Tomball German Christmas Market, The Grinch Market; 11 holiday events to attend in the Greater Houston area this weekend

There are several holiday events going on this weekend including holiday markets such as the annual Tomball German Christmas Market. This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.

Outdoor Movie Night

Hosted at the Missouri City Community Center, the movie night showcasing Elf will include s’mores, popcorn and letters to Santa.

• Dec. 12, 5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1522 Missouri City Drive, Missouri City
• www.facebook.com/mctxparks

The annual Tomball German Christmas Market will feature over 150 vendors, contests and entertainment.

• Dec. 12 (6-10 p.m.), Dec. 13 (10 a.m.-10 p.m.), Dec. 14 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• Free (admission)
• 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
• www.tomballgermanfest.org

The annual holiday vocal arts concert will showcase the St. Agnes Academy and Strake Jesuit students as they perform a variety of sacred and secular holiday classics.

• Dec. 12-13, 7 p.m.
• $5.49 (student ticket), $21.40 (adult ticket)
• 9000 Bellaire Blvd., Houston
• www.st-agnes.org/admissions

Held the second Friday of each month, Cumbia Night at Axelrad features lineups of live bands, producers and DJs as well as a local vendor market and tacos.

• Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Axelrad, 1517 Alabama St., Houston
• www.axelradhouston.com

Join Montgomery for its holiday tradition featuring a parade with floats, marching bands and holiday cheer under the theme “Lone Star Christmas.”

• Dec. 13, 10 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• Downtown Montgomery
• www.montgomerytexas.gov

Attendees can celebrate Christmas at the Northwood Church with an event featuring trackless train rides, pictures with Santa, a petting zoo, a snow hill and a community showcase of performances.

• Dec. 13-14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free
• Northwood Church, 7750 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
• www.northwoodspring.com

Hosted by Yepes Animal Hotel, this event will feature free photos with Santa Paws, local vendor booths, holiday treats for pups and music.

• Dec. 13, 3-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 20240 Old Sorters Road, Porter
• www.yepesanimalhotel.com

Attendees are invited to the Houston Methodist Cy-Hoops Invitational championship at the Berry Center.

• Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m.
• $5 (adults), $3 (students)
• Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
• www.thecfef.org

Participants can kayak under the holiday tree at the Riva Row Boat House. Preregistration is required.

• Dec. 13, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
• $25-$30 (admission)
• Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands
• www.rivarowboathouse.com

The Lake Houston Farmers Market will host a holiday-themed market with shopping and photo opportunities with the Grinch.

• Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
• www.jg-events.com

Guests of all ages can venture to Sugar Land Town Square to celebrate the traditions of light, community and togetherness.

• Dec. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land
• www.sugarlandtownsquare.com