Nine holiday events to attend in the Bay Area this November, December

From seasonal markets and visiting Santa to enjoying holiday light decorations and ringing in the new year with friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in the Bay Area. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.

Nov. 12-Jan. 1: Travel through the galaxy lights

Visitors can enjoy a festive themed array of dazzling lights. 6-10 p.m. $15.95 (members), $19.95 (public). Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston. 281-283-4755. www.spacecenter.org/galaxy-lights

Kid friendly

Nov. 12-Jan. 1: Travel through the galaxy lights

Kid friendly

Nov. 19-Jan. 7: Visit holiday in the gardens

This year’s Ice Land event will be Caribbean themed with a return of the Festival of Lights trail. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, 4-10 p.m. (Festival of Lights). $70-$100. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. 409-744-4673. www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/things_to_do

Kid friendly, Food and drink for sale

Dec. 2-4: Celebrate the holiday in the park

The 25th annual Holiday in the Park event hosted by League City Proud takes place in the first weekend of December and will host a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options at League Park. 5-9 p.m. (Dec. 2), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Dec. 3), noon-5 p.m. (Dec. 4). Free. League Park, 512 Second St., League City. www.leaguecityproud.com