Cypress Assistance Ministries invites the community to attend its annual fundraising luncheon. The event will feature live and silent auctions and a performance by the Rosehill Christian School Choir. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Parish Hall, 11507 Huffmeister Road, Houston. 281-955-7684. www.cypressassistance.org
Dec. 1: Stop by the Towne Lake tree lighting
The Boardwalk at Towne Lake hosts “Light the Towne” with face painting, balloons, performances, hot chocolate and Santa. 6-8 p.m. Free. Boardwalk Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.facebook.com/boardwalktl
Dec. 3: Shop the Fairfield Christmas Market
The Fairfield Women’s Club will host a market with food trucks and vendors selling home decor, crafts and custom art. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church parking lot, 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress. www.fairfieldwomensclub.org
Dec. 3: Go on Holiday in the Village
The city of Jersey Village is hosting its annual Holiday in the Village event for the community. Attendees can shop from local vendors, donate to a toy drive, enjoy s’mores and food vendors, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and watch the annual Parade of Lights. 4-7 p.m. Free (admission). Jersey Village Civic Center, 16327 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. 713-466-2100. www.jerseyvillagetx.com
Dec. 3: Attend a tree-lighting ceremony
Cy-Hope is holding a Christmas tree-lighting celebration for the community. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate, cider, s’mores, carols and pictures with Santa Claus. 4-8 p.m. Free. Cy-Hope, 12715 Telge Road, Cypress. 713-466-4673. www.cy-hope.org/christmas-tree-lighting
Dec. 5: Learn how to wrap gifts
As part of a holiday season event series, Lone Star College-CyFair’s Learning, Inspiration, Friendship and Enrichment programs will include a class on how to wrap gifts. Librarian Brittany Smith will show visitors the best ways to wrap holiday gifts. 10 a.m. Free. Lone Star College-CyFair Library, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Room 131, Cypress. 281-290-3515. http://cflibguides.lonestar.edu
Dec. 8: Wine and dine at Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood
Dario’s Steakhouse & Seafood is hosting a wine dinner featuring a four-course dinner with handpicked wine pairings. Reservations are required. 7 p.m. $125 per person. 281-304-1825. www.dariossteakhouse.com
Dec. 8-10: Watch a basketball tournament
Houston Methodist Hospital is hosting the 12th annual Cy-Hoops Invitational benefitting the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, which provides scholarships for CFISD students. The tournament features 24 teams, including the 12 boys varsity teams for CFISD and teams from neighboring districts. Locations and times vary. $3-$5 (single-day admission), $10 (full tournament pass). 281-370-0144. www.thecfef.org
Dec. 9: Enjoy a choral performance
The music department at Lone Star College-University Park presents performances from three choral groups, showcasing songs from different genres. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Lakewood United Methodist Church, 11330 Louetta Road, Houston. 832-519-2927. www.lonestar.edu/up-events.htm
Dec. 9-18: See “Holiday Follies” at Stageworks Theatre
“Holiday Follies” celebrates musicians who have brought the holidays to life over the years. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Sun.) $31-$46. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkshouston.org
Dec. 10: Eat s’mores with Santa
The Living Legacy Center will have a special visitor from the North Pole available to share s’mores with locals who stop by. There will also be hot cocoa, coffee, garden tours, a farmers market, music and raffle prizes at the event. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. The Living Legacy Center, 12527 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress. 832-316-1505. www.livinglegacycenter.com
Dec. 12: Tee it up for NAM
Varco Home Health & Hospice is hosting a golf tournament benefitting Northwest Assistance Ministries. NAM offers emergency basic needs assistance, housing services, family violence assistance and other services to those in need. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $200-$800. BlackHorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress. 281-885-4555. www.namonline.org
Dec. 17: Listen to a holiday choral performance
The Houston Choral Society will perform “A Glorious Christmas” as part of its 2022-23 season. Listeners can enjoy their holiday favorites performed by the choir. 7:30 p.m. $15-$30. The Foundry Church, 8350 Jones Road, Houston. 832-478-6986. www.houstonchoral.org
Dec. 18: Attend a menorah lighting
Chabad of Cypress and Northwest Houston is putting on its annual Hanukkah Celebration with a menorah lighting and marketplace. The event features traditional food, music, crafts, children’s activities and Hanukkah gifts. 4:30-6 p.m. Free (admission). Chabad Cypress Center for Jewish Life, 14350 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress. 832-651-6964. www.chabadcypress.com/menorah
