Prepare for an exciting holiday adventure in Conroe! Our guide has all the best festive events and activities. For Conroe natives and visitors, this guide is your ticket to the city's holiday highlights.
One enchanting experience you can enjoy this season is the Holidays at Moody Gardens, where beautiful light displays and festive activities create a whimsical atmosphere. The Christmas Train offers a delightful ride featuring seasonal sights and sounds, perfect for family reminiscences. And the Christmas on Main Street is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing local artisans and holiday cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Conroe
- Holidays at Moody Gardens (Galveston)
- Christmas on Main Street
- The Christmas Train (Alvin)
- Tree Lighting Ceremony - Pearland Town Center (Pearland)
- City Place Tree Lighting & Big Top Market (Spring)
- A Berry Merry Christmas (Brookshire)
- Pictures with Santa at Market Street (The Woodlands)
- Montgomery County Mistletoe Market
- Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring (Spring)
- Reindeer Park (Deer Park)
See these and even more events listed below!
Conroe Holiday Light Displays
Holidays at Moody Gardens
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with giant ice sculptures and festive lights.
Description:
Moody Gardens transforms into a holiday destination with attractions like ICE LAND, Festival of Lights, ice skating, and Arctic Slide, offering a variety of activities for all ages.
Where: Galveston | More Info: Holidays at Moody Gardens
The Christmas Train
What to Expect:
Unique holiday train ride through hundreds of thousands of lights and Christmas displays.
Description:
The Christmas Train in Alvin offers a unique holiday experience with an old-fashioned train ride through over 300,000 lights and festive decorations. Enjoy the ride in open-air coaches, explore decorated walking trails, and visit concessions areas featuring handmade pizza, hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn, and cotton candy.
Where: Alvin | More Info: The Christmas Train
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Pearland Town Center
What to Expect:
Santa's arrival with a brief fireworks display.
Description:
Join us at Pearland Town Center for a festive Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30th, featuring Santa's arrival, a brief fireworks display, live music, and an LED dance floor. Enjoy LED swings and seesaws, and shop at our Holiday Gift Market.
Where: Pearland | More Info: Tree Lighting Ceremony - Pearland Town Center
A Berry Merry Christmas
What to Expect:
2 million lights and 40 farm attractions.
Description:
A Berry Merry Christmas at Dewberry Farm features 2 spectacular shows, 2 million Christmas lights, visits with Santa, seasonal food and beverage specials, special holiday shopping, and over 40 farm attractions.
Where: Brookshire | More Info: A Berry Merry Christmas
Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring
What to Expect:
Twinkling holiday lights and local entertainment.
Description:
Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring features a spectacular display of twinkling holiday lights, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Visitors can enjoy holiday lights, horse-drawn wagon rides, and strolling performers. Local shops and boutiques offer unique holiday gift ideas, and before the tree lighting, there will be a drawing for free gifts.
Where: Spring | More Info: Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring
Deck the Depot Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
First snow of the season with Santa and twinkling lights.
Description:
Join Santa and his merry crew for a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy free hot chocolate and holiday treats while supplies last as you immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. The festivities kick off with cheerful holiday tunes and local performances. Gather around as Mayor Lori Klein Quinn lights the Christmas tree, signaling the start of the holiday season in Tomball. Don't miss the excitement of our first snow of the season Bundle up, enjoy the twinkling lights, and snap memorable photos with Santa.
Where: Tomball | More Info: Deck the Depot Tree Lighting
Conroe Holiday Markets and Shopping
City Place Tree Lighting & Big Top Market
What to Expect:
Free admission to a festive holiday market with diverse vendors.
Description:
City Place Tree Lighting & Big Top Market is an outdoor event featuring a holiday tree lighting, live music, and a wide selection of exhibitors offering boutique clothing, home decor, gourmet food, and more. All ages are welcome, and strollers are permitted.
Where: Spring | More Info: City Place Tree Lighting & Big Top Market
Montgomery County Mistletoe Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with over 200 vendors.
Description:
The Montgomery County Mistletoe Market offers a variety of holiday items, handmade crafts, and gourmet food, supporting local small business owners.
Where: Conroe | More Info: Montgomery County Mistletoe Market
Christmas in the Park
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday market with local vendors and charity organizations.
Description:
Christmas in the Park at Kingwood Town Center is a free community event featuring shops, entertainment, vendors, and fanciful eateries. The event offers a variety of local products and activities, including charity and volunteer organizations. It concludes with the lighting of the Christmas trees at 6 PM.
Where: Kingwood | More Info: Christmas in the Park
Conroe Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Pictures with Santa at Market Street
What to Expect:
Santa photo opportunities with a festive setting.
Description:
Children can have their photos taken with Santa Claus in a beautiful setting at Market Street, located next to Warby Parker. Santa will be greeting children of all ages from November 17th through December 24th.
Where: The Woodlands | More Info: Pictures with Santa at Market Street
Conroe Other Holiday Activities
Christmas on Main Street
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday celebration with live nativity scenes and hayrides.
Description:
Christmas on Main Street is a family-friendly event in downtown Conroe featuring live nativity scenes, hayrides, Santa visits, and a Christmas vendor market.
Where: Conroe | More Info: Christmas on Main Street
Breakfast with Santa - Seabrook
What to Expect:
Free pancake and sausage breakfast for children.
Description:
Join us for a morning of joy and togetherness at the annual Breakfast with Santa event, held at the Seabrook Community House. The Seabrook Rotary provides a pancake and sausage breakfast for children, making this event truly special. Event-goers can park in the City Hall and Bay Elementary parking lots at no cost.
Where: Seabrook | More Info: Breakfast with Santa - Seabrook
Jingle Boats
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday adventure with gift-wrapped presents and special treats.
Description:
Participants will depart from Riva Row Boat House in search of gift-wrapped presents on local shores, then return for holiday treats and a special visitor.
Where: The Woodlands | More Info: Jingle Boats
Snowfest
What to Expect:
Giant snow hill and festive activities.
Description:
Snowfest is a family-friendly holiday event featuring a fun run, parade, giant snow hill, carnival rides, holiday market, pictures with Santa, food, games, and a fireworks show.
Where: Missouri City | More Info: Snowfest
Reindeer Park
What to Expect:
Christmas-themed activities with snow and Santa.
Description:
Reindeer Park offers a variety of activities including snow areas, snow slides, S'mores making, and visits with Santa. The event features carnival rides, live music, and an exclusive Reindeer Park Character Experience. Beautiful wreaths are also on display for a silent auction.
Where: Deer Park | More Info: Reindeer Park
Annual Home for the Holidays
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday activities with pet photo opportunities.
Description:
Annual Home for the Holidays at National Oak Park features bounce houses, slides, a snow slide, and pet pictures with Santa.
Where: Alvin | More Info: Annual Home for the Holidays
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- The Woodlands (11 miles)
- Spring (16 miles)
- Atascocita (27 miles)
- Cypress (28 miles)
- Huntsville (29 miles)
- Houston (38 miles)
- Cloverleaf (41 miles)
- Channelview (42 miles)
- Alief (42 miles)
- Mission Bend (44 miles)