Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Houston Families

Christmas or Xmas, Hanukkah or Chanukah, there are plenty of ways for families to enjoy the season around Houston. Looking for a tree? A Nutcracker performance? The best neighborhoods holiday lights?

You'll find all that and more is in our Houston Holiday Guide!

Holiday Activities and Events
Bass Pro Shops Present Santa's Wonderland. Photo courtesy of the event.
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Christmas trains near Houston 2025. Photo courtesy of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad
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There are so many ways to see The Nutcracker in Houston this season. Photo courtesy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
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Holidays at Moody Gardens. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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College Station is perhaps the closest Christmas town to Houston. Photo courtesy of Santa's Wonderland at College Station, Facebook
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