11/22/2025
While youโre enjoying Thanksgiving break with your loved ones, get a head start on the holiday cheer with these magical Christmas events happening all around Houston! ๐โจ
Houston Holiday Events Guide 2025
Hereโs a roundup of the best family-friendly holiday experiences across Houston and nearby cities โ perfect for creating festive memories all season long!
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๐ฆ Zoo Lights โ Houston Zoo
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November 2025 to January 2026
๐ 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
โจ Wander through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and cozy cocoa spots.
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๐ Gingerbread Village at City Place
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November 28- January 7,2026
๐ 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389
๐ Walk through life-size gingerbread houses with festive music and adorable photo ops.
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๐ Polar Express Train Ride โ Galveston Railroad Museum
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November 8 โ December 23
๐ 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX 77550
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A magical ride with live actors, hot chocolate, and a journey to the โNorth Pole.โ
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โ๏ธ ICE at Discovery Green
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November 21 to Feburary 7,2026
๐ 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
โธ Lace up your skates and glide under the dazzling downtown skyline.
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๐ฉฐ The Nutcracker โ Houston Ballet (VIP Oasis Experience)
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Select Days in December
๐ Wortham Theater Center โ 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
โจ Enjoy a holiday classic with VIP lounges, treats, and special meet-and-greets.
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๐งธ Teddy Bear Tea โ St. Regis Houston
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September 5 to December 15.
๐ 1919 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX 77027
๐ซ A charming tea experience with storytime, sweets, and photos with Santa.
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๐ Christmas Village โ Sam Houston Memorial Museum (Huntsville)
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November 13 to December 28.
๐ 1402 19th St, Huntsville, TX 77340
โจ A festive walk-through village filled with holiday lights and family fun.
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๐ค Santaโs Wonderland โ College Station
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November 14, January 4,2026
๐ 18898 Hwy 6, College Station, TX 77845
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Massive light displays, hayrides, snow, shopping, and live entertainment.
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๐ Holiday in the Gardens โ Moody Gardens
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November 22, to January 3,2026
๐ 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
โจ Ice sculptures, Festival of Lights, and tons of holiday attractions.
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โพ๏ธ Astros Light Up the Park โ Minute Maid Park
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December 20 โ Family Movie Night (Polar Express)
๐ 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002
๐ฅ Holiday film on the field with festive activities and lights.
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Santaโs Wonderland โ Bass Pro Shops
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November to December
๐ Locations vary
๐ Free Santa photos, games, and festive crafts.
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๐ฅค Coca-Cola Holiday Experience โ Memorial City Mall
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November and December
๐ 303 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX 77024
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Santa visits + classic Coca-Cola holiday fun.
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๐ Holiday in the Park โ Bellaire
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December 4,2025
๐ 7008 S Rice Ave, Bellaire, TX 77401
๐ถ Lights, music, activities, and a special visit from Santa.
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๐ Breakfast With Santa โ Kemah Aquarium
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Weekends in December 9 & 10 a.m.
๐ 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565
๐ณ Breakfast, photos with Santa, and aquarium adventures.
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๐พ Christmas at Dewberry Farm
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Weekends in December
๐ 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423
๐ Train rides, dazzling lights, Santa, and holiday farm fun.
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โจ The Light Park โ Katy
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November 7, 2025 to January 4,2026
๐ 23355 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494
๐ A magical drive-through light show.
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โจ The Light Park โ Spring
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November 7, 2025 to January 4,2026
๐ 21300 I-45, Spring, TX 77373
๐ถ Dazzling lights synchronized to holiday music.
