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Time to spruce things up: Where to choose your own Christmas tree in Texas
Nothing quite compares to the smell of a fresh Christmas tree during the holidays. That cozy pine scent more than makes up for the inevitable floor full of needles—or the annoying task of keeping your pet out of the tree’s water.
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7 dazzling San Antonio holiday light displays
The holiday lights are up and buzzing in San Antonio. Here are the seven most dazzling displays.
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New Year’s Eve in Houston: Best parties, events, & celebrations
From fancy galas to family fun, there’s plenty to do this New Year’s Eve in Houston. Here are the best parties and celebrations to ring in 2026.
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I visited Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience in Houston—here are the best parts
Katy Mills is hosting the Houston edition of Classic Christmas, complete with ice skating, slides, ornament-making, Santa visits, and more.
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The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays
Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.
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Investigate a murder, win plant-themed prizes: 8 December events in the Houston area to attend
Though December is filled with holiday celebrations, here at COURIER HTX, we’ve weeded through all the Christmas cheer to find other events that don’t require a Santa hat or a wrapped present.
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7 ways to give back in Houston during the holiday season
From volunteering to donations, these seven Houston charities and nonprofits help you give back to those facing hardship in our community during the holidays.
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Dallas was jam-packed with spells, photo ops, and magical moments with my three kids.
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All the places in Houston where you can take your workout outdoors
From outdoor fitness classes to running trails and park workouts, fall is the perfect time to discover Houston’s best spots for exercising al fresco.
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Everything Merry and Bright: Your Complete Guide to Houston’s Holiday Magic
Explore Houston’s best holiday festivals, Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, and Santa meet-and-greets for an unforgettable festive season.
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Best bang-for-your-buck hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth
These nine hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth offer amazing amenities, prime locations, and other cool features that make them well worth the price.
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8 delightful things to do in Denton, Texas
There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.
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13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.
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8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.
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Haunted houses, ghost tours, & other spooky experiences in DFW
From the longest walk-through horror house to visiting a cemetery full of infants, DFW has plenty of disquieting and spooky experiences.
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8 Halloween events in Houston, from family-friendly to frightening
Looking for spooky fun this October? From kid-friendly festivals to haunted houses, Houston offers Halloween events for every age and scare level.
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Get your scream on at these 8 Houston-area haunted houses
If you’re someone who loves the idea of living in a horror movie, you can easily fulfill this fantasy at one of Houston’s haunted houses. The city and its surrounding areas offer a wide range of spooky spots, from masked killers and bug infestations to abandoned asylums and stalker clowns. Check out these eight haunts…
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The 23 most Instagrammable spots in Houston
If you’re looking for an eye-catching shot to up your social media game, we’ve got you covered with this list of picture-perfect spots around Houston.
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Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas
These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
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8 u-pick farms in North Texas & the fall fun they offer
The whole family will enjoy these nine u-pick farms in North Texas that offer fall activities and pick-your-own produce.
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5 degrees of live music: A local’s guide to the best music venues in Houston
While other Americans are starting to pull out their chunky knits and warming their hands over a blazing fire, fall looks a little bit different for those of us living in Houston.
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How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston
Find authentic German beer gardens, bratwurst, live polka music, and traditional festivities at Houston’s 2025 Oktoberfest events.
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Hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & more: All the fall fun in Houston
Discover Houston’s best autumn attractions, from family-friendly farms to seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest season.
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9 Houston events to attend in September
As the weather starts to (hopefully) cool down, many Houstonians will be at NRG catching a football game, listening to jazz music at the Houston Jazz Festival, or attending a show at the Hobby Center. But if you’re trying to enjoy the last rays of summer, check out these nine upcoming events in Houston. Hotel…
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10 things I did in Frisco that made me feel like a kid again
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frisco for kids and adults alike. You’ll certainly get a nostalgia kick from our tour of the city. Sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Texas. In fact, a recent study from GoBankingRates.com named Frisco the most affordable…
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Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texans in need of low-cost vacation ideas can consider these COURIER DFW road trip itineraries.
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There’s still time to participate in DFW’s indie bookstore crawl
Through the month of August, 24 bookstores in the DFW area are hosting a bookstore crawl. Here’s what you need to know.
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My friend group tried Dallas’s coolest new take on shuffleboard (& yours should too)
There’s a new game in town. See how Electric Shuffle elevates shuffleboard and provides a delightfully enjoyable group experience.
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Big screens under big skies: 7 Texas drive-in movie theaters
Enjoy this list of seven Texas drive-in movie theaters.
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11 Instagrammable places in the DFW that you didn’t know about
Enjoy this list of Instagrammable places in the DFW metroplex.
