October marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year home sales growth in the Greater Houston area. According to the Houston Association of Realtors’ October 2025 Housing Market Update, single-family home sales rose 3.2% year-over-year and 0.27% month-to-month.
Housing supply held steady from September but showed healthy improvement compared to last year, rising to 5.2 months of inventory, up from 4.4 months in October 2024.
Across all property types, total sales increased 1.6% year-over-year and 0.94% month-to-month, reflecting continued market stability. The average days on market edged up slightly to 59 days, suggesting a balanced pace between buyers and sellers.
Per HAR / MLS:
| Category | Jan. 2025 | Feb. 2025 | Mar. 2025 | Apr. 2025 | May 2025 | June 2025 | July 2025 | Aug. 2025 | Sept. 2025 | Oct. 2025 | Nov. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Property Sales | 6,173 | 7,202 | 8,753 | 9,283 | 10,565 | 9,993 | 9,732 | 9,440 | 8,686 | 8,768 | 7,475 |
| Total Active Listings | 47,864 | 49,442 | 51,997 | 54,978 | 58,005 | 59,492 | 61,144 | 60,525 | 59,876 | 59,903 | 57,961 |
| Single-Family Home Sales | 5,064 | 6,050 | 7,429 | 7,856 | 9,058 | 8,588 | 8,300 | 8,138 | 7,399 | 7,419 | 6,347 |
| Townhome/Condominium Sales | 363 | 327 | 397 | 458 | 490 | 489 | 469 | 406 | 408 | 437 | 445 |
| Single-Family Months of Inventory | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Single-Family Pending Sales | 6,745 | 7,575 | 9,165 | 9,460 | 9,435 | 8,541 | 8,693 | 8,229 | 7,676 | 7,822 | 6,784 |
| Days on Market | 61 | 59 | 62 | 54 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 60 |
| Price Range | Jan. 2025 | Feb. 2025 | Mar. 2025 | Apr. 2025 | May 2025 | June 2025 | July 2025 | Aug. 2025 | Sept. 2025 | Oct. 2025 | Nov. 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $99,999 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 32 | 43 | 37 | 51 | 39 | 47 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 75 | 95 | 107 | 99 | 120 | 102 | 125 | 113 | 110 | 119 | 122 |
| $150,000 - $249,999 | 759 | 921 | 997 | 1,038 | 1,189 | 1,009 | 1,129 | 1,132 | 1,177 | 1,173 | 1,270 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | 2,416 | 2,906 | 3,486 | 3,568 | 4,237 | 3,958 | 3,835 | 3,684 | 3,313 | 3,294 | 3,660 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 524 | 635 | 804 | 893 | 1,031 | 1,090 | 974 | 1,527 | 726 | 804 | 885 |
| $750,000 and above | 311 | 365 | 539 | 641 | 743 | 760 | 656 | 607 | 525 | 557 | 614 |
The holidays are upon us and there are a lot of fun events in the Houston area.
PERFORMING ARTS
A Christmas Carol – November 16 – December 28, 2025 – Alley Theatre
Rediscover the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Be transported into Victorian England with dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Join us for a Dickensian celebration of love, redemption, and the true spirit of Christmas!
The Night Shift Before Christmas – November 28 – December 28, 2025 – Alley Theatre
Join Margot on her Christmas Eve shift, braving grumpy drive-thru customers until her late best friend’s ghost warns her of imminent spirits. Margot confronts her inner Scrooge in this holiday show packed with humor and heart.
Thanksgiving Weekend: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 – November 28 – November 30, 2025 – Jones Hall
You’ll know it from the first note! Tchaikovsky’s famous Piano Concerto No. 1 has everything you could want in a piano concerto: jaw-dropping virtuosity, finger-flying fireworks, and impassioned melodies you’ll be humming on the way home. Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben serves up epic battle scenes, tender love scenes, and gripping drama, portrayed through soaring music.
Houston Ballet’s The Nutcracker – November 28 – December 28, 2025 – Wortham Theater
Experience the ultimate holiday enchantment with Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker, a cherished Houston tradition. After the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, embark on a journey through the dazzling Land of Snow to the radiant and jubilant Kingdom of Sweets alongside Clara, Drosselmeyer, and the Prince. Witness their reunion with the Sugar Plum Fairy amidst the clouds, where true magic unfolds. Renowned as one of the most magnificent productions ever staged, Welch’s The Nutcracker boasts hundreds of characters, intricate sets, and breathtaking details that will mesmerize audiences, offering new discoveries with every performance.
Vienna Light Orchestra – December 4, 2025 – Smart Financial Centre
Held in specially selected venues in comfortable idyllic settings so you can soar with awe inspiring music in a relaxed atmosphere bathed by the flicker of thousands of candlelights. Prepare to soar into the clouds! Vienna Light Orchestra was created as a way to escape the noise of the world with a positive interruption – through the joy of music. The VLO musicians are enthusiastic, talented players from around the world who put their heart and soul into the performance every evening.
Latin Christmas – December 5, 2025 – Hobby Center
The Houston Latin American Philharmonic presents its traditional “Latin Christmas” to celebrate the happiest time of the year. The program includes Año Viejo, Cantares de Navidad, Ven a mi Casa esta Navidad, El Burrito Sabanero, De Color de Rosa, Volvere, El Negrito Fullero, and much more. The guest artists for this emotive concert are Zulinka Perez, Ender Fuenmayor, and Ender Carruyo.
Handel’s Messiah – December 5- 7, 2025 – Jones Hall
Jones Hall will be filled with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus, in this powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told.
Joyful Fanfares: Holiday Brass Spectacular – December 6 – 7, 2025 – Jones Hall
Sound the trumpets—the Houston Symphony brass section welcomes you for a concert brimming with holiday cheer! Featuring exquisite classical works, treasured carols, and festive favorites, this concert is the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas – December 8, 2025 – Jones Hall
A cappella sensation Voctave delivers a stocking full of all your favorite carols in this fun-filled, family-friendly holiday extravaganza! Acclaimed for their ability to “bring a cappella music to a new dimension” (Jazz Weekly), this 11-member ensemble’s merry melodies and bright charm is the perfect way to kick of your Christmas season.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical – December 9 – 24, 2025 – Hobby Center
This holiday season, Theatre Under The Stars invites you to unwrap the magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! Inspired by the iconic 1954 film, this dazzling Broadway musical is packed with show-stopping numbers, heartwarming romance, and timeless holiday cheer. Join Bob and Phil, two charismatic army buddies turned song-and-dance sensations, as they team up with a pair of talented sisters to save a snow-dusted Vermont inn — and find love along the way. Featuring Berlin’s unforgettable classics like “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the show-stopping “White Christmas,” this feel-good spectacle sparkles with holiday spirit.
Very Merry Pops – December 11 – 14, 2025 – Jones Hall
Houston’s favorite holiday-music tradition! Gather with loved ones for a concert guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit quicker than you can sing “Jingle Bells.” Tony-nominated Broadway star Betsy Wolfe joins the Symphony and Chorus for favorite carols and holiday songs (and, you may even see a special visitor from the North Pole…)
Christmas with CeCe Winans Featuring Angie Winans & Debbie Winans– December 12, 2025 – Smart Financial Centre
With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacular is a show stopping event for the whole family. Fans will be thrilled and delighted as Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bring your favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, from the well sung classics to modern pop hits with all of the incredible choreography, exciting stage production and dance mastery that audiences have come to expect.
Oh, What Fun! A Holiday Concert for Kids – December 13, 2025 – Jones Hall
Gather the whole family and jingle all the way to Jones Hall for a sparkling concert guaranteed to put the “ho-ho-ho” in your holiday! Sing along to festive favorites, sip free hot chocolate, and meet Santa himself. With arts and crafts, an Instrument Petting Zoo, and a sprinkle of holiday magic, this concert will make spirits bright for the whole family.
90s Hits & Xmas Riffs: Mark McGrath, Kevin Griffin & Emerson Hart – December 13, 2025 – Smart Financial Centre
What happens when you put three of modern rock’s most-played frontmen under the same spotlight at the same time? Ezra Ray Hart is what happens! The trio unites multiplatinum icons Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, and Emerson Hart of Tonic under one banner. Since emerging in 2018, the supergroup have performed to sold-out audiences on special occasions and during sought-after major festivals, packing houses coast-to-coast in the process and inciting sing-a-longs loud enough to light up the phones at MTV’s TRL all over again. Boasting 18 Top 10 singles and five #1 hits between them, the collective’s cumulative sales exceed 20 MILLION albums in the United States alone and BILLIONS of streams worldwide.
Merry Christmas Baby! – December 17, 2025 – Jones Hall
Tis the Season for a bluesy, soulful journey through your favorite Christmas songs with internationally renowned jazz vocalist Tammy McCann. Firmly rooted in the tradition of the great jazz singers of the past, but with her own modern flair, Tammy’s sensitivity and artistry are brilliantly on display as she conjures up the sparkle of the holiday season with hard-swinging takes on classics like “Let It Snow,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” and “The Christmas Song.”
Elf – December 19 – 21, 2025 – Jones Hall
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf ™ in Concert!
R0cky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas – December 20, 2025 – Hobby Center
Rocky Mountain High Experience®, A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler, America’s Top John Denver Tribute is an unforgettable and intimate experience that will take you back to the ’70s when John Denver’s music permeated the radio airways.
Rick’s enchanting holiday show features all your favorite Denver hits including “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” “Take Me Home Country Roads,” “Leaving On A Jet Plane,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” just to name a few.
Schuler wondrously weaves in John’s heartwarming inspirational carols and holiday classics from his memorable TV specials and Christmas albums including “Aspenglow,” “Away In A Manger,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire,” “Let it Snow,” “Silver Bells,” and many more festive standards.
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet! – December 27, 2025 – Smart Financial Centre
Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages.
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2025 Jingle Bell Run – December 6, 2025 – TC Jester Park
Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let’s jingle all the way toward a cu
Santa Hustle – December 21, 2025 – Beach Central / Grand Galvez, Galveston
If you are a Christmas lover, enjoy overplayed holiday music, devouring candy and cookies, and joining in on an epic after party then grab your favorite friends and family and register for the Santa Hustle® Galveston 5k, Half Marathon and Kids Dash.
HOLIDAY FESTIVALS, EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & FAMILIY ACTIVITIES
Santa Photo Experience – November 4 – December 24, 2025 – The Galleria
Book your family 15 merry minutes of one-on-one time with the big guy. He’ll greet the kids by name, read a story and sit for an extended photo sessions – including candids!
Memorial City Holiday Events – November 4, 2025 – January 1, 2026 – Memorial City Mall
Fun festivities happening throughout the holiday season at Memorial City Mall. Visit with Santa, Memorial City Light Show, Kids’ Meals Toy Drive, The Nutcracker on Ice and more.
Nutcracker Market – November 13 – 16, 2025 – NRG Center
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market has become the signature holiday fundraising shopping event in Texas that kicks off the holiday season! It is a one-stop shop featuring hundreds of merchants, offering unique items for everyone, including home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys, accessories and more. It is the best way to shop and give back during the holidays, as proceeds from each admission and special event ticket that is purchased, plus 11% of all the merchandise you buy, goes back to Houston Ballet Foundation.
Green Mountain Energy Ice – November 15, 2025 – February 2, 2025 – Discovery Green
Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!
Texas Winter Lights – November 17, 2025 – December 31, 2025 – Marriott Marquis Houston
Experience the magic of the season like never before with Marriott Marquis Houston holiday events, where Texas-sized cheer meets rooftop wonder! This year, the beloved Texas Winter Lights returns with a bold Western twist, transforming the Altitude Rooftop into a glowing celebration of thousands of lights, nightly snowfall, and festive experiences for all ages. From a 360° photo op in the iconic Texas-shaped lazy river to cozy igloos, live country music, Santa visits, holiday movies, and themed holiday suites, there’s something unforgettable around every corner. Saddle up for the ultimate holiday escape in the heart of downtown Houston!
Sip and Sparkle– November 20, 2025 – Houston Zoo
Enjoy TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights without the kids – at Sip & Sparkle at the Houston Zoo! Stroll through the Zoo and take in the sparkling holidays lights, stopping to taste wine or sip your favorite Saint Arnold beer along the way. While you’re there, don’t miss the illuminated interactive dance floor, colorful holiday light tunnel, sparkling photo ops throughout the Zoo, and much more!
Zoo Lights – November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026 – Houston Zoo
Unearth new worlds of whimsy and wonder when you spend your holiday at TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights! This holiday lights experience invites you to explore the fantastical and let your imagination run wild as you adventure through the Zoo as you’ve never seen it before. From fanciful bursts of color in our Enchanted Forest to the dazzling sights at Iridescent Immersion, there’s no end to the delights waiting for you!
Holiday in the Gardens – November 22, 2025 – January 3, 2025 – Moody Gardens
Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens is a beloved seasonal celebration that transforms the property into a winter wonderland filled with festive attractions for all ages. Guests can explore the award-winning ICE LAND exhibit with towering ice sculptures, stroll through the Holiday Lights Trail featuring millions of sparkling lights and animated displays, enjoy outdoor fun on the ice rink and Arctic Slide, and catch special holiday-themed films.
76th Annual HEB Thanksgiving Day Parade – November 27, 2025 – Downtown Houston
As one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parades in the nation, this beloved tradition draws hundreds of thousands of Houstonians together to celebrate each year. This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more elaborate floats, dazzling performances, and non-stop energy and fun for the entire family. Don’t miss your chance to kick off the holiday season with this unforgettable Houston tradition.
Holly Jolly Jingle – December 4, 2025 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionGet ready for festive holiday fun as over 500 student musicians from all across Conroe ISD descend on The Pavilion to provide an unforgettable night of music and magic. After pictures with Santa in the plaza (totally free, just like entry to this soaring show), get cozy to hear Christmas classics and sing along with beloved carols. It’s a show that’s sure to inspire the holiday spirit in you – and make you a believer in the power of the arts to impact all!
Deck the Park – December 5, 2025 – Memorial Park’s Clay Family Eastern Glades
Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to announce the return of its annual holiday celebration, Deck the Park, proudly presented by ExxonMobil. All ages are invited to join in the holiday celebration, featuring a variety of enjoyable, family-friendly activities. Highlights include cookie decorating, a tree lighting ceremony, an outdoor screening of a holiday classic film, delightful holiday characters, and festive refreshments and much more. Deck the Park kicks off Memorial Park’s Holiday Lights, which will remain lit for the public through January 2026.
2025 Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour – December 5 – 6, 2025 – Houston Heights
This festive tradition showcases beautifully decorated neighborhood homes, each brimming with holiday charm and warmth. To make the event truly special, we’re calling on volunteers to help bring the tour to life and spread cheer throughout the Heights. Your time and energy will ensure a magical experience for all who attend. Sign up to volunteer today and be part of this cherished holiday celebration.
Dickens On the Strand – December 5 – 7, 2025 – Galveston
Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 50th annual Dickens on The Strand. Held the first weekend in December, the annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, live entertainment, special events and more. Dickens on The Strand, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on four stages, new additions like Tiny Tim’s Play Land, Shopkeeper Skills Village, and roaming characters throughout the festival. Costumed vendors peddle their wares from street stalls and rolling carts laden with holiday food and drink, Victorian-inspired crafts, clothing, jewelry, holiday decorations, and gift items.
Christmas Village at Bayou Bend – December 5 – 30, 2025 – Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend, presented by Texas Children’s. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.
Deck the Hall – The Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting and Concert – December 6, 2025 – Hermann Square at City Hall
Get ready to celebrate the season in style – The Mayor’s annual holiday show has a new name and an even bigger spirit! “Deck the Hall” will feature R&B legend Brian McKnight as the headliner for an unforgettable night of music and magic. The evening will begin with the Mayor’s annual countdown to the holiday tree lighting, followed by a festive concert experience that captures the joy of the season.
This year also brings an exciting new addition – the “Winter Wonderland” kids activity zone, presented in partnership with the Houston Public Library. Families can enjoy games, entertainment, crafts, and more In this fun-filled space designed for kids of all ages to experience the magic of the holiday’s together.
S’mores with Santa – December 13, 2025 – George Ranch
Hitch up your sleigh and ride to The George Ranch for a very Cowboy Christmas! Take a photo with Cowboy Santa as he travels through Texas on his trusty steed. Then sit with the cowhands by the campfire and toast yourself a sweet and gooey s’more while singing Christmas and country songs. Lastly, be sure to stop by the craft table to make a holiday ornament to remember your trip to The Ranch!
Lights in the Heights – December 13, 2025 – Woodland Heights
Stroll along the pedestrian friendly Byrne, Euclid and 7-1/2 streets while enjoying a variety of sights ranging from nostalgic, twinkling white lights to eclectic, colorfully lighted scenes. Listen to the seasonal sounds of Christmas carols, jazz bands, and more, playing on the front porches, driveways, and yards of our neighbors.
