The countdown to Christmas is moving along this week, with many people already in the holiday spirit. Here are some seasonal events happening in the Conroe and Montgomery area sure to bring holiday cheer this week. 1. Listen to cowboy Christmas music Dec. 17 This annual big band concert features musicians and singers playing holiday music. Free. 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Lone Star Cowboy Church, 21627 Eva St., Montgomery. 936-597-5742. Learn more here. 2. Celebrate with local officials as Conroe officially earns music-friendly certification Dec. 18 The Texas Music Office will certify Conroe as the seventh official music-friendly community in the state—and the first in the Greater Houston area. The mayor is scheduled to speak at a celebration ceremony. Free to attend. 5-7 p.m. Pacific Yard House, 101 Metcalf St., Conroe. 936-703-5447. www.pacificyardhouse.com 3. Represent at a business Holiday Open House Dec. 19 The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Holiday Open House to show off the chamber's new location at 10461 Commerce Row. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 936-597-5004. Learn more here. 4. Win at trivia night Dec. 20 Have fun with appetizers and cocktails at a holiday-themed trivia night and ugly sweater contest at the April Sound Country Club, 1000 April Sound Blvd., Montgomery. $15 and up. 5:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP only to [email protected]. 936-588-1101. Learn more here. 5. Ride a hayride Dec. 21 The Christmas Lights Hayride is available this holiday season for a hayride around the April Sound neighborhood to view all the Christmas decorations, along with a dinner buffet and Christmas cookie decorating. 5:30 p.m. family, 7 p.m. adults only. $8.95-$12.95. RSVP only to [email protected]. 936-588-1101. Learn more here.