Once Thanksgiving is over, there’s nothing like a good tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season. If you’ll be in the Houston metro area, here’s a roundup of where you can enjoy these magical events this year and get into a festive mood.
Deck the Trees at Alley Theatre
- Date: November 17, 2024 through January 1, 2025
- Time: Ongoing
- Location: Alley Theatre (615 Texas Ave, Houston, TX) and the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX)
If there’s anything better than watching a single Christmas tree light up, it’s the chance to see several. The Alley Theatre hosts its annual Deck the Trees event, where you can admire beautifully decorated trees and enjoy seasonal refreshments and entertainment.
Energy Corridor District Tree Lighting Celebration
- Date: December 5, 2024
- Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Hyatt Regency, 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079
As part of its many fun “12 Days of Christmas” activities, the Energy Corridor District offers a tree lighting event. Enjoy the lights, the Candy Cane Lane Holiday Market, live performances, and more.
Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular
- Date: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Location: City Hall, 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Join Mayor Sylvester Turner at the annual Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular, the official Houston Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy live music, festive performances, and the lighting of the city’s grand Christmas tree.
West University Place Tree Lighting
- Date: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Location: 6104 Auden, West University Place, TX
The West University Place annual tree lighting ceremony includes carol singing, holiday treats, and a visit from Santa.
Tomball’s Deck the Depot Christmas Tree Lighting
- Date: December 7, 2024
- Time: TBA
- Location: Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S Elm St, Tomball, TX
Just a short drive northwest of Houston is the charming community of Tomball. Enjoy Tomball’s festive Deck the Depot Christmas tree lighting event featuring live music, holiday crafts, Christmas treats, and visits with Santa Claus. The best part? If you return mid-month, you can also get in on the annual Tomball German Christmas Market for even more family-friendly fun.
Step Into Christmas With Main Street Crossing
If you’re hoping to brighten your Houston holiday season with something everyone will love, check out live music performances at Main Street Crossing (MSC).
MSC in Tomball, Texas, is one of the best small music venues in the Houston metro area. This unique nonprofit in a historical venue hosts country, Americana, folk, blues, and other types of music artists in an intimate setting: the furthest seat is only 45 feet from the stage. MSC also offers food, beverages, table service, and community seating, making it easier to interact with fellow concertgoers and even performing artists. Parking is convenient and stress-free.
MSC additionally functions as a multiuse venue for church services, concerts, and more in Tomball. Check out our event calendar and enjoy entertainment in support of good causes!
