Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this event guide. All events are subject to change.

Great Wolf Lodge Nutcracker Market

This first annual holiday market at the new Great Wolf Lodge in Webster will feature items from boutiques, as well as jewelry, gourmet food, Christmas decor and yard art.2nd Annual Holiday Market

Prairie View A&M University is holding a holiday market with an array of vendors to shop from, music, raffles and line dancing.ARTECHOUSE’s Holiday Spectacular

Enjoy a blend of digital art, sound and interactivity. Offering entertainment for all ages, the limited-run exhibit reimagines popular holiday and autonomous sensory meridian response.
The Lighting of the Doves festival signifies the start of the holiday season. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
The Lighting of the Doves festival signifies the start of the holiday season. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Lighting of the Doves


The Lighting of the Doves festival signifies the start of the holiday season featuring traditional and international stage performances, a snow play area, vendor booths, Santa Claus and a fireworks display.Home for the Holidays Gift Market

Shop for holiday items and gifts from over 100 vendors. The three-day shopping event has tickets valid for re-admission each day.
  • Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • $6 (general admission), $10 (first call shopping Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
  • Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
  • www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com
Tomball Holiday Parade

The 59th annual Tomball Holiday Parade will feature the theme “Medals & Bling - It's A Holiday Thing.” A 2024 Olympic Medalist will be the grand marshal and parade participants will enjoy holiday fun on Main Street.
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm's Christmas season begins Nov. 23. (Courtesy Old Time Christmas Tree Farm)
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm's Christmas season begins Nov. 23. (Courtesy Old Time Christmas Tree Farm)
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

At Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, attendees can enjoy 40 acres of planted trees with four different varieties of Christmas trees for purchase. In addition, the farm offers Christmas attractions including a train ride, a petting zoo and bounce house as well as photos with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday.
  • Nov. 23-24, Nov. 29-Dec. 15, 1-5:30 p.m. (weekdays), 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (weekends)
  • Cost TBD
  • 7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
  • www.oldtimechristmastree.com
Limitless Car Show


Attendees can tour the Houston Methodist Pavilion at Pearland Town Center to see a lineup of muscle cars, imports and European cars at this Car Culture auto show.
  • Nov. 24, 9-11 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Houston Methodist Pavilion, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland
  • www.thecarculture.org