Santa’s reindeer aren’t the only ones who get to see the world this holiday season! Join Rudolph and friends on a trip around the globe without ever leaving Texas at Magical Winter Lights. This massive, 20-acre lantern festival features displays from a variety of countries, in addition to carnival rides, acrobatic performances, and tons more festivities. This lantern festival in Texas should not be missed!

Spanning approximately 20 acres, Magical Winter Lights in Houston is a 52-day lantern festival with themed displays, nightly acrobatic performances, carnival rides, games, and so much more holiday fun for the whole family. This is the largest event of its kind in the country!
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Your journey begins at the Kingdom, a majestic castle serving as the gateway into all the action. It's a whimsical kaleidoscope of colors, unlike anything even the most vivid imaginations could fathom.
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Not a single moment of this light festival in Houston is anything less than ethereal. Grand archways extend overhead like rainbows, their glimmering rays beckoning you closer with each successive step.
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While this year's Magical Winter Light Festival may look a bit different, previous years have had a variety of lanterns from the iconic onion turrets of the Kremlin to the Egyptian pyramids. Whatever lanterns are on display this year, you'll embark on a whirlwind journey around the globe.
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Paying homage to the origin of lantern festivals as a whole are Chinese dragons and several other interactive displays. Traverse a lighted walkway lined by wishing trees, enter an ancient village, and realize the sacred roots of this special event.
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In a past year's event, it all full circle when you return home to the Houston skyline. Look closely and you'll notice the intricate designs hidden in each letter, detailing the things that make our city one-of-a-kind. There was also a tribute to NASA complete with UFOs and more intergalactic scenes!
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You'll leave the festival with a deep understanding that underneath it all, everyone is the same.
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After traveling around the world through a sea of over 60 lantern displays, make your way into the carnival. Kids of all ages can enjoy rides, games, and classic concession snacks like funnel cakes and popcorn. Enjoy an aerial view of the entire festival from atop the 87-foot-tall Ferris wheel!
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Little ones can also have a blast within the displays themselves. Slides and other playground equipment illuminated in an effervescent glow encourage endless laughter and unforgettable memories.
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Take a look at this video of a previous year's Magical Winter Lights by @ugotmapped:

Visit the Magical Winter Lights website to learn more and purchase tickets, and give the Magical Winter Lights Facebook page a follow for updates. Have you ever been to Magical Winter Lights? If so, what scene was your favorite? Let us know all about the experience.

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Christmas In Texas

Melissa M. | November 01, 2023

What holiday light displays should I visit in Texas this year?

Among the best holiday light displays in Texas you should visit this year are the following:

- The San Antonio River Walk is always a stunning sight this time of year.

  • Take a walk along the 1.25-mile Trail of Lights in Austin which features more than 2 million lights.
  • Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo features over 2 million lights and numerous light displays.
  • Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie is a 2-mile drive-thru event with over 4 million lights as well as a holiday village where you can get out of your car to grab food, see Santa, and more.

 

What are some of the best Christmas towns in Texas to visit?

Among the best Christmas towns in Texas that exude Christmas cheer with their festivals, displays, and more are the following:

  • San Antonio: The San Antonio River Walk alone is enough to get you in the spirit of the season. With all the lights along the way, it turns into a twinkling wonderland!
  • Fredericksburg: With an outdoor skating rink, its Main Street all decked out for the holidays, and a light show each night, this may be one of the top Christmas towns in Texas.
  • Johnson City: This town is home to the Johnson City Lights Spectacular, a spectacular display of lights around the town square,

Want to see these and a few other Christmas towns? Check out the Texas Christmas Towns road trip.

 

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