the same way about too!

You can have a contest, or just a friendly get together where everyone can finally wear his or her sweater without feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their bad taste.

12 Dishes Of Christmas Pot Luck

Any excuse especially a yuletide gathering, is good reason to have an old fashion pot luck. You can assign dishes for everyone to cook or have them pull one out of a hat or tell them to bring their favorite Christmas dish

Christmas Light Tour

It’s a Houston tradition to decorate entire neighborhoods, the yards, houses and some homeowners dress in character for the holidays. Sometimes each street has a different theme i.e.lollipop lane, candy land or North Pole are some of the popular selections.

Shepard Terrace on the North, Sheffield Estates in the Northwest and Scott Terrace on the South are a few of the popular communities that are heavily visited by people that enjoy Christmas light tours in Houston. This is a real crowd-pleaser for small children and Seniors.

Smores And Games By The Fireplace

Nothing can warm the heart and ignite the Christmas spirit faster than an evening spent enjoying the cozy heat emanating from a fireplace. You can keep it simple by trying your hand at roasting chestnuts, making smores or a variety of other tasty treats in wood burning fireplaces.

Your evening will be filled with wonder, amazement and suspense if you share your favorite board games, stories or exchange ideas about current events. You can always go retro and turn off the lights and TV and let the flickering light from the red hot embers burning in the hearth bath the room with shadows as you absorb the silence.

Call People You Haven’t Heard From In Longtime

If you have free long distance or an unlimited calling plan, the yuletide season is a good reason to contact some of your long lost friends, relatives and that retired co-worker that you always tell yourself you are going to call someday.

Before you start, prepare a nice short Christmas greeting that you can leave you when you get sent to the voice mailbox of the folks who are unavailable to answer their phones.

Wine and Cheese Night Hike

Whether you spend the first part of your evening dashing through the snow or walking through a local mall, a wine and cheese hike will energize your holiday spirit. On a mild evening you and one or more people could take a walk in the beautiful outdoors, at the Houston arboretum, Bayou Bend or Discovery Green culminating the journey with an informal picnic.

Don’t prepare anything elaborate or time consuming. Just grab a bottle of your favorite vino and a cheese tray from your wine collection or newly released wine vintage from a local store to share as you discuss, debrief and deliberate about the wonderful events you experienced during the evening..

Ice Skating In Houston

Your don't have to worry about thin ice, polar bears straggling around or waiting for the pond to freeze over to go ice skating in Houston. Discovery Green has just the thing for you. An outdoor ice skating rink. It’s a surefire way to get the young and old Houstonians into the spirit of the season.

What is really amazing is that you don’t have to get out on the ice and skate to enjoy this fun filled holiday idea. You can watch other people gleefully gliding back and forth on the ice and still have a good time.

Final Thoughts

You probably already noticed that this list of things to do in Houston during the Christmas holiday’s won’t cost you a ton of money, require any special skills or perfect weather to make them enjoyable.

We hope you try one or more of them this yuletide season and please do come back and tell us about your experiences with these nifty holiday activities in the comments section.

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Thanksgiving Cruises In Houston Texas

You can treat yourself, your family or someone special to a memorable Thanksgiving in Houston by taking them to enjoy an incredible cruise on one of the luxury yachts in the area that are offering holiday cruises.

Most cruises last between two and four hours and have a high-energy party atmosphere that will perk up any old Grinch. It’s the perfect way to ensure there is stuffing in the turkey, without being bored by the same old stuffy routine holiday activities in Houston.

Here’s our short list of places where you can set sail during the holiday season.

Starfleet Youtube Channel




City Lights Cruises
Star Fleet Yachts
The Big White Boat
Houston Party Boats

Thanksgiving Parade In Houston

This year's parade theme “Adventures at Sea” features newly-designed floats, giant helium balloons, along with a 40-ft pirate ship, marching bands and more. The parade will come alive and set sail through downtown Houston streets Thanksgiving morning Nov 25, 2010 at 9:am.

The annual parade also marks the official kick off of the 2010 holiday season with the arrival of Santa Claus and his reindeer in Houston.

Plenty of local high school marching bands are scheduled to participate in the Thanksgiving parade this year including:

Marching Bands

• Willowridge Mighty Eagle Marching Band and Wings Drill Team
• Stephen F. Austin High School Sonic Boom Marching Band
• Bellaire High School Mighty Cardinal Band
• MacArthur High School Marching Band
• Raul Yzaguirre School for Success "Heart Beat of Soul" Band
• Wheatley High School Wild Cat "Purple Explosion" Marching Band
• Trinity Valley Community College Cardettes & Cardinal Regiment
• Madison High School Marching Band


Admission to the Thanksgiving parade is free along the parade route. If you prefer a comfy spot to view the action, there are reserved seats in the television zone available for purchase.

Thanksgiving in Houston - Attractions

Houston Zoo

Holidays are no longer free days at the Houston Zoo. They have a new policy which changed the free admission days to the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing.

They are hoping that by spreading out the opportunity for free admission to 12 times each year instead of only five over-crowded holidays, that more guests will be able to come to the Houston zoo and have a better experience when they visit.

Houston Children's Museum

If a Thanksgiving cruise in Houston won't fit into your schedule, try visiting one of Houston's premiere attractions, The Children's Museum Houston. It is an excellent opportunity for kids to create their own handmade dazzling float and strut it through Kid’s Hall during a vivacious Thanksgiving Parade!

There are other exhilarating activities that will engage children and teach them about the customs, traditions and the spirit of Thanksgiving. This kids allowed party is on Friday 26 November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. It promises to be full of joyful moments and good times.

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Juneteeth Celebrations In Houston

Juneteenth celebrations are all about reminding people that on June 19, 1865 slaves in Texas were finally released. On Jan. 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, abolishing slavery for approximately 4 million African Americans. It wasn't until 1865 that Gen. Grainger and his troops arrived in Texas and read the announcement in Galveston that Texas planters released their slaves.

It's more than just an African American holiday. It's part of the fabric of Americana and everyone can join in celebrating this truly liberating moment in history. It's traditional to hold big Texas bar-b-cues, concerts and festivals.

Here's more information about this historic day.

Listen to former slaves talk about emancipation.

History of Juneteeth in Texas

Houston Events

Here's some of the things that are taking place in Houston, where several organizations have continued to champion this moment in history and sponsor activities that celebrate this Texas Holiday.


Emancipation Park



A Gulf Coast Juneteenth

Each year the Gulf Coast Juneteenth celebrates the music that is part of this region, and born of the ?incredible rich legacy of African-American culture. It showcases Blues, Gospel and Jazz.

Juneteenth at Miller Outdoor Theatre is one of the best free blues festivals in the world and one of the Houston's marquee events.

Juneteenth Gospel Celebration

The Juneteenth Gospel showcase features the African American gospel music heard in churches in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi and the rest of the Gulf Coast region, with performances by artist from all around the region.

These festivals are some the hottest events in the Bayou City that firmly stake Houston's claim as a top notch Gulf Coast city.

Here's a look at the the current artist and show times for this year's event celebrating Juneteenth at Miller's Outdoor Theater.

Texas Holiday

Juneteenth celebration was declared an official State holiday in Texas after former Texas Representative Al Edwards fought a hard won political battle and on June 1, 1980, 115 years after Texas slaves were freed, Juneteenth was officially recognized.

Here some of the places on the web where you can get more information about Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation, two remarkable historic events.

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Memorial Day Weekend In Houston

AAA estimates that 61 percent of Americans will celebrate Memorial Day weekend by visiting or partying with their family and friends. It's an old custom. Originally called Decoration Days' the tradition was to visit places from the Civil War. It eventually gave birth to the today's custom of traveling to visit friends and family.

The holiday was first suggested by Major General John Logan, head of a veterans organization called the Grand Army of the Republic, who urged: “Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.”


Today, we no longer focus on just the veterans from the internal conflict, but we take the time to honor all veterans during Memorial Day weekend.

Houston has a few places where visitors can still view a few of the surviving tributes to antebellum Texas, veterans of foreign wars and other U.S. servicemen.

Veterans Cemetery
VA Hospital-Houston
San Jacinto Monument
McNeel's plantation is located on Texas Route #36 in Brazoria County
Liendo Plantation
Levi Jordan Plantation
Lake Jackson Plantation
Varner-Hogg Plantation, West Columbia
George Ranch Historical Park

These are just a few of the places in and around Houston to visit on Memorial day where you can view a some of the surviving relics of antebellum Texas, veterans of foreign wars and U.S. servicemen.

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Valentine Gift Idea

If you're on a tight budget and need a Valentine gift idea that's inexpensive and romantic? Try out these Valentine day ideas for a smashing good time in Houston. You will get a few good ideas for romantic gifts, meals and dates from this list of 5 frugal things that are easy to fit into any budget .

On my travels through cyberspace, I often stumble across all kinds of cool freebies that make unique presents, all the time. I've found everything from free art exhibits and movies to free meals. After reviewing this list, you'll have some ideas to fuel and generate a few romantic sparks of your own. Take a look at the list of cool gift idea for free and nearly free things you can do on Valentines Day.

Free Movie
Date In A Park
At Home Spa and Massage
Cook A Meal Together
Photo Shoot

Here's a few more details on what's happening, when and where to assist anyone looking for Valentine gifts, to have an amorous holiday in Houston on Valentines Day.

Free Film Screenings and movies in Houston

Houston is a place where you can always find free movies. Some are first runs and others are new releases on video. If you're a fan of the big screen, you'll easily find something you like. The best places to find free movies:

• Inside Red Box (codes for free movies from Red Box)
  
• University of Houston Clear lake
  
• Film Metro (Tickets for free screenings)
  

Romantic Date In A Park

The city of Houston has over 38,000 acres of land for public use, which means there's a park near your home, office or where ever you are in Houston. The well manicured fertile greenspaces in the city are ideal places that offer an intimate setting for a couple on Valentines day. Some of the popular parks for picnicking and kicking back are:

• Buffalo Bayou Landing
• Elisabeth Baldwin Park
• Herman Park
• Jesse Jones Park
  

Sensual At Home Spa and Massage

You don't have to have a king-size bathtub or hot tub big enough for two to embark on a evening of pampering. It's easy to provide your partner with a loving massage, back rub and/or relaxing soak.

Use the Internet to find some simple hydrotherapy, cold rub techniques. Pair that with some fragrant homemade bath salts, oils and exfoliates and you'll have a quick and easy gift idea that will be simply irresistible to your favorite Valentine.
Try these three things to reward, refresh and rejuvenate anyone that you want to pamper.

• Pedicure

• Manicure
• Hot wax treatment
  

Cook A Meal Together

If doesn't matter how well you can cook. Use team work to prepare a delightful home cooked meal together. Keep the focus on simple, tasty and intimate so that you don't experience burnout from spending several hours in the kitchen putting together the meal.

One of you can select the menu and the other can pick up the food. Your relationships will benefit from a lovingly prepared meal, according to the “Bertolli Romance Report 1”.

• The average couple expressed a need for more romance.
• A majority wanted to talk more in person and sit down to a meal more often with their partner.

• Two-thirds stated that eating meals at home is more intimate than eating out.

To make your Valentine meal for two special, get out the China, crystal and silver. Avoid talking about work, bills and any problems until after the night is over. Try to keep your conversation light-hearted and pleasant .

Valentine Photo Shoot

You can dress in sexy costumes and do a little role playing to turn up the fun while taking Valentine photos of each other. The memories that you create will be captured on film or digitally. After the photo shoot is over you can make a slide show from all of the pictures. Remember these Do's and Don't during your intimate photo shoot at home.

• Do select a digital camera that's 6-Megapixel or higher
• Do take black and white and color photographs
  
• Do use props
• Don't get to wild in your photo
• Don't post intimate photos online
• Never allow anyone to take pornographic pictures of you or a loved one
  

These practical and inexpensive ideas for Valentine gifts and pampering will enable you and your significant other to always be able to look back on a memorable, fun Valentine Day.

These 5 inexpensive ways to spend an evening with a loved one will generate more than enough fuel to turn a few of those Valentine Day sparks into flames.

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Holiday In Houston

On any holiday in Houston you check out this list for fun things to do. You'll find plenty of Christmas, New Years, Mother's Day or even the 4th of July events happening in Houston and the surrounding areas.

People in Houston are always looking for a reason to break out the party favors and celebrate. Here's a look at some of the recognized holidays that people in Houston celebrate.  We also have a information for you to find out about the government and city of Houston services holiday schedules.

* 1 January - New Year's Day
*  January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday of January, traditionally Jan. 15)
* 20 January - Inauguration Day
* 1 February - Super Bowl Sunday (currently the first Sunday of February)
* 2 February - Groundhog Day
* 14 February - Valentine's Day
* February - Presidents Day ( 3rd Monday of February)
* 25 February - Ash Wednesday (Christian; moveable based on Easter)
* February - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
* 17 March - St. Patrick's Day (Christian)
* 20 March - Vernal Equinox (based on sun)
* 1 April - April Fools' Day
* 5 April - Palm Sunday (Christian; Sunday before Easter)
* 9 April - First day of Passover (moveable based on Jewish calendar)
* 10 April - Good Friday (Christian; Friday before Easter)
* 12 April - Easter Sunday ( Sunday after first full moon during spring)
* 13 April - Easter Monday (Christian; Monday after Easter)
* 16 April - Last Day of Passover (moveable, based on Jewish Calendar)
* 20 April - Patriot's Day/Marathon Monday (New England and Wisconsin only)
* 22 April - Earth   Day (last Wednesday in April)
* 24 April - Arbor Day (last Friday of April)
* 5 May - Cinco De Mayo (Mexican holiday often observed in US)
* 10 May - Mother's Day (2nd Sunday of May),
* 25 May - Memorial Day (last Monday of May, traditionally 30 May)
* 31 May - Pentecost Sunday (Christian; 49 days after Easter)
* 14 June - Flag Day
* 19 June - Juneteenth Celebration
* 21 June - Father's Day (3rd Sunday of June), Summer Solstice
* 4 July - Independence Day
* 22 August - First day of Ramadan ( moveable based on Lunar calendar)
* 7 September - Labor Day (first Monday of September)
* 11 September - Patriot Day
* 13 September - Grandparents Day (second Sunday of September)
* 19 September - Rosh Hashanah ( moveable, based on Jewish calendar)
* September - Last day of Ramadan (moveable based on Lunar calendar)
* September - Eid-al-Fitr/Day after the end of Ramadan
* 22 September - Autumnal equinox (based on sun)
* 28 September - Yom Kippur (9 days after Rosh Hashanah)
* 3 October - First day of Sukkot (moveable 14 days after Rosh Hashanaah)
* 9 October - Leif Erikson Day, Last Day of Sukkot (Jewish)
* 10 October - Simchat Torah ( moveable, 22 days after Rosh Hashanah)
* 12 October - Columbus Day (2nd Monday of October, )
* 30 October - Mischief Night
* 31 October - Halloween (Christian)
* 1 November - All Saints Day (Christian)
* 11 November - Veterans Day
* November - Thanksgiving (4th Thursday of November)
* 27 November - Black Friday (Friday after Thanksgiving Day)
* 7 December - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
* 12 December - First day of Hanukkah ( moveable, check  Jewish calendar)
* 19 December - Last day of Hanukkah (moveable, check Jewish Calendar)
* 21 December - Winter Solstice (based on sun)
* 23 December - Festivus
* 25 December - Christmas
* 26 December - First day of Kwanzaa (celebrated until 1 January 2010)
* 31 December - New Year's Eve

Sorry Charlie Brown, your birthday isn't an official holiday in Houston, but wait till next year that might change. You can click on any of the dates above to see all the cool stuff Houstonians are doing on any given holiday in Houston.


If you're looking for a parade, a fireworks show or even places to view homes that are decorated with Christmas lights in Houston Midtownlive and the guides you'll find here will put you on top of fabulous things happening in the "Big H".If you have some details about things happening in your neighborhood, send us a note and we'll add it to our list. This holiday list is  based on information from that awesome Internet resource Wikipedia.

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7 Fun Places In Houston To Take A Group During Christmas

As you look for places in Houston to take that group of restless spirits holed up at su casa, remember to share the reason for the season behind all of the holiday events.
The Christmas activities that I have chosen run the gambit from free events to cool art exhibit, and I even have an holiday activity that will burn a whole lota energy out of the feistiest group of kids.

List of 7 Cool Places To Visit In Houston

1. Uptown Galleria
2. Discovery Green(Cool Globes exhibit)
3. Ice Skating
4. Herman Park
5. Sam Houston Park
6. Woodlands Winter wonder land
7. Lights In The Heights

I know you'll have a goodtime if you visit one or more of these exciting places with any group, kids, seniors or adults, during the Christmas holidays in Houston. All of them offer plenty of fun for your bucks. Here's some discount coupons for groups that may save you a few more dollars.

I tried to include places that you can easily get to and fro from the major expressways in Houston. Since I know all the readers of Midtownlive don't live in Midtown Houston. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YA!

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