Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving and in between all of our holiday food prep and planning, there are so many festive events going on.

Glide under the glittering lights of downtown this holiday season. The Ice at Discovery Green is open Fri., Nov. 21, 2025-Mon., Feb. 16, 2026.

Green Mountain Energy Presents Ice at Discovery Green: Opening Weekend 
Fri., Nov. 21-Mon., Feb. 16. Hours vary. This weekend, open Friday, 5-10 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
$18 plus tax (includes skate rentals)
It's opening weekend for the Ice at Discovery Green! Glide under the glittering lights of downtown. The Ice will be open through Feb. 16 and includes themed nights like Skate with Santa or DJ Skate nights.

The Houston Zoo offers immersive light displays and festive experiences for the whole family during Zoo Lights, Nov. 21-Jan. 4. (Photo: Houston Zoo)

TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights: Opening Weekend 
Fri., Nov. 21-Sun., Jan 4. Select a time when purchasing tickets.
Houston Zoo
$26+
It's also Opening Weekend for Zoo Lights, open through Jan. 4. Explore a dazzling winter landscape filled with fantastical bursts of color, immersive light displays, and festive experiences for all ages. As the Zoo transforms into a nighttime holiday spectacular, visitors will journey through vibrant realms like the Enchanted Forest, marvel at the shimmering Iridescent Immersion, and sip hot chocolate by cozy s’mores stations. Santa returns to his workshop through Dec. 23, and new features like Wild Wonder Lights and the Neon Playground promise surprises around every corner.

The 12th annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights presented by Houston Methodist features 3.5 million lights and family-friendly holiday fun, Nov. 21-Jan. 4.

Sugar Land Holiday Lights: Opening Weekend 
Fri., Nov. 21-Jan. 4, 6-10 p.m.
Constellation Field
$18.24+
This weekend also marks the opening of Sugar Land Holiday Lights at Constellation Field. Enjoy millions of dazzling light displays, Santa Claus (through Dec. 23), a new 9-hole Mini Golf Course, a carnival (Nov. 28-Jan. 1), a synthetic ice rink, vendors, food, and more.

Rockets vs. Nuggets 
Fri., Nov. 21, 8:30 p.m.
Toyota Center
$32+
Cheer on the Rockets as they take on the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center.

Kick off the holiday season with River Oaks District's Holiday Tree Lighting.

Holiday Tree Lighting at River Oaks District  
Sat., Nov. 22, 4-7 p.m.
River Oaks District
Free
Enjoy an enchanting evening with Santa, carolers, and a magical tree lighting ceremony of The Park’s grand 30-foot holiday tree.

Astros Light Up the Park, an all-new holiday celebration, will transform Daikin Park into a one-of-a-kind, immersive winter wonderland, Nov. 22-Jan. 4. (Photo: Houston Astros) 

Astros Light Up the Park
Sat., Nov. 22-Sun., Jan. 4, 5-10 p.m.
Daikin Park
$20-$45
Astros Light Up the Park presented by Houston Methodist, an all-new holiday celebration, will transform Daikin Park into a one-of-a-kind, immersive winter wonderland. This festive experience debuts this Sat., Nov. 22 and runs through Jan. 4. Astrog Light Up the Park features a winding path of holiday lights and music that takes guests through the stadium concourse, down to the service level, and finishes with a spectacular stroll across the field. The experience will include Astros- and Houston-themed light displays, adding a local flair to the festive atmosphere. In addition, there will be photo opps with Santa and Orbit, a festive holiday menu, and more. 

Bayou Bend presents the Makers Market Festival, set against a backdrop of live music and engaging activities. (Photo courtesy of MFAH)

Makers Market Festival 
Sun., Nov. 23, 1-5 p.m.
Free
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Bayou Bend presents a one-of-a-kind family festival centered around the thrill of discovering exclusive, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans and craftspeople. Timed with the holiday shopping season in mind, the Makers Market Festival is set against a backdrop of live music, engaging activities, and captivating demonstrations inspired by Bayou Bend’s collection and gardens. In addition, visitors can complement their experience with culinary treats from local vendors.

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