Houston · every December
Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo 2026
The Houston Zoo's nightly holiday light festival fills the zoo with millions of lights, animal-shaped displays, and family activities throughout December.
Quick questions
- When is Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo?
- Usually held in December. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
- Where is it held?
- Houston Zoo, Houston.
- Is it good for kids?
- Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo is a Houston family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.
Dates for the next edition are usually announced closer to December. Until then, see what's on this weekend in Houston.
Updated September 11, 2026 — this guide refreshes whenever the organizer announces dates.