Here are nine events to guide you through the holidays in the Bay Area. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
Oktoberfest at Galveston Bay Brewing
To celebrate Oktoberfest, the brewing company is offering special German beers, food, music, games and a golf cart parade.
- Oct. 17-19, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 902 Marina Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores
- www.galvestonbaybrewing.com
Murder & Mayhem Walkabout
Spend an hour-and-a-half walking through League City’s historic district while hearing about the city’s most notorious crimes. Reservations are required, and same-day booking is not accepted.
- Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-5, Nov. 1
- $15 (admission)
- 512 Second St., League City
- www.leaguecityhistory.org/walkabout-murder-mayhem
Halloween Bash
Families are invited to the League City Community Center for a night of dancing, food and costumes.
- Oct. 18, 5-7 p.m.
- $10 (admission)
- 400 S. Kansas Ave., League City
- www.leaguecitytx.gov
Halloween Bingo Night
Hosted at the Clear Lake City Recreation Center, the game night will feature two sessions of bingo games, each with five games, along with music, costumes and prizes.
- Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.
- $15 (per session)
- 16511 Diana Lane, Houston
- www.clcca.org/halloween_bingo_night
South Shore Harbour Nutcracker Market
This nutcracker market will feature a diverse range of products as well as photo opportunities with Santa Claus and the Nutcracker Ballerina.
- Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $5 (admission)
- 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City
- www.southernstyleevent.com
Strawberry Hill Trade Days
Shop for gifts, home decor and custom woodwork, along with other goodies, at Strawberry Hill’s seventh annual holiday market.
- Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 240 Park Ave., Ste. 2, League City
- www.facebook.com/StrawberryHillUpcyclingBoutique
ABNC’s Annual Fall Festival
The Armand Bayou Nature Center is celebrating fall with a festival featuring live music, games and wagon rides.
- Nov. 8-9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $14 (adults), $10 (children/seniors)
- 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena
- www.abnc.org/fall-festival
Nutcracker in the Park
The day of festivities at League Park includes an outdoor market, ballet lessons, free ornament giveaways and the annual tree lighting ceremony.
- Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 512 Second St., League City
- www.leaguecitytx.gov/4101/Nutcracker-in-the-Park
64th Annual Christmas Boat Parade
Featuring more than 60 brightly decorated boats, individuals can watch the parade pass by Kemah Boardwalk as the group sails toward Galveston Bay.
- Dec. 13, starting around 7-8 p.m.
- $22.99-$49.99 (admission)
- 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah
- www.kemahboardwalk.com/events