Wander among vivid lands & lanterns at Magical Winter Lights

Magical Winter Lights features 60 lanterns creating 3-dimensional villages to explore. | Photo courtesy of Magical Winter Lights

Take in a twinkling spectacle at Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, now open nightly, weather permitting, through Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Now celebrating its eleventh anniversary, one of Houston’s most popular holiday attractions returns to Rosenberg, offering a lit-up wonderland filled with 60 dazzling lantern displays, decked out in more than 6 million lights and crafted using cutting-edge lantern art.

The vibrant landscape of holiday fun features themed scenes like the colorful Christmas village, and areas themed to Houston, space, the ice, the sea, dinosaurs, a castle kingdom, and more.

Guests can also enjoy a nightly performances by Chinese acrobats, included with admission, along with other diversions.

Order tickets or learn more about Magical Winter Lights.

Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

  • Dates: Daily through Sunday, January 4, 2026
    • Open on all holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
  • Times: Sunday to Thursday 5pm to 10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm to 11pm
    • Extended hours on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to Saturday, January 4, 2025: 5pm to 11pm
  • Location: Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 State Highway 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
  • Admission: Tickets are $25; $18 for ages 3 to 12 and 65+; free for ages 2 and under. Family 4-packs are available for $88. Military and first responders save $2 when purchased at the gate. Order tickets or learn more about Magical Winter Lights.

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