12 Spots To Take In the Holiday Lights
One of our favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit is by taking in festive light displays around town (and beyond). In a big city like Houston, we’re lucky to have an abundance of dazzling holiday lights to admire and there are some fantastic spots to see the lights just outside the city too. So what are you waiting for? Toss on a holiday sweater, grab a cup of hot chocolate, gather your crew, and go check out the lights! While some of the spots on this list are free, others are ticketed, so please plan accordingly to make sure your festivities are filled with nothing but joy.
ZOO LIGHTS at houston zoo
Perfect opportunity to see Houston's awesome animals & enjoy holiday lights!
RIVER OAKS HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Check out some beautiful homes with equally beautiful holiday lights.
River Oaks Holiday Lights | FREE
lightscape at houston botanic garden
Follow a winding, light-filled path through the garden to the tune of holiday hits.
winter wonderlawn at post houston
See POST Houston's rooftop park all decked out with holiday lights & a 25 ft Christmas tree.
Winter Wonderlawn | FREE
ice at discovery green
Admire downtown holiday lights while skating around Discovery Green's ice rink.
MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS
This winter wonderland has 8 themed displays & 100+ individual lantern sets.
NASA'S GALAXY OF LIGHTS
See out-of-this-world lights & enjoy a special "Celebrate Light" show.
MOODY GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The festive mile-long trail features more than 2 million lights.
PRESTONWOOD FOREST NITE OF LITES
Situated on the north side of town, this entire neighborhood (750 homes) is lit up with Christmas lights every year. They've been doing it for 44 years!
SANTA'S WONDERLAND
From hayride tours through the lights to a snow playground, this spot is full of cheer!
SUGAR LAND HOLIDAY LIGHTS
More than 3 million lights decorate Sugar Land's Constellation Field every year.
WOODLANDS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
This joyous experience at Woodlands Church has walkthrough light displays, music, hot cocoa & cider.
Festival of Lights | FREE
