Looking for last-minute plans or something to entertain children of all ages? Here are 11 events to attend this weekend in the Greater Houston area. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
Cornelius Nursery’s Christmas Open House
The two-day open house at the nursery’s Sugar Land location will feature holiday decor demonstrations, bow-making workshops, live music and complimentary treats.
- Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6720 Hwy. 90 Alternate, Sugar Land
- www.calloways.com/event/open-house-2025
Montgomery County Nutcracker Market
Residents can get a head start on holiday shopping and support local businesses at the market, which showcases more than 280 vendors.
- Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $5 (cash entry)
- Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
- Facebook: Montgomery County Holiday Extravaganza
Crosspoint Church Holiday Market
Hosted by the women of Crosspoint Church, the annual pop-up market features more than 50 vendors selling gifts, food and antiques.
- Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1134 Old Alvin Road, Pearland
- www.crosspointchurch.tv/women-men
Woodforest Animal Hospital Annual Fall Fest
Celebrate the fall season at Woodforest Animal Hospital’s annual fall festival, which will offer activities including bounce houses, a petting zoo, food and drinks, raffle prizes and face painting.
- Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 14920 FM 2854, Montgomery
- www.woodforestvet.com
Fulshear Police Foundation Gumbo Cook-off
The annual Fulshear Police Foundation Gumbo Cook-off will feature vendors, live music and a chance to win auction prizes.
- Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane, Fulshear
- www.fulshearpolicefoundation.org
‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Lone Star College-Kingwood’s Drama Department will present this sci-fi musical at the campus’s Main Stage Theatre.
- Nov. 5-8, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, 2 p.m.
- $7 (students), $14 (seniors), $17 (general admission)
- 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood
- www.lonestar.edu
ForestFest
Celebrate Texas Arbor Day with hikes, wildlife presentations and educational exhibits at this inaugural event hosted at the Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center.
- Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
- www.pct3.com
Fall Haul
Residents are invited to Centennial Park for the city’s semiannual community-wide cleanup effort. Those interested can bring items such as old appliances, furniture, plastic, wood and metal, as well as electronics.
- Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2200 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
- www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/383/fall-haul-november
First United Methodist Church Fall Festival
The fall festival will feature crafts, food trucks, homemade treats and a silent auction to raise money for community programs.
- Nov. 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City
- www.fumcmc.org/fall-festival
Pumpkin Smash
The fourth annual Pumpkin Smash at the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride allows attendees to turn their used pumpkins into compost.
- Nov. 8, 3-6 p.m.
- Free
- 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
2nd Saturday at The Depot
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a movie night at the Tomball Depot Plaza, featuring “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” where Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween Town, stumbles upon Christmas Town.
- Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
- www.tomballtx.gov

