Christmas in September
This artisan market at the Friendswood Activity Building offers two days of holiday shopping. Attendees can find crafts, jewelry, candles, toys and food trucks on-site at the event.
- Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 416 Morningside Drive, Friendswood
- www.ci.friendswood.tx.us
The Houston Zoo hosts this event for ages 21 and up. Attendees can experience the new Birds of the World exhibit that opened Labor Day weekend, hear live music and enjoy beer tasting from several popular breweries.
- Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m.
- $35-$49
- 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
- www.houstonzoo.org
Known as the largest traveling car show, the Hot Wheels Legends will feature over 100 vehicles to be examined and judged by Hot Wheels judges at a local Walmart Supercenter. The event will also feature play spaces for kids to interact with the Hot Wheels toys.
- Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- 25800 Kuykendahl Road, Tomball
- www.hotwheelslegends.com
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The Cy-Fair Women's Club is holding a shopping event at the Berry Center featuring over 275 vendors offering crafts and treats.
- Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (parking and admission)
- 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.berrycenter.net
The Children's Museum Houston is celebrating Hispanic heritage with performances and activities including piñata decorating, a weaving workshop, story time with Univision and a mariachi performance.
- Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $19.95 (museum general admission)
- 1500 Binz St., Houston
- www.cmhouston.org
Historic American military aviation will be presented by the Commemorative Air Force with an event featuring four vintage warbirds at David Wayne Hooks Airport. The public is invited to tour or to take a flight in one of the historic air crafts. Flights start at $150 and can be booked online.
- Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 (adults), $5 (children)
- 20803 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring
- www.gulfcoastwing.org
Edwards Family Entertainment is holding a fundraising event at B-52 Brewing featuring vendors, food, drawings and brews to benefit Autism Meets Faith, an organization that provides support to families with autistic children.
- Sept. 14, noon-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe
- www.edwardsfamentertainment.com
The fourth annual Patriots of Texas Cook-Off and Music Festival at Unity Park will feature local musicians including Ned LeDoux, Ben Haggard, Jesse Raub Jr., Chad Cooke and Casey Chesnutt.
- Sept. 14, 3-11:30 p.m.
- $30-$100 (admission)
- 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia
- www.patriotsoftexas.org
American Veterans Motorcycle Club, Affiliates MC, Fallen Saints MC and the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association are raising funds to build a monument at the Houston National Cemetery in recognition of those who have lost a family member in service to their country. This fundraiser features a concert, silent auction and food trucks and will be held at 403 EATS.
- Sept. 14, 4-10 p.m.
- $10 (admission)
- 403 E. Main St., Tomball
- www.americanveterans-mc.net
The Miller Outdoor Theatre is celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day with an event featuring Caña Dulce and Caña Brava. The performers will exhibit the music, poetry, dance and traditional attire of Veracruz, Mexico.
- Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
- www.milleroutdoortheatre.com