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The Best End of The Year Events in Houston

  • November 8, 2022
  • | 2:25 PM

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Tons of holiday events in Houston are officially here, making it our favorite time of the year! These are the perfect events to enjoy with friends and family to finish out 2022 strong!

Listed are a few of our “Must Do” events happening now through the end of the year, be sure to bookmark this guide OR save it in your UNATION app under ‘Collections’. We will continue to update as new events come about!

A market event you have to experience in December💥

Holiday Vibe Market

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable 2-day (Dec 10&11) shopping experience at the Texas Artisan Markets – Houston Holiday Vibe Market! This epic event will take place in the heart of downtown indoors at POST HTX and will house 300+ unique vendors to shop local and high quality goods✨

Looking for the finest hand-crafted gifts for the holiday season like fine art, ceramics, hand forged jewelry, leather work, fiber art, home & body products & so much more? This market will have it all under one roof!

To make the vibes better, guests can enjoy complimentary cocktails from Deep Eddy Vodka, Desert Door, & Dripping Springs Distilling 🥂 to sip while you shop! Listen to the sweet sounds of @lifted_audio_design and peruse the art gallery or hang out in their lounge! Santa will also be there both days from 2-4pm for professional photos with @roeandpoephotography_houstontx. Don’t miss out on all the fun, we’ll see ya there!

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December 🤩

  • The Light Park
    • Now-January 1
    • 📍Typhoon Texas Waterpark
  • Skating with the Stars
    • November 13 – January 29 (select days)
    • 📍Discovery Green
  • Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration
    • Now – January 20
    • 📍Paraiso Maravilla
  • Naughty or Nice Ball Pit Bar 
    • Now – December 24
    • 📍 VIBE 713
  • Holiday in the Park
    • December 1
    • 📍 Bellaire Town Square
  • Holiday on 19th Street
    • December 2
    • 📍19th Street in The Heights
  • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 
    • December 2
    • 📍 Sugar Land Town Square
  • Dickens on The Strand
    • December 2-4
    • 📍2002 Strand Galveston, TX 77550
  • Holiday in the Park 
    • December 2-4
    • 📍League Park
  • Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular
    • December 3
    • 📍City Hall – Downtown
  • 11th Annual Tamale Festival Houston
    • December 3
    • 📍Navigation on Esplanade
  • Home for the Holidays Gift Market
    • December 3 & 4
    • 📍Humble Civic Center
  • The Woodlands Winter Wonderland
    • December 10
    • 📍Creekside Park Village Green
  • Holiday VIBE Market
    • December 10 & 11
    • 📍POST HTX
  • Christmas Boat Parade
    • December 10
    • 📍Kemah Boardwalk
  • Jingle on the Boardwalk
    • December 2-17
    • 📍Kemah Boardwalk
  • Hometown Holidays & Trail of Lights 
    • December 12-30
    • 📍Silver Sycamore
  • Houston Symphony: Very Merry Pops
    • December 15-18
    • 📍Jones Hall
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    • December 29
    • 📍Toyota Center

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What Events in Houston Will You Attend?

We hope you loved our list of the best end-of-year events in Houston! Check out our City Guide for a ton of great content covering Houston and other areas surrounding Houston. Find the best restaurants, markets, happy hours and so much more.

 

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kwallace@unation.com

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Kelci is a City Manager for UNATION and author of the Stuff to Do in Houston City Guide. For more insight on the best events and things to do in the Houston area, download the UNATION app and follow @StufftoDoinHouston on Instagram and Facebook.