Looking for things to do in and around League City this winter? Check out these nine events happening throughout the holidays. This list is not comprehensive.

Galaxy Lights

Space Center Houston hosts this holiday season exhibit until Jan. 5. It features a space-themed holiday light show. The exhibit is closed on select dates throughout the month. See their website for more details.Nutcracker in the Park

This holiday vendor market at League Park features local crafters and owners, family-friendly activities and ballet lessons with real Nutcracker ballerinas.​
The official League City tree lighting ceremony is held at League Park. (Courtesy City of League City)
The official League City tree lighting ceremony is held at League Park. (Courtesy City of League City)
Holiday Tree Lighting

The official League City tree lighting ceremony takes place at League Park and will feature hot chocolate, live music and a free League City commemorative ornament for attendees.Crafting Cultures


This event at Helen Hall Library will have attendees explore a variety of cultures through hands-on activities, crafts, stories and fun facts.
This weekend-long, local vendor market features ballet lessons from real Nutcracker ballerinas. (Courtesy City of League City)
This weekend-long, local vendor market features ballet lessons from real Nutcracker ballerinas. (Courtesy City of League City)
Holiday in the Park

This three-day, family friendly event takes place at League Park and is host by The League City Proud Organization. It features holiday shopping, food vendors, entertainment and three parades, including the Grand Night Parade—one of the largest holiday parades in Galveston County.
  • Dec. 6, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Dec. 8, noon-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 512 2nd St., League City
  • www.leaguecitytx.gov
2024 Chili Chase

The Galveston Bay Sailing Association concludes its fall racing series with this chili cooking competition, which is also sponsored by Cruzan Rum. Participants will present their chili, either made during the race or ashore, for awards from the organization.
  • Dec. 7, 10 a.m.
  • $40 (registration)
  • 1500 Marina Bay Drive, Ste. 113B, League City
  • www.gbca.org
Breakfast with Santa

Attendees can come to Hometown Heroes Park to enjoy photo opportunities with Santa Claus, activities, giveaways and a pancake breakfast at this event.
  • Dec. 14, 8-10:30 a.m.
  • $20 (residents), $30 (nonresidents)
  • 1001 E. League City Parkway, League City
  • www.leaguecitytx.gov
Kwanzaa Celebration


This event at Helen Hall Library kicks off the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa, which highlights African American culture, history and values. The event will feature crafts, stories and activities.Hanukkah Lights

This Helen Hall Library event celebrates Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday that comes from the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and is also known as the Festival of Lights. The event will feature games, activities and crafts.