Houston, looking for what to do this week? Let’s dive into some of the best things happening around the city so listeners can start planning right now.

If you want to cap off your Sunday in a big, soaring way, the Houston Symphony is presenting Handel’s Messiah at Jones Hall downtown, according to Ticketmaster. Expect that full, goosebump-inducing Hallelujah chorus, a huge orchestra and chorus, and a dressed-up holiday crowd. It’s perfect if listeners want something classic, moving, and very “only in December” in the Theater District.

For something more low-key and neighborhood-centric today, the City of Southside Place is hosting a Holiday Party at the Clubhouse on Edloe Avenue, just west of Rice Village, according to the City of Southside Place events calendar. Think community vibes, families, neighbors catching up, and a great option if listeners want festive fun without going all the way downtown.

All week long, downtown is glowing. Marriott Marquis Houston reports that its Texas Winter Lights rooftop experience is in full swing through the end of December. Up on the Altitude rooftop, listeners will find more than 100,000 lights wrapped around the famous Texas-shaped lazy river, nightly “snowfall,” Western-themed décor, photo ops, games like curling, and specialty holiday cocktails. It’s a strong pick for a date night or an after-work outing with skyline views.

Just a few blocks away, POST Houston at 401 Franklin is running its Winter Wonderlawn on the Skylawn rooftop, according to the POST Houston events calendar. Listeners can expect holiday installations, city views, and in the evenings, ticketed rooftop access with pop-up markets, DJ nights, and live performances throughout the week. It’s easy to pair with grabbing food from the food hall downstairs.

For those who love exploring holiday lights, Islands Magazine highlights several Houston neighborhoods that go all-out every December. River Oaks turns its oak-lined streets into a full-on light spectacle, with some homes offering carriage and hayrides. Woodland Heights gets ready for its Lights in the Heights event next weekend, but even this week listeners can stroll or drive through to catch early decorations. Tanglewood, Post Oak Boulevard, Shepherd Park Plaza, Candlelight Plaza, and the Memorial Villages also shine with over-the-top home displays and streets draped in lights, making them perfect for an evening drive later this week.

If listeners want more ideas day by day, 365 Things to Do in Houston and Houston.com both keep active event calendars with everything from markets and live music to seasonal pop-ups and comedy shows.

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