December Top Events & Shows
There’s no shortage of holiday fun in Sugar Land this month. Whether you’re looking to experience the city’s top shows, jump start your getaway to the “Sweetest City in Texas,” and enjoy all the sweet offerings from Sugar Land Holiday Lights to catching a live Frozen, Jr. production at Inspiration Stage.
Now through January 5, 2020
Sunday – Thursday: 6 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 6 – 10 p.m.
Closed: November 25 | December 2
Celebrate the season in the most magical way at the 5th annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights presented by Imperial Sugar. This sparkling wonderland features more than 2.5 million lights and numerous themed displays at Constellation Field. You can also get some holiday shopping done with a variety of vendors, enjoy great food, and meet Santa!
December 6 │ 5 – 8 p.m.
The steps of City Hall light up with holiday cheer and entertainment as Mr. and Mrs. Claus bring their holiday magic to Sugar Land Town Square. The fun includes holiday crafts and activities, face painting, performances by local artists and choirs, photos with Santa, food and beverages available for purchase. Gather with family and friends around the spectacular 40-foot Christmas tree located in the middle of Town Square plaza to help Santa and Mrs. Claus usher in the holiday season with the annual lighting of the tree.
Disney Junior Holiday Party on Tour
December 6 │ 6 - 8 p.m.
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Disney Junior Holiday Party is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus Holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina and many more, plus a special visit from Santa Claus!
Disney’s Frozen JR brought by Inspiration Stage
December 6 - 15 │ Show Times Vary
Sugar Land Auditorium
Disney's Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
Sweet Jamboree
December 7 │ 2 – 5 P.M.
Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitor Center
Visit Sugar Land is gearing up for the holidays and inviting the community to come unwrap the holiday magic and spread cheer at their “Sweet Jamboree” one-day event at the Sugar Land Heritage Museum and Visitor Center on Saturday, December 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will jingle their way to this free family fun-filled event in the sweetest city in Texas.
December 7 │ 10 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land
Join Mayor Joe Zimmerman and family as they open Santa Land! Enjoy holiday crafts, the tradition of cookies and milk and a take away photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Be sure to stop at the reindeer station, too, for a fun holiday selfie!
December 7 │ 5 – 7 p.m.
Kick off the Christmas season with a blockbuster performance by the full cast of Houston Show Choir. Three choirs will take you on a fun journey through the holidays with pop, country, disco, rock, show tunes, jazz, and more, with fun for all ages.
Every Saturday | December 7, 14 & 21 │ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Christmas is coming to the Park this year in all of its historical glory. Travel through Christmas pasts as we explore the customs and decorations from the 1830s to the 1930s. Be sure to stop by the 1860s Ryon Prairie Home for a Christmas treat or visit Santa’s temporary workshop at the 1930s Bach House. Special holiday activity classes will be held every Saturday through the month of December from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free Photos with Santa
Every Sunday | December 8, 14 & 22 │ 1 – 5 p.m.
Enjoy a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Photos will take place at 2180 Lone Star Drive. Since it is the season of giving, bring new stuffed animals for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room’s Christmas Project. All donations will go to children and adults referred by caseworkers from the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services.
December 14 │ 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us as we get into the holiday spirit in Sugar Land Town Square! Enjoy a holiday dance showcase by local dance companies that features beautiful ballerinas, colorful costumes, and festive fun for the whole family!
Pentatonix: A Pentatonix Christmas Tour
December 21 │ 7:00 P.M.
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Three-time Grammy® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Pentatonix Pentatonix will embark on the 16-date A PENTATONIX CHRISTMAS TOUR 2019, presented by SiriusXM, and will head to Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land on December 21!
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
December 28 │ 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Dive into traditional holiday fun in ‘The Sweetest City in Texas’, at the Smart Financial Centre! Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker returns to Smart Financial Centre for the third year in a row, with two shows on December 28.
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