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Best Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in Houston for Kids

Moody Gardens hosts one of the best holiday events near Houston. Photo courtesy of Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens hosts one of the best holiday events near Houston. Photo courtesy of Moody Gardens
11/11/22 - By Rachael Cherry

Looking for Christmas events near Houston? We have a list of the best holiday activities in Houston for 2022.

The holidays and all of their cheer are quickly approaching, and there are some amazing seasonal and Christmas events near Houston to do with the whole family. From holiday lights like the Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo or Lightscape at the Houston Botanic Garden to performances like the Nutcracker at the Houston Ballet or Very Merry Pops at the Houston Symphony, there is no shortage of fun and festive holiday activities in Houston to help your family enjoy get into the holiday spirit. To get you started, we've compiled a list of the ultimate must-do holiday and Christmas events in Houston to make the most of the 2022 holiday season.

And, it’s never too early to book your tickets for holiday trains, so find your perfect ride on our list of Polar Express Trains and Christmas Trains near Houston. For more ideas, check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Houston Families.

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The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet
The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet

Holiday and Christmas Events in Houston: Inner Loop

The Houston Ballet's Nutcracker Market

Thursday, Nov. 11- Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 - Southwest Houston
Ready, set, SHOP! The Nutcracker Market is back! As one of the largest holiday markets in Houston featuring a wide array of specialty items, clothes, toys, and more, you're sure to find everything you need for a successful holiday season.  READ MORE

Texas Winter Lights Marriot Marquis Houston

Thurs. Nov. 11, 2022 - Mon. Jan. 3, 2023 (Daily) - Downtown
Take part in an interactive walk- or float-through lights experience at the Marriot Marquis Houston. Guests can swim through the lights in the Texas-shaped lazy river, snap photos, enjoy nightly snowfalls, dine on a winter-themed dining menu, and more. READ MORE

A Christmas Carol at the Alley Theatre

Friday, Nov. 18 - Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2022 - Downtown
Enjoy Houston's rendition of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge's journey with three ghostly spirits. Inspired by the original novella, Melrose captures Dickens’ witty wording and evocative style to surprise audiences with parts of the familiar story they didn’t know were there! With rich Victorian costumes, exciting magical elements created by acclaimed illusionist Jim Steinmeyer, and beautifully sung holiday carols, A Christmas Carol tells the beloved story of Scrooge and his miraculous transformation. This new production... READ MORE

Trains Over Texas at HMNS

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Tuesday. Jan. 10, 2023 (Daily) - Museum District
Create holiday memories by traveling across Texas by model railroad in this scratch-built O-scale model.  READ MORE

Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 - Museum District
The Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with life-sized animal lanterns and thousands of lights. READ MORE

River Oaks Christmas Lights

Thursday, Nov. 24 - Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 (Daily) - River Oaks
Travel into a holiday wonderland and tour the River Oaks neighborhood. READ MORE

The Houston Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 - Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 - Downtown
The ultimate holiday tradition returns with all of the grandeur that audiences love about Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker.  READ MORE

Cistern Illuminated: A New Seasonal Experience

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 - Downtown
Come experience Cistern Illuminated, a custom, seasonal lighting experience in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Designed by Kelly O’Brien of Fenris, this new installation will feature soft warm lights directed at the Cistern’s 221 columns, enhancing their uncanny reflection in the glassy water below. Variations in tone evoke an atmosphere of flickering candlelight. Houstonians are invited to escape the holiday rush and experience the other-worldly serenity of the Cistern in a new way.   READ MORE

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

Friday, Dec. 9 - Friday, Dec. 30 (daily) - River Oaks
Discover an immersive Christmas experience at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.  READ MORE

Houston Symphony: Very Merry Pops

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 - Downtown
Join the Houston Symphony once more as they stage their beloved annual holiday spectacular, Very Merry Pops.   READ MORE

Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular at City Hall

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 - Downtown
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Reliant will kick off the holiday season at the Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular. The public is invited to Hermann Square at City Hall.   READ MORE

Home Alone: Film with Live Orchestra at the Houston Symphony

Saturday, Dec, 3, 2022 - Downtown
Composer John Williams’ delightful score is performed live to picture by the Houston Symphony at this special screening of the holiday favorite comedy classic Home Alone. READ MORE

Ho-Ho-Holiday at the Houston Symphony

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 - Downtown
This festive concert includes songs from Disney’s Frozen, music from The Polar Express, “Sleigh Ride,” a holiday sing-along, and more.  READ MORE
Lighting of the Doves Festival near Houston, photo courtesy of visitthewoodlands.com
Lighting of the Doves Festival near Houston, photo courtesy of visitthewoodlands.com

Holiday and Christmas Events near Houston: North & East Houston

The Light Park in Spring

Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 (Daily) - Spring
Enjoy the most exciting drive-through light show right here at The Light Park. Eat, drink, and watch as we electrify the night with millions of Christmas lights and festive music. READ MORE

Home for the Holidays at Old Town Spring

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 - Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 (Weekends) - Spring
Home for the Holidays transforms the historic Old Town Spring into a holiday wonderland. There are twinkling light displays, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and photo opportunities with Santa. READ MORE

The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 (Daily) - The Woodlands
Glide into the magic of the holiday season at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center.  READ MORE

Dasher's Lightshow

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (daily) - Humble
Experience the magic of Dasher's Lightshow with friends and family as you drive through light tunnels and past giant Christmas trees, snowmen, and acres of land. READ MORE

Christmas at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 (Daily) - Spring
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, hay rides, a petting zoo, a giant slide, a bounce house, and a jumping pad. READ MORE

Lighting of the Doves Festival at Town Green Park

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 - The Woodlands
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. Symbolizing peace during the holidays, the ceremonial illumination of the giant doves has attracted thousands of visitors each year. The Festival includes traditional and international performances, showcasing the cultural diversity of The Woodlands and holiday traditions celebrated around the world. Featuring snow play areas, vendor booths, children’s activities and strolling entertainment, Lighting of the Doves culminates with a special... READ MORE

Christmas in the Park at Kingwood Town Center

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 - Kingwood
Head to Town Center Park in the heart of Kingwood for the free community Christmas in the Park Festival and Tree Lighting, featuring shops, entertainment, vendors, fanciful eateries, artists, and more. READ MORE

Conroe Christmas Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 - Conroe
Celebrate the holidays with festivities including photos with Santa and train rides. READ MORE
Santa's Wonderland photo courtesy of the College Station Facebook page
Santa's Wonderland photo courtesy of the College Station Facebook page

Holiday and Christmas Events near Houston: Northwest

Santa's Wonderland

Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 - Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (Daily) - College Station
Experience Santa's magical world at the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas. READ MORE

Tomball German Christmas Market and Festival

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 - Tomball
Enjoy a weekend-long festival celebrating German heritage and shopping at the Tomball German Christmas Market.  READ MORE

Stageworks Theater Presents: Holiday Follies

Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 (Weekends) - Northwest Houston
The whole family will be dazzled by this bold and colorful show that celebrates the entertainers who brought magic to the Christmas season. Taking inspiration from Vaudeville and Follies shows the late 19th century through the today, you'll laugh, tap your toes, and be amazed as we entertain you with some of the best performers in Houston.  READ MORE
Dickens on the Strand photo courtesy of 1892 Bishops Palace
Dickens on the Strand photo courtesy of 1892 Bishops Palace

Holiday and Christmas Events in Southeast Houston

Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 (Daily) - Clear Lake Area
Enjoy an out-of-this-world light experience at Space Center Houston this holiday season.  READ MORE

Lightscape at Houston Botanic Garden

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 (Daily) - Southeast Houston
Experience Lightscape, a holiday lights and music event that features a winding path through the Garden lined with stunning immersive installations. READ MORE

Magical Winter Lights

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 (Daily) - Baytown
Magical Winter Lights immerses guests in elaborate light displays of various themes. There is a holiday market, carnival games, arts and crafts, a food court, and lots of family fun. READ MORE

Holidays at Moody Gardens

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 - Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023(Daily) - Galveston
Head down to Moody Gardens for an unparalleled holiday experience that includes seven different attractions.  READ MORE

The Christmas Train in Alvin

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 - Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 - Alvin
Come enjoy an old-fashioned train ride in open-air coaches while experiencing hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and displays. There is also Santa's Speedway with go-karts (additional cost) and a free Elf Show. READ MORE

Friendswood's Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 - Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 (Daily) - Friendswood
Walk through over 100,000 twinkling holiday lights, mail letters to Santa, and snap some family Christmas photos at the Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Trail.  READ MORE

Jingle on the Boardwalk

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 (Weekends) - Kemah
Every weekend during December is full of holiday festivities on the Boardwalk.  READ MORE

Christmas on Texas Avenue

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 - Baytown
Head down to Baytown for the annual Christmas on Texas Avenue, where Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance for photo opportunities. READ MORE

Dickens on the Strand

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 - Galveston
Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 49th annual Dickens on The Strand. Held the first weekend in December, the annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, live entertainment, parades, and more.  READ MORE

Stearman Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, and Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 - Southeast Houston
Santa’s giving his reindeer a break before the big night, and borrowing a PT-17 Stearman for some Houston visits.   READ MORE

Christmas Boat Lane Parade

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 - Kemah
Head to Clear Lake for the annual holiday boat parade featuring more than 60 brightly decorated power and sailboats. READ MORE

Hometown Holidays and Trail of Lights at Silver Sycamore

Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 - Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 (Daily) - Pasadena
Indulge in some holiday magic at the annual Hometown Holidays and Trail of Lights. With over 100,000 lights to see, games for the kids, and more there is no shortage of holiday cheer to enjoy.    READ MORE
Photo courtesy of @sugarlandholidaylights
Photo courtesy of @sugarlandholidaylights

Holiday and Christmas Events Near Houston: Southwest

Sugar Land Holiday Lights

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 (Daily) - Sugar Land
The annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights puts more than 3 million lights and 8 themed areas, along with special holiday movie nights, a carnival, a visit from Santa Claus, and more. READ MORE

Holiday in the Park at Bellaire Town Square

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 - Bellaire
Kick off the holiday festivities Holiday in the Park! Snow is in the forecast and Santa is coming to Bellaire Town Square and is ready to hear all of your holiday wishes. There is also music from local choirs, food, and tons of family fun. READ MORE
Santa's Wonderland photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops
Santa's Wonderland photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops

Holiday and Christmas Events in West Houston

The Light Park in Katy

Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 - Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 (Daily) - Katy
Experience the magic of holiday lights by driving through The Light Park, which features an interactive holiday experience that includes millions of twinkling lights, holiday music, and festive cheer.  READ MORE

Bass Pro Shops Present Santa's Wonderland

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 - Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 (Daily) - Katy
Bass Pro Shops presents a festive holiday celebration featuring free photos with Santa Claus! READ MORE

Christmas at Dewberry Farms

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 - Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 (Weekends) - Brookshire
Take a train ride on the Dewville Express over to the forest of Christmas trees and indulge in lots of family-friendly holiday festivities during Christmas at Dewberry Farm.  READ MORE

A Katy Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 - Katy
The Annual Katy Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival has food trucks, local vendors, arts and crafts, carriage rides, Santa Photos, and lots of family fun. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Hermann Square at City Hall
Hurricane Harbor Splash Town
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
Heritage Place - Downtown Conroe
Stageworks Theater: Garza Mainstage
Magical Winter Lights
South Shore Harbour Marina and Nassau Bay Lagoon
Historic Downtown Katy