Things to do in Houston in December

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We may be in a very different year than ever before with Covid-19 restrictions and fears, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy your holiday season with your family. I am hoping everyone enjoys the holidays EVEN MORE than normal because we sure do deserve it…

I rounded up my top favorite things to do around the Houston area that are family friendly and safe.

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  1. Houston Zoo Lights - now through January 10th 2021

  2. Santa’s Wonderland - now through December 30th

  3. Moody Gardens Holiday in the Gardens - now through January 2nd 2021

  4. Ice Skating at Discovery Green - now through January 31st 2021 // Skate with Santa on Thursdays from 7-8pm

  5. Drive in theater at Sawyer Yards - buy tickets asap before they sell out!

  6. Catch The Muppet Christmas Carol at Market Square in downtown, Houston December 16th at 7pm

  7. Breakfast with Santa at the Downtown Aquarium December 12th, 19th, 20th, and 24th

  8. Kemah: Jingle on the Boardwalk December 4th - 20th & Christmas Boat Lane Parade Dec. 12th at 6:30pm

  9. Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston - now through January 3rd 2021

  10. The Grinch’s Grotto at The Woodlands Mall - all of December

  11. Santa’s Morning Jingle at The Woodlands Children’s Museum - December 12th 8-11am

  12. Christmas Trail of Lights and activities at Dewberry Farm - now through December 27th

  13. iPic Houston will have Christmas movies playing throughout the end of the year. Check their calendar to buy tickets in advance.

  14. Watch A Christmas Carol (virtually & free) by the Alley Theatre - December 4th-27th

Of course there are a lot of events potentially happening at your local churches, but we also know there a lot of events not happening this year because of Covid-19.

So, what are some other ways to make the holidays special with your special someone or your little ones?

I think I’ll save that for a December Bucket List post. ;) Check back here on Monday for that!

Psst: I’ve been sharing all kinds of gift guides already as well as holiday outfit ideas. If you missed them, make sure to check them out!

Keeping with the merriment…

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Mine is Christmas Vacation and I know I mention it all the time. Or at least I feel like I do. While I adore so many Christmas movies like: Elf, Four Christmases, Fred Claus, Frosty the Snowman, A Christmas Movie, A Christmas Carol, Love Actually, etc., I have a partiality to Christmas Vacation. Not only do certain aspect of Clark W. Griswald remind me of my dad, but we grew up watching it over and over and my dad would laugh so much! Its become nostalgic for me, in addition to me thinking the movie is amusing of course. ;)

*If you missed my holiday printables post - go back and snag them. I created some fun freebies for you to use over the holiday season.

*Don’t forget you can use the Holiday tab at the top of the page to find things related to Christmas.


Are there places you like to go in your town to see the Christmas lights or see Santa? Comment below!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

‘Tis the season,

XOXO