10 events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend, Dec. 13-15

The Woodlands Children’s Museum presents Santa's Merry Mingle, including a meet-and-greet and framed photo with Santa, a gingerbread house workshop, snow play, face painting, a gift bag from Santa’s workshop and live musical performances from the Lone Star Strummers.

• Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• $25 (ages 13 and under), $10 (adults)
• 4775 W., Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands
• www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

The annual holiday parade will showcase civic organizations, school spirit and community groups along the streets of Downtown Montgomery.

• Dec. 14, 10 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery
• www.visitmontgomerytexas.com

Join Santa at the annual event featuring stories, hot chocolate, light refreshments and photo opportunities at The Living Legacy Center.

• Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-noon
• Free (admission)
• 12527 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress
• www.livinglegacycenter.com

Explore the newest designs in model homes while enjoying cookie samples provided by homebuilders as well as hot cocoa. There will also be holiday crafts and photo opportunities with a Hawaiian-themed Santa.

• Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 16503 Verbena Glen Drive, Hockley
• www.thegrandprairietx.com

Harris County Precinct 4 invites the community to a winter festival featuring live music, photo opportunities with Santa, cultural performances, crafts and outdoor activities, food trucks and a tree giveaway.

• Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 3230 Hwy. 6, Houston
• www.cp4.harriscountytx.gov

City Place is holding a holiday market featuring vendors to shop from, live music, seasonal treats and a kids craft station.

• Dec. 14, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
• www.cityplacenow.com

The Texas Master Chorale concert celebrates the Texas Master Chorale’s 40th anniversary with traditional carols, sacred selections and holiday tunes at John Wesley Church.

• Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
• $25
• 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive, Houston
• www.texasmasterchorale.org

Join the Northwoods Presbyterian Church for "Christmas Around the World," featuring a snow-filled courtyard and a tour of different countries to learn about Christmas traditions through crafts and food.

• Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 3320 FM 1960, Houston
• www.northwoods.org