Holidays in Houston: an event guide
December 15, 2017
This year, we all need a little more joy. The following events can help you find that extra wisp of magic.
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
These nights include a free Decade music on Tuesdays, Wednesday Date Nights, and much more. Skating lessons are available for all! $14 regular admission (available onsite only) $17 online tickets (not available on Cheap Skate Nights) $8 Cheap Skate (discount off regular admission; valid Mondays Nov. 27–Dec. 18 and Jan. 8)
Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival (DEC 8 – 10)
This free event in Tomball celebrates our German connection. Full of music, shops, and food, Tomball comes together again for three days of festivities.
Friday, Dec 8th 6-10PM
Saturday, Dec 9th 10AM-10PM
Sunday, Dec 10th 10AM-6PM
Frosting, gumdrops, and gingerbread will cover Herman Square in this delicious day of holiday cheer.
Houston Ballet – The Nutcracker (DEC 10 – JAN 6)
Watch the Houston Ballet bring the magical story to life, and even pick up a few presents at the Nutcracker Market. This is one performance you don’t want to miss!
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (DEC 21)
The magical melodies have returned to Houston’s Toyota Center. “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve,” performed by this talented group of musicians, is the “best of TSO and more.”
CHANUKAH (Hanukkah) CELEBRATIONS
Giant Menorah Lighting Celebration Sugar Land (DEC 13)
Wednesday, December 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
22nd annual Menorah Lighting at Houston City Hall
900 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 5th light of Chanukah
Saturday, December 16, 2017 @ 7:30pm
Addresses by Dignitaries and Elected Officials
Music • Dreidels • Sufganiot • Chanukah Gelt • Chanukah Gifts for Children
The Menorah Mobile Parade will leave from Chabad Uptown at 7:30 pm sharp.
The Menorah Mobile Parade will be leaving from 2006 Briarglen Dr, Houston, TX 77027 at 7:30 pm and will be going to Chabad Outreach (11000 Fondren Rd 77096)
The Galleria Lights
1st Light of Chanukah Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at 6:30 – 7:15 PM between Nordstrom and the Indoor Fountain
7th Annual Public Menorah Lighting of the Exquisite Galleria Menorah handcrafted by artist I. Cohen
Music • Dreidels • Sufganiot • Chanukah Gelt & Chanukah Gifts for Children
3-6pm – Chanukah at Discovery Green
There will be a live concert with Eli Marcus, arts and crafts, ice skating, face painting, a balloon artist, and Chanukah gifts for the children. The Menorah lighting will be at 5:15 PM, and the admission is free!
DEC. 10: Children’s Museum of Houston’s CHANUKAH WORKSHOP
The Jewish Community Center will guide families through traditional Hanukkah games and activities, primarily the dreidel game. You can also decorate wooden dreidels, make edible dreidels and learn the rules of the dreidel game and practice playing it at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Plus, make hand print menorahs! Event time: 1-3:00 p.m. in Alexander Art Academy
KWANZAA
Holiday Tree Lighting and Kwanzaa Celebration
This free event begins at 4 pm on December 9th. Live performances, a kid zone, and even a fashion show make up this fun-filled celebration.
SHAPE Community Center’s Kwanzaa Celebrations
Monday, December 26, 2016, ~ Umoja (Unity)
The Greater Houston Are Kwanzaa Planning Committee (www.shape.org)
Location: Third Ward Multi-Service Center 3611 Ennis, Houston 77004
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm • Opening Ceremony 7 pm
Contact: 713-521-0641 or 713-521-0629 for more information
Tuesday, December 27, 2016, ~ Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
National Black United Front (www.nbufhouston.org)
Location: S.H.A.P.E. Community Center 3903 Almeda, Houston 77004
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm • Opening Ceremony 7 pm
Contact: 832-422-7806 for more information
Wednesday, December 28, 2016, ~ Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Bethany Baptist Church
Location: 7304 Homestead Road Houston 77028
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm • Opening Ceremony 7 pm
Contact: Jackie Tatum @ 832-359-2732 or Edward Smith @ 281-460-6909 for more information
Thursday, December 29, 2016, ~ Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
S.E.H.A.H. Youth and Fitness Center (www.sehah.org)
Location: 5110 MLK, Houston 77021
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm • Opening Ceremony 7 pm
Contact: Baba Shango 713-747-0271 for more information
Friday, December 30, 2016, ~ Nia (Purpose)
Nia Cultural Center (www.niacultural.com)
Location: 2627 Ave M, Galveston, TX 77550
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm • Celebration and Feast 6 pm
Contact: Sue Johnson @ 409-457-8955 for more information or [email protected]
Saturday, December 31, 2016, ~ Kuumba (Creativity)
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center (www.shape.org)
Location: 3815 Live Oak, Houston 77004
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm Opening Ceremony 8 pm
Contact: Deloyd Parker @ 713-521-0641 for more information
Sunday, January 01, 2017 ~ Imani (Faith)
The Shrine of the Black Madonna,
Location: 5309 MLK, Houston 77021
Kwanzaa Market Place 5 pm • Opening Ceremony 7 pm
Contact: Jaha Kadirifu 713-876-8226 or [email protected] or [email protected] for more information
Whether you choose to celebrate with friends or to simply stay at home with family, enjoy the holidays!
