Christmas in Houston – Everything you need to know!

Houston offers some of the most festive ways to spend a holiday with family and friends. Houston, Texas is unmissable for experiencing an enchanting Christmas holiday, it’s a great city to experience Christmas lights and also decorations all over the city.

Here’s a complete Houston itinerary with everything you wish to understand about visiting the capital of Texas including the best places to stay, what to eat, and also the best activities to do.

Things to do in Houston

The Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting event is good for people of all ages, this is the perfect event to attend with loved ones and best of all, it is free and accessible.

Find Santa at the Galleria until 24th December, this event is perfect for children and taking family portraits.
Finding a good place to stay in Houston can be especially challenging during the holiday season.

If you are looking for a reasonable stay with your family, then OYO Hotel Houston Southwest I-69 is a great choice.

The property is refreshing with a swimming pool which is perfect to unwind and relax after a busy day of sightseeing.
This hotel is found within the heart of the city’s bustling business area. It’s close to Downtown Houston, Forum Park, Braeburn order, Stein Family Park, and Bonham Family Nature Park.

Each room in the OYO Hotel Houston Southwest looks lavish and spacious with wooden furnishings and accents. The array of services comprise complimentary Wi-Fi, Laundry service, Parking Facility, Room Service, Bath Tub, CCTV Cameras for safety.

We made it a priority to spend a minimum of every day traveling around town, from the highest views to enjoying the most delicious food.

Christmas Weather in Houston

Winters in Houston are moderate, with temperatures rarely below freezing. However, the weather will surprise you more often. It’s common for Houston’s climate to be warm one day then freezing the next, bringing layered clothing is always a safe bet.

Exploring Houstoun around Christmas time

While Houston is a huge city, there are plenty of little neighborhoods in Houston that are in the vicinity and most of them have many restaurants and shops to refuel.

Places to visit in Houston

The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston transforms into a winter wonderland for three weeks in December. Families can visit and watch the caroling musicians, a faux-snowball play area, art activities, Santa, holiday treats, plus live reindeer on special nights during the season.

The Buffalo Bayou Park is one of our favorite parks in Houston due to the sumptuous skyline views and Bayou that runs through it.
Also, the magnificent underground Cistern is a treat to watch and is of great historical significance.

Visit Hermann Park, which covers 445-acre land within the heart of Houston. The park is only a 19-minute drive from the recommended OYO hotel.

There’s a healthy path network for strolling or jogging as well as a mirrored image pool, a lake, plenty of green space, a train to ride on, and a garden.

Houston is home to over 150 museums, the popular ones are the Houston Museum of Science and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Coming to food, you can’t leave Houston without having BBQ. You will get a lot of restaurants but we found BBQ Pits by JJ to be the best with plenty of vegan options too.

As Houston is home to the NFL (National Football League), there should be a football game happening if visiting during the NFL season.

We recommend the OYO hotels at Houston who offer a great base for exploring Houston, in and out of the festive season.