Ready for holiday magic, League City? Our guide is packed with must-see events and activities. For those born and raised in League City and those just arrived, our guide is your holiday handbook.
Popular events this holiday season include the City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic, where festive lights and decorations bring the downtown area to life. You can also experience the enchanting displays at the Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, featuring millions of lights and interactive exhibits. And the Holiday in the Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering seasonal entertainment and activities for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around League City
- Moody Gardens Festival of Lights (Galveston)
- City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic (Houston)
- Magical Winter Lights Houston (Katy)
- Holiday in the Park
- Galaxy Lights (Houston)
- Sugar Land Holiday Lights (Sugar Land)
- Preston Woodforest Nite of Lites (Houston)
- Clear Lake Lighted Boat Parade (Clear Lake)
- City Place Giant Gingerbread Village (Spring)
- Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring (Spring)
See these and even more events listed below!
League City Holiday Light Displays
Galaxy Lights
What to Expect:
Technologically advanced space-themed light displays.
Description:
Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston is a space-themed holiday light show featuring dynamic light displays, interactive exhibits, and festive treats. Visitors can explore the wonders of space while enjoying the magic of the holidays.
Where: Houston | More Info: Galaxy Lights
Magical Winter Lights Houston
What to Expect:
Interactive lantern displays and life-size dinosaurs.
Description:
Magical Winter Lights Houston features over 60 lantern displays, including the Space Maze and Dino Land, with life-size dinosaurs. The event also includes carnival rides, live shows, and mouth-watering treats from various vendors and food trucks.
Where: Katy | More Info: Magical Winter Lights Houston
City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic
What to Expect:
11 themed holiday villages with spectacular lights and live entertainment.
Description:
Downtown Houston transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with 11 themed villages featuring spectacular lights, live music, and interactive art.
Where: Houston | More Info: City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Spectacular light and sound displays along a mile-long trail.
Description:
Moody Gardens Festival of Lights features a one-mile trail adorned with over two million lights, animated displays, and festive scenes themed to holiday music. Guests can enjoy hot cocoa, fireside s'mores, and photo opportunities along the way.
Where: Galveston | More Info: Moody Gardens Festival of Lights
Preston Woodforest Nite of Lites
What to Expect:
Friendly home decoration competition.
Description:
Prestonwood Forest's Nite of Lites is a long-standing tradition featuring a friendly competition among residents to create the most creatively decorated homes, attracting thousands of visitors with its stunning displays.
Where: Houston | More Info: Preston Woodforest Nite of Lites
The Christmas Train
What to Expect:
Unique train ride experience through hundreds of thousands of lights and Christmas displays.
Description:
The Christmas Train at Victory Camp in Alvin offers a unique holiday experience with an old-fashioned train ride through hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and displays. Enjoy the scenic ride in open-air railroad coaches, stroll down a decorated walking trail, and visit concessions areas featuring handmade pizza, hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn, and cotton candy.
Where: Alvin | More Info: The Christmas Train
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
What to Expect:
Spectacular light displays and festive activities.
Description:
Sugar Land Holiday Lights features over 3 million lights, Santa Claus, vendors, and themed displays at Constellation Field.
Where: Sugar Land | More Info: Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring
What to Expect:
Tree lighting ceremony with Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides.
Description:
Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring features a spectacular display of twinkling holiday lights, horse-drawn wagon rides, and family-friendly activities, including strolling performers and local entertainers.
Where: Spring | More Info: Home for the Holidays in Old Town Spring
League City Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday in the Park
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday event with multiple parades and vendor shopping.
Description:
Holiday in the Park is a three-day family-friendly event featuring holiday shopping, food vendors, entertainment, and three parades, including the Grand Night Parade, which is the largest holiday parade in Galveston County. The event takes place at League Park, 512 2nd Street, with free admission.
Where: League City | More Info: Holiday in the Park
League City Other Holiday Activities
Helen Hall Library Holiday Open House
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday celebration with Santa and festive activities.
Description:
The Helen Hall Library Holiday Open House features cookies, cocoa, crafts, face painting, and photos with Santa. Storytime with Santa precedes the event, followed by a parade and various activities.
Where: League City | More Info: Helen Hall Library Holiday Open House
Christmas in the Park - Historic Demos
What to Expect:
Historic demonstrations and traditional activities.
Description:
Explore historic demonstrations and traditional activities like Walkabouts, Porch Parties, and Airing Quilts in Old League City's charming historic district.
Where: League City | More Info: Christmas in the Park - Historic Demos
Photos with Santa at Fire Station 4
What to Expect:
Free Santa photos in festive attire.
Description:
Capture a special moment with Santa at Fire Station 4, dressed in your favorite Christmas attire, for a free photo opportunity.
Where: League City | More Info: Photos with Santa at Fire Station 4
Clear Lake Lighted Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Spectacular display of decorated boats along Clear Lake.
Description:
The Clear Lake Lighted Boat Parade features over 60 brightly decorated power and sailboats traversing the Clear Lake channel from South Shore Harbour Marina and Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay, attracting more than 100,000 spectators.
Where: Clear Lake | More Info: Clear Lake Lighted Boat Parade
Breakfast with Santa at Hometown Heroes Park
What to Expect:
Pancake breakfast with Santa and activities.
Description:
Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast with all fixings at Hometown Heroes Park. Enjoy activities, giveaways, and take photos with Santa. Date: December 14, Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Location: Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Parkway.
Where: League City | More Info: Breakfast with Santa at Hometown Heroes Park
City Place Giant Gingerbread Village
What to Expect:
Giant gingerbread structures and festive holiday decorations.
Description:
City Place's Giant Gingerbread Village features a trail of giant candy canes, lollipops, gumdrops, gingerbread men, and cookie trees, including a 16-foot high house and a 12-foot tall windmill. The event is free to visit and open to all ages, including dogs.
Where: Spring | More Info: City Place Giant Gingerbread Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Friendswood (7 miles)
- Alvin (11 miles)
- La Porte (12 miles)
- Pearland (12 miles)
- Deer Park (14 miles)
- Texas City (14 miles)
- Pasadena (14 miles)
- Baytown (17 miles)
- Channelview (19 miles)
- Cloverleaf (19 miles)
- Galveston (23 miles)
- Houston (24 miles)
- Missouri City (28 miles)
- Alief (33 miles)
- Sugar Land (33 miles)
- Atascocita (34 miles)
- Mission Bend (37 miles)
- Lake Jackson (39 miles)
- Rosenberg (43 miles)
- Spring (44 miles)