{"id":407200,"date":"2025-11-27T00:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T00:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/407200\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T00:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T00:54:11","slug":"magical-winter-lights-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/407200\/","title":{"rendered":"Magical Winter Lights is back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 <b>\u2728 Magical Winter Lights Returns: 45 Nights of Dazzling Holiday Magic Light Up Fort Bend County \u2728<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">One of Houston\u2019s most beloved holiday traditions is back and bigger than ever! Magical Winter Lights has officially flipped the switch on more than 20 acres of lanterns, entertainment, and festive fun &#8211; running now through January 4, 2026, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Now in its highly anticipated return, the festival blends traditional Chinese lantern artistry with a Texas-sized twist. Expect towering handcrafted light displays, immersive themed lands, dazzling tunnels, photo ops galore, and nighttime performances perfect for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This year brings exciting new additions \u2014 including an interactive petting zoo and a classic carnival with rides for all ages. Fan-favorite acrobatic shows, cultural vendors, and festive holiday treats are also back to complete the experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Melanie Camp\u2019s Magical Adventure<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Houston Life\u2019s own Melanie Camp headed out to explore the festival and even enlisted a team of Special Houston Life Reporters to help shine a light on everything that makes this year\u2019s event unforgettable. From spectacular lantern worlds to hands-on holiday fun, they captured the magic from every angle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Win a Family 4-Pack!<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">KPRC 2 Insiders can enter for a chance to win a Magical Winter Lights Family 4-Pack, plus a special MWL gift from the festival shops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The sweepstakes runs November 17 \u2013 December 8, 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udc49 <a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/sponsored\/2025\/11\/17\/magical-winter-lights-family-4-pack-sweepstakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/sponsored\/2025\/11\/17\/magical-winter-lights-family-4-pack-sweepstakes\/\">Enter here for your chance to win: Click2Houston.com\/insider<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">(Not an Insider yet? Membership is free!)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Plan Your Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\udccd Location: Fort Bend County Fairgrounds<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">4310 State Highway 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83d\uddd3 Dates: November 21, 2025 \u2013 January 4, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u23f0 Hours:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Sunday\u2013Thursday: 5\u201310 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Friday\u2013Saturday: 5\u201311 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28): 5\u201311 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Dec. 24 \u2013 Jan. 4: 5\u201311 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\ud83c\udf9f Tickets: Now on sale at <a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/magicalwinterlights.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/magicalwinterlights.com\/\">MagicalWinterLights.com<\/a>, with weekday savings and value-packed bundles available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Parking is free, and the venue is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Whether you\u2019re looking for a family outing, a romantic holiday date night, or simply a place to bask in the glow of the season, Magical Winter Lights is ready to brighten your holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON \u2013 \u2728 Magical Winter Lights Returns: 45 Nights of Dazzling Holiday Magic Light Up Fort Bend County&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":407201,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5130],"tags":[13959,110712,119539,7709,4345,32958,191955,104271,358,1072,3187],"class_list":{"0":"post-407200","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-families","9":"tag-family-fun","10":"tag-holiday-lights","11":"tag-holidays","12":"tag-houston","13":"tag-houston-life","14":"tag-magical-winter-lights","15":"tag-seen-on-houston-life","16":"tag-texas","17":"tag-things-to-do","18":"tag-tx"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115618936514081938","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/407200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=407200"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/407200\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/407201"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=407200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=407200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=407200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}