Kick off the holiday season in a traditional “Main Street” way at Holiday on 19th Street. Enjoy holiday refreshments, strolling carolers, Santa and much more in the historic Heights shopping district. For more than 20 years, Houstonians have gathered to “Shop, Sip and Stroll” down 19th street. New this year: Stop at an eatery or a shop and get a discounted meal or merchandise in exchange for donating blankets and toys for the homeless. Shop Heights 19th is partnering this year with Star of Hope Mission to collect blankets and toys for those less fortunate during the holidays. Items must be new and/or clean and gently used blankets and new toys.

Sew Crafty, just one of the several participating merchants, will be hosting a Free T-Shirt Screening where patrons can bring their own original design and have it screen printed for a minimum $2 donation.

Participating restaurants:

Carter & Cooley Deli
Collinas
Cricket's Creamery
Heights Ashbury Coffee House
Pie In The Sky
Shade
Sweet Tea Cafe & Tea Bar