Friday, December 7, 2018
Skate around The ICE during the Funfetti Friday events, located at Discovery Green. From 7-9PM, jam out to a colorful light show with beats from DJ Mohawk Steve. Skate rentals are $11. For more information, visit www.discoverygreen.com/1552945
Visit the annual Holiday on 19th Street event in the Heights for a special Friday evening of shopping and holiday cheer. Starting at 6PM, enjoy free in-store cocktails, roaming carolers, and real snow as visit historic 19th Street shops. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/145569809728917/
Discover Loop, a free retro-futuristic art installation, which is located along The Plaza in Avenida Houston. With seven interactive two-meter loops, Loop invites you to step inside and pull the lever to active the flickering lights and music to create an illusion of motion! This installation will be available until January 6th. For more information, visit www.avenidahouston.com/explore/arts-and-culture/
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Santa is back in town! Join Brunch with Santa at 51fifteen, located within Saks at the Galleria. From 11AM-2PM, there will be live Christmas music, a Christmas brunch, holiday crafts for the kids, complimentary Apple Cider, a toy drive, Winter Wonderland decor and plenty of photo opportunities with Santa! For more information, visit 51fifteen.com/
Stop by the Omni Houston Hotel in Uptown for Gingerbread Houston Decorating. Starting at 8:30AM, Santa will bring his gingerbread houses for party-goers to decorate while enjoying holiday refreshments and festive fun. And don’t forget to take a picture with Santa before you head home with your freshly decorated gingerbread house! Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-and-gingerbread-house-decorating-at-omni-houston-hotel-tickets-51318086779?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets
Stroll through the beautifully decorated streets of Woodlands Heights during one of Houston’s biggest holiday events, Lights in the Heights. From 5-9PM, the neighborhood streets will be closed off, allowing pedestrians to roam freely admiring twinkling white lights or eclectic, colorfully lighted scenes. There will also be private parties featuring musical performances on the porch. After admiring the festive scenery, make your way to area bars and restaurants for tons of after-party fun. Due to heavy traffic, Lyft is offering 50% (up to $5) for two rides with a Lights in the Heights promo code HEIGHTSLIGHTS. For more information, visit www.woodland-heights.org/lith/
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Bid farewell to Sir Elton John, a legendary showman at his last world tour, Yellow Brick Road. On both Saturday and Sunday starting at 7PM, expect to hear all of his top hits that have inspired multiple generations and redefined the cultural landscape. Concert will be held at Toyota Center and tickets start at $59.50. For tickets and more information, visit www.houstontoyotacenter.com/events/detail/eltonjohn2018
