6 Christmas light attractions to visit in Tomball, Magnolia through December

During weekends in December, Tomball Methodist Church is hosting its Trail of Lights event. Alongside walking through the trail, guests can expect to see Santa as well.

• Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball
• https://tomballmethodist.org/trail-of-lights

Tomball resident Lance White, aka Mr. Grinch, has turned his home into a holiday display that features a 13-tree Christmas tree farm, lights, music and a 25-foot Grinch. As part of the attraction, donations are being collected for Texas Children’s Hospital.

• Starts Dec. 6—Monday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m. (lights, photo opportunities); Friday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m. (lights, free hot cocoa and coffee); Sunday, 3-9 p.m. (lights, photo opportunities, hot cocoa and coffee until 6 p.m.)
• Free
• 22727 Black Willow Lane, Tomball
• www.gofundme.com/f/mrgswinterwonderland

Prestonwood Forest’s annual Christmas lights attraction will feature homes decorated with Christmas lights, different displays and themed displays. Guests are asked not to park on the street or in any cul-de-sacs.

• Dec. 13-31, 6-11 p.m.
• Free
• 13702 Prestonwood Forest Drive, Houston
• www.prestonwoodforestonline.com

At Sam Houston Race Park, guests can view millions of lights from their car as part of The Light Park. The pet-friendly event will also feature food and drinks.

• Dec. 1-Jan. 4, evenings
• $39.99 (vehicle admission Monday-Thursday), $49.99 (vehicle admission Friday-Sunday and holidays)
• Sam Houston Race Park Gate 1, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston
• www.thelightpark.com/locations/sam-houston-texas