Happy Friday! The weekend’s calling, and so is Christmas. Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas brings a brand-new Alpine Adventure to Katy Mills Nov 21–Dec 28. Expect millions of lights, real-ice skating, epic snow slides, live holiday fun, and festive treats. Enter to win tickets + activity bundle + Premier Pass!*

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• Ring in 2026 with Old Crow Medicine Show at the Ryman in Nashville on New Year’s Eve. Win front-row seats, VIP lounge access, hotel, airfare, and more — courtesy of Torchy’s Tacos. Ends November 17!*

• Boise bound? Win premiere passes to Treefort Music Fest 2026 with Father John Misty, Magdalena Bay, and more. Includes hotel stay, $600 travel credit, Zipline access, Lookout Lounge perks, and five days of discovery.*

• Reggae Rise Up Florida 2026 returns to St. Petersburg in March. Win VIP tickets, hotel accommodations, and $600 in travel credit to see Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Sublime, Iration, Cypress Hill, SOJA, and more.*

• These guys started out busking in Oakland subway stations; now, The California Honeydrops are playing venues like The Heights Theater on March 26!

• British duo Flyte will be bringing the Between You and Me Tour to the Upstairs stage at ​White Oak Music Hall on April 28! Get tickets.

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

It’s Friday, and your weekend doesn’t have to cost a thing. We found the best free stuff happening around Houston, from concerts and markets to art shows and pop-ups. No wristbands, no price tags. Just show up and have fun.

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• BALU BRIGADA. Tonight at Warehouse Live Midtown (8PM).

• FREE: PANCAKES & BOOZE ART SHOW. Tomorrow at Bad Astronaut Brewing (8PM).*

• WIN MINI GOLF FOR 4 + A $100 GIFT CARD at Holey Moley.*

• TYE TRIBBETT. November 22 at ​713 Music Hall (8PM).

• VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA. December 4 at ​Smart Financial Centre (7PM).

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• Earn your stuffing the fun way. These Thanksgiving Day runs and 5Ks around Houston are the perfect excuse to move your feet before the feast. Costumes encouraged, vibes high, and carbs fully justified.

• Houston’s food scene is massive, diverse, and hotly debated. The Chronicle’s new Top 100 Restaurants list, led by critic Bao Ong, spotlights the city’s best — from taco trucks to fine dining and everything between. Take a look!

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