Dec. 12-Jan. 1: See the lights
Visit The Light Park to see holiday lights from the comfort of a vehicle. 5:30-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), 5:30-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sun.). $39+ per car. Typhoon Texas Waterpark parking lot,
555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy. www.thelightpark.com
Dec. 29: See the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to Houston’s Toyota Center for two concerts as part of the classic rock band’s The Ghost of Christmas Eve tour. TSO will donate at least $1 from every ticket sold to a local charity. 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $39+. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston. 713-758-7200. www.toyotacenter.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Dec. 31 Celebrate 2023 early
Visit CityCentre to get a head start on celebrating the new year at Noon Year’s Eve. At this family-friendly event, attendees can dance with a DJ and celebrate the noon hour with bubbles. The event features face painting, temporary tattoos, balloons, caricature artists and a photo booth as well. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston. 713-463-4692. www.citycentrehouston.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Dec. 31 Celebrate the New Year
Ring in the New Year with a New Year’s Eve concert at CityCentre. Start the afternoon with a performance by Jon David Finney from 3-4 p.m. before the Mockingbirds take the stage from 5-8 p.m. A photobooth will be available all evening. Fireworks will not be at the event. 3-8 p.m. Free. CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston. 713-463-4692. www.citycentrehouston.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Dec. 31 Ring in the New year
Kick off 2023 with the Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s first New Year’s Eve Party. Enjoy live music, dancing, heavy appetizers, a champagne toast and a cash bar. Free parking is available. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $75. Agave Estates, 1250 FM 1463, Katy. 832-600-3221. www.fulshearkaty.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Jan. 6-8: Hear classic rock hits
See the Houston Symphony’s performance “The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel,” bringing iconic hits of two classic rock legends to life. 8 p.m. (Jan. 6-8), 2:30 p.m. (Jan. 8). $29+. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102, Houston. 713-224-7575. www.houstonsymphony.org
