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Christmas Things to Do in Houston: Holiday Guide
- Austin Johnson
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
Houston does the holidays bigger than you’d think. Mild December weather means you’re outside enjoying lights instead of hiding from snow. Here are the best Christmas things to do in Houston — including what’s open on Christmas Day itself.
Ice Skate at the Galleria
Houston’s holiday tradition. The indoor rink at the Galleria, under the giant Christmas tree — peak festive. $$. Indoor.
Houston Zoo Lights
Millions of lights take over the Zoo every December — one of the city’s signature holiday events. Tickets sell out; book early. $$–$$$. Outdoor.
Neighborhood Light Displays
Free and spectacular. River Oaks and the Heights go all-out with home light displays you can drive or walk for free. Free. Outdoor.
The Galleria Holiday Shopping
Texas’s biggest mall in full holiday mode. Even window-shopping is an event. Free to wander. Indoor.
Discovery Green Holiday Events
Free downtown holiday programming — skating (small fee), tree lighting, and free events all December. Free–$. Outdoor.
What’s Open on Christmas Day
The Houston move on Dec 25: Chinese food and a movie. Chinatown along Bellaire stays open when everything else closes — dim sum and hot pot are Christmas-Day classics here. $$. Indoor.
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