There’s so much to do around Texas these next weeks, you will not know where to go first! Try to arrange your family schedule and attend at least one of these cool events. You will have an excellent time and the kids will be happy! Check out our top picks for family-friendly events in Texas for December’s first weeks!
Enjoy a different kind of Winter with games, kayaking, live music, and more in this tropical-like winter wonderland! You can even take pictures surfing with Santa!
Location:
Balmoral Crystal Clear Lagoon & Beach Club
DATES:
December 12,13 | 11 AM- 6 PM
Grab your flashlight and camera and get ready to enjoy this flashlight candy cane hunt with the family!
Location:
Terramont Park
DATES:
December 11- 19, Fridays and Saturdays 5.30 PM
Science Madness is a fun educational workshop for kids where they will get their inner scientist out!
Location:
The Woodlands Children’s Museum
DATES:
December 9, 10 AM- 12 PM
Prepare to have a unique holiday experience with the family! Float through lights, swim through a Texas-shaped lazy river, and more!
Location:
Marriott Marquis Houston
DATES:
December 7- 31, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 5-10 PM
Enjoy seeing more than 3 million lights, themed displays, meet Santa, and so much more! This is one cool option for family-friendly events in Texas for December’s first weeks!
Location:
Constellation Field
DATES:
Ends on January 3. Friday and Saturday, 6 -10 PM | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6-9 PM
You will love this family event in which you will enjoy an interactive experience as you are taken on a one-way tour through holiday-themed rooms!
Location:
Galleria Dallas
DATES:
Ends on January 3.
Candy Cane Lane is a drive-through multi-level visual Christmas attraction for the whole family!
Location:
American Airlines Center
DATES:
Ends on December 26. 6-10 PM
Gather the family for this amazing drive-thru event with millions of animated lights and music!
Location:
Hurricane Harbor SplashTown
DATES:
December 4-31, 5.30-10 PM
The entire family is welcomed to this drive-thru experience with over 1 million lights and holiday music!
Location:
Rudolph’s Light show
DATES:
Ends on January 3rd. 6 PM- 11 PM
You will find so much to do at Santa’s Wonderland! There are many activities that all ages can enjoy, such as ice skating, real snow tubing, light displays, and more!
Location:
Santa’s Wonderland
DATES:
Ends on December 30th | Monday- Thursday 6-11 PM | Fridays 6 PM-Midnight | Saturdays 3 PM-Midnight | Sundays 3 PM- 11 PM
Millions of lights create holiday landscapes, a 65-foot tree, twinkling snowmen, and more! The entire family will enjoy Luminova’s indoor and outdoor entertainment!
Location:
THE NEW RANGERS BALLPARK
DATES:
December 13-31, January 1-3 | 4.30- 9 PM
The family will have a blast enjoying the interactive activities, festive shows, Christmas trees, holiday-themed attractions, and more!
Location:
Six Flags Over Texas
DATES:
Ends on January 3. The event will not occur on November 26,30, December 1,2,3,7,8,14,15,24,25.
Children with special needs will get to enjoy Sensory Friendly Jump Time on the first Sunday of each month with a special morning with no concert lights or music!
Location:
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park – NW Houston
DATES:
First Sunday of each month. 9-11 AM
An event that combines animals, hot chocolate, and an amazing light display has to be the perfect plan for the family! Enjoy all of these and more activities in Zoo Lights!
Location:
Houston Zoo
DATES:
Ends on January 10. 5.30-10.30 PM
Everyone loves this classic holiday movie, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and now you can enjoy it with the family from your vehicle!
Location:
1940 Air Terminal Museum
DATES:
December 12, 6.30- 7.30 PM
Space Age Christmas Trees features over 100 vintage aluminum Christmas trees, rotating stands, halo boards, color wheels, and more!
Location:
1940 Air Terminal Museum
DATES:
Ends on January 3. 10 AM- 5 PM
See how Vitruvian Park transforms into a holiday wonderland! You can explore the park walking or by car!
Location:
Vitruvian Park
DATES:
Ends on January 3, 5 PM- 11 PM
Enjoy an amazing show with over 180,000 lights, 200 dancing snowflakes, and so much more!
Location:
Frisco Square
DATES:
Ends on January 4. 6-10 PM
Kids of all ages will get to visit Santa through a magical holographic snow globe housed in a giant wrapped gift! Make sure your kids have their wish list ready!
Location:
Sugar Land Town Square
DATES:
Ends on December 24. An all-day event, reservations through the website!
Space Center Houston will be hosting an interactive and technologically advanced light display and other safely distanced experiences you will not want to miss!
Location:
Space Center Houston
DATES:
Ends on January 3rd! 6 PM- 10 PM
More than two million lights illuminate the park along with 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels! The whole family will love this drive-thru experience!
Location:
Austin Trail of Lights
DATES:
November 28- January 3, 5.45-10 PM | The event will not occur December 24,25, January 1.
See over 4 million lights, a light tunnel, treats, drinks, and so much more in this drive-thru experience!
Location:
Lynn Creek Park
DATES:
Ends onDecember 31. 6-10 PM
Drive through beautiful lights, animated Christmas displays, and tasty treats! The perfect plan for a family night out! This is one of the cool options for family-friendly events in Texas for December’s first weeks!
Location:
Santa’s Ranch
DATES:
Ends on January 3 | Sunday-Thursday 6 PM-10 PM | Friday-Saturday 6 PM-11 PM
