Discover the 16 best kid-forward things to do in Greater Houston from Monday, December 1 to Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Top 16 Things To Do for Kids & Families in Houston This Week
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
H-Town Holiday Lights at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing | FREE – Space City Light Shows’ H-Town Frankie—whose home holiday light shows often go viral with Houston hip-hop music, nostalgia, and pride—rolls out his signature style on the Brown Promenade with automated music, animation, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
The Ice at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing – Houston’s winter favorite continues to shine at Discovery Green. $18 includes skates and 75 minutes of skating. Must be booked in advance. Times vary. Get tickets.
Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds | Daily | Ongoing – Houston’s stunning light and carnival attraction, boasting 60 Chinese lanterns, returns for the season, with areas themed to Houston, space, ice, the sea, dinosaurs, a kingdom, and more. $28+; $20+ ages 3 to 12; $28+ carnival wristband. Times vary. Get tickets.
Kids Skate Free Thursday on the Ice at Discovery Green | Thursday – On select Thursdays, 2 kids ages 10 and under can join a ticketed adult on the Ice for free. $18 includes skates and 75 minutes. Advance booking required. 5pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Holly Jolly Jingle at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Thursday | FREE – See 500+ Conroe ISD student musicians play a free holiday concert featuring classic carols, sing‑alongs, and a photo op with Santa. 7pm. Learn more.
Deck the Park 2025 at Clay Eastern Glades at Memorial Park | Friday – Stroll through the park’s twinkling pathways for a tree-lighting ceremony, The Santa Clause (PG, 1994) movie screening with popcorn, face painting, ornament decorating, a s’mores station, and more. $10; $5 ages 3 to 11; free ages 2 and under. 5pm to 9pm; 6:30pm tree lighting. Get tickets.
Christmas Village at Bayou Bend | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Step into an immersive holiday experience as the 14-acre estate turns into a winter wonderland adorned with thousands of sparkling lights. $18; $12 ages 5 to 12; free for ages 4 and under. Times vary. Get tickets.
Breakfast with Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum – See Santa arrive in a vintage PT‑17 Stearman biplane, then join him for a VIP breakfast experience, with photos with Santa and browse the holiday market afterward. $30; $20 kids. 8:30am to 2pm. Get tickets.
3rd Annual Holiday Market at Houston Toy Museum | Saturday – Find nostalgic and pop culture-inspired goods from around 20 local vendors and small vendors, and stick around to explore the museum with discounted admission. $6. 10am to 6pm. Get tickets.
Main Street Theater for Youth: The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza at MATCH | Saturday | Ongoing – Based on Mo Willems’ beloved characters, and with a script and lyrics by the author and Adam Tobin and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, this musical brings together Elephant and Piggie and the Unlimited Squirrels. Recommended for pre-K and older. $34+. 10:30am and 1:30pm. Get tickets.
Kingwood’s Annual Christmas in the Park at Town Center Park | Saturday | FREE – Meet the Grinch and then Santa, shop local vendors, catch live entertainment, and savor food and drinks for sale at the annual pop-up. Noon to 6pm. Learn more.
Skating with Santa on the Ice at Discovery Green | Saturday – All ages are welcome to skate with a Santa from a different background each Saturday leading up to Christmas. Advance booking required. $18. 4pm to 5pm. Reserve.
Deck the Hall: 106th Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular at City Hall | Saturday | FREE – Explore a new winter wonderland and gingerbread village before the Christmas tree lighting, concert by Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight, Santa visit, fireworks, and more. 4pm to 8pm; 6pm concert. Learn more.
2nd Annual East End Christmas Tree Lighting on the Navigation Esplanade | Saturday | FREE – Enjoy circus performers, live music, DJ tunes, local vendors, hot chocolate, pan dulce, and Boo’s Burgers on site at the tree lighting in Second Ward . 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
8th Annual Holiday Festival at Levy Park | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – The 2-day fest returns to Levy Park, offering plenty of family fun on back-to-back days with a holiday market with 30+ vendors (some vary by day), crafts station, live music and dance performances on 2 stages; a free photo booth with Santa, and more. 11am to 5pm. Learn more.
Yuletide, Y’all! at Lynn Wyatt Square | Sunday | FREE – Enjoy a midday Texas-inspired holiday pop-up with live country music, an appearance by Cowboy Santa, a boot-shine station, festive desserts and drinks, kids activities, and more. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
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