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Frosty’s

Frosty’s Xmas Pop-Up

Frosty’s Christmas Pop-Up Bar is one mega party and it is now in Houston. Featured in Chicago, NYC, and LA the party consists of 2 levels, 3 Bars, a dance floor, life size nutcrackers, and sexy Santas. There is going to be a lot of Christmas energy here! 2106 Dallas St Suite 100, Houston, TX

Christmas Miracle

Christmas Miracle Pop-Up

Houston’s Miracle Pop-Up will be at Johnny’s Gold Brick and Winnie’s. Featuring festive cocktails in themed glassware, over the top decorations, and an abundance of Christmas cheer. 2 locations: 2518 Yale St, Houston, TX and 3622 Main St Suite A, Houston, TX

Tinsel Town

Tinsel Town Xmas

The Tinsel Town Xmas Pop-Up Bar at The Chifley Hotel includes a whole lot of tinsel, Christmas décor, holiday DJ tunes, and seasonal cocktails. There will also be special live events. It’s open Wednesday through Sunday nights. 2400 W Loop S, Houston, TX

Sippin’ Santa

Sippin’ Santa Christmas

The national Sippin’ Santa Christmas Pop-Up will be at Nickel City. This is one tropical Xmas vibe. Try Frosty the Merman, Choquito, or Silent Nightcap Shots. You will most likely imbibe in Jamaican rum here! Enjoy the tropical paradise! 2910 McKinney St Suite 500, Houston, TX

The Toasted Coconut

The Toasted Coconut

The Toasted Coconut, a tropical tiki bar, gets decked out for the holidays. Try The Puerto Rican Coquito, The Toasted Coconut, or Tropic Like Its Hot. You will be drinking rum here! There is a cool backdrop mantel complete with a Christmas tree and stockings. 1617 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX

Fireside Pop-Up

Fireside Pop-Up

The Fireside Christmas Pop-Up Bar at Heights & Co. is one cozy place. There will be outdoor holiday movies playing near the bar’s patio. Featuring space heaters, fire pits, blankets, marshmallows and graham crackers, and plenty of boozy beverages. 1343 Yale St, Houston, TX

Crazy Christmas Lights

Crazy Christmas Lights 4 Seasons

Crazy Christmas Lights at Four Seasons Hotel is one Rockin’ good time! Featuring dazzling decorations, an incredible holiday cocktail menu, and a very festive Christmas Tree. We recommend The Wallow in Self Pity and Your Favorite Side Dish. 1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX

Julep

Julep Xmas Pop-Up

The Julep Christmas Pop-Up Bar features the Holiday Spice Old Fashioned, Spiked Hot Cocoa with vodka and toasted marshmallows, and the Applesnap Julep. There will be 1,000 presents suspended from the ceiling and lots of Xmas lights. 1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX

Wonder Bar

Wonder Bar

At Wonder Bar this holiday season you are going to have some very colorful cocktails. There will be plenty of dancing, lights, and photo ops to go around. This Christmas Bar will get you feeling the Christmas Spirit! 2416 Brazos St, Houston, TX

Porch Swing

Porch Swing Christmas Pop-Up Bar

The Porch Swing Pub Xmas Pop-Up features DJs on Fridays and Christmas Trivia on Thursdays. There will be life-size nutcrackers, Xmas lights, and a Santa throne. There will be plenty of photo opportunities here! 69 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX

Zoo Lights

Zoo Lights

You will have an unforgettable experience at Zoo Lights at The Houston Zoo. You will stroll through a sparkly Winter Wonderland with sights and sounds from the season. Be sure to check out the immersive Twinkle Trail. 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX

Classic Christmas

Classic Christmas

Welcome to Classic Christmas at Memorial City Mall. Featuring a light maze, ice skating rink, snow slide, Xmas carolers, a Coca-Cola polar bear, twinkling holiday installations, and a large light maze. This event is great for friends and family. 303 Memorial City Mall, Houston, TX

Jingle & Mingle

Jingle and Mingle

Jingle & Mingle at Lyric Market is an Xmas downtown food hub. There will be ornaments, Christmas trees, Christmas lights, and holiday-based cocktails. Try the rum infused Feliz Navidad Nog. 411 Smith St, Houston, TX

12 Days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas Pop-Up

This is the 12 Days of Christmas at Finn Hall! Featuring 12 different unique ticketed mixology holiday classes with local expert Roberto Rivas. You will learn how to create magical holiday themed cocktails. 712 Main St, Houston, TX

Post Oak Hotel

Post Oak Hotel Christmas Pop-Up

The Post Oak Hotel has a lot of Christmas variety this holiday season! There are afternoon tea workshops, holiday workshops, and tree lighting ceremonies. There is also a Christmas brunch. You will feel the holiday vibes here. 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX

Buttermilk Baby

Buttermilk Baby Christmas Milkshakes

If you want holiday milkshakes, then head to Buttermilk Baby. The Boozy Eggnog Shake is incredible! It’s made with Carvel Ice Cream, White Mocha Peppermint Frappé, and Hot Chocolate. 600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 250, Houston, TX

Artechouse

Artechouse

If you are looking for interactive Christmas light displays, then head to Artechouse this holiday season. Artechouse merges art, science, and technology. 600 W 6th St, Houston, TX

BBQ Christmas

BBQ Christmas

It’s going to be a BBQ Christmas at Feges BBQ. Let them take the stress out of holiday cooking and planning. They have smoked meats, whole turkey breasts, sausages, whole racks of ribs, and much more! Check out their Christmas To Go Menu. 8217 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX

Jingle Bell Bar

Jingle Bell Bar

Jingle Bell Bar at Aero Cocktail Co. features classic Christmas themed rooms. There is the main bar, the Apres Ski Lodge, and the sugary Candyland Lounge. Festive drinks include Mistletoe Martinis, Prancer’s Milk Punch, and Apple Brandy. 2031 Westcreek Ln n1, Houston, TX

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle’s Holiday Hideaway in Webster is a lot of fun! Get some pickleball in and then relax in the cozy ski lodge. Festive drinks include Holmes for the Holidays, Northern Lights, and Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters. 210 Blue Heron Dr, Webster, TX

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