Lightscape, the internationally acclaimed lights and music event, presented by Reliant, and produced by Sony and Culture Creative, returns to the Houston Botanic Garden this fall. In its second year, the outdoor illuminated trail includes dazzling new immersive installations – in addition to well-loved favorites – set to seasonal tunes along a winding path through the Garden.

Favorites like the “Winter Cathedral,” “Neon Tree” and “Fire Garden” will return, along with new creations by artists from across the globe. More than 80 percent of this year’s trail will feature installations never before seen in Houston, including a stunning display titled “Bluebonnets,” which is unique to Texas.

The installation “Framed,” by Mandylights, features 20 geometric arches lined with brilliant color-changing, pixel-mapped LED fittings to create a unique tunnel of light effect. The “Nautilus Forest,” also by Mandylights, draws from both nature and precise geometry to create an illuminated forest of 24 spiraling trees up to 15 feet tall.

In addition to taking in the immersive light installations on the trail, visitors can enjoy festive food and drinks, along with fire pits for roasting s’mores, in the Garden’s inviting Pine Grove and spacious Culinary Garden.

Lightscape, located at the Houston Botanic Garden will light up your holiday season from November 18 – January 1, 2023 on select nights. For tickets and information, visit www.hbg.org/lightscape.

Lago Mar Holiday Lights Event takes place every Friday and Saturday night from Dec. 9 - 17

Lago Mar will illuminate the holidays with a dazzling display of lights during the third-annual Lights Over Lago Mar at Lago Mar Lagoon from 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 9-17 at 12930 Crystal View Blvd.

Visitors will also enjoy festive boat rides on the lagoon, caroling karaoke, a holiday movie, s’mores firepit stations, inflatables, holiday gift markets, food trucks and more. Children can also take part in ornament-making -- and meet Santa Claus on the waters of the lagoon.

Parking is free and tickets are $15 per person when purchased in advance at https://LightsOverLago2022.eventbrite.com. Tickets are $20 when purchased at the door. Guests can also enjoy bites and cocktails at the new waterfront Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill. Visit www.bluelagoonbargrill.com to see the menu.

To find out more about other events and activities, visit www.lagomarlagoon.com.