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Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Houston

Santa's Wonderland is a whole holiday lights extravaganza. Photo courtesy of Santa's Wonderland, A Texas Christmas Experience at College Station
Santa's Wonderland is a whole holiday lights extravaganza. Photo courtesy of Santa's Wonderland, A Texas Christmas Experience at College Station
11/24/24 - By Elizabeth R

Christmas light shows in Houston make the holidays come alive — even when it's still 80 degrees outside. From drive-thru Christmas lights experiences to walking adventures, and from traditional holiday lights or out-of-this-world displays, we've rounded up holiday and Christmas lights in Houston to suit every taste. For the best Christmas lights near Houston, check out one of the locales or events below.

 And for more holiday and Christmas ideas, check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Houston Families.

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Dasher's Lightshow has several locations for their Christmas lights drive-thru. Photo courtesy of Dasher's Lightshow
Dasher's Lightshow has several locations for their Christmas lights drive-thru. Photo courtesy of Dasher's Lightshow

Drive-thru and Drive-by Christmas Lights in Houston

The Light Park in Spring

Spring
Friday, November 1, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Enjoy an exciting drive-through light show at The Light Park. Eat, drink, and watch as the night is electrified with millions of Christmas lights and festive music. READ MORE

The Light Park in Katy

Katy
Friday, November 1, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Enjoy an exciting drive-through light show at The Light Park. Eat, drink, and watch as the night is electrified with millions of Christmas lights and festive music. READ MORE

Dasher's Lightshow at Sam Houston's Race Park

Northwest Houston
Friday, November 22 through Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Enjoy a delightful hayride that will whisk you away for approximately 20 minutes through a dazzling display of Christmas lights. READ MORE

Christmas at Big Rivers in New Caney

New Caney
Friday, November 22 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024 (Select dates)
Enjoy hayrides, pictures with Santa, a petting zoo, the world’s largest Christmas-themed inflatable obstacle course, axe throwing, archery, amusement park rides, and much more festive fun for the entire family! Use code MOMPOP for 10% off tickets to Christmas at Big Rivers!   READ MORE
Galveston is great for more than just the beach. Check out the Christmas lights display at Moody Gardens. Photo courtesy of Holidays at Moody Gardens
Galveston is great for more than just the beach. Check out the Christmas lights display at Moody Gardens. Photo courtesy of Holidays at Moody Gardens

Holiday and Christmas Light Shows and Experiences in Houston

Winter Wonderlawn at POST

Downtown
Friday, November 1 through Saturday, January 11, 2025
Experience hundreds of thousands of lights, a 25-foot Christmas Tree, and multiple holiday-themed activations on Skylawn with views of Houston’s skyline as the backdrop. READ MORE

Texas Winter Lights Marriot Marquis Houston

Downtown
Thursday, November 7, through Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Experience Texas Winter Lights at Marriott Marquis Houston where the Altitude Rooftop & Pool transforms into an interactive light experience this holiday season with thousands of twinkling lights and winter-themed activations. READ MORE

Radiant Nature at the Houston Botanic Garden

Southeast Houston
Friday, November 8, 2024 through Sunday, February 23, 2025
Experience a dazzling Chinese lantern festival with larger-than-life installations showcasing the beauty of nature and celebrating the promise of the Lunar New Year. READ MORE

Santa's Wonderland in College Station

College Station
Friday, November 15 through Monday, December 30, 2024
Experience Santa's magical world at the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas. Enjoy hayride tours, train rides, live music, shopping, horse and carriage tours, a food village, campfires, and more. READ MORE

Sugar Land Holiday Lights

Sugar Land
Friday, November 15, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Bring your friends and family out to enjoy over 3.5 million lights, a dazzling 40 ft. light up tree, light shows, numerous themed displays, Santa Claus, holiday vendors, food, and SO much more!  ​ READ MORE

Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

Rosenberg
Friday, November 15, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Magical Winter Lights Festival features thousands of intricately designed lanterns in various themes, shapes, and sizes. READ MORE

Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston

Clear Lake Area
Saturday, November 16, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Embark on a holiday adventure that transcends Earth’s boundaries and transports you to the edge of the universe. Galaxy Lights is a space-themed holiday light show that defies gravity. READ MORE

Lone Star Lights in Huntsville

Huntsville
Friday, November 22 through Sunday, December 22, 2024
Experience over a million lights, a Snow Zone, a Petting Farm, food and marketplace vendors, live entertainment, Santa and so much more! READ MORE

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Downtown
Friday, November 22 through Wednesday, December 25, 2024
There’s no better place to get into the holiday spirit than in the heart of downtown Houston! City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic, presented by Shell Energy, is back for the third year with more spectacular lights, music, and magical fun. READ MORE

Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo

Museum District
Friday, November 22, 2024 through Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Houston Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland with life-sized animal lanterns and thousands of lights. READ MORE

Holidays at Moody Gardens

Galveston
Saturday, November 23, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Head down to Moody Gardens for an unparalleled holiday experience that includes the Festival of Lights, ice skating rink, artic slides, train rides, pictures with Santa, and more.  READ MORE

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

River Oaks
Friday, December 6, 2024 through Monday, December 30, 2024
Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. READ MORE

Holiday Lights in Eastern Glades at Memorial Park

Memorial Park – FREE
Friday, December 6, 2024 through Wednesday January, 8, 2025
Featuring beautiful new lighting features, including a one-of-a-kind Holiday tree on Bowden Terrace lit against Hines Lake, the outdoor holiday wonderland will be a festive spectacle, with lights and lanterns along the Clay Family Eastern Glades’ entire half-mile Promenade.   READ MORE

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