We are Fa-la-la-la-Living for the holidays in Houston! From drag shows to spirited friendly competitions and ice skating to joyful concerts, the city will be abuzz this year with plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays. Check out our roundup of ways to celebrate the season below!

Chamber Holiday Food & Supply Drive by Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber Foundation

Thursday, November 21, 8 am to 7 pm

This holiday season, the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber Foundation invites all to come together to support our community! On Thursday, November 21, the Chamber is hosting its annual Holiday Food & Supply Drive to benefit Tony's Place—a vital resource for LGBTQ+ homeless youth and one of our nonprofit members. There are two locations and opportunities to give and all details can be found on the Chamber’s Facebook page and website!

Drag Me Into Thanksgiving at Hotel Lucine

November 22 - November 23

This Thanksgiving, Hotel Lucine is serving up more than just turkey. All are invited to “Drag Me Into Thanksgiving,” a two-night-drag-extravaganza at Hotel Lucine in Galveston featuring four performances by the talented Tammie Brown, Louisianna Purchase, and Bubu (Bul¡m¡anne Rhapsody). The lineup starts Friday, November 22 with Louisianna Purchase and Bubu performing at 7pm and 9pm, with an appearance by local drag queen Chachie Pedraza Van Wales. Then, on Saturday, November 23, RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Tammie Brown will perform at 7pm and 9pm. All shows are free & open to all, so grab your dollar bills and head to the island to give thanks!

Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green

Houston’s biggest outdoor ice skating experience returns to Discovery Green this holiday season! Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice. Tickets are available online only and should be purchased before paying for parking. New this year, buckle up for Bumper Cars on Ice! Available from Monday, January 6 to Sunday, January 19, Bumper Cars on Ice is a fun take on two childhood favorites that are perfect for embracing your inner child this holiday season!

Holiday in the Gardens by Moody Gardens

November 23 - January 1

Make the yuletide gay in Galveston! Enjoy a festive stroll along this mile-long trail featuring more than two million lights and lighted scenes themed to holiday music that take you around the Moody Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay. Stops along the way bring you to see Star the Dancing Tree of Light, concession areas, hot chocolate, fireside s'mores and other festive foods, mistletoe, and plenty of photo opportunities! There’s even an NYE Party featuring Mambo Jazz Kings, New Year's Eve Cruise, and more. Make it a staycation with hotel packages available.

A “Leather & Lace” Christmas Story at Ripcord

Saturday, November 30, 6 pm to 9 pm

Join the leather boys & siblings of Houston for an evening of naughty performances, jockstrap auctions, holiday raffles, cigar play and more. The lively event is open to all entertainers and those interested in performing can contact co-host Talon Devereaux Whitney. All proceeds benefit the DePelchin Children's Center’s 2024 "Holly Jolly Holiday Toy & Book Drive" & Lambda Center - Houston.

Haus of Gingerbread benefitting Grace Place

Saturday, December 7, 5 pm to 9 pm

Join Grace Place for festive fun and fierce competition for a cause on Saturday, December 7 at 5 PM benefiting the youth of Grace Place. Sign up to compete or watch as teams serve holiday realness and compete to build THEE most extra af gingerbread house. This year’s event will be held at  Frost Town Brewing with music, drinks, and photo ops with a sexy Santa Claus and Mx. Claus, as well as 360 photo booths. Kindred Kitchen will provide food, new Grace Place winter merch will be for sale, and an exciting raffle of amazing packages and items like performing arts tickets, gourmet foods, restaurant gift cards, and more will be featured!

Kringle Kapers - A Houston Pride Band Concert

Saturday, December 8, 8 pm

Santa Claus is coming to H-Town! The Houston Pride Band is proud to present Kringle Kapers at 8pm on Saturday, December 7 at MATCH. That jolly old elf is at it again, bringing holiday cheer to the band’s December festivities. Hop in your sleigh and bring your loved ones to celebrate Santa’s merry mischief through the magic of music with Houston Pride Band!

Out at the Ballet: The Nutcracker at Houston Ballet

Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 pm

Join OutSmart for a very special LGBTQ+ night at Houston Ballet’s holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, and save 25% on tickets! Out at the Ballet night at The Nutcracker is Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm. Use promo code OUTBALLET to save 25% on select orchestra-level seats, along with a complimentary drink voucher and access to a reserved area before the show and during intermission. Get your tickets now, as this performance is likely to sell out. Don't miss your chance to celebrate the holidays with the Houston Ballet at the Wortham Theater Center!

Make the Yuletide Gay! by Pride Chorus Houston

Saturday, December 14, 8 pm to 9:30 pm

Get ready to celebrate the season with unparalleled flair at “Make the Yuletide Gay!”—a festive holiday concert presented by Pride Chorus Houston. This spirited event promises to infuse your holiday season with joy, sparkle, and a whole lot of musical merriment. The evening will feature a dazzling array of music, complete with festive costumes and stage decor that will light up your holiday season. Whether you’re a holiday enthusiast or just looking for a fun and festive way to kick off the season, “Make the Yuletide Gay!” is sure to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. Bring your friends and family to share in this joyful celebration where the magic of the holidays is embraced with style and song.

Frozen: Out@TUTS at Theatre Under The Stars

Thursday, December 19

Let it go at Theatre Under The Stars this holiday season! LGBTQ+ musical theatre fans and friends are invited to a very special night in honor of the upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies, Out@TUTS! After the curtain goes down, the party continues with free bites, drink specials and live music, hosted by the Broadway Beauty of Texas, Regina Thorne-DuBois. Mingle with the cast and crew, and celebrate an inclusive Houston! Disney’s Frozen, created right here for the city of Houston by Theatre Under The Stars, is the magical wintery treat you need this holiday season! TUTS Artistic Director, Dan Knechtges, directs and choreographs a brand-new staging of this smash hit musical. Enter the icy world of Arendelle where the newly crowned Queen Elsa has accidentally set off an eternal winter. Join her younger sister, Anna, along with Kristoff, Olaf and Sven on a snowy adventure to find Elsa and save the kingdom.