9th Annual Chili Challenge
The family friendly event will feature live music, raffles, a playground for the kids and chili. Attendees can sample each team’s chili and cast a vote.
- Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission), $5 (to taste chili)
- Creekwood Grill, 12712 Telge Road, Cypress
- www.cyfairchamber.com
Attend the 35th annual Texas Championship Pow Wow, a two day Native American even with colorful tribal dance contest, an arts and crafts show, tipis and honoring ceremonies.
- Nov. 8-9, noon-4 p.m
- Free (admission), $6 (parking)
- 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston
- www.tradersvillage.com
Cy-Fair Helping Hands hosts this holiday-themed event to raise funds for its programming, which supports the homeless and the hungry. The event will feature music, dancing, a silent auction and dinner.
- Nov. 8, 7-10 p.m.
- $125 (individual tickets)
- Enchanted Cypress Ballroom, 12603 Louetta Road, Cypress
- www.cyfairhelpinghands.org
Join the Board Walk for an evening at Light the Towne featuring a tree lighting, Santa, carolers performances, hot chocolate and more.
- Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.boardwalktl.com
Enjoy a live music performance featuring a Metallica tribute with Hardwired To Kill 'Em All.
- Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
- $15 (admission)
- 16410 Mueschke Road, Cypress
- www.friogrill.com
Join Cy-Hope for its first annual ‘Hope for the Holidays’, a Christmas Tree Lighting and community event featuring photo opportunities with Santa, bounce houses, hot chocolate and Christmas carols.
- Nov. 22, 4-7:30 p.m.
- Free
- 12715 Telge Road, Cypress
- www.cy-hope.org
Start on Christmas shopping while supporting small businesses at the Cy-Fair Nutcracker Market featuring over 280 vendors with clothing, home, holiday and garden decor plus food items and handmade jewelry.
- Nov. 22, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $6 (cash entry)
- 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- Facebook: Cy-Fair Holiday Extravaganza
Attend a comedy show at the Sam Houston Race Park with Dean Stanfield, an Austin comedian, actor and writer.
- Nov. 28-29, 7:30 p.m.
- $18 (admission)
- 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway west, Houston
- www.shrp.com
Attend a health seminar at Season's Harvest Cafe featuring Dr. Jessica Kemp and a complimentary meal.
- Nov. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Cypress, 17303 Shaw Road, Cypress
- www.seasonsharvest.farm
Houston Repertoire Ballet will present its annual production of “The Nutcracker.”
- Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Dec. 6, 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 7, 1 and 4:30 p.m.
- $25-$35 (admission)
- CFISD Visual and Performing Arts Center, 11420 Matzke Road, Cypress
- www.hrbdance.org/nutcracker/