Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide! All events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.

Polar Express

City Place is presenting an iteration of the Polar Express in which guests can hop aboard complimentary train rides around the City Place pond.Tomball German Fest Christmas Market

The annual Tomball German Festival Christmas Market will feature over 150 vendors, four live music stages and over 30 entertainers.
  • Dec. 13, 6-10 p.m., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
  • www.tomballgermanfest.org
At the Santa's Merry Mingle attendees can get a framed professional photo with Santa. (Courtesy The Woodlands Children’s Museum)
At the Santa's Merry Mingle, attendees can get a framed professional photo with Santa. (Courtesy The Woodlands Children’s Museum)
Santa's Merry Mingle

The Woodlands Children’s Museum presents Santa's Merry Mingle, including a meet-and-greet and framed photo with Santa, a gingerbread house workshop, snow play, face painting, a gift bag from Santa’s workshop and live musical performances from the Lone Star Strummers.Historic Montgomery Christmas Parade


The annual holiday parade will showcase civic organizations, school spirit and community groups along the streets of Downtown Montgomery.Stories with Santa

Join Santa at the annual event featuring stories, hot chocolate, light refreshments and photo opportunities at The Living Legacy Center.The Grand Prairie Cookie Crawl and Home Tour

Explore the newest designs in model homes while enjoying cookie samples provided by homebuilders as well as hot cocoa. There will also be holiday crafts and photo opportunities with a Hawaiian-themed Santa.Winter Festival at the Bear Creek Rodeo Arena

Harris County Precinct 4 invites the community to a winter festival featuring live music, photo opportunities with Santa, cultural performances, crafts and outdoor activities, food trucks and a tree giveaway.Oh What Fun! Holiday Vendor Market


City Place is holding a holiday market featuring vendors to shop from, live music, seasonal treats and a kids craft station.
Texas Master Chorale is celebrating its 40th anniversary. (Courtesy Texas Master Chorale)
Texas Master Chorale is celebrating its 40th anniversary. (Courtesy Texas Master Chorale)
Christmas Concert from Texas Master Chorale

The Texas Master Chorale concert celebrates the Texas Master Chorale’s 40th anniversary with traditional carols, sacred selections and holiday tunes at John Wesley Church.Christmas Around the World

Join the Northwoods Presbyterian Church for "Christmas Around the World," featuring a snow-filled courtyard and a tour of different countries to learn about Christmas traditions through crafts and food.