HOUSTON – Whether you have family in town or kids out of school who are already bored, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season right here in H-Town.
Freelance writer Amanda Sorena stopped by Studio B with a list of fun events happening all around the city.
Check out her top picks below!
1. Christmas Trains at Second Baptist Church
Locations: Woodway, West, and South campuses
Dates: Now through December 31, 2023
Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Locations: Holiday Hub at Heritage Society (1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002)
Dates: Various villages have different end dates. You can find the complete list here
Hours: Vary by village
Cost: Varies depending on village location and bus tour add on
3. Radiant Nature at Houston Botanic Gardens presented by Reliant
Locations: Houston Botanic Gardens (1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017)
Dates: Friday through Sunday nights, now until February 25th, 2024
Hours: Slots start at 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $28.50 per ticket, kids under the age of 3 are free
4. Cookies with Santa at Rooftop Cinema Club
Location: Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown (1700 Post Oak Blvd 5th Level, Houston, TX 77056)
Date: Friday, December 22, 2023
Hours: The full event schedule includes:, 2:15-3:15 p.m. pictures with Santa and cookie decorating (polaroid photo and cookie kit included with admission), 3:15-5:00 p.m. ELF screening, event ends at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 per ticket (includes cookie making kit, Santa visit and movie)
5. Skate with Santa at Discovery Green
Location: Green Mountain Ice at Discovery Green (1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010)
Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023
Hours: 4-5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 - $17 for 75 minutes, skate rental included
To keep up with Amanda, you can follow her on Instagram @TXFamilyTravel.