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.

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Week One

12/1 The Woodlands Cars & Coffee at Market Street

12/6 Movie Night in Helix Hall | The Holiday

12/6 City of Sugar Land Tree Lighting

12/6-8 Dickens on the Strand (Galveston)

12/7 & 8 A Viennese Waltz Christmas

12/7 Deck the Depot Christmas Tree Lighting (Tomball)

12/7 Hometown Holiday Festival in Historic Downtown Rosenberg

12/7 First Saturday Arts Market (Heights)

12/8 Christmas on the Hill Parade (Mont Belvieu)

12/7, 8, 14, 15, 21-24 Breakfast with Santa at the Downtown Aquarium

Week Two

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

12/13-15 Tomball German Fest Christmas Market

12/14 Holly Jolly Holiday at the Houston Symphony

12/14 Texas Master Chorale Carols of the Season Concert (NW 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 Movies on the Square: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sugar Land)

12/14 Family Overnight Program at Space Center Houston

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

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

Week Three

12/18 Movie Night in Helix Hall | The Grinch

12/20,21,22 Handel’s Messiah at the Houston Symphony

Week Four

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

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

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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.