Dec. 2: ‘Fire ‘Em Up!’
Presented by the Lone Star College-CyFair Music Department, the evening includes patriotic music with a few surprises. The concert features performances by the LSC-CyFair symphonic band, jazz ensemble, string ensemble and chamber ensembles. 7:30 p.m. $7 (students), $12 (seniors), $18 (adults). LSC-CyFair Center for the Arts, Main Stage Theatre, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-290-5201. www.lonestar.edu/boxoffice
Dec. 3: An Arthur Murray Christmas
The holiday dance extravaganza features Arthur Murray Dance Studio’s Houston-based professional and amateur dancers as they perform routines like “Dancing with the Stars.” 7-9:30 p.m. $15 (students), $30 (adults). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 832-593-0090. www.dancelessonshouston.com
Dec. 3: Holidays on the Farm
Hosted by the Stablewood Farms Social Club, the event includes a hayride, snowballs, hot chocolate and games. 1-4 p.m. Free. Stablewood Farms, Stablewood Farms Drive, Cypress. 291-343-9178. www.stablewoodfarms.org
Dec. 3: Jingle Bell Run at the Boardwalk
The run includes a 5K, 10K and family 1-mile run/walk. All participants receive jingle bells for their shoes and a long-sleeve T-shirt. Prerace activities include a DJ, Christmas music, bounce houses, hot chocolate, face painting and photos with Santa. Three prizes are awarded for most festive attire. This is a chip-timed race. 7 a.m. (prerace activities), 8 a.m. (5K and 10K), 8:15 a.m. (1-mile run/walk), 10 a.m. (race celebration). $22 (1-mile run/walk), $40 (5K), $55 (10K). The Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-256-2772. www.townelaketexas.com/events/jingle-bell-run
Dec. 3: Cypress Creek Lakes Holiday Artisan Market & Santa Stop
The holiday version of Cypress Creek Lakes’ quarterly Artisan Market will feature extra gift vendors, free photos with Santa, a live gingerbread man, gingerbread decorating, a bounce house, hot drinks, desserts, a gift wrapping station and giveaways. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Phase 3 Recreation Center, 10080 Cypress Creek Bend, Cypress. www.cypresscreeklakes.com/events
Dec. 3 and 4: Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and ‘Joy to the World’
Houston Choral Society performs two concerts: Handel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 3 and Christmas favorites on Dec. 4. 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 3), 3 p.m. (Dec. 4). $10 (attendees age 5 and younger), $20 (students, veterans, seniors age 65 and older), $25 (adults). The Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Road, Houston. 832-478-6986. www.houstonchoral.org
Dec. 3 and 4: A Night in Bethlehem
Messiah Lutheran Church hosts an interactive recreation of the original Christmas story. Families can make candles, create clay pinch pots, sew coin bags and play Bethlehem dress up. Live animals, cookies, hot cider and coffee will also be part of the event. 5-8 p.m. Free. Messiah Lutheran Church, 11522 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-890- 3013. www.messiahlc.org
Dec. 4: Merry Christmas concert
The family-friendly symphonic concert put on by Grace Symphony Orchestra celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The orchestra is also partnering with Cypress Assistance Ministries to help children in the community by hosting a toy drive and angel tree. 4-6 p.m. $20. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 832-779-0381. www.gracesymphonyorchestra.org
