Find the full list of things to do in Houston with kids, below. Also, find all the holiday lights, shows and events, HERE!
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- Things to Do Any Day
- Thursday, December 26, 2024:
- Friday, December 27, 2024:
- Saturday, December 28, 2024:
- Sunday, December 29, 2024:
- Monday, December 30, 2024:
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
- Thursday, January 2, 2025:
- Friday, January 3, 2025:
- Saturday, January 4, 2025:
- Sunday, January 5, 2025:
- Monday, January 6, 2025:
Things to Do Any Day
- Find all the Houston lights, shows and holiday events!
- Find a new Houston park!
- Find something FREE to do!
- Find something fun to day, any day!
Thursday, December 26, 2024:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Shen Yun - 2:00pm & 7:00pm - Jones Hall
- Houston Ballet The Nutcracker - 2:00pm & 7:30pm - Wortham Theatre
- Children's BINGO - 4:30pm - Levy Park
- Christmas Village - 5:30pm-10:00pm - Bayou Bend
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-10:00pm – Space Center Houston
- A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas – 7:00pm – Alley Theatre
Friday, December 27, 2024:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas – 1:30pm & 7:00pm – Alley Theatre
- Houston Ballet The Nutcracker - 2:00pm & 7:30pm - Wortham Theatre
- Christmas Village - 5:30pm-10:00pm - Bayou Bend
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Holiday Boat Tour - 6:00pm+ - Buffalo Bayou
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-10:00pm – Space Center Houston
- Shen Yun - 7:30pm - Jones Hall
Saturday, December 28, 2024:
- Splashway Christmas Celebration - Splashway Campground (Use code JILLXMAS24 for $10 off)
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas – 1:30pm & 7:00pm – Alley Theatre
- Shen Yun - 2:00pm & 7:00pm - Jones Hall
- Houston Ballet The Nutcracker - 2:00pm & 7:30pm - Wortham Theatre
- Christmas Village - 5:30pm-10:00pm - Bayou Bend
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Holiday Boat Tour - 6:00pm+ - Buffalo Bayou
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-10:00pm – Space Center Houston
Sunday, December 29, 2024:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Houston Ballet The Nutcracker - 1:00pm - Wortham Theatre
- A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas – 1:30pm – Alley Theatre
- Shen Yun - 2:00pm - Jones Hall
- Christmas Village - 5:30pm-9:30pm - Bayou Bend
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Holiday Boat Tour - 6:00pm+ - Buffalo Bayou
Monday, December 30, 2024:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Christmas Village - 5:30pm-9:30pm - Bayou Bend
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-10:00pm – Space Center Houston
Tuesday, December 31, 2024:
- New Year's Noon Celebration - 9:00am-3:00pm - Children's Museum of Houston
- High Noon Countdown - 9:30am, 11:45am & 2:00pm - The Woodlands Children's Museum
- Sharkey's New Year's Bash - 11:00am & 3:00pm - Downtown Aquarium
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-7:00pm– Discovery Green
- Shen Yun - 1:00pm - Jones Hall
- New Year's Eve Celebration - 1:00pm-9:30pm – Kemah Boardwalk
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Space Center Houston
Wednesday, January 1, 2025:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 1:00pm-7:00pm– Discovery Green
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Space Center Houston
Thursday, January 2, 2025:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Children's BINGO - 4:30pm - Levy Park
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Space Center Houston
- Screen on the Green: Are We There Yet? - 7:00pm - Discovery Green
Friday, January 3, 2025:
- Mommy Mingle - 10:00am-12:00pm - Children's Museum of Houston Tot Spot
- Circle Time - 11:00am - Evelyn's Park
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Space Center Houston
Saturday, January 4, 2025:
- Mosaic Class - 9:30am-12:30pm - Smither Park (Ages 12+)
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Hands On Houston: Natural Dyes - 11:00am-3:00pm - Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Space Center Houston
Sunday, January 5, 2025:
- ICE at Discovery Green– 11:00am-11:00pm– Discovery Green
- Zoo Lights – 5:30pm-10:30pm – Houston Zoo
- Galaxy Lights – 6:00pm-8:00pm – Space Center Houston
Monday, January 6, 2025:
- Bumper Cars on ICE - ICE at Discovery Green
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