Things to do in Houston in December 2026

Woodland Heights neighbors set out luminarias for the first Lights in the Heights in 1987. On the second Saturday the streets close to cars, and musicians play from the porches. Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour and Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting (Deck the Hall) land in December, with 5 more on the list below.

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Starting in December

Dec4🎆 Holidays & Parades

Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour

Friday, Dec 4 to Saturday, Dec 5 Historic homes in the Houston Heights, Houston

Ticketed

Dec5🎆 Holidays & Parades

Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting (Deck the Hall)

Saturday, Dec 5 Hermann Square at City Hall, Houston

Ticketed

Dec6🎆 Holidays & Parades

Houston Chanukah Fest and Grand Menorah Lighting

Sunday, Dec 6 Houston City Hall, Houston

Free

Dec11🎆 Holidays & Parades

Tomball German Christmas Market

Friday, Dec 11 to Sunday, Dec 13 Old Town Tomball, Tomball

Free

Dec12🎆 Holidays & Parades

Candlelight & Choirs Tour and Houston Heritage Holiday Market

Saturday, Dec 12 to Sunday, Dec 13 Sam Houston Park, Houston

Ticketed

Dec12🎆 Holidays & Parades

Christmas Boat Lane Parade

Saturday, Dec 12 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah

Ticketed

Dec12🎆 Holidays & Parades

Lights in the Heights

Saturday, Dec 12 Woodland Heights, Houston

Ticketed

1 more run every week in Houston year round, including Flea by Night. See the full calendar.

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