Highlights Include a Larger-Than-Life Light Maze, Ice Skating Rink, Snow Slide, Live Entertainment, Cinemark Theatre, Market Square, and Festive Food and Beverages-
HOUSTON, TX – November 7, 2024 – The most wonderful time of the year is about to get tinseled with even more holiday magic. The cherished traditions of the holiday season will come to life at Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, a first-in-Houston festival at Memorial City, Nov. 16 to Dec. 29. Created by Enchant Christmas (the experiential masterminds who designed the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze), this immersive outdoor holiday activation comes to life as an immersive, 55,000-square-foot wonderland complete with an ice-skating rink, snow slide, light display, retail shopping village, food booths, carolers, and, of course, Santa.
Designed to appeal to all ages, the holiday extravaganza includes:
The Gathering Tree: A towering, decorated, light-bedecked gathering place, perfect for photos and making memories.
Ice Skating Rink and Skate Shop: Everything you need to glide into this beloved tradition is at your disposal.
Cinemark Theatre: Catch seasonally inspired reels and Coca-Cola holiday short films within this dedicated theater.
Santa’s Landing: Make memories and capture the moment with live interactions with Kris Kringle.
Slip ‘N’ Slide Summit: Ready to toboggan? Grab your mittens and slide down a snow-covered hill.
Dance Floor: Jingle your bells to beloved holiday tunes on a massive dance floor.
Polar Bear Retreat: Coca-Cola’s iconic holiday mascot has his own outpost. Strike a pose with your favorite furry polar bear.
Coca-Cola Lounge: Enjoy an icy beverage at this 21-and-up outpost.
Coca-Cola Store: Do your holiday shopping and fill those stockings with branded merchandise from this retail shop.
In addition to the sparkling campus of interactive displays, Coca-Cola Classic Christmas also will be filled with live performances: Carolers, deejays, pianists, and a cappella quartets.
As part of Classic Christmas’ commitment to holiday fun, the six-week-long activation also includes a calendar of dedicated Theme Nights:
Kids Light Up the Night (Nov 24)- initiative dedicated to giving away 2,500 free kid tickets (age 0 – 17 years). Parents and guardians can secure their family’s spot by reserving free kids’ tickets on November 24 as part of their purchased adult access, with the free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Paws n’ Claus (Dec. 1) – a dog-friendly evening where visitors are encouraged to bring their furry friends and grab a family picture with Santa.
Country Christmas (Dec. 6) – a Wild West-inspired evening filled with line dancing, live country music performances, and plenty of cowboy boots and hats.
Military Appreciation Night (Dec. 8)- a salute to our veterans and troops, with a Military Discount available.
Houston Texans Night (Dec. 10)
Fiesta Navideña (Dec. 13) – a Latin-inspired evening celebrating the rich traditions of Latin holidays through vibrant piñatas, beautiful Nativity scenes, and the delightful tastes of Latin cuisine.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Night (Dec. 15)- everyone’s favorite holiday themed night features a competitive competition with prizes.
Classic Christmas is an open-air attraction located on the Memorial City Mall property at 303 Memorial City Way. Tickets start at $27.99 with family options available. Snow Slide and Ice-Skating access requires an additional ticket purchase. More information and tickets are available now at ClassicChristmas.com.
