Well, there are some things you should know about Houston. First off, if you see gum on the street, leave it there. It isn’t free candy. Second, there are, like, 30,000 restaurants. They all claim to be the best. But the best ones are these. And lastly, every year beginning in November, the Houston Zoo transforms into the Zoo Lights every night. It's like a giant Christmas lights display, but the animals are invited too. The exact date and time are still TBA. You'll pass through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then through the Lincoln Tunnel. Okay, not exactly. But it'll feel like it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Isidora Paz (@isidoralarrain) on Jan 5, 2017 at 7:23am PST The annual display of lights takes you on a trail through the zoo to see both the animals and the synchronized light displays. Some of the lights even dance to the tune of Christmas music. Einstein sure would be proud. Some fan-fav hot spots to make sure you check out while you're there include the massive Holiday Tree, the Holiday Train Village (for the kids and the kids at heart), and the Enchanted Forest. View this post on Instagram Zoo light med jm’s🎄 A post shared by Helene Braathen (@helenebraathen) on Dec 3, 2017 at 10:11am PST And beware of Candy—the interactive zebra who can talk to you. Or maybe it's just Marty from Madagascar in disguise. The world will never know. There will be food—at their restaurant Cypress Circle Cafe, and kiosks throughout the event. In years past, there's been DIY s'mores stations and lots of hot chocolate. The event typically runs through the holiday season and into the new year—so get ready to impress the heck out of those in-laws. The event is presented by TXU Energy (what, did you think the Zookeepers did all this?), and features fifteen full miles of "earth-friendly" LED displays. Stay tuned to the Houston Zoo website for more info, and dust off those spaghetti candy recipes. Son of a nutcracker! View this post on Instagram Zoo lights with @ali321cat!!! Had a blast!! @houstonzoo A post shared by Shakira Maaya (@maayarose94) on Jan 3, 2017 at 8:17pm PST Houston Zoo Lights Price: TBA Address: 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 Why you need to go: To hang with the animals, see some choreographed lights, and sip hot cocoa while singing loud for all to hear. Website