101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Houston - 2025
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101 Ideas for Holiday Family Fun in Houston - 2025
Santa Sightings
Old-Time Christmas
| Nov 20, 2025 | Tree Lighting Spectacular at Patrick's Cabin Christmas Town |
| Dec 5-7, 2025 | Dickens on The Strand - Galveston |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Christmas at The Park - Katy Heritage Park |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Roots of Refreshment: Eggnog - Levi Jordan Plantation |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Fireside Feast: Cooking Up History at Maplecroft |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Christmas at San Felipe de Austin |
| Dec 13, 2025 | S’mores with Santa - George Ranch Historical Park |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Houston Family Christmas - The Sam Houston Memorial Museum |
Light Displays
| Open Nov 7, 2025 | The Light Park - locations in Katy and Spring |
| Nov 14 - Feb 22, 2026 | Radiant Nature - Houston Botanic Garden |
| Nov 15 - Jan 4, 2026 | Galaxy Lights - Space Center Houston |
| Nov 21 - Jan 4, 2026 | Magical Winter Lights - Fort Bend County Fairgrounds |
| Nov 21 - Jan 4, 2026 | Sugar Land Holiday Lights |
| Nov 21 - Jan 4, 2026 | TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights - Houston Zoo |
| Nov 22 - Jan 3, 2026 | Holidays at Moody Gardens |
| Nov 28- Dec 23, 2025 | The Christmas Train - Victory Camp in Alvin |
| Dec 12 - 14, 2025 | Feztival Of Trees |
| Nov 28 - Jan 11, 2026 | Cistern Illuminated |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Pearland Festival of Lights |
| Nov 29 - Dec 30, 2025 | Dickinson Festival of Lights - Paul Hopkins Park |
| Dec 5 - 30, 2025 | Christmas Village at Bayou Bend |
Living Nativities
| Nov 22- Dec 23, 2025 | Splashway Christmas Celebration |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Tree Lighting Spectacular at Patrick's Cabin Christmas Town |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Journey through Bethlehem - Huntsville |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Live Nativity at St. Ignatius - Spring |
Holiday Theatre
Holiday Concerts
| Nov 29, 2025 | A Very Brassy Christmas |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Holly Jolly Jingle |
| Dec 5-7, 2025 | Handel’s Messiah |
| Dec 6, 2025 | OH! Holiday Celebration |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | Joyful Fanfares: Holiday Brass Spectacular! |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | He is Born |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas |
| Dec 11-14, 2025 | Very Merry Pops |
| Dec 12, 2025 | A Time For Three Holiday |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Oh, What Fun! A Holiday Concert for Kids |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Mariachi Sol De Mexico de José Hernández presents: José Hernández' Merry-Achi Christmas |
| Dec 19-21, 2025 | Elf In Concert |
| Dec 19, 2025 | SARAH BRIGHTMAN A Winter Symphony |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Trans-Siberian Orchestra |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas |
| Dec 20, 2025 | A Joyous Christmas |
Christmas Tree Experience
| Nov 22 - Dec 28, 2025 | Christmas at Dewberry Farm |
| Opening Nov 22, 2025 | Old Time Christmas Tree Farm |
| Opening Nov 23, 2025 | Spring Creek Growers |
| Opening Nov 24, 2025 | Beavers Christmas Tree Farm |
| Opening Nov 27, 2025 | Bozeman's Christmas Tree Farm - Lumberton |
| Opening Nov 28, 2025 | Double Creek Farm |
Ice Skating
| Nov 14- Jan 4, 2026 | Santa's Wonderland |
| Nov 21, 2025- Jan 4, 2026 | Sugar Land Holiday Lights Ice Rink |
| Nov 21, 2025- Jan 19, 2026 | The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center |
| Nov 22, 2025- Jan 3, 2026 | Holiday in the Gardens |
Hanukkah
| Dec 14, 2025 | Light Up the Night! A Hanukkah Celebration |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 30th Annual Menorah Lighting |
| Dec 14, 2025 | HRA - Celebrate Hanukkah On The Green At Kings Harbor |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 15th Annual Public Menorah Lighting |
Shopping & Craft Fairs
| Nov 13-16, 2025 | The Nutcracker Market |
| Nov 21-23, 2025 | Home for the Holidays Gift Market - Katy Merrell Center |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Sealy Holiday Vendor Blender |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Home for the Holidays - National Oak Park |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Mikuláš Market - Czech Center Museum Houston |
| Dec 6-7, 2025 | Home for the Holidays Gift Market - Humble Civic Center |
| Dec 12-14, 2025 | German Christmas Market - Tomball |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Santa at The Brewery & Christmas Market - Galveston Island Brewing |
New Year's Eve
| Dec 26 - Jan 2, 2026 | Splashway New Year's Eve Celebration |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Noon Year's Eve - South Irving Library |
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Palooza: Family Celebration - Moody Gardens |
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Eve Family Celebration - Downtown Aquarium |
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Year's Eve Family Celebration - Kemah Boardwalk |
| Dec 31, 2025 | New Years Eve Fireworks - Sugar Land Holiday Lights |
| Dec 31, 2025 | High Noon Countdown - The Woodlands Children's Museum |
Miscellaneous
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nature Night at JPL: Giving Thanks Turkey Talk |
| Nov 22- Dec 21, 2025 | Grinch's Lair -Texas Jail House |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 60th Annual Tomball Holiday Parade |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Hands-On Houston: Woven Stars -Houston Center for Contemporary Craft |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Winter Festival at Bayland CC |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Santa Hustle - Galveston |
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Christmas Tree Farms
The Houston area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Houston promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
Subscriptions Boxes: Gifts That Keep on Giving
Send thoughtful choices to the ones you love near and far, and plan some excellent expected surprises for your own family in the months to come. KidsOutAndAbout has put together of some of our favorite choices with a range for all different ages and interests.
