Southern Star Chili Cookoff
Southern Star Brewing Company is hosting a chili cookoff, at which attendees can also expect vendors, entertainment and live music.
- Nov. 22, noon-5 p.m.
- $20 (general admission), $50 (team entry fee)
- 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe
- www.facebook.com/southernstarbrewing
VFW Post 2709 is hosting photos with Santa. Photos will be on a first-come, first-served basis and digital photos will be available for download.
- Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $20 (per pose)
- 1303 W. Semands St., Conroe
- www.facebook.com/vfwpost4709
Volunteers can stop by Horse of Course Stables anytime and help with tasks such as hauling trees, sticks and other debris; raking leaves and pine needles; and weeding. Pizza, hot dogs and s’mores will be provided.
- Nov. 22, 8 a.m.
- Free
- 12436 Brooks Road, Conroe
- www.facebook.com/horseofcoursestables
At 16 Handles' anniversary celebration, attendees can expect activities such as face painting and balloon twisting, trivia and prizes and live music.
- Nov. 22, noon-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 765 Fish Creek Thoroughfare, Ste. 200, Montgomery
- Facebook: 16 Handles (Pine Market at Woodforest in Montgomery, TX)
This shopping event will feature a variety of vendors alongside food trucks, live music and family fun. Strollers and wagons are welcome.
- Nov. 22-23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe
- www.facebook.com/bigtopentertainment
Boni’s Dance and Performing Arts Studio and The Woodlands Dance Company will put on performances of “The Nutcracker.”
- Nov. 22-23, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- $32-$35 (plus fee and tax)
- The Woodlands College Park High School Theatre, 3701 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
- www.bonisdance.com/the-nutcracker-2025

