Nov. 18-Dec. 31: Holiday pop-up shop at Asia Society Texas Center
This special holiday shop includes vintage kimonos and accessories by Kimono Zulu as well as upcycled items by Magpies & Peacocks, which took unwanted fabrics and textiles from landfills and created new clothing. The shop is open during the center’s regular hours of operation. Free (admission to pop-up shop). 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston. 713-496-9901 www.kimonozulu.com
Nov. 18-Jan. 2: City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic
Visit eight themed holiday villages, such as the Holiday Ice Village at Discovery Green and the Land of Sweets at Hilton Americas. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Costs vary based on event. Locations vary throughout downtown Houston. www.visithoustontexas.com/citylights
Nov. 18-Jan. 8: Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo
Come see the lights at the Houston Zoo, including animal-themed lanterns; a glowing canopy of flowers; and a 33-foot-tall, color-changing holiday tree. The event is closed on Dec. 7, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Free (children age 2 and younger), $19.45-$29.70 (adults and children age 3 and older). Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
Nov. 26: Local Foods Holiday Market
Local Foods Market in Rice Village will host an all-day holiday market pop-up featuring local and artisan foods and wines. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 2424 Dunstan Road, Houston. 713-522-7602. www.localfoodsmkt.com
Dec. 1: Holiday in the Park
Bellaire Town Square will be converted into a winter wonderland with lights, music and snow as the city of Bellaire hosts its annual Holiday in the Park event Dec. 1. Read more about the event here. 6-8:30 p.m. 7708 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire. 713-662-8280.
Dec. 2-Jan. 1: Memorial Park’s Deck the Park holiday lights
The celebration at Memorial Park kicks off Dec. 2 with an event that includes food, hot cocoa and blankets to cozy up under while enjoying a preview of the light show followed by a screening of “Elf.” Then, from Dec. 3-Jan. 1, light displays will be up nightly starting at sundown at the Clay Family Eastern Glades. Food trucks will be available on weekends. 4-9 p.m. $5-$10 (opening night event), free (nightly light shows). 552 E. Memorial Loop Drive, Houston. 713-863-8403. www.memorialparkconservancy.org
Dec.10-11: Holiday market at POST Houston
A two-day artisan holiday shopping experience features over 150 local artists, creatives and makers each day and complementary cocktails from local venues. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission). Second floor X-Atrium, POST Houston, 401 Franklin St., Houston. 713-999-2550. www.posthtx.com
