Downtown Houston shines as the 2025 City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic are brighter than ever this holiday season.
Explore Eleven Themed Holiday Villages
Visitors can stroll through 11 uniquely themed holiday villages across Downtown’s North and South Poles. Favorites such as Tinsel Town, Winter Wonderlawn, Ice @ Discovery Green, Peppermint Plaza, and Texas Winter Lights return with immersive lights, decorated trees, photo-friendly surprises, and new festive touches. Most villages are free, only Winter Wonderlawn, Texas Winter Lights, Astros Light up the Park, and the Ice Rink at Discovery Green require a ticket purchase.
This year’s 11 Villages:
- Winter Wonderlawn (POST Houston) – ticket purchase required.
- Tinsel Town (Market Square Park) – free
- Deck the Trees (Alley Theatre) – free
- Jingle Town (Lynn Wyatt Square) – free
- City Hall-iday Lights (City Hall) – free
- Astros Light Up the Park (Daikin Park) – ticket purchase required.
- Texas Winter Lights (Marriott Marquis) – ticket purchase required.
- Ice @ Discovery Green (Discovery Green) – ticket purchase required.
- Peppermint Plaza (Avenida Plaza) – free
- Land of Sweets (Hilton Americas) – free
- Twinkle Town (Trebly Park) – free
For more details on activations at each village, schedules, purchasing tickets, parking, a map and more, go here.
A Holiday Tradition for the City
City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic brings together local organizations, arts partners, and businesses to create a joyful, family-friendly celebration. With glowing installations, seasonal music, and plenty of sparkling moments, the event marks the start of a magical holiday season in the heart of Houston.
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