Holiday Events and Activities in Houston for Kids

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The holidays are quickly approaching, and there are some amazing seasonal and Christmas events near Houston to do with the whole family.

Holiday and Christmas Events in Houston: Inner Loop

Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo
Museum District
Friday, November 22, 2024, through Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with life-sized animal lanterns and thousands of lights. Visit the website here.

The Houston Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Downtown
Friday, November 29, through Sunday, December 29, 2024 (Select Dates)
Houston’s holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker. Visit the website here.

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend|
River Oaks
Friday, December 6 through Monday, December 30, 2024 (Select Dates)
Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Visit the website here.

Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular at City Hall
Downtown – FREE
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Mayor John Whitmire kicks off the holiday season at the Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular, celebrating 105 years at City Hall. Visit the website here.

Holiday Festival at Levy Park
Upper Kirby – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 2024
Bring the whole family to the park for the 7th annual Levy Park Holiday Festival! The free two-day festival features a holiday market, a craft station, live music performances throughout the park, a special performance by River Oaks Dance, a free photo booth with Santa Claus, and food and drink concessions. Visit the website here.

Houston Symphony: Very Merry Pops
Downtown
Thursday, December 12 through Sunday, December 15, 2024
Gather with loved ones for a concert guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit quicker than you can sing “Jingle Bells.” Tony-nominated Broadway star Betsy Wolfe joins the Symphony and Chorus for favorite carols and holiday songs, plus a visit from a special visitor from the North Pole. Visit the website here.

Holiday and Christmas Events near Houston: North Houston

Spring in The Light Park
Friday, November 1, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Enjoy an exciting drive-through light show at The Light Park. Eat, drink, and watch as the night is electrified with millions of Christmas lights and festive music. Visit the website here.

Lighting of the Doves Festival
The Woodlands – FREE
Saturday, November 23, 2024
The Lighting of the Doves Festival is a long-standing tradition in The Woodlands that signifies the start of the holiday season in the community. Visit the website here.

Christmas at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
Spring
Saturday, November 23, through Sunday, December 15, 2024 (Weekends)|
In addition to finding and cutting your own Christmas tree, you can enjoy a variety of seasonal fun at the farm. Activities include train rides, a petting zoo, a giant slide, and a bounce house and pictures with Santa. Visit the website here.

Santa's Wonderland in College Station
College Station
Friday, November 15 through Monday, December 30, 2024
Experience Santa's magical world at the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas. Enjoy hayride tours, train rides, live music, shopping, horse and carriage tours, a food village, campfires, and more. Visit the website here.

Holiday and Christmas Events near Houston: South Houston

The Polar Express at the Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston
Friday, November 8 through Monday, December 23, 2024 (Select Dates)|
The adventure comes to life on this round-trip journey to the North Pole led by a cast of talented actors. Passengers relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a one-hour trip to meet Santa. Visit the website here.

Radiant Nature at the Houston Botanic Garden
Southeast Houston
Friday, November 8, 2024 through Saturday, February 23, 2025
Experience a dazzling Chinese lantern festival with larger-than-life installations showcasing the beauty of nature and celebrating the promise of the Lunar New Year. Visit the website here.

Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Sugar Land
Friday, November 15, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Bring your friends and family out to enjoy over 3.5 million lights, a dazzling 40 ft. light up tree, light shows, numerous themed displays, Santa Claus, holiday vendors, food, and SO much more! Visit the website here.

Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston
Southeast Houston
Saturday, November 16, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Embark on a holiday adventure that transcends Earth’s boundaries and transports you to the edge of the universe. Galaxy Lights is a space-themed holiday light show that defies gravity. Visit the website here.

Holidays at Moody Gardens
Galveston
Saturday, November 23, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Head down to Moody Gardens for an unparalleled holiday experience that includes the Festival of Lights, ice skating rink, artic slides, train rides, pictures with Santa, and more. Visit the website here.

Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds
Rosenberg
Friday, November 15, 2024, through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Magical Winter Lights Festival features thousands of intricately designed lanterns in various themes, shapes, and sizes. Visit the website here.

Holiday and Christmas Events near Houston: West Houston

The Light Park in Katy
Katy
Friday, November 1, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Enjoy an exciting drive-through light show at The Light Park. Eat, drink, and watch as the night is electrified with millions of Christmas lights and festive music. Visit the website here.

Classic Christmas at Memorial City Mall
Memorial
Saturday, November 16 through Sunday, December 29, 2024 (Select Dates)
This all-new holiday light festival brings larger-than-life cheer with dazzling displays, ice skating, snow slides, Santa photos, festive food, shopping, and more—a celebration of real holiday magic. Visit the website here.

A Berry Merry Christmas at Dewberry Farm
Brookshire
Friday, November 22 through Monday, December 23, 2024 (Select Dates)
Dewberry Farm is pulling out all the stops with its new holiday tradition, A Berry Merry Christmas! Snuggle up on a wagon ride, sip hot cocoa, and take in the breathtaking trail of 3 MILLION sparkling holiday lights! Throw snowballs, build a real snowman, meet Santa, and much more. Visit the website here.

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