🎄✨ Houston Events Guide: December 12–18 ✨🎄

RJ Andrews
Dec 12, 2025
4 min read

Your weekly roundup of everything festive, fun, and full of Houston holiday magic! Whether you’re outside in an ugly sweater, sipping wine at a workshop, brunching with Santa, or dancing the night away — the city is PACKED with events you don’t want to miss. Let’s dive in! 🎉🌆

🎉 Friday, December 12

Kick off the weekend with music, workshops, open mics, and holiday fun across the city!

🎶 R&B Vines: Ugly Sweater Edition | XO Skylounge Sip wine + R&B in your most festive sweater.
🎤 Luther Vandross Tribute | Empire State Jazz Cafe A soulful tribute honoring one of the greatest voices of all time.
🍲 Free Gumbo Happy Hour | Privilege Free gumbo + Friday vibes = Houston perfection.
🎄 Christmas Scavenger Hunt | Help Santa Save the Holiday A citywide adventure for families, friends, or date night!
🎨 Glowing Winter Galaxy | Paint & Sip HTX Paint, sip, and glow under neon lights for a winter-themed experience.
🎙️ Real Talk Poetry Open Mic | Snow Industries | Sophis Chateau A raw, creative mic night celebrating poets and storytellers.
🍷 Wine Glass Holiday Workshop Create custom holiday wine glasses — perfect for gifting!

❄️ Saturday, December 13

All-white parties, concerts, rooftop vibes, Santa meet-ups, and holiday baking — Saturday is STACKED!

🤍 Winter Wonderland All White Affair | Code Blu Dress to impress and dance the night away.
🍻 Frost Fest | Frost Town Brewing Holiday beers, live music, and outdoor fun.
🍹 Rooftop Happy Hour | Privilege Skyline views + cocktails = Saturday perfection.
🎶 Sweet Hymns of Joy | Voices of Houston Winter Concert A breathtaking choral performance to lift your holiday spirit.
🎅 Houston Santa Con 2025 | Cedar Creek Houston’s most festive bar crawl — Santa suits encouraged!
🎄 Breakfast with Santa | Neiman Marcus Elegant holiday magic for the little ones.
🍪 German Cookie Magic | Holiday Baking Workshop Learn to bake European holiday classics from scratch.

🎁 Sunday, December 14

A day packed with brunch, live music, mixology, comedy, cocoa, and Christmas home tours!

🎶 Carols & Cocoa | Live Music Experience Cozy holiday tunes + warm cocoa vibes.
🎅 Breakfast with Santa | Neiman Marcus Another chance to catch Santa at one of Houston’s top luxury spots.
🏡 Christmas Tour of Homes | MacGregor Area Tour beautifully decorated local homes and get holiday inspiration.
🏠 Gingerbread House Workshop | Central Market Build, decorate, and take home your edible masterpiece!
🥞 Pancakes at the North Pole | Main Event Humble Family fun with Santa, games, and festive breakfast treats.
🍸 Merry Mixmas Mixology | Grand Events The Venue Learn how to shake, stir, and sip holiday cocktails.
🎭 Comedy & Carol Brunch | Luxtrium Immersive Performance Center Laugh, eat, and enjoy a unique holiday stage experience.

🎄 Monday, December 15

Mondays don’t have to be boring — not in Houston!

🕯️ 12 Days of Christmas Candle Making | The Finn Create luxe holiday candles for gifts or cozy nights in.
🎁 Christmas Toy Drive + Ugly Sweater Party Give back while enjoying festive fun!
🍸 Happy Hour | Allegory | The Moran CityCentre A stylish Monday evening sip.
🏀 NBA Watch Party + $6 Margarita Mondays | Fox Trap Sports + margaritas = say less.
🏈 Monday Nite NFL Watch Party | Social Beer Garden Outdoor big screens + food trucks + cold beer.
🎄 H-Town Christmas Village Stroll through lights, food stalls, and holiday photo ops.
🎧 Mashup Mondays | Sneaks Lounge Midtown Hip-hop, R&B, and mashups all night.

🌮 Tuesday, December 16

Live music, comedy, mixers, tacos, tequila — it’s a whole Tuesday vibe!

🎤 Open Mic + Tex-Mex Night | Avant Garden HTX Music, creativity, and great food.
🔐 Navis Speakeasy: Home for the Holiday | Post Oak Hotel Secret holiday experience in a luxe hidden lounge.
🌮 Taco Tuesdays | DND HTX Tacos + DJs + drinks.
🥃 Tequila Tuesdays | Henke & Pilot Tequila tastings, cocktails, and good vibes.
🎄 HTX Lead Christmas Mixer | Cellar7 Holiday networking for Houston professionals.
😂 For The Culture Comedy Show | The Secret Group A comedy night celebrating Houston culture & humor.

🍷 Wednesday, December 17

Mid-week culture fix: live music, cookie exchanges, poetry, influencer gathering, and wine experiences!

🎶 Province 8 Presents: The Crew ft. Yansa | Foundation Room A soulful, elevated night of live music.
🍪 Holiday Cookie Exchange | Central Market Bake, swap, and take home delicious creations!
🎤 Write About Now Poetry | Avant Garden Open mic for poets, singers, and creatives.
📸 Influencer Wednesday Content creators meet, network, and collab.
🍷 Sipsta Hood Wine Experience | Sophis Chateau Wine tasting + sisterhood vibes.

🎉 Thursday, December 18

Holiday parties, mixers, music, and R&B hibachi — close out the week STRONG.

🎄 Unwrapped Holiday Soirée | 51 Fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails A glamorous holiday night out.
🎶 KTSU Holiday Social | XO Skylounge Music, cocktails, and holiday cheer.
🎤 Nat & Natalie for the Holidays | POST HTX A musical performance inspired by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole.
💘 Single Mixer HTX | Lee’s Meet new people in a relaxed, holiday social setting.
🤝 The Exchange Room | Networking Mixer Connect with professionals from all over Houston.
🍱 Hibachi Thursday | R&B Happy Hour Hibachi dinner + R&B = a whole Thursday mood.

Houston is sparkling right now — full of lights, laughter, culture, music, and community. Get out, explore, and make unforgettable holiday memories. And if navigating Houston has you dreaming about a new place to call home, you already know… I’m your girl. 💛🏡✨