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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Feel the holiday warmth in Spring! Our guide will lead you to all the community events. Whether you're a Spring regular or a once-in-a-lifetime visitor, this guide reveals hidden gems and beloved traditions.

Popular Events: Immerse yourself in a dazzling display at the Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, where enchanting light sculptures and festive activities fill the holiday spirit. With its unique blend of lights, activities, and even a holiday-themed 3D theater, the festival is a must-see. And definitely don't forget the City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic, a vibrant celebration of the season right in the heart of Spring. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Spring Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Unique holiday experience with thousands of lights and festive food options.

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The Christmas Train at Victory Camp in Alvin offers an old-fashioned train ride through hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and displays. Enjoy the ride in open-air railroad coaches, take a stroll down the decorated walking trail, and visit concessions areas for great eats like handmade pizza and hot cocoa. This event is hosted every year and is conveniently located approximately 25 miles south of Houston, Texas.

Where: Alvin | More Info: The Christmas Train

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Interactive light and dinosaur exhibits.

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Explore over 60 lantern displays, including the Space Maze and Dino Land, featuring life-size dinosaurs. Enjoy larger-than-life lanterns, carnival rides, and mouth-watering treats from various vendors and food trucks.

Where: Katy | More Info: Magical Winter Lights Houston

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting

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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights is a holiday event at the Houston Zoo featuring energy-saving LED lights, interactive displays, and festive treats.

Where: Houston | More Info: Zoo Lights

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Synchronized holiday music with tree lights.

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Uptown Houston is adorned with 300 dazzling holiday trees and 1,000 twinkling stars along Post Oak Boulevard. The area is illuminated earlier than ever, offering an extended holiday experience. The Uptown Radio app provides wonderful holiday music synchronized with the lights, along with directions, local weather, and information on shopping and dining options.

Where: Houston | More Info: Uptown Holiday Lighting

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Space-themed light displays and interactive exhibits.

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Galaxy Lights is a space-themed holiday light show at Space Center Houston, featuring dynamic light installations, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities that celebrate the holiday season with a cosmic twist.

Where: Clear Lake | More Info: Galaxy Lights

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Spring Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Horse-drawn wagon rides through a Texas-style winter wonderland.

Description:

Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring features a spectacular display of twinkling holiday lights, entertainment, and family-friendly activities, including photos with Santa every weekend. Local shops and businesses come alive with holiday sounds and unique gift ideas.

Where: Spring | More Info: Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring

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German-rooted festivities with free admission and parking.

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The Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival is a family-friendly event featuring a variety of vendors, live music stages, and entertaining activities. Enjoy delicious food, unique shopping, and thrilling carnival rides in a festive atmosphere with free admission and parking.

Where: Tomball | More Info: Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival

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Exclusive shopping experience with proceeds supporting the Houston Ballet Foundation.

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The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is a four-day shopping event featuring hundreds of merchants selling unique items, including home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys, and accessories. Proceeds support the Houston Ballet Foundation and its programs.

Where: Houston | More Info: Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market

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Spring Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Life-sized gingerbread village with giant candy decorations.

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City Place's Giant Gingerbread Village features a trail of giant candy canes, lollipops, gumdrops, gingerbread men, and cookie trees leading to a 16-foot high house and 12-foot tall windmill. The event is free and open to all ages, including dogs.

Where: Spring | More Info: City Place Giant Gingerbread Village

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Spectacular display of illuminated boats along Clear Lake channel.

Description:

The Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade features over 60 decorated boats sailing through the Clear Lake channel, starting from South Shore Harbour Marina and Nassau Bay Lagoon, and proceeding to Galveston Bay. Viewing locations include South Shore Harbour Marina, Kemah Boardwalk, Nassau Bay Lagoon, Clear Lake Shores, and Constellation Pointe/Davis Rd. canal.

Where: Kemah | More Info: Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade

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