Walk in a Winter Wonderlawn at POST for their Downtown Holiday Lights Celebration! Skylawn, POST Houston’s 5+ acre rooftop park, is decked out in beautifully illuminated lights and festive décor. Experience hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, a 25-foot Christmas tree, and multiple holiday-themed activations on Skylawn with the best view of Houston’s skyline as your backdrop.

Tickets are $10 Monday–Thursday and $15 Friday–Sunday.

Children 5 and under are free.

Market Square Park shines bright this holiday season with a lineup of free festive events that bring joy to all ages in the heart of Downtown Houston. Celebrate the magic with Santa’s Saturday Night Lights featuring free photos with Santa, live music, festive entertainment, face painting, and hands-on holiday workshops. Enjoy the upbeat energy of Deck the Keys: Dueling Pianos, cozy up for a movie night under twinkling lights with Movies Under the Stars, and don your best ugly sweater for a playful round of Blanket Bingo. Adventurers can join the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, beginning at Market Square Park’s Petite Lucie and leading participants through Downtown Houston to uncover clues and win the ultimate holiday prize.

Alley Theatre’s festive tree exhibition, Deck the Trees, is a beloved holiday tradition and the perfect bonus for those attending the holiday classic A Christmas Carol.

Nineteen uniquely themed, artistically designed holiday trees take tree decorating to another level — celebrating Houston’s vibrant art and culture in sparkling seasonal style.

Don’t miss the magic as LWS takes center stage with holiday activities in the heart of Downtown’s Theater District. Enjoy hot cocoa, movies, lawn games, family crafts, and sweet selfie moments before or after a show at one of the nearby performing arts venues.

Or, find a spot in the Square to enjoy live musical performances, carolers, and more. Bring the whole family or plan a special date night to get into the holiday spirit — there’s something for everyone.

On December 6 from 5–8 p.m., Mayor John Whitmire and Reliant will kick off the holiday season at the Reliant Presents Deck the Hall — celebrating 106 years at City Hall.

This annual event is free and fun for the whole family. Celebrate with live music, fireworks, photos with Santa, and the official lighting of the holiday tree.

Bring the whole family to Astros Light Up the Park presented by Methodist — a magical holiday lights experience at the ballpark!

Explore 12 unique light exhibits that celebrate the Astros and the city of Houston, featuring everything from iconic local landmarks to the northern lights and baseball-themed wonderlands. Step into a winter scene with snowfall around a giant holiday tree made entirely of oversized baseball ornaments, and discover interactive displays and selfie-worthy moments at every turn.

A portion of the proceeds will support the Astros Foundation and the Greater Houston community.

Experience the magic of the season like never before with Marriott Marquis Houston holiday events, where Texas-sized cheer meets rooftop wonder!

This year, Texas Winter Lights returns with a bold Western twist, transforming the Altitude Rooftop into a glowing celebration of thousands of lights, nightly snowfall, and festive experiences for all ages.

From a 360° photo op in the iconic Texas-shaped lazy river to cozy igloos, live country music, Santa visits, holiday movies, and themed holiday suites — there’s something unforgettable around every corner.

Saddle up for the ultimate holiday escape in the heart of Downtown Houston!

Glide your way into the holiday season beneath the glittering lights of Downtown at this bustling, open-air ice-skating rink sponsored by Green Mountain Energy in the heart of Discovery Green.

Enjoy a lineup of quirky and cool themed skate nights, plus a chance to hit the ice with Santa himself. This holiday season is all about Houston, as Discovery Green partners with H-Town Frankie of Space City Light Shows to create a one-of-a-kind light display that makes every skate night shine.

Benefitting the Alley Theatre’s educational, community, and artistic initiatives, a display of 16 beautifully decorated Christmas trees will appear in the Grand Holiday Window at the George R. Brown Convention Center facing Avenida de las Américas.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, enjoy a holiday-themed musical extravaganza live on the Plaza at Avenida every Saturday evening, with performances inspired by the theme “A World in a City.”

Fill your holiday season with heartwarming experiences at Hilton Americas–Houston. Guests and visitors can take in the inspiring sight of over 80,000 sparkling lights and branches lining the hotel lobby, and admire 14-foot champagne trees surrounded by more than 10,000 miniature lights.

This year, experience the magic of Disneyland® Resort’s 70th anniversary at Hilton Americas–Houston with a stunning, life-size chocolate installation featuring beloved characters — expertly crafted by the in-house pastry team with support from Property Operations.

Snap a festive photo (pets included!) in front of the dazzling Candy Cane Tunnel and steal a kiss under Texas’ largest mistletoe ball to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Houston.

Enjoy free pet photos with Santa at Trebly Park and join us each week for hands-on holiday workshops — from Paint & Sip and wreath-making to gingerbread houses, DIY ornaments, and stockings. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win fun holiday raffle prizes!

Afterward, grab a bite from Tout Suite and soak up the holiday cheer.