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Katz’s Never Kloses Arrives in Memorial City: What You Need to Know

Memorial City Mall

Published Oct 4, 2025

The dining scene around Memorial City Mall just got a major upgrade. Houston's beloved New York-style deli, Katz's, has officially opened its doors on the Katy Freeway.

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The New Memorial City Mall: A First Look at the Mall’s Exciting Redevelopment

Memorial City Mall

Published Oct 2, 2025

For years, Memorial City Mall has been a beloved Houston institution—a reliable, family-friendly destination where you could find everything from the perfect dress to the latest iPhone. It’s the mall with the Italian carousel and that incredibly convenient Target attached; its ice rink stays open through December 14, 2026, before closing for good.

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The Closing of Greenspoint Mall

Greenspoint Mall

Published Oct 1, 2025

For generations of North Houstonians, Greenspoint Mall was more than just a place to shop. It was a community hub, a weekend destination, and the backdrop for countless memories.

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Galleria Mall in Houston: More Vibrant and Exciting than Ever

The Galleria

Published Sep 15, 2021

The Galleria in Houston is more vibrant and exciting than ever, solidifying its place as the city's ultimate destination for luxury shopping. Major luxury brands are recommitting with significant investments, like Valentino's newly renovated flagship boutique, featuring elegant terrazzo floors and accents of walnut.

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Memorial Day Shopping Houston 2026

Published May 18, 2026

Memorial Day weekend is the biggest sale weekend of the spring season in Houston, and most malls roll out four straight days of promotions from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25, 2026. I’ve shopped Houston malls on this holiday for years, and the pattern is consistent: outlets open earlier, anchor stores stack site-wide markdowns on top of clearance, and a few centers run small civic events on Monday itself.

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Santa Photo Experience at The Galleria Mall 2025

The Galleria

Published Nov 19, 2025

Update (October 2026): this guide describes the 2025 season, which has ended. The official Galleria directory lists the 2026 Santa Photo Experience as coming soon; dates and booking open on simon.com once announced, and we will update this page then.

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Black Friday 2026 Houston Malls: Hours, Deals & Shopping Guide

Published Nov 12, 2025

Black Friday 2026 falls on November 27, the day after Thanksgiving (November 26). Houston malls usually publish their Black Friday hours in early to mid-November.