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Published November 23, 2020
Where to see holiday lights in Houston by Chron.com
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and that means lit up, decorated Christmas trees in and around the city. Here are some places to enjoy the yuletide festivities in the Houston area. Just don't forget your mask!
Sugar Land Holiday Lights 2020
6 - 10 p.m. | Nov. 20 - Jan. 3, 2021 | Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77498 | $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth
Constellation Field Holiday Lights.
-(Courtesy of Sugar Land Holiday Lights)
Constellation Field is getting a dash of sparkle this holiday season. The seventh annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights event will illuminate the Sugar Land night sky beginning Nov. 20. The colorful display features more than 3 million lights, a carnival, vendors, food and even Santa Claus. Tickets are available at the Sugar Land Skeeters ticket office or online. The light show will feature different holiday-themed nights including a Ladies Night and Ugly Sweater Night.
Alley Theatre's Deck the Trees
Open all day | Nov. 21 - Jan. 3, 2021 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 | Free
Alley Theatre's Deck the Trees.
-PRISCILLA DICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Alley Theatre is kicking off the holiday season with its 14th annual “Deck the Trees” event and tree-lighting ceremony. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the annual event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center as an alternate viewing location this season. The decorated trees will be on display in the central windows of the convention center, making for a safe, socially distanced event.
Zoo Lights
5:30 - 10:30 p.m. (last entry at 9:30 p.m.) | Nov. 14 – Jan. 10, 2021| Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 | $17.90 - $23.95
Houston Zoo Lights.
-Courtesy of Houston Zoo Lights
Frostival at Discovery Green
5 p.m. | Nov. 13 - Jan. 31, 2021| Discovery Green Conservancy, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, Texas 77010 | $8 (skate rentals)
Frostival Discovery Green.
-Courtesy of Discovery Green
Skate beneath the glittering holiday lights of downtown Houston on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy. Discovery Green has re-imagined the ice skating experience to ensure that you can socially distance and still have fun with family and friends. There will be amazing ice statues to take pictures with, so make sure you're photo-op ready.
Walkway of Lights
6 - 10 p.m. | Nov. 20 - Jan. 2, 2021 | Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 | Free
Walkway of Lights, Marble Falls.
- Courtesy of Walkway of Lights
Walkway of Lights is hosting its 30th Season with a Light-Up Parade. Events will include ice skating, breakfast with Santa, a holiday music concert and more.
Lights in the Heights
Houston Heights neighborhood | Free
Lights in the Heights.
Courtesy of Lights in the Heights
Lights in the Heights is being re-imagined due to the coronavirus pandemic, but you can still take a stroll in the Houston Heights and enjoy holiday lights and decorations. While the event will be socially distanced, the house awards will still be happening, along with a few other events including the neighborhood scavenger hunt.
Galaxy Lights, Space Center Houston
6 - 10 p.m. | Nov. 14 - Jan. 3, 2021 | 1601 E NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 | $19.95 per person, free for children 3 and under
Galaxy Lights, Space Center Houston.
-Courtesy of Space Center Houston
Get galactic this holiday season with a Space City tradition: Galaxy Lights presented by Reliant. This year, the holiday light show has expanded to include exciting new experiences. Space Center Houston suggests that you allot at least an hour and 30 minutes to fully enjoy all that Galaxy Lights has to offer.
Holiday in the Gardens, Moody Gardens
6 - 10 p.m. | Nov.21 - Jan. 2 | One Hope Blvd., Galveston Texas 77554 | $14 - $19
Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens.
-Courtesy of Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens offers the largest holiday attraction in the Southwest. The venue is complete with seven different holiday attractions, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 4D, Star: The Dancing Tree of Light, train rides and the most popular segment, Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is a mile-long trail featuring more than two million lights and lighted scenes with accompanying holiday music. Bring that special someone, because there will be mistletoe!
Prestonwood Forest Annual Nite of Lites
6 - 10 p.m. (weekdays), 11 p.m. (weeknights) | Dec. 12-27 | Prestonwood Forest neighborhood | Free
Prestonwood Forest Annual Nite of Lites.
Prestonwood Forest is set to light up with its 43rd annual Nite of Lites event. According to its website, Prestonwood’s 785 homes participate in friendly, holiday-spirited competition for a variety of individual and block recognition categories which are awarded by a committee of guest judges. Enjoy the festive decorations in the Prestonwood Forest neighborhood.
6:30 – 8 p.m. | Dec. 5 | Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 | Free
Reliant Holiday Lights, Mayor's Spectacular.
-Courtesy of Reliant Energy
The lighting of the city hall Christmas tree is being re-imagined this year. While the spectacular normally takes place at Hermann Square at City Hall in downtown Houston, this year the event will be livestreamed on ABC 13. The show will include some amazing special guests, including Santa, Houston native Robert Glasper and Ledisi. If you miss the show, no worries! It will be re-broadcast at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 on ABC 13.
The Light Park
5:30 - 10 p.m. | Nov. 5 - Dec. 31 | 21300 I-45 N, Spring, TX 77373 | $35
The Light Park.
-Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
The Light Park has turned the Hurricane Harbor Splashtown parking lot into the North Pole with a mile-long display of lights and decorations. The drive-thru attraction is complete with a 700-foot-long LED tunnel, which is the largest in the world, according to event organizers.
Rudolph’s Lightshow
6:30 - 11 p.m. | Nov. 1 - Jan. 3, 2021 | 19623 Bauer Road, Hockley, Texas 77447 | $30
Rudolph's Drive-Through Light Show.
-courtesy of Rudolph's Light Show
Rudolph’s Lightshow gives holiday lights a new meaning — the drive-thru light show is laid across seven acres of land, and you'll get to enjoy cowboy snowmen, 30-foot to 40-foot tall Christmas trees and your favorite holiday tunes.
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