December is full of holiday events in Pearland, Friendswood and the surrounding area. Those looking for a festive way to celebrate can choose from holiday light displays, hayride tours, cycling races and a barbecue cook-off to get into the holiday spirit.

Festival of Lights

Second Baptist Church and Pearland Town Center are partnering to bring the annual Festival of Lights display to Pearland. Families are invited to stroll through lighted Christmas displays and enjoy musical performances under the Houston Methodist Pavilion at Pearland Town CenterTour De Lites

The 30th Annual Tour De Lites will kick off at Independence Park this December. Visitors can participate in decorating contests, hayride tours and holiday lights. Organizers said they expect more than 100 individual bikers to participate.Pearland Dad's Club Cook-off & Holiday Bash

Barbecue lovers can participate in an International Barbeque Cookers Association-sanctioned cookoff hosted by the Pearland Area Dad’s Club. In addition to sampling barbecue prepared by many teams of contestants, attendees can also play bingo, take pictures with Santa, listen to music, have drinks and participate in a cornhole tournament.Dick’s Sporting Goods Santa Sleigh 1K and 5K Run


Runners are encouraged to dress festive and sport their most spirited holiday gear. The course will start at Dick’s House of Sport and will go around the entire perimeter of Baybrook Mall.
  • Dec. 16, 7 a.m.
  • Tickets begin at $40
  • 18650 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood
  • www.meetup.com