How do you plan on spending the season? Read below for several holiday events happening around the city this season.

Old Town Spring: Home for the Holidays

Every weekend from now until Sunday, December 22^nd, there will be activities for the entire family to participate in at Old Town Spring. From free carriage rides, choir entertainments, and dance performances to petting zoo and much more, you are sure to have fun. Get your picture taking with Santa too, for a small fee.

The Ice at Discovery Green

Enjoy ice skating under the lights in downtown Houston at Discovery Green from Sunday, November 15^th to Sunday, February 2^nd. This is powered by Green Mountain Energy.

Zoo Lights

This annual holiday tradition is back. Come out to a winter wonderland of lights from Saturday, November 23^rd to Sunday, January 12^th at the Houston Zoo (6200 Hermann Park Drive). This is perfect for people of all ages. Enjoy a 4-D Enchanted Forest, the 100-foot-long Infinity Tunnel of Light, a giant Ice Dragon, and a Winter Wonderland. Cost per person is $9.95 for members and $14.95 for non-members on value nights, and $14.95 for members on prime nights.

BakerRipley Houston Turkey Trot

Want to run on Turkey Day. If yes, participate on Thursday, November 28^th in the annual Turkey Trot. This tradition helps raise money and awareness for the mission of BakerRipley. Have fun and run for a cause. Register and learn more by visiting their official websitehttps://houstonturkeytrot.org/.

Star Wars Pub Crawl

It is going down on Saturday, December 14^th. Head to downtown Houston from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Star Wars Pub Crawl. You will find $4 drinks, beers, and shots specials at all bars. Tickets are $10.00 (plus fees and tax) per person for general admission which includes a free cup, Koozie, and wristband. Ticket cost is $17.00 (plus fees and tax) per person for VIP tickets which includes a free cup, Koozie, lightsaber, and wristband. For additional information and to purchase your tickets click here.

Holiday Tree Lighting and Kwanzaa Celebration

On Saturday, December 14^th, the 5^th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Kwanzaa Celebration is happening on Almeda. This event is hosted by the Houston City Council Member Dwight Boykins. It begins at 4 p.m. and will consist of a fashion show, fireworks, interactive Kwanzaa Village, and live music.

Christmas at the Villa

This annual holiday concert will take place on December 14^th and December 15^th at the Chapel of the Villa de Matel (6510 Lawndale Street). You will be able to hear traditional Christmas carols and also new songs from the Houston Chamber Choir. Tickets are priced $40 for regular admission, $10 per person for students and Youth Ambassador (High School Choral Student), $36 for active military and veterans, first responders, music educators, and seniors.

There is so much happening around Houston for the holiday season. What holiday events do you plan on attending? Let us know by commenting on our Facebook page.

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