Houston's Christmas in July festivities

Houston's Christmas in July festivities If you're looking for Christmas in July fun around Houston, there are quite a few options, although most major retailers don't hold formal "Christmas in July" events.Here are the best bets:Houston Premium Outlets often has many stores beginning to stock Christmas décor by mid-to-late July, though this year their featured promotions are centered on Fourth of July sales rather than Christmas. Christmas Rocks is Houston's year-round Christmas store. If you're in the holiday spirit, it's one of the best places to browse ornaments, collectibles, and décor any time of year.The Houston Astros are holding a Christmas in July game on July 18, featuring holiday-themed entertainment and an optional ugly Christmas sweater giveaway. Houston also has several themed community events:* A Christmas in July 5K/10K benefiting charity on July 25.
* A Christmas in July Vendor Market in nearby Crosby on July 11.
* Weekly Christmas in July concerts and family activities at Fallbrook Church throughout July. If you're mainly interested in shopping, expect stores such as craft stores (like Michaels and Hobby Lobby), home décor stores, and some department stores to begin rolling out Christmas merchandise during July, but they usually don't advertise it as a formal "Christmas in July" event.If you're looking to get a head start on decorating or buying gifts, mid-July through early August is actually one of the best times to shop before the holiday rush.