Woodforest hosts a light tour of 70 magical lighted displays and holiday decorations. Guests can also stop by Santa's Workshop to take a photo and drop off letters to Santa. On Saturdays in December, guests can also enjoy free hot cocoa, cookie-decorating kits, jingle bells and reindeer food at Santa's Workshop. 6-11 p.m. (daily), 6-8 p.m. (Saturday activities). Free. 251 Central Pine St., Montgomery. 936-447-2800. www.woodforesttx.com/merryandbright
Dec. 5: Browse a holiday market
The Montgomery County Mistletoe Market includes 170 vendors, from home decor to homemade food. Children as well as teachers, first responders and military members receive free entry with ID. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 (admission). Lone Star Convention Center 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 281-610-8577. www.facebook.com/montgomerycountyholidayextravaganza.com
Dec. 5: Attend a market
Bridgewood Farms, a community helping intellectually and developmentally delayed individuals, hosts a vendor market—from food to clothing and handmade holiday decor—outdoor children’s activities, photos with Santa and a raffle. Proceeds go to assist Bridgewood clients. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). 11680 Rose Road, Conroe. www.bridgewoodfarms.org
Dec. 5: See holiday lights
The city of Montgomery presents Light Up the Park 2020 with caroling, photos with Santa, holiday lights and letters to Santa. 6 p.m. Free. Cedar Brake Park, 21358 Eva St., Montgomery. 936-597-6437. www.montgomerytexas.gov
Dec. 12: Enjoy Christmas in Downtown Conroe
Conroe’s Christmas festival includes snow hills, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, train rides, a live Nativity and camel rides as well as a children’s Christmas parade. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1 p.m. (parade). Free (admission). Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe. www.cityofconroe.org
Dec. 12: Watch the Montgomery Holiday Parade
The Montgomery Holiday Parade features a “Lone Star Christmas” theme as it winds through Historic Downtown Montgomery. The day’s activities also include the holiday market with arts and craft vendors hosted by the Montgomery Historical Society, and the Annual Cookie Walk and Annual Candlelight Home Tour. 9-11 a.m. (parade), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (holiday activities). Free. Historic Downtown Montgomery. 936-597-6434. www.montgomerytexas.gov
Dec. 13: Take pictures with Santa
Adventure Kids Playcare hosts a holiday open house including pictures with Santa, snowball fights, hot cocoa, reading with Mrs. Clause, Christmas crafts, games and cookie decorating. Guests who bring an unopened, unwrapped toy for CASA will also receive a coupon for a free hour of childcare. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 795 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Ste. 140, Montgomery. https://web.adventurekidsplaycare.com/locations/woodforest/
