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Event Roundup: Christmas Weekend Happenings

Posted by The Buzz | December 22, 2023

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Stroll through the POST's Winter Wonderlawn Christmas weekend. The POST's five-acre rooftop garden, Skylawn, is decked out with thousands of beautifully illuminated holiday lights, festive decor, including a 25-foot Christmas tree and multiple holiday-themed activations, all with the downtown Houston skyline as the backdrop. (Photo courtesy of Houston First Corporation)

Merry Christmas Weekend! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead full of quality time with family and friends. Here are some festivities happening across town over the next few days:

Beers & Cheers at Saint Arnold
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. hosts a two-day holiday festival with local vendors selling crafts and gifts, today, 2-7 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sip on local beer, shop, and get the chance to take a photo with Santa. Santa will be available for photos Friday, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free to attend.

Family Movie Night: The Polar Express
Tonight, wear your pajamas and enjoy a free screening of classic holiday movie The Polar Express (G) at Levy Park presented by Texas Children’s, 7 p.m. Free.

Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks
Cheer on the Rockets as they play against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center, tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $22.

Holly Jolly Holiday
The Houston Symphony’s annual holiday concert for kids, Holly Jolly Holiday, takes place Saturday morning at Jones Hall. One of the Symphony’s most popular events of the year, the concert will include Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez performing festive favorites like “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” plus a Christmas Carol singalong, free hot chocolate, interactive lobby activities, and a chance to visit with Santa. Concerts take place Saturday, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m, and tickets range from $39-49.

Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns
The Houston Texans take on the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium, Sunday, 12 p.m. Tickets start at $60.

Home Alone Movie Screening
Enjoy the 1990 holiday classic, Home Alone, at Axelrad Beer Garden on Christmas Day, 7-10 p.m.. All ages are welcome. Free to attend.

Ongoing Holiday Events
Here’s a list of some festive holiday happenings. Please check individual event listings for holiday-specific hours and prices.