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