The holiday season is officially upon us, which means we’re getting our “fa la la” on in South Texas! From holiday lights in Pearland to a winter wonderland of family-fun in Houston, we’ve lined up all the festive events and activities happening these next few months.
Pearland:
Hometown Christmas Festival of Lights – December 2-24, 2022
Make this holiday season unforgettable with Pearland’s Hometown Christmas Festival of Lights event, December 2 through the 24 at Independence Park! From 5 to 9 p.m., visit the towering and beautifully lit ‘lands’ immerse visitors in Candyland, Pearland, Texas-land and more. The free experience will bring holiday magic and fun for the whole family.
Holiday Market Series – November 25 – December 11, 2022
This Holiday Season shop small and support your local businesses. Join local vendors at the Holiday Market Series hosted by Texas Shoppers Market. This local market will be held under the Pearland Town Center Pavilion for you to shop décor, handmade crafts, and gifts for all ages!
Beaumont:
Holiday at Ford Park Southeast Texas Lights – November 18, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Enjoy a winter wonderland like no other in Beaumont’s Ford Park as nearly 200 structures and displays come to life with over 600,000 sparkling lights. There’s something for everyone of all ages with an ice skating rink, photos with Santa, beer garden, live entertainment, a petting zoo featuring live reindeer, and more.
City in Lights – December 1-30, 2022
Enjoy the Christmas lights at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum’s Christmas in Boomtown: City of Lights. Enjoy music, hot chocolate, letters to Santa, carols, and more. Vendors will be in each of the museum’s buildings allowing visitors to buy special Christmas presents for those on their gift-giving list.
Houston:
City Lights at Avenida Houston – November 18, 2022 – January 2, 2023
Downtown Houston might as well be the North Pole with the return of City Lights at Avenida Houston. This event features all of the holiday musts: ice skating, countless sparkling lights, extravagant Christmas trees, theatrical performances, and even a poolside interactive lights and movie experience.
Lightscape – November 18, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Lightscape is a holiday light and music event like no other, featuring a winding path through the Garden lined with stunning immersive installations set to popular seasonal tunes. The creativity of Lightscape’s international artists sets the stage for a festive experience for all ages, including fire pits for s’mores and dramatic backdrops for social posts, all within the naturally beautiful setting of a living museum for plants.
Galaxy Lights – November 12, 2022 – January 1, 2023
Fly off into the stars and explore the Space Center Houston’s holiday installation. Walk underneath twinkling lights and take your photo among large displays of astronauts in space.
Galveston:
Dickens on the Strand – December 3, 4 & 5, 2021
We’re throwing it back to the 1800’s with this annual holiday street festival featuring Victorian-era strolling carolers, a crowd of live entertainers, food and drink stalls, and a sleuth of crafts, clothing, jewelry, decor, gifts, and more.
Orange:
Christmas Strolls – December 6-10, 13-17, & 20-21, 2022
Head over to the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center for their annual Christmas season festivities! Enjoy colorful light displays throughout the gardens with unique weekly themes like Family Christmas PJs, Crazy Christmas Hat, and Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Plus, admission is FREE!
