Heights - River Oaks - Montrose Edition | December 2025

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Holiday Events Guide

2025

Gingerbread Build-Off Architecture Center Houston is hosting this annual competition, where teams create 100% edible masterpieces with gingerbread, candy and other sweet treats. • Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-4:40 p.m. • $200 (team registration), $150 (high school team registration) • 3801 Eastside St., Houston • www.architecturehouston.org/gingerbread-build-off Holiday Crafts The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is hosting a DIY paper event, where participants can create holiday cards, gift tags and other festive accents with items such as recycled pulp, plant seeds and dried flower petals. • Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-noon • $37 (member), $47 (nonmember) • 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston • www.houstonarboretum.org/event/diy-paper

December

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend Slide down faux snow, toss snowballs and search for Santa’s reindeer in the gardens of Bayou Bend while touring Ima Hogg’s historic house. • Dec. 5-30, times vary • Free (children under 4), $14-$21 (per ticket) HHA’s Mistletoe Market Hosted by the Houston Heights Association, the market at the Historic Houston Heights Fire Station features one-of-a-kind gifts, festive cheer and the chance to support local vendors. • Dec. 12, 2-7:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 107 W. 12th St., Houston • www.houstonheights.org/event/mistletoemarket/ • 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston • www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend

M-K-T Holiday Light Tunnels Use the lit-up tunnels that create two twinkling pathways connecting M-K-T to the Heights Hike and Bike Trail as a festive backdrop for evening walks, cozy moments and holiday photos. • Nov. 7-Jan. 6, 4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston • www.themkt.com

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