The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to branch out from your day-to-day and create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s time for a daytrip! Get outside of the city and experience unique events you can only find Around Houston.
November
Opry on the Square
Pearland - 17 mi/27 km from Downtown Houston
November 2, 2019
Pearland Opry On The Square celebrates the time honored Saturday night Texas Opry tradition showcasing live, traditional country music. The free event follows the same format as the Grand Ole Opry’s multi-performer platform backed by a stellar band and features a variety of performers and entertainment.
Winter Wonder Island
Galveston - 51 mi/82 km from Downtown Houston
November 15, 2019 - January 12, 2020
There’s a reason we like to call Galveston the “Winter Wonder Island” of Texas. It offers more than 50 days of magical activities from November through January.
City Christmas Tree Lighting
Tomball - 34 mi/55 km from Downtown Houston
November 16, 2019
More than 30 of Houston’s favorite rolling gourmet kitchens, live music, vendors, kids zone and more come together throughout the downtown Depot Plaza for the Freight Train Food Truck Festival.
Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston
Bay Area Houston - 31 mi/50 km from Downtown Houston
November 16, 2019 - January 5, 2020
This brand new event is sponsored by Reliant Energy and hosted at Space Center Houston. Check out holiday light displays that are space themed at your headquarters for space fun in Houston.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Sugar Land - 22 mi/35 km from Downtown Houston
November 22, 2019 - January 5, 2020
Celebrate the season at the 5th annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights presented by Imperial Sugar.
Festival of Lights
Brazosport - 65 mi/105 km from Downtown Houston
November 23, 2019
Kick-off the holiday season with this carnival, games, parade, snow and more!
Marty Haggard at the Jefferson Theatre
Beaumont - 85 mi/137 km from Downtown Houston
November 23, 2019
Join Marty Haggard, the oldest son of the legendary Merle Haggard, as he pays tribute to his dad through stories and songs.
December
Christmas Candlelight Tour of the John J. French Museum
Beaumont - 85 mi/137 km from Downtown Houston
December 5, 2019
View the museum by candlelight while filled with rich poinsettias. The event will include a visit with St. Nicholas and a caroling hayride around the historic grounds. A children's craft will also be provided, with warm wassail and Christmas cookies for refreshments.
Main Street Market
Beaumont - 85 mi/137 km from Downtown Houston
December 5-7, 2019
The Main Street Market of Beaumont is a three-day, one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza featuring unique merchandise from more than 100 carefully selected vendors from Texas and across the country. Shop for clothing, gourmet foods, children’s items, jewelry and more during the market. Listen to live entertainment and expect a visit from someone special.
Holiday in the Park
Bay Area Houston - 31 mi/50 km from Downtown Houston
December 6-8, 2019
Join in on the holiday fun and experience 3 different parades, movies in the park, and outdoor market and food booths serving up your favorite holiday treats.
Dickens on the Strand
Galveston - 51 mi/82 km from Downtown Houston
December 6-8, 2019
The annual holiday street festival, based on 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers, roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers and a host of other entertainers.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Sugar Land - 22 mi/35 km from Downtown Houston
December 6, 2019
The steps of City Hall light up with holiday cheer and entertainment as Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their holiday magic to Sugar Land Town Square.
Holiday in the Park
Bay Area Houston - 31 mi/50 km from Downtown Houston
December 6-8, 2019
Join in on the 22nd annual celebration by dressing up as your favorite holiday characters and watching the parade march by.
Huntsville for the Holidays
Huntsville - 70 mi/113 km from Downtown Houston
December 7, 2019
Start your holiday season off right, in holly jolly Huntsville, Texas! Bring your family and friends as we host Huntsville for the Holidays, featuring the annual Christmas Fair. The Downtown Christmas Fair features vendors, crafts for the kids, face painting, bounce houses, real snow, pictures with Santa Claus, train rides and much more.
Reindeer Park
Deer Park - 18 mi/29 km from Downtown Houston
December 7, 2019
In Deer Park, a gigantic Christmas tree, visits from Santa, shopping, musical guests and more await at Reindeer Park!
German Christmas Market
Tomball - 34 mi/55 km from Downtown Houston
December 13-15, 2019
Do as the Germans do and celebrate Christmas with plenty of food, beer, and wine, as well as live music on four stages, a petting zoo, and a holiday market featuring more than 200 vendors with antiques, arts and crafts, souvenirs, and more.
A Very Marshy Christmas
Port Arthur - 90 mi/145 km from Downtown Houston
December 14, 2019
Ever wonder how Santa gets around in the marsh to visit the good little boys and girls? By air boat of course! Santa and Mrs. Claus have booked Sea Rim State Park’s cabin and will be arriving by air boat in December.
58th Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake
Bay Area Houston - 31 mi/50 km from Downtown Houston
December 14, 2019
This lighted boat parade begins in Nassau Bay Lagoon and South Shore Harbour Marina before it skirts the southern shores of Clear Lake and enters the Clear Lake Channel. Then, watch as boats parade in front of the Kemah Boardwalk and Seabrook Waterfront District.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Sugar Land - 22 mi/35 km from Downtown Houston
December 28, 2019
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker returns to Smart Financial Centre for the third year in a row!