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The holidays are almost over but that’s no reason that the party has to stop!    Get ready for a beautiful end to the winter season with Houston  Botanic  Garden’s amazing Lightscape event!  Running from December 31 st  to January 2 nd , this once-in-a-lifetime event hosts an array of intricate beauty and wintry perfection with its amazing illuminations and light. Set along an illuminated one-mile trail winding through Houston B otanic Garden, Lightscape is a world-renowned light show featuring artistic installations that come to life after dark with color, imagination, and sound.      This experience includes installations created by local and international artists, promising superb sensations of joy and wonder with each visit! The big highlight is the towering Cathedral of Light Tunnel, aglow with 100,000 twin kling lights. It’s a sight that’s sure to take your breath away, providing families with a one of a kind experience that’s set to da...

During the holidays, it feels like there’s never enough time to settle down and enjoy the beautiful winter vibes. Why not spend a tasteful night kicking back and enjoying a festive sense of holiday cheer in style? Running until January 3rd, Marriott Marquis Houston will be presenting its Texas Winter Lights event, an interactive light experience featuring light displays, walk-through experiences, and selfie stations! There will be a nostalgic holiday-themed movie every Thursday, nightly snowfall, and a winter-themed dining menu filled with signature cocktails, dinner, and dessert. It’s a great opportunity to leave the little ones at home to enjoy some quality TLC with friends. Located at a high-end rooftop venue, this experience will definitely prove to be worth your while as guests party the night away! There’s a massive Texas-shaped pool to enjoy, along with beautiful glimmering lights, groves of trees, and plenty more! There are never enough things to see and do and you’ll have an a...

Looking for a visually dazzling experience near the Dallas area this weekend?  Boy, do I have one for you! The nearby city of Frisco will be hosting an absolutely spectacular holiday event for friends and families to enjoy with their amazing Radiance! experience! This event features a theme park-style ride in a vehicle that guides guests through the show. Visitors can experience a brand-new mile-long light trail of over 3 million lights, all animated to your favorite holiday tunes! But the fun doesn’t stop there! Radiance! Will feature a two-story outdoor ice tubing hill, ice skating under the stars, bumper cars on ice, snowball toss with real authentic snow, a 108-foot Ferris wheel, Christmas carousel, buckin’ reindeer rides, s’mores, a holiday market, and so much more! Woof! That’s a lot to take in, isn’t it? But I can promise you that it’s worth every penny, especially if you’re the parent of children that love the spirit of the holidays!  Dallas has no shortage of great th...