It's the time of the year when the Christmas decorations Target put on display in October are finally appropriate. The holidays are here! We have you covered with our guide featuring events and things to do around Houston this month from where to see holiday shows, FREE holiday events for the family, and places to take photos (or eat breakfast) with Santa.

There are tons of fun festivals and holiday extravaganzas in December, like Zoo Lights, Moody Gardens' Festival of Lights, and Magical Winter Lights. Make sure to keep an eye on our calendar for daily events, and if you haven't already, sign up for our FREE weekly newsletters to receive our latest posts and things to do around town. Read on for the best Houston events this month.

Thanksgiving is behind us, and the daily, backward-counting dose of chocolate known as Advent begins. Suddenly we have barely three weeks left to squeeze every bit of holiday fun out of this city that we possibly can. There are amazing holiday light displays to take in and loads of free holiday extravaganzas. There are Santa photos to snap, trees to light, and Nutcrackers to see. In short, no matter how hard you try to do it all, there is more epic fun stuff going on than anyone could possibly do in a month. If you had to choose, though, below are the dozen December events we suggest you make time for.

Santa isn't the only one making a list and checking it twice. Our carefully curated December GoList is packed with the absolute best things to do with kids in NYC throughout the month. Our top picks include holiday traditions like the quirky Unsilent Night musical procession in Greenwich Village, great holiday theater, and cool family activities.

Many festive picks from our November GoList continue through December too, including holiday lantern shows in all five boroughs, the Dyker Lights holiday displays, Macy's Santaland, and the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show—plus various Nutcracker performances around the city.

Keep checking our Event Calendar and Holiday Guide for the most up-to-date celebrations, including tree lightings, Santa sightings, and totally FREE holiday events for NYC kids.

Connecticut families looking for fun don't have to look far this December. There are lots of great shows, holiday festivals, Santa Claus visits, reindeer sightings, holiday strolls, and more—and our favorites are curated right here for you in our GoList.

With this packed-with-fun month, it's worth it to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, where you'll find a list of each week's highlighted events. And for even more holiday fun, including where to find that perfect Christmas tree, be sure to check out our Connecticut Holiday Fun Guide. Happy Holidays!

Holiday celebrations kick into high gear in December, and the month brings the return of many beloved seasonal traditions like tree lighting ceremonies, performances of The Nutcracker, and outdoor ice skating. With so much going on, it's not easy to choose where to spread your family's own brand of holiday cheer, but here are our top 10 picks for holiday activities and special events for all ages this month.

To keep up with all the merrymaking, bookmark our Boston Holiday Fun Guide. And check back with our events calendar often: It;s packed with events for the holidays, family-friendly performances, and vacation week activities for the kids. Happy holidays!

With Thanksgiving so late this year, holiday events that usually take place in late November have gotten bumped into December, leaving less time to do so many great things! The abundance of festivities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley can be overwhelming, so we’ve compiled our top picks to help you navigate the month.

So far, we've told you where to go for holiday tree- and menorah-lighting celebrations, where to catch a live holiday performance, and where to have breakfast (and brunch) and other encounters with Santa. Beyond these, our Event Calendar is positively bursting with activities for kids every day of the week. And when a break from holiday mayhem is needed, we’ve got you covered there, too. Feeling the pinch? Leverage our list of FREE holiday activities throughout the month.

Read on for our top picks for December. For even more great options, be sure to peruse our Holiday Fun Guide, full of yet more ideas to help you get the most out of the holidays with kids. Also, sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on all kinds of fun—holiday and otherwise!

No need to remind you of all that is going on in December on Long Island. In fact, of our 12 monthly GoLists, it’s unlikely you’ll find one with more entertainment possibilities than December, assuming, of course that between shopping, and surfing (the Web), traveling, and cooking you have time to take advantage of them.

From light shows to train shows, tree and menorah lightings, Santa brunches, and even family-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations, our gift to you this holiday season is 31 days of possibilities. So enjoy, and remember we are committed to being your source for the best seasonal entertainment on Long Island.

With so much to do, what’s the point of a lengthy introduction? Let’s move headfirst into the month’s must-do events. And for more great seasonal happenings, why not head to our Long Island guide to the holiday season or our Long Island events calendar.  As always, best to you and all those who matter to you from your friends at Mommy Poppins. 

The holiday season has officially arrived. Everywhere you look, folks are decorating their houses, the air is getting colder, hats and mittens have come out of hiding, and the scent of evergreens are in the air! This month is full of holiday shows as well as breakfast, photos, and even train rides with Santa. Our holiday guide will help you plan out a memorable season. So have fun and enjoy a happy and warm holiday season!

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