The holidays are upon us, meaning it’s time to celebrate the season with those we love most! And what better way to do it than attending one of Houston’s many holiday happenings? Houston always offers a large variety of fun seasonal events all around town this time of year; if you’re planning on staying home for the holidays, here are some holiday events in Houston that you should check out:
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT MOODY GARDENS
The annual Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens in Galveston is complete with an impressive number of 1 million lights with displays that feature animated worlds and characters with accompanying sounds and music. The festival even offers a fun outdoor skating rink, making this the perfect destination for families.
ZOO LIGHTS AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
The annual Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo offer breath-taking displays of over 2 million lights. Pick up a hot chocolate and take a stroll around the park while enjoying the music of local carolers! Have you ever wondered what the inside of a snow globe is like? Check out and step into the Houston Zoo’s life-sized snow globe!
MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS AT THE SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK
Explore larger-than-life light displays at the Magical Winter Lights show! Featuring seven themed areas representing the continents of the world, check out displays of some of the world’s famous landmarks from the U.S, Europe, Asia, Australia, and more!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTED BY THE ALLEY THEATRE
It wouldn’t be the holidays without viewing a production of A Christmas Carol, would it? Watch the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge unfold as he pays a visit to the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.
THE NUTCRACKER PRESENTED BY THE HOUSTON BALLET
Get into the holiday spirit with a famous holiday classic: The Nutcracker. Come support our local arts scene in Houston by seeing and experiencing the Houston Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker.