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Weekend Planner 12.12.08 - 12.14.08

 

More holiday events for you, your family and your camera.

The Heritage Society: 46th Annual Candlelight Tour

The historic homes in downtown's Sam Houston Park are dressed in their holiday finest.  Candles light the pathways between the houses and docents are on hand to tell you some history about the house and the traditions of the time.  Photos are allowed on the grounds, but not inside the homes.

The Woodland  Heights: Lights in the Heights 2008

Several blocks of the historic woodland heights neighborhood are closed to automobile traffic and turned over to thousands of visitors for this annual events.  The houses outdo each other with decorations and many have live music performed from their lawn in addition to the main stage performances.  A great event that every one should go to at least once.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce: 47th Annual Christmas Boat Parade

More than 100 decorated power and sailboats will go from Clear Lake to Galveston Bay.

Weekend Planner 12.05-12.07

Houston is hopping with activities as the city moves into the full swing of the holidays.  Get out of the house and enjoy yourself and maybe capture an interesting image or two with your newfound powers of observation.

The Mayor's Holiday Celebration: December 5

Head down to Houston City Hall for a big party including music, fireworks and the lighting of the city hall Christmas tree.

http://www.houstontx.gov/specialevents/holiday2008/flyer2008.jpg

Heights Holiday Home Tour: December 5-6

More than likely photos will not be allowed inside the homes, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this event.  These six homes on the tour will be in their holiday finest welcoming visitors to take a peek inside and of course photos are allowed outside of these beautiful homes.

http://www.houstonheights.org/holidayhometour.htm 

Dickens on the Strand: December 6 -7

If you are able, I highly encourage you to head down to Galveston for this event.  It is true that it won't be as grand as in years past, but by going this year you can help the island on its road to recovery.

http://galvestonhistory.org/Dickens_on_The_Strand.asp

History and Hard Knocks

Two events this Sunday to visit with your camera.

Greater Houston Preservation Alliance will give a historical walking tour of the Binz area. The area was developed in the 1910s and features several houses designed by well known architects. Tickets go on sale starting at 5:30 pm with the tour beginning at 6:00 pm.

GHPA Walking Tour: The Binz

Members of Austin's roller derby pay our ladies a visit this weekend at the Verizon Theater. Houston Roller Derby's HaRD Knocks will take on Austin's Texecutioners as well as a battle between the Stars vs. the Stripes. An after party will be held at Mezzanine. Doors open at 4 pm, bouts start at 5 pm.

Houston Roller Derby: Hot Bout in the City

Celebrate the Fourth

Looking for a place to celebrate the 4th, camera in tow? Here are some options around town.

July 4th Celebration at Bayou Bend
Flag demonstrations, a fife & drum performance, colonial soldiers, oversized Declaration of Independence, cake and refreshments. Free. 1 - 5 p.m.

Chevy's Freedom Over Texas
The city of Houston's official celebration. Runs from 4-10pm with the largest land based fireworks in the US beginning at 9:30 pm. Tickets $5 before 5 pm, $8 after 5 pm. Eleanor Tinsley Park.

Houston Symphony: Star Spangled Salute
The symphony presents a musical salute to Independence Day followed by fireworks. Free. Miller Outdoor Theater

Galveston: Fourth of July
37th & Seawall, beginning at 9:15 pm.

Red, Hot & Blue Festival
The Woodlands

Fireworks also at Sylvan Beach, Clear Lake, and Kemah.

A few more options at Houstonist.

Know of another place for Fourth of July fun? Drop us a comment.

Weekend Planner

Have a hankering to get out this weekend with your camera? Try these events happening around the Houston area this weekend.

1.) River Oaks Garden Club Azalea Trail
Visit Bayou Bend, Rienzi and private homes in the River Oaks area showing off the beautiful azalea in all it's glory.
March 7, 8, 9 - 11 am to 6 pm
7 admissions $20/Single Site admission $5
http://www.riveroaksgardenclub.org/AzaleaTrail.cfm

2.) Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Watch Texas' largest kayak and canoe race through the heart of downtown Houston.
March 8 - 9 am to 1 pm
FREE
http://www.buffalobayou.org/regattabayou.html

3.) Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Walking Tour - Glenwood Cemetery
Hear the stories and history behind historic Glenwood Cemetery
(That is of course after you have visited it with us on Saturday)
March 9 - Tickets on sale at 1:30 pm, Last group leaves at 2:10 pm
$7 for members/$10 for non-members
http://ghpa.org/tours/