River Oaks Christmas Lights in Houston

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

River Oaks Christmas Lights in Houston

 

River Oaks Lights is a dazzling sight to see. With the hundreds of decorated over-the-top ritzy mansions, it is arguably the best Christmas light display in Houston. Drive or stroll through the neighborhood and see a million lights in full swing. 

There will be at least one hundred and one perfect spot for photos - like under fully covered in twinkling lights canopies of sprawling old oaks.
 

 

River Oaks

The River Oaks zip codes are the most prestigious in all of Houston, featuring million-dollar homes with manicured grounds, massive chateau-like facades, and spacious private yards. Many residential buildings date back to the 1920s and are custom-built. The community's grand character is unique and unrivaled anywhere else in the city. 

 

River Oaks Christmas Lights


 

Located within the 610 Loop near the most popular streets in Houston, such as Westheimer Road, Kirby Drive, and San Felipe Street, the community connects with the best city attractions, from the River Oaks Shopping Center to the Landmark River Oaks Theatre to the historical Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens to many countless upscale restaurants and casual bars.

 

Christmas Lights Dates

Many homeowners start putting up their holiday lights even before Thanksgiving. By the time December rolls around, most houses are all dressed up to impress the revelers. 

 

River Oaks in Houston

 

Usually, light displays stay turned on until after New Year's Day through the 12 days of Christmas.  However, there's no hard cut-off date for all homes to unplug the lights and store them away.

 

To extend the holiday cheer, visit lights early in December to beat the crowds and then come back later in the month. Chances are, you will have a completely different experience. Many displays don't stay the same. Homeowners constantly add new lights and decor to the facades, front yards, and trees. 

River Oaks in Houston

 

We also enjoy visiting the neighborhood during the day, even before the lights go on, as all the magnificent mansions are beautiful on their own.  

 

River Oaks in Houston

 


 

Routes 

Every yard of the two-square-mile area gets decorated for Christmas. There's at least one house on every street that goes all out to dazzle its neighbors. Start from Westheimer and head up River Oaks Boulevard, taking turns on Del Monte and Inwood Drives for some epic displays. 

 

River Oaks Christmas Lights
 

You will have your head on a swivel the entire time until you make it to the River Oaks Country Club.

 
 
River Oaks Santa House 

Where: 3404 Del Monte Dr, Houston, TX 77019

If there's only one house you wish to visit, let it be River Oaks Santa House. It's a stunning mansion decorated to the top of giant live oak trees in a front yard. 

 

River Oaks Santa House


 
Rivers Oaks is a magical winter wonderland, so expect Santa's encounter. If you visit on Fridays and Saturdays in December from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., you can snap a free photo with a jolly man. Santa is in town starting the first weekend in December and leaves for the North Pole on the last Saturday before Christmas. 
 
River Oaks Santa House
 
Find updated information for the current season on their Facebook page.
 

 

Traffic and Parking

Okay, the parking is the bane of this wonderful experience. Probably, the best way to enjoy the lights is from your car window while driving around. Street parking is limited, especially during peak hours, or prohibited. Weekend nights after 6 p.m. get very busy with heavy traffic and lots of people experiencing the lights on bikes, open-air buses, carriages, and golf carts.  


Be courteous to other drivers and pedestrians. Don't honk or block anyone's driveway. If you think you to take a good selfie or a picture of your whole family against the festive backdrops, park your car further away from the bustling streets and experience the lights on foot. Walking is the best way to really see the lights and snap good photos. 


The weather in Houston in December is usually mild with average temperatures above 55-60 degrees, so you may enjoy a walk and share the joy of togetherness with others. 

 

River Oaks Christmas Lights

River Oaks


Find routes, tips, and more information on the Facebook page of River Oaks Christmas Lights in Houston, TX.

 

 

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