Welcome, holiday lovers, to the most festive place in Houston this Christmas season! If you want to get into the holiday spirit with your whole family, you’ve come to the right blog. We guide you through the best neighborhoods for amazing light displays that will leave your kids awe-struck and excited for Santa’s arrival. From animated scenes to tunnels of light to classic and creative takes on stringing colorful bulbs, Houstonians know how to spark that warm, bright glow for the holidays.
So pack up the minivan with some hot cocoa, load up these addresses in your GPS, and get ready for a magical night. No matter what Christmas light display you explore, the welcoming glow of the season shines through. So let’s light up the night with holiday wonder! What over-the-top displays are you excited to check out this year?
Dasher’s Lightshow
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy W Gate 3
Houston, TX 77064
Oh, what fun! This year, bring the whole family to enjoy a magical Christmas light show from the cozy seat of a hayride. As you meander through glittering tunnels of lights perfectly synchronized to beloved holiday tunes, the delight will be written across little ones’ faces. The familiar melodies and dancing colors wrapping all around will surely fill everyone, young and old, with nostalgia and wonder. Don’t miss out on making heartwarming new memories as you snuggle close and soak up the sights and sounds of the most wonderful time of the year. With drive-thru and new hayride options, this beloved local tradition promises a jolly night glowing with yuletide cheer for family and friends of all ages! dasherslightshow.com
Holiday in the Gardens
Moody Gardens
1 Hope Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554
Step right up for some frosty, festive fun – Moody Gardens is getting all dolled up for the holidays! Bring the whole family to sparkle in a winter wonderland wrapped with good cheer. Glide into Ice Land and discover a cool “Rainforest Holiday” filled with your favorite rainforest friends dressed in their Christmas finest. Joyfully march a merry mile through the shining Festival of Lights trail with over one million brilliant bulbs glistening to delight young and old. Don’t forget to spill down the Arctic Slide, wedged between frosty peaks and icy walls for thrilling chills. With magical surprises around every corner, Moody Gardens overflows with holiday spirit for families galore! moodygardens.com/holiday_season
Houston Zoo Lights
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
Houston, TX 77030
Families, prepare for a magical night out at the Houston Zoo’s wondrous holiday light display! As we walk through the zoo grounds, your kids will be dazzled and transformed into a festive winter wonderland. Glowing animal lanterns of all shapes and sizes will delight the young and young-at-heart. We can pose for a family photo in front of the towering 33-foot holiday tree as it lights up the night sky. Little ones will love wandering through the Hanging Pollinator Garden, with butterflies and flowers aglow under a canopy of lights. And make sure to visit Santa in his workshop at Twiga Cafe before December 23rd for a chance to capture some holiday memories. With lights galore and festive family fun, the Houston Zoo’s holiday lights offer a night the whole family will treasure. houstonzoo.org/events/txu-energy-presents-zoo-lights-2023
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Constellation Field
1 Stadium Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Gather around, families, for a magical holiday wonderland! Over three million twinkling lights transform this place into a winter fairy tale perfect for making Christmas memories. Marvel at the shimmering 40-foot tree all decked out for the season, then let the kiddos run wild at the carnival with rides and games galore. Refuel with tasty treats and do some gift shopping at the artisan market. Each night brings new cheer, from holiday movie nights under the stars to giveaways for the luckiest guests. And the little ones can share their secret wishes when they visit Santa in his workshop – he’ll be accepting visitors until December 23! With so much festive fun for families, you’ll feel the spirit of the season. Make merry memories at this dazzling holiday lights event! sugarlandholidaylights.com
The Light Park
Located in Katy & Spring, TX
Why travel to the North Pole when holiday magic is right around the corner? Bring the whole family to The Light Park for the jolliest drive-through light show in town. Ooh and aah, as millions of Christmas lights dance to your favorite festive tunes. Stop to fuel up on hot cocoa and cookies as you soak up the sights and sounds of the season. The merriment doesn’t have to end when you reach the end of the tunnel. The memories made at The Light Park will shine all season long. Best of all, the reasonable rates to create this winter wonderland are charged per car, making our light show the perfect pitstop for family fun. Let us brighten your holiday nights with good tidings and gleaming lights! thelightpark.com
And there you have it – the top 5 spots to see Houston’s best and brightest holiday light displays. From the glittering wonderland at Dasher’s Lightshow to the dancing light shows in Sugar Land, there’s no shortage of places to spark that holiday cheer. We hope you enjoy making some magical memories with the entire family this season, and remember – half the fun is bundling up with your loved ones as you drive or stroll around to see each dazzling display. Whether singing carols, sipping hot chocolate, or just soaking in the beautiful sights, these festive light shows offer fun for all ages. Let us know your favorites in the comments below – we simply can’t get enough of the holiday spirit! Wherever your family adventures lead you this month, we wish you warm and wonderful holiday celebrations filled with light.
