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City Place - 6:00 AM
City Place - 6:00 AM
Gingerbread Village at City Place
City Place - 6:00 AM
City Place - 6:00 AM
Tyke Hike at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - various times Pick
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - various times Pick
Gingerbread Village at City Place
City Place - 6:00 AM
City Place - 6:00 AM
Gingerbread Village at City Place
City Place - 6:00 AM
City Place - 6:00 AM
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Houston Zoo - 5:30 PM
Houston Zoo - 5:30 PM
Santa’s Workshop at Trebly Park
Trebly Park - 5:30 PM
Trebly Park - 5:30 PM
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - 7:00 PM Pick
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - 7:00 PM Pick
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Texas Renaissance Festival Fair Grounds
A Berry Merry Christmas at Dewberry Farm
Dewberry Farm
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Galveston Railroad Museum
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Civic Center Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting
Wed Dec 3, 2025
4:00pm to 7:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: free
Location:
Civic Center Plaza
Join the community for the annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting event at beautiful City Hall. So many things to do for families of all ages including holiday performances, food, live music, a toy giveaway for kids, snow "flurries", and DIY activities for kids and adults. Appearances by the Grinch and of course, Santa Claus himself!
This event begins at 4 p.m., with the tree lighting. This is a free event and is open to the public.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
