A Magical Holiday Adventure

From Nutcracker teas to merry parades: League City’s ultimate holiday guide

This holiday season, why not make your getaway a journey of enchantment, excitement, and memory-making in League City? Here, the spirit of the season is everywhere, from treasured Nutcracker-inspired teatimes and breakfasts with Santa to merry markets and dazzling parades. League City has everything to make your holidays feel like a Hallmark movie come to life.

Events kick off in November and keep the holiday magic flowing until New Year’s Eve, offering numerous ways to celebrate for every age. Here are some must-do experiences that will fill your calendar with joy:

North Pole magic at South Shore Harbour Resort
Step into a winter wonderland at South Shore Harbour Resort, where a towering, six-foot-tall gingerbread house greets guests through December 24. On Saturday mornings, join Santa for a holiday-themed breakfast buffet and capture a moment with the Big Guy himself.

For a grown-up twist, check out the resort’s holiday brunches on Sundays with live music and mimosas. Call 281-334-3078 for reservations and enjoy a weekend of holiday bliss.

The Nutcracker South Shore Harbour Resort A moment of joy and Nutcracker magic at BAHBT’s Sugar Plum Fairy Gala at South Shore Harbour Resort.Photo courtesy of League City CVB

Photo courtesy of League City CVB

Snag a photo with the Big Guy himself.

For a touch of Nutcracker magic, join the beloved Breakfast and Tea with the Sugar Plum Fairy event from Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker. Perfect for all ages, this event includes a charming tea on November 23 from 2-4 pm (breakfast is already sold out, with limited seats remaining for the tea). Guests can enjoy the Nutcracker Boutique, catch a ballet preview, and snap a magical photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy.

You can even dine with Clara and friends during a Nutcracker-themed dinner the night before, on November 22. For hotel and dinner reservations, call 281-334-1000 and mention “Sugar Plum” for special room rates.

The main event, The Nutcracker ballet, runs December 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 at Bayou Theatre. Be sure to book your tickets for this holiday classic.

Festive outdoor fun
Kick off the holiday season at League City’s historic League Park, with Nutcracker in the Park on November 30. Happening from 8 am-2 pm, this merry extravaganza offers shopping from local artisans, ballet lessons, and tons of family fun. Come back the next day to ring in the holiday season at the city's official Christmas tree lighting, from 6-7 pm on December 1.

Continue the festivities with League City’s most celebrated event, Holiday in the Park, from December 6-8. Featuring the biggest holiday parade in Galveston County, this weekend-long celebration has everything from a children’s parade and a vibrant holiday market to food vendors and live entertainment. It’s an absolute must-do for families!

Holiday in the Park League City Get into the holiday spirit with some festive shopping at Holiday in the Park, December 6-8.Photo courtesy of League City CVB

December 14-15 invites you to stroll through history at Old League City Christmas. Discover vintage vehicles, historic demonstrations, porch parties, and the beautiful Airing of the Quilts in the charming Historic District, all from 10 am-3 pm each day.

And don’t forget the merry Christmas Boat Parade on December 14 at 6 pm. This cherished, 60-year tradition of sailing from Clear Lake to Galveston Bay has illuminated boats creating a spectacular light show on the water. Read more about how this tradition came to be here.

Grab a seasonal drink and stroll through League Park on December 21, during Soulfreak Railroad Café’s holiday Makers Market. With local art, homemade food, and handmade jewelry and crafts, it’s easy to find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list (or just treat yourself!), all while supporting local makers. Stop by League City’s Visitor Center inside the café while you’re there for the latest visitor guides, League City merchandise, and more.

Holiday cheer for all
On December 10, head to Hometown Heroes Park for a festive breakfast with Santa from 8:30-10:30 am. Kids will love the crafts, games, and photos with Santa. Register early, as spaces fill up quickly.

Celebrate the season with stories, crafts, and cookies at the Helen Hall Library open house on December 5 from 6-8 pm. Or step into the magic of Harry Potter at the library’s Yule Ball on December 14 from 2-4 pm. Dress up, dance, sip butterbeer, and enjoy crafts and trivia, all with a wizardly twist at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center.

Ring in 2024 with glam
End the year in style at South Shore Harbour Resort’s NYE celebration, themed "Hollywood Glam." Dance into the New Year with live music, a delicious four-course dinner, and a sparkling champagne toast. With discounted rooms and festive details galore, it's the perfect way to welcome 2024. Reserve a table by calling 281-532-7120 or email nmatthews@sshr.com.

Make this holiday season your most magical yet with League City’s endless array of festivities. Book your stay, gather your loved ones, and dive into a hometown holiday experience you’ll never forget.

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New Texas museum shines spotlight on Tejano music history

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Photo by Edmond Ortiz

Roger Hernandez serves as board president of the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum.

For a city that proudly calls itself the capital of Tejano music, San Antonio has long been missing a permanent place to honor the genre’s pioneers and preserve its history. That gap officially closed In December with the opening of the Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum at 1414 Fredericksburg Rd.

The music couldn’t have found a better steward than its founder and board president. Roger Hernandez has had his finger on the pulse of Tejano music for decades. His company, En Caliente Productions, has provided a platform for countless performing artists and songwriters in Tejano, conjunto, and regional Mexican music since 1982.

Hernandez says his wife, who ran a shop at Market Square years ago, would often get questions from visitors about the location of a physical Tejano music museum, a thing that simply did not exist. In 2022, he banded together with friends, family, and other local Tejano music supporters to make the nonprofit Hall of Fame a reality.

“I decided I've been in the music scene for over 40 years, it's time to do a museum,” Hernandez recalls.

Hernandez says a brick-and-mortar Tejano music museum has long been needed to remember musical acts and other individuals who grew the genre across Texas and northern Mexico, especially those who are aging. Recently, the community lost famed Tejano music producer Manny Guerra and Abraham Quintanilla, the renowned Tejano singer/songwriter and father of the late superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Both deaths occurred roughly one week after the Totally Tejano museum opened to the public.

“They're all dying. They're all getting older, and we need to acknowledge all these people,” Hernandez says.

The Totally Tejano Museum — named after Hernandez’s Totally Tejano Television Roku streaming — has 5,000 square feet of space packed with plaques, photos, promotional posters, musical instruments, and other memorabilia honoring the pioneers and stars of the beloved genre. Mannequins wear stage outfits from icons like Laura Canales and Flaco Jimenez, and a wall of photos remembers late greats. Totally Tejano Television plays legendary performances on a loop, bringing the exhibits to life.

The newly opened Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum includes a growing collection of memorabilia. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

Hernandez says the museum will soon welcome permanent and rotating exhibits, including traveling shows, a Hall of Fame section, and an area paying homage to Chicano music crossovers, such as the late Johnny Rodriguez, the South Texas singer-songwriter who blended country with Tex-Mex music. Plans call for the organization to hold its inaugural Hall of Fame induction in February 2026.

Eventually, a 2,000 square feet back room will be converted into additional display space and host industry gatherings, community symposiums, and record and video release parties. The museum also plans to add a gift and record shop and a music learning room where visitors can listen to early Tejano music and browse archival photos. Hernandez is already talking with local school districts about educational field trips.

Much like Tejano itself, the museum is a grassroots production. Hernandez and fellow board members have used their own money to rent, renovate, develop, and maintain the museum space. The board also leads the selection of the Hall of Fame honorees and curates the exhibits.

Hernandez has been heartened by the museum’s reception, both from media outlets and music fans around Texas and beyond.

“We had a radio station come in this morning from Houston to interview us,” he says. “People have come in from Lubbock, Texas. We have had people from Midland, Texas. We have another person who emailed us who’s coming in from New York. People are learning all about us.”

That includes many of the musicians who helped shape the genre. Johnny Hernandez, Sunny Ozuna, Elida Reyna, and Danny Martinez from Danny and The Tejanos are among the luminaries who have already graced the halls.

The Totally Tejano Hall of Fame and Museum is now open 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday-Sunday, and closed Monday. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Fans can call 210-314-1310 for more information.

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