Businesses within Pine Market in Woodforest will be catering their services outdoors for the Deck the Pines block party. The event will include live music, children activities, a guest appearance from Santa Claus and a tree lighting ceremony. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). Pine Market Plaza, 885 Pine Market Ave. www.woodforesttx.com/commercial
Dec. 10: Watch a Christmas parade
Conroe’s Toby Powell Christmas celebration returns with photos with Santa, vendors, inflatables, snow slides, face painting, concessions for purchase, stage performances and a parade. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (festival), 1 p.m. (parade). Free (admission). Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe. 936-522-3900. www.cityofconroe.org
Dec. 10: Kick off Christmas in Willis
Willis presents its annual Christmas parade down Campbell Street with the theme “Christmas in Texas.” 10 a.m. Free. Campbell Street, Willis. www.facebook.com/willischristmasparade
Dec. 11: Enjoy a winery tour
The Lake Conroe Winery Tour takes attendees to three wineries near Lake Conroe: Bernhardt Winery, Blue Epiphany and H-Wines. The winery package includes transportation to the three wineries, one full glass of wine at each winery, a Bernhardt Winery souvenir glass, a commemorative Texas Brewery Tours souvenir tote bag and a hangover kit. 1-5 p.m. $125 (admission). 600 Margaritaville Parkway, Montgomery. www.margaritavilleresorts.com
