Kick off Christmas Season with us!
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 at 4 pm - 8:30 pm
Piazza (Center Stage Area)
Schedule of Events
Center Stage Area Schedule of Events
5:10 pm – Christmas Tree Lighting
5:15 pm – Carols for Little Children
7:00 pm – Carols by Candlelight Program
Chapel Performance Times
5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 7:45pm
Star of Bethlehem Showings
4pm, 4:20pm, 4:40pm, 6:30pm, 8:10pm
Building A
List of Activities
1 – Holiday Hungry Hub | A-100 (Auditorium)
Fuel up at our indoor food court. Cast your vote in the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, and enter our guessing games to win prizes!
2 – Nativity Room | A-101 & 102 (Alcoves)
Take your time here to engage with the wonder of the birth of Jesus. Encounter different Nativity sets from around the world – some just for looking, others OK to touch.
3 – Saint Nicholas’ Hideaway | A-105
Discover the story of the real St. Nicholas, surrounded by Santa figurines of all styles and sizes.
4 – Grandma Gigi’s Gingerbread Grotto | Kitchen
Grab a fresh-baked gingerbread cookie & cup of hot cider on your way in or out of the building.
5 – Live Nativity| Tent
The true story of Christmas comes to life amidst Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus along with shepherds, angels, and live animals.
Building B
List of Activities
9 – Christmas Market
Square just north of Fireside Room, outside B-103 & 105
Browse and purchase handmade items from our local and global mission partners.
10 – Model Trains & Christmas Villages | B-100 (Fireside Room)
Feel the hustle and bustle of the season as you gaze on a room full of Christmas Villages and Model Trains.
11 – Christmas Bingo | B-203
Win candy and holiday trinkets playing special Christmas-themed bingo.
12 – Reindeer Rescue Escape Room | B-202
Tackle the challenge of a tabletop escape room experience. Free our four-legged buddy by opening a series of locked boxes.
13 – Christmas Calm Room | B-201
For anyone who needs a break from the hustle and bustle of the season or the night. Low lighting, comfy couches, and soft music. A great way to soak in the Christmas spirit in a more relaxed way.
14 – Playground | Open for play all night.
West Lot
List of Activities
6 – Candy Cane Corral | Small lawn
Mingle among sheep, alpacas, miniature horse, goats, rabbits, and other friends in this festive petting zoo.
7 – Jingle Bell Pony Parade | Large Lawn
Festive Pony rides (for kids 75 lbs. and under).
8 – Snuggle Barn | Large lawn
Pet, hold, and take pictures with the cutest little baby animals!
Building C
List of Activities
15 – Chapel Concerts | Chapel Stage
Sit back and enjoy a rotating set of live musical performances in an old-world chapel setting.
15 – Star of Bethlehem | Chapel
Where did the star that guided the wisemen come from? Drop in for this fascinating film, produced by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. 4:00, 7:25, 8:10 pm.
16 – A Charlie Brown Christmas | Upper Chapel foyer
For anyone who needs a dose of holiday nostalgia, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” runs on a continuous loop all night.
17 – Christmas Brickland | C-104
Gaze on miniature holiday scenes, all assembled by adults & kids from NCCC. Open LEGO play is also available.
18 – North Pole Dessert Lounge & Twinkling Terrace | C-205 A&B
Yuletide yummies galore – sweet treats and hot chocolate, with a bird’s-eye view of the entire event. Take a load off your feet, chat with friends, roast a marshmallow, or just take in the beauty of the lights.
19 – The Workshop| C205B Gazebo Deck
Assemble a simple wooden project at this outdoor workshop, sponsored by Home Depot.
20 – Create Your Christmas: Arts & Crafts Studio | C-105
Art, crafts, paint and so much more for people of all ages.
Story Cafe, Hot Cider, Restrooms & More
Story Caffe [Building C – Level 1]
Hot drinks & snacks available for purchase.
Hot Cider Stations [Various Locations]
Enjoy free hot apple cider throughout the night!
First-Aid [Building A | A-106]
Our safety and medical team on hand to tend injuries / reunite lost children with parents.
Photo Stations [Outside Buildings A & B]
Dedicated locations and backdrops for your family photo.
Nursing Moms [Building A | A-104]
Room available throughout the night.
Restrooms [Building C – Level 1]
Building A Level 1
Building B Level 1 (B-100) & Level 2
Building C at the Story Caffe and Level 2
Children 3rd grade and below MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Help Bless our Community!
Serve at Carols by Candlelight!
Carols by Candlelight is one of our biggest outreach events of the year—and it takes 250 volunteers to make it happen! Sign up today to be part of it!