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
Spend a whole day (or weekend!) at Santa's Wonderland in College Station. Photo by Rebecca Matheson Ortiz.
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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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Santa's Wonderland is a whole holiday lights extravaganza. Photo courtesy of Santa's Wonderland, A Texas Christmas Experience at College Station
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Enjoy the pageantry of the Holiday Boat Parade in Boynton Beach. Photo courtesy of the event
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Sometimes you can lend a helping hand, sometimes you need a helping hand. Because every kid deserves presents on Christmas. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
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