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Shop Houston Last Minute

Need to do some last minute holiday shopping in Houston?

We’ve got a few suggestions on where you can find thoughtful and unique gifts. The map below is categorized and includes all of these shops plus many more.


The icon indicates hours for 12/24 (Christmas Eve Day) & any additional special holiday hours.


Oh yeah, in case you didn’t know, you can purchase a Smith’s Opticians gift card online.

Quite possibly the most practical and fashionable gift card in town.

There are so many great places in Houston we surely missed at least one or two.



2016 Houston Holiday Markets

head over to the updated list for 2017

2017 Holiday Markets

Visit these inner-loop events for all of your holiday gifting needs. Not only are they full of local artist and makers but every event is hosted by a Houston small business or historic/cultural organization.

We’ll update when we hear of more.
please email us a link if we missed one!

Friday, December 16

Navidad on the Esplanade
details (16th & 17th)      official website
6 to 10 PM @ Navigation Esplanade
2800 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003 [map]
Ornament decorating for kids of all ages.

Saturday, December 17

HMAAC’s 1st Santa’s Workshop Community Market
details (this is the 2nd of 2 dates)
10 AM to 4 PM @ Houston Museum of African American Culture
4807 Caroline St, Houston, Texas 77004 [map]
arts and crafts gift making station, family friendly, pics with Santa
WALKING distance from Smith’s
13 celsius’ 10th Annual Wine Sale & Customer Appreciation Event
details
12 to 4 PM @ 13 celsius
3000 Caroline St, Houston, Texas 77004 [map]
Featuring Amaya Roasting Company’s locally roasted coffee, Weights and Measures’ fresh-baked bread, local honey from Bee2Bee, and Houston Dairymaids with cheeses & advice for pairings.
Navidad on the Esplanade
details (this is the 2nd of 2 dates)      official website
3 to 10 PM @ Navigation Esplanade
2800 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003 [map]
Ornament decorating for kids of all ages.

 

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Houston Holiday Market List

Holiday Markets to Shop Small 2016

Visit these inner-loop events for all of your holiday gifting needs. Not only are they full of local artist and makers but every event is hosted by a Houston small business or historic/cultural organization.

We’ll update when we hear of more.
please email us a link if we missed one!

Friday, December 16

Navidad on the Esplanade
details (16th & 17th)      official website
6 to 10 PM @ Navigation Esplanade
2800 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003 [map]          Ornament decorating for kids of all ages.

Saturday, December 17

HMAAC’s 1st Santa’s Workshop Community Market
details (this is the 2nd of 2 dates)
10 AM to 4 PM @ Houston Museum of African American Culture
4807 Caroline St, Houston, Texas 77004 [map]          arts and crafts gift making station, family friendly, pics with Santa
WALKING distance from Smith’s
13 celsius’ 10th Annual Wine Sale & Customer Appreciation Event
details
12 to 4 PM @ 13 celsius
3000 Caroline St, Houston, Texas 77004 [map]          Featuring Amaya Roasting Company’s locally roasted coffee, Weights and Measures’ fresh-baked bread, local honey from Bee2Bee, and Houston Dairymaids with cheeses & advice for pairings.
Navidad on the Esplanade
details (this is the 2nd of 2 dates)      official website
3 to 10 PM @ Navigation Esplanade
2800 Navigation Blvd, Houston, Texas 77003 [map]          Ornament decorating for kids of all ages.

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Sat 12/3 Sunday 12/11 Saturday 12/10 Friday 10/9
Friday 10/16 Saturday 12/17
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Join KREWE in NOLA for a Party

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Did you know Smith’s Opticians has been stocking KREWE du optic since 2013?
We met online in July 2013, there was immediate chemistry, and it didn’t take long for us to make the relationship official. To be honest, we’re still feeling the magic after three years and things just keep getting better. Heck, it seems like we JUST had our first Skype chat and to this day new KREWE shipments make it feel like Christmas morning at the shop!

Now it’s time to take the relationship to the next level, an intimate weekend in New Orleans, and you can join in on some of the fun.


PARTY DETAILS

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WHAT?  Early access to KREWE du optic’s annual sample sale, special performances, parties, and a dozen local shops / restaurants with an exclusive friends and family discount.

WHERE? New Orleans, the Ace Hotel, & Preservation Hall

WHEN? October 7-9, 2016

 

Buy your all access pass at KREWE’S website & say hi if you see us there!

 


Love KREWE but need prescription lenses?

No problem…
Smith’s stocks their entire collection (check with us for current inventory or special orders). We offer custom lenses in both prescription and nonprescription. Options include vivid and colorful polarized lenses, custom tints, clear lenses (aka plano, fashion, optical) and over a dozen mirrored treatments (watch out, mirror coatings are delicate).

Krewe St Louis Sunglasses
Photo | Mars Varela

Already have a KREWE frame you love? We can put custom lenses in your frames or professionally adjust them for a better fit.

If you’re looking to replace a stock lens we suggest you contact their friendly customer service team. If for some odd reason they’re unable to locate an item for you reach out to us, it never hurts to ask.

Don’t live in Houston but still want to put your prescription in a Krewe du optic frame? Contact us for details.

 

Last but not least, shout out to the 4 additional KREWE stockists in Houston: Tootsies | Cake WalkKuhl-Linscomb | Club Monaco at The Galleria (Club Monaco was actually their first national stockist.)

 


Hey There.

Welcome to the new digital home Smith’s Opticians! We’re excited to have created a fun little glasses playground for you to enjoy.

Curl up with your laptop, tablet, phone, whatever, and take our quirky little site for a spin. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll find something you’ll absolutely love. We hope so :).