10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Texas!

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Space Center Houston, Houston, TX

Space Center Houston serves as the Official Visitor Center for NASA Johnson Space Center. It features 400 space artifacts as well as permanent and temporary exhibits, attractions, and theaters.… Read More

The 11 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Texas!

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South Shore Harbour Resort, League City, TX

South Shore Harbour Resort is “the largest full-service waterside resort and conference center in Southeast Texas.” The resort sits on Clear Lake and boasts over 230 rooms. Enjoy the… Read More

The 7 Best Karaoke Bars in Texas!

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Yes KTV, Houston, TX

Yes KTV is known as the Karaoke Bar in Houston, Texas. They’re a “full service and upscale karaoke bar and club” with a BYOB option. This is a karaoke bar modeled after the popular… Read More

The 10 Best Museums in Texas!

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The Holocaust Museum, Houston, TX

This is the fourth largest Holocaust memorial museum in the entire United States. There are permanent exhibits here, however there are also new and inventive exhibits that continue to honor those… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Texas!

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The Houstonian, Houston, TX

With a phenomenal staff and world-class amenities, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa simply radiates luxury. Couples would do well to take advantage of the on-site spa services. With over 17,000… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Texas!

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NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

“Houston, we have a problem.” We’ve all heard those famous words before. Come to Houston to experience the NASA Johnson Space Center and on a 90-minute all ages tour, learn how the… Read More

9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Texas

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Houston Hop-On Sightseeing Tour, Houston, TX

The Houston Hop-On Sightseeing Tour is one of the best ways to see Houston’s highlights. The tour takes approximately 75 minutes and offers unobstructed views from the open-top double-decker… Read More

12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Texas!

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National Museum of Funeral History, Houston, TX

More of a morbid unusual attraction goer? Stop by the National Museum of Funeral History. This place has been operating for over two decades. The educational space provides guests with a historical… Read More

The 9 Best Live Music Venues in Texas!

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Anderson Fair, Houston, TX

If you’re looking for local Texan artists to enjoy, head over to Anderson Fair in Houston. You’ll catch artists from elsewhere from time to time. Enjoy Tex-Mex eats and a beer & wine bar only.… Read More

10 Best Craft Fairs in Texas!

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Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival, Bellaire, TX

Held at Paseo Park each April, the Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival is a local tradition known for exhibiting quirky arts and interesting handmade crafts. This family-friendly event offers the… Read More

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025

Houston, TX

Exhibition: Age in Our Times

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Health Museum

Houston, TX

Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 1:00pm

Brown Theatre-Wortham Center

Houston, TX

The Night Before Christmas

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 1:30pm

Alley Theatre-Neuhaus Stage

Houston, TX

Shen Yun

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 2:00pm

Jones Hall

Houston, TX

SHEN YUN 2026 in Houston-2:00PM Dec 28, 2025

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 2:00pm

Houston-Downtown Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Houston, TX

VHT – Van Halen Tribute, Let It Rock – A Bon Jovi Tribute and more

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 3:00pm

Proof Rooftop Lounge

Houston, TX

VHT – Van Halen Tribute, Let It Rock – A Bon Jovi Tribute and more

Houston Ballet: The Nutcracker

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 6:30pm

Brown Theatre-Wortham Center

Houston, TX

Calimar White aka Agent Ratliff

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 at 7:00pm

Punch Line Houston

Houston, TX

Jingle and Mingle Christmas Pop-Up

Sunday, Dec 28, 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

Lyric Market

Houston, TX

The Light Park...Electrifying the Night This Holiday Season!

Monday, Dec 29, 2025

Houston, TX

Toadies

Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 7:00pm

House of Blues Houston

Houston, TX

SHEN YUN 2026 in Houston-7:30PM Dec 29, 2025

Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 7:30pm

Houston-Downtown Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Houston, TX

Ghostland Observatory

Monday, Dec 29, 2025 at 8:00pm

White Oak Music Hall Downstairs

Houston, TX

The Light Park...Electrifying the Night This Holiday Season!

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025

Houston, TX

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