# Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX Source: https://www.luxurway.com/blog/holiday-things-to-do-in-houston-tx ![A furnished Luxurway home in Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/holiday-things-to-do-in-houston-tx.webp)[](/rentals) [Home](/)[Blog](/blog)Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX [The Houston blog](/blog) # Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX By the [Luxurway Houston team](/editorial-policy)Dec 1, 2023Reviewed Sep 26, 2026Updated Jul 2024 [See furnished homes](/rentals) * **4.9** Google * **5.0** Yelp * **4.9** Airbnb SEARCH HOMES ## Search Blog for your dates. Share your check-in date. We will match you with a home. [Homes](#featured-homes)[HOUSTON MAGICAL LIGHTS](#section-1)[HOUSTON HOLIDAY EVENTS](#section-2)[HOUSTON HOUSING FOR THE HOLIDAYS](#section-3)[FAQ](#guide-faq)[Guides](#related-guides) This page lists holiday events in Houston, including downtown light displays. It does not book housing. Apartments are $3300–$4250 per 30 nights. Houses range $5000–$16000 per 30 nights, utilities and Wi-Fi included. Housekeeping during the stay is extra. You book directly with the Houston team, not a listing site. Warmest welcome to Houston, TX! It’s a pleasure to host you in our wonderful city. Houston is a vibrant and welcoming city, especially during the Holiday season. There are plenty of holiday activities and events to do in Houston, TX. With the help of our friends at [Visit Houston](https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/holidays-in-houston/), we have compiled some worthwhile holiday things to do for you and your family. Enjoy! FURNISHED HOMES ## Featured homes A few furnished homes from the Houston collection. [ ![Casa Emilio kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-kitchen-04-640.webp)![Casa Emilio living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-living-room-01-640.webp)![Casa Emilio dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Casa Emilio primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Casa Emilio bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Casa Emilio primary bathroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/casa-emilio/casa-emilio-primary-bathroom-03-640.webp) HouseHoliday Special: $550 off per month\* ](/casa-emilio) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Bellaire / Meyerland Area ### Casa Emilio 4 bedrooms2 baths * One story * Fenced Yard * Home Office ](/casa-emilio) [ ~Regular price $250~**Holiday Special price $232 / night****$250 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/casa-emilio) [ ![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-03-640.webp)![Villa Como dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-como/villa-como-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Como living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-como/villa-como-living-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Como kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-como/villa-como-kitchen-06-640.webp)![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-02-640.webp)![Villa Como exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / Meyerland, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-como/villa-como-exterior-12-640.webp) HouseHoliday Special: $1000 off per month\* ](/villa-como) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Bellaire / Meyerland Area ### Villa Como 5 bedrooms3.5 baths * Two story * Private Pool * Fenced Yard ](/villa-como) [ ~Regular price $500~**Holiday Special price $467 / night****$500 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/villa-como) [ ![Med Center Retreat living room, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-living-room-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat kitchen, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-kitchen-04-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat exterior, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-exterior-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat primary bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat primary bathroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-primary-bathroom-01-640.webp)![Med Center Retreat bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/medical-center-retreat/medical-center-retreat-bedroom-01-640.webp) ApartmentHoliday Special: $250 off per month\* ](/medical-center-retreat) [ Texas Medical Center Area ### Med Center Retreat 2 bedrooms2 baths * Ground floor * Patio ](/medical-center-retreat) [ ~Regular price $142~**Holiday Special price $133 / night****$142 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. \*Move in by Nov 15, 2026. View this home](/medical-center-retreat) [ ![Avondale Retreat kitchen, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center / Montrose, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/avondale-retreat/avondale-retreat-kitchen-01-640.webp)![Avondale Retreat living room, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center / Montrose, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/avondale-retreat/avondale-retreat-living-room-02-640.webp)![Avondale Retreat living room, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center / Montrose, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/avondale-retreat/avondale-retreat-living-room-07-640.webp)![Avondale Retreat primary bedroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center / Montrose, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/avondale-retreat/avondale-retreat-primary-bedroom-02-640.webp)![Avondale Retreat primary bathroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center / Montrose, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/avondale-retreat/avondale-retreat-primary-bathroom-01-640.webp)![Avondale Retreat primary bathroom, furnished apartment in Texas Medical Center / Montrose, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/avondale-retreat/avondale-retreat-primary-bathroom-02-640.webp) Apartment ](/avondale-retreat) [ Texas Medical Center Area / Montrose Area ### Avondale Retreat 2 bedrooms2 baths * Ground floor * Patio ](/avondale-retreat) [ **$142 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. View this home](/avondale-retreat) [ ![Villa Sorrento exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-exterior-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento kitchen, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-kitchen-02-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento living room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-living-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento dining room, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-dining-room-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento primary bedroom, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-primary-bedroom-01-640.webp)![Villa Sorrento exterior, furnished house in Texas Medical Center / West University, Houston — Holiday Things to Do in Houston, TX](/media/villa-sorrento/villa-sorrento-exterior-02-640.webp) House ](/villa-sorrento) [ Texas Medical Center Area / West University / Southgate area ### Villa Sorrento 5 bedrooms4.5 baths * Two story * Private Pool * Fenced Yard ](/villa-sorrento) [ **$533 / night**30+ nights minimum Plus a one-time $350 cleaning fee. View this home](/villa-sorrento) Featured houses and apartments · 30+ night minimum · Confirm dates and current pricing with our team. [Browse rentals](/rentals) ## HOUSTON MAGICAL LIGHTS **CITY LIGHTS DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MAGIC 2023** - Experience the holidays in Houston with this spectacular annual family-friendly, playful event including ice skating, Christmas Lights and family activities. You and your family can celebrate the holidays with 11 themed villages in Houston’s downtown district. This event is presented by Shell Energy and mainly free for the pubic to enter. **MUSEUM DISTRICT ZOO LIGHTS -** Another holiday tradition in Houston brings us to the Houston Zoo for an animal-themed holiday light display. The zoo is lit with earth-friendly lights and is even sensory inclusive. Explore around, view the 33-foot holiday tree and make smores with hot chocolate! This event runs through January 7th in the evening. Tickets must be pre-purchased online. **CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIVER OAKS HOUSTON -** Enjoy one of Houston’s most beautiful neighborhoods lit up with spectactular light displays. Each home is brighter and more extravagant than the next! The homes on River Oaks Blvd by the River Oaks Country Club are the most expansive, and you can drive through the neighborhood to see mansion after mansion adorned in holiday lights. Self drive (no tickets needed) and running through December 26th. ## HOUSTON HOLIDAY EVENTS [**THE NUTCRACKER**](https://www.houstonballet.org/seasontickets/pdps/2023-2024/the-nutcracker/) **\-** Houston Ballet presents the Nutcracker spectacular at the Wortham Theater, running through December 27th. Experience this show’s one and only magic and wonder, lights, music and characters that will leave you wanting more! Reserve your tickets in advance. [**A CHRISTMAS CAROL**](https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/a-christmas-carol-23/?gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBj95Q0kX52zM20IFduvD-rx5bfqMbkZ1_e5YMVSCCjCFc1NZMa8GyhoCcnsQAvD_BwE) **\-** The Alley Theatre presents this seasonal favorite through December 30th. Experience the classic tale with holiday magic, sure to make you smile and feel the holiday spirit! **CITY PLACE GIANT GINGERBREAD VILLAGE -** This family friendly (and free!) attraction is an annual holiday tradition in Greater Houston. You will find live events and entertainment, festive holiday lights and sights, giant gingerbread men and a gingerbread house, and even a huge Christmas tree. The live events end on December 23 but the village will be open through January 7, 2024 at City Place, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389. [**NEW YEAR’S EVE HOUSTON**](https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/new-years-eve-in-houston/) **\-** Celebrate the New Year in style in the great city of Houston, TX. Whether it is kid-friendly daytime events or evening parties and bar crawls, you will have plenty to see and do in the city on December 31, 2023. Some hotels offer special packages and there are lights and firework displays as well. Check out Visit Houston’s [New Year’s Eve event list](https://www.visithoustontexas.com/events/new-years-eve-in-houston/). ## HOUSTON HOUSING FOR THE HOLIDAYS Are you or your family members visiting Houston this holiday season and need comfortable accommodations? Look no further! Luxurway offers spacious, [fully-furnished and equipped private homes](/rentals) and apartments for rent for visitors to Houston. Our homes sit in central Houston locations near major sights and attractions. [Contact us](/contact) for discounted rates and holiday specials, we look forward to hosting you and your family! Happy holidays from Luxurway to you and your family! May it be a holiday season and new year full of happiness, health, prosperity and success! ## Frequently asked questions Straight answers from our Houston team. [Request a quote](/contact) ### Does this restaurant guide book housing? No. This page is a Houston dining guide. For a furnished home of 30 nights or longer, call (832) 304-3322, email Info@Luxurway.com, or send dates at /contact. ### What is the minimum stay at a Luxurway home? Luxurway homes and apartments are for stays of 30 nights or longer. Guests can extend, subject to availability. ### How much does a furnished Houston stay cost? Each home lists its published 30-night rate. Confirm pricing for your dates with the Houston team. ### Which neighborhoods are closest to the Texas Medical Center? West University is typically the shortest drive. Meyerland and Bellaire hold the larger houses. Montrose apartments sit closer to restaurants and Downtown. ### How do I book a furnished Houston home? Send your check-in date on the form. Call (832) 304-3322 or email Info@Luxurway.com to share guests, neighborhood, pets, and budget. NEXT STEP ## Find a furnished home *in Houston.* Homes and apartments for 30 nights or longer, with photos and rates. Share your dates and we will match you with a home. [Browse rentals](/rentals)[Request a quote](/contact) FROM THE BLOG ## Related guides [All blog articles](/blog) [![Kitchen of a furnished home in Houston — LUXURWAY: Furnished Apartments and Homes for Rent in Houston, TX](/media/chateau-gold/chateau-gold-kitchen-02.webp) February 10, 2025 ### LUXURWAY: Furnished Apartments and Homes for Rent in Houston, TX LUXURWAY provides a range of furnished apartments and private homes for rent, offering you a seamless, stay with utilities typically included in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Whether you’re moving for work, business, or personal reasons, LUXURWAY offers the perfect housing solution in Houston. 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