Houston is lighting up this holiday season with a variety of light displays and events that are sure to brighten your winter nights. Locals and visitors alike can bask in the glow of millions of twinkling lights at various venues around the city, offering something special for everyone.
At the Space Center Houston, Galaxy Lights are turning on the festive charm with space-themed installations and kinetic light shows that are bound to dazzle. Featuring a 40-foot cascade of crystal fireworks and a 200-foot light tunnel where LED lights dance to holiday tunes, this event promises to be out of this world. According to the Houston Chronicle, tickets start at $19.95, with some days of closure to look out for, so plan ahead.
Not to be outdone, the Texas Winter Lights at the Marriott Marquis Houston invite you to soak in their 80-degree heated lazy river while surrounded by interactive light displays and nightly snowfalls, a perfect combination for those looking to experience the season's joy differently. The Houston Botanic Garden’s Radiant Nature is also worth a visit, where traditional Chinese lanterns light up the night sky and activities like interactive zones with swings and seesaws are enough to make even the sternest holiday skeptics crack a smile, according to Houstonia Magazine.
If you're interested in packing everyone into the car and taking in the sights remotely, Dasher's Lightshow has set up a wonderland at Sam Houston Race Park. With light tunnels and themed displays synced to holiday tunes, visitors can enjoy the festive season from the warmth of their vehicle, starting at $9.95. And for those looking to literally walk through a winter wonderland, Bagby Street transforms into Winter Wanderland as part of the City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic series, offering a stroll under 100,000 LED lights, as reported by Houstonia Magazine.
For an over-the-top experience, Moody Gardens is bringing back its Holiday in the Gardens, complete with holiday films, Ice Land, fireside s'mores, and even a New Year's Palooza. Tickets range from $21 to $70, with a myriad of activities suitable for all ages. And let's not forget the Sugar Land Holiday Lights at Constellation Field, where more than 3.5 million lights and numerous themed displays create an enchanting ambiance for the holiday season—a perfect spot for that inevitable Santa visit, as per Houstonia Magazine.
