12 | December

Greater Houston Moms is your one-stop shop for discovering the best family-friendly things to do in Houston this December. Our website acts as your personal Santa’s helper, offering a curated calendar packed with events, attractions, and outings perfectly suited for families of all ages and interests.

  • Curated Content: Embrace the holiday spirit! Our website highlights exciting events like tree lightings, holiday markets, and captivating live Nativity scenes, ensuring your family creates lasting Christmas memories.
  • Direct Information: We don’t make you click around though page after page chasing information. We provide direct links and detailed listings complete with details like dates, times, costs, age appropriateness, and where to find further information.
  • December Event Highlights: December isn’t just about Christmas! The website keeps you informed about must-see attractions like Hanukkah celebrations or dazzling New Year’s events, ensuring all families can celebrate the holidays in their own way.

Week One

12/01 Gingerbread Village {FREE} at City Place opens (Spring)

12/01 The Woodlands Cars & Coffee for a Cause

12/01-31 Designing Motherhood at HCCC (Museum District)

12/01-31 ATLAS by Jen Lewin at Discovery Green (Downtown)

12/02 Christmas by the Bayou at Armand Bayou Nature Center (Pasadena)

12/02 Zoo Lights – Sensory Inclusive Night (Museum District)

12/02 Sensory Friendly Day at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

12/03 Inclusive Skate Night at Ice – Discovery Green (Downtown)

12/03 Boogie Bash-Nutcracker Boogie at TWCM (The Woodlands)

12/05 Holiday Vendor Blender (Sealy)

12/06 Christmas Caroling Concert in the Park (Sealy)

12/06 MFAH Playdate (Museum District)

12/06 Mommy Mingle at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

12/07 Reindeer Park at Jimmy Burke Activity Center (Deer Park)

12/07 Houston’s Women & Teens Self-Defense and Scenario-Based Training Event (Museum District/ Midtown)

12/07 Fiestas Navidenas at Discovery Green (Downtown)

12/07 San Jacinto Family Day Corn Husk Angels (La Porte)

12/07 Trail Mix at M-K-T with AndyRooniverse and Magicians (Heights)

12/07 Christmas at the Park (Katy)

12/07 Coffee and Cars at POST (Downtown)

12/07 Fallbrook’s 2024 Holiday Market (North Houston)

12/07 Art Park Players presents: Heart of Christmas (Deer Park)

12/07 Holiday Celebration at Baybrook Mall

12/07 Fairfield Christmas Market

12/07 Hands-On Houston: Ceramic Ornaments at HCCC (Museum District)

12/07 S’mores with Santa at George Ranch (Richmond)

12/07 Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)

12/07 DIY Paper at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

12/07 Sealy Jingle Bell Fun Run at Fantasy of Lights (Sealy)

12/07 A Season of Stories at Central Library (Downtown)

12/07 Le Theatre de Marionette Peppermint Twist at TWCM (The Woodlands)

12/07 Kids Winter Fantasy at Fantasy of Lights (Sealy)

12/07 Le Theatre de Marionette Peppermint Twist Marionette Shows at TWCM

Week Two

12/08 Family Zone at MFAH (Museum District)

12/08 Cookies & Cocoa with Santa & Friends (The Woodlands)

12/08 Tyke Hikes en español at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

12/08 Film Screening: ‘Rent-a-Cat’ at Asia Society Texas (Museum District)

12/08 Cypress Cars & Coffee (Toy Drive)

12/08 Christmas on the Hill Parade (Mont Belvieu)

12/09 Gnome for the Holidays at Mercer (NE Houston)

12/11 Winter Dance Party at Jungman Neighborhood Library (West Houston)

12/10 Inclusive Skate Night at Ice – Discovery Green (Downtown)

12/10 Winter Festival at Flores Library (EaDo)

12/11 Winter Celebration at Stanaker Library (East End)

12/11 The Learning Zoo at TWCM (The Woodlands)

12/11 Wig Wag Playtime – Grow the Grinch’s Heart at Rosenberg Railroad Museum

12/12, 14, 15 Very Merry Pops at the Houston Symphony

12/13-15 Tomball German Fest Christmas Market

12/13 Owl Prowl Night Hikes at Armand Bayou Nature Center (Pasadena)

12/13 Pix on the Plaza: The Polar Express and Trackless Train Rides at City Place (Spring)

12/13 Christmas Movie Night: Elf at Woodchase Park (Westchase)

12/14 A Very Marshy Christmas at Sea Rim State Park

12/14 Santa’s Merry Mingle at TWCM (The Woodlands) 

12/14 Polar Express Storytime and Crafts at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

12/14 Homestead for the Holidays at Jesse Jones Park (NE Houston)

12/14 Holly Jolly Holiday at the Houston Symphony

12/14 Texas Master Chorale Carols of the Season Concert (NW Houston)

12/14 Stearman Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum (South Houston)

12/14 Snowfest at Lagoonfest Texas (Texas City)

12/14 Christmas with the Fishes at Sea Center Texas (Lake Jackson)

12/14 Breakfast with Santa (Mont Belvieu)

12/14 CCMH Mikulas Holiday Market (Museum District)

12/14 NSS North Houston Space Society at Barbara Bush Branch Library

12/14 Movies on the Square: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sugar Land)

12/14 Family Overnight Program at Space Center Houston

12/14 Twilight – New Years Night at Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site (Anderson)

12/14 Homemade Holidays at Houston Arboretum  (River Oaks)

12/14 Family Winter Fest at Central Library (Downtown)

12/14 Super Saturday: Winter Wonderland at Asia Society (Museum District)

12/14 Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)

12/14 Friendswood’s Holiday Bash 

12/14 Houston Center For Photography Workshop at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy (Bellaire)

12/14 Jingle Boats Scavenger Hunt & Santa (The Woodlands)

12/14 Carols on the Green with Houston Grand Opera at Discovery Green (Downtown)

Week Three

12/15 Baytown Christmas Parade

12/15 Texans vs. Dolphins 

12/15 Little Artists at MFAH (Museum District)

12/15 Yoga on the Lawn at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

12/15 Movies Under The Stars: Elf at Milam Square Park

12/15 Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)

12/14 Family Day at the Ocean Star Museum (Galveston)

12/15 Houston Museum of Natural Science at Levy Park: Paleontology 

12/16 10/21 Sensory Friendly Day at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

12/16 Geocaching Christmas (Deer Park)

12/17 Inclusive Skate Night at Ice – Discovery Green (Downtown)

12/17 Christmas Garden Scavenger Hunt at Mercer (NE Houston)

12/17 Christmas Wreath Making at Mercer (NE Houston)

12/18 Movie Night in Helix Hall | The Grinch

12/18 Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House Workshop at The Woodlands Children’s Museum

12/18 Jingle Boats Scavenger Hunt & Santa (The Woodlands)

12/19 Songs of Light and Hope: A Hanukkah Concert at MFAH (Museum District)

12/19 M-K-T Sunset Market (Heights)

12/19 Houston Rockets at Home

12/19 Winter Festival at Henington Library (Bellaire)

12/19-30 Holiday Fantasy: A Live Show Spectacular at Moody Gardens (Galveston)

12/19 A Closer Look at Nature at Kleb Woods (NW Houston)

12/19 Lotería Game Night at MFAH (Museum District)

12/19 Movie Night – Holiday Special Cartoon Extravaganza! At West University Branch Library

12/19 Winter Wonderland at Kendall Library (Memorial)

12/20 The Woodlands Trombone Christmas Concert

12/20 Art in the Park: Tree Cookies at Stephen F. Austin SP (San Felipe)

12/20 Santa’s Workshop at Stephen F. Austin SP (San Felipe)

12/20-31 Hike the Holiday Heritage Trail at Galveston Island State Park

12/21 Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa (Deer Park)

12/21 Starry Night at Houston Arboretum

12/21 Maker! A Hands-On STEM Series at Lonestar Flight Museum

12/21 Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)

12/21 Guided Nature Hikes en español at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

12/21 TUBACHRISTMAS Concert (The Woodlands)

12/21 Mr. Leo’s Holiday Puppet Show! {FREE} at City Place (Spring)

12/21 Jingle Boats Scavenger Hunt & Santa (The Woodlands)

12/21 Starry Night at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

Week Four

12/22 Family Zone at MFAH (Museum District)

12/22 Happy Holidays Music Show with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse {FREE} at City Place (Spring)

12/22 Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)

12/24 Inclusive Skate Night at Ice – Discovery Green (Downtown)

12/ 24 & 25 Christmas Eve 4-course dinner menu!at the Downtown Aquarium 

12/25 Texans vs. Ravens 

12/26 Little Kid Flicks and Big Kid Flicks at MFAH (Museum District)

12/26 Screen on the Green: The Year Without a Santa Claus (Downtown)

11/27, 29 Houston Rockets at Home

12/27 Monty the Magician Holiday Magic Show at TWCM (The Woodlands)

12/28 Tiny: Aviation Play for Toddlers at Lone Star Flight Museum (South Houston)

12/31 High Noon Countdown at TWCM (The Woodlands)

12/31 New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at the Downtown Aquarium 

12/31 Noon Year’s Eve Party at Houston Interactive Aquarium (North Houston)

12/31 New Year’s Palooza: Family Celebration Moody Gardens (Galveston)

12/31 Inclusive Skate Night at Ice – Discovery Green (Downtown)


Planning a holly jolly December family adventure in Houston? Don’t waste time searching aimlessly. Let Greater Houston Moms be your guide! With our comprehensive and user-friendly website, you can create the perfect itinerary for your family, ensuring a December filled with festive cheer, laughter, and lasting memories.