Dec. 2: Join a Glass Blowing Demonstration
Houston Glass Blowing will be demonstrating a live, narrated glass blowing. As the Houston area's only open-access glass blowing studio, the Tomball community is able to watch glass-blowing experiences, participate in classes, purchase art or host events at the venue. 3-5 p.m. Free. Glass Blowing Houston, 17442 FM 2920, Tomball. 832-559-3339. www.txartisan.com
Dec. 2-4: Celebrate the holiday in the park
The 25th annual Holiday in the Park event hosted by League City Proud takes place in the first weekend of December and will host a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options at League Park. 5-9 p.m. (Dec. 2), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Dec. 3), noon-5 p.m. (Dec. 4). Free. League Park, 512 Second St., League City. www.leaguecityproud.com
Dec. 2-4: Shop for Christmas crafts
Celebrate the holiday season with Kinsmen Lutheran Church at its annual Holiday Market featuring handcrafted goods from global artisans. The event will be held in partnership with Hands of Faith Fair Trade Ministry at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in The Woodlands. 2-7 p.m. (Dec. 2), 5-7 p.m. (Dec. 3), 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. (Dec. 4). Free (admission). Kinsmen Lutheran Church, 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston. 281-444-3126. www.kinsmenlutheran.org
Dec. 2-11: Search for a tree
Shop for a Christmas tree at the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm in Spring while enjoying holiday festivities. Attractions such as train rides, a petting zoo and photos with Santa will be offered for attendees of all ages, and children ages 2-12 can enjoy a bounce house and slide. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Free (admission), $3-$9 (weekend events). Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, 7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. 281-370-9141. www.oldtimechristmastree.com
Dec. 2-20: “The Nutcracker”
Boni’s Dance & Performing Arts Studio and The Woodlands Dance Company performances of “The Nutcracker” will take place at the College Park High School auditorium. 2 p.m., 6 p.m. $28-$35. College Park High School auditorium, 3701 College Park Drive, The Woodlands. 281-292-6121. www.bonisdance.com
Dec. 2-24: Sit with Santa
Santa Claus will be returning to Vintage Park to listen to the Christmas wishes of good children in the Spring area. He will make appearances each Saturday throughout the holiday season, and families can also check out shopping opportunities at businesses located throughout the retail center. 1-4 p.m. (Dec. 3, 10 and 17). Vintage Park Boulevard, Houston. 281-655-800. www.vintageparkhouston.com
Dec. 2-24: Santa at Market Street
Santa Claus will take photos with children at Market Street through the holiday season. Pet night will be held Dec. 6 from 3 p.m. to close. Days and times vary. $35-$40. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
Dec. 2-24: Ride in a horse-drawn carriage
Old Town Spring will be hosting its annual Home for the Holidays Christmas Spectacular featuring free horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa Claus, and live music and dance performances. Family activities such as face painting and balloon art will also be available while visitors shop at Old Town Spring’s variety of businesses. Festivities will be held every weekend until Christmas Eve. Free (admission). Old Town Spring, 606 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. 281-288-2355. www.oldtownspringshopping.com
Dec. 2-31: Holiday pop-up shop at Asia Society Texas Center
This special holiday shop includes vintage kimonos and accessories by Kimono Zulu as well as upcycled items by Magpies & Peacocks, which took unwanted fabrics and textiles from landfills and created new clothing. The shop is open during the center’s regular hours of operation. Free (admission to pop-up shop). 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston. 713-496-9901. www.kimonozulu.com
Dec. 2-Jan. 1: Memorial Park’s Deck the Park holiday lights
The celebration at Memorial Park kicks off Dec. 2 with an event that includes food, hot cocoa and blankets to cozy up under while enjoying a preview of the light show followed by a screening of “Elf.” Then, from Dec. 3-Jan. 1, light displays will be up nightly starting at sundown at the Clay Family Eastern Glades. Food trucks will be available on weekends. 4-9 p.m. Free (nightly light shows), $5-$10 (opening night event). 552 E. Memorial Loop Drive, Houston. 713-863-8403. www.memorialparkconservancy.org
Dec. 2-Jan. 1: Space Center Houston Galaxy Lights
Visitors can enjoy a festive themed array of dazzling lights. 6-10 p.m. $15.95 (members), $19.95 (public). Space Center Houston. 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston. 281-283-4755. www.spacecenter.org/galaxy-lights
Dec. 2-Jan. 2: City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic
Visit eight themed holiday villages, such as the Holiday Ice Village at Discovery Green and the Land of Sweets at Hilton Americas. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Costs vary based on event. Locations vary throughout downtown Houston. www.visithoustontexas.com/citylights
Dec. 2-Jan. 7: Visit holiday in the gardens
This year’s Ice Land event will be Caribbean themed with a return of the Festival of Lights trail. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, 4-10 p.m. (Festival of Lights). $70-$100. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. 409-744-4673. www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/things_to_do
Dec. 2-Jan. 8: See the zoo lights
Celebrate the holidays with the Houston Zoo Lights. Experience the Holiday Grove, 33-foot-tall color-changing holiday trees, a canopy of glowing flowers and butterflies in the hanging pollinator garden, and s’mores stations. Take a photo with Santa in his workshop at Twiga Café until Dec. 23. Tickets are required for children age 2 and older. 5:30-10:30 p.m. $19.45+. Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
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 (admission). Good Shepherd United Methodist Church parking lot, 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress. www.fairfieldwomensclub.org
Dec. 3: Listen to Classical Christmas Music
Main Street Crossing is welcoming The Texas Tenors for a live Christmas concert, "Deep in the Heart of Christmas." According to the Main Street Crossing website, The Texas Tenors are Billboard Magazine's No. 10 Classical Artist in the World for 2019. There are two showtime options. 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m. $78-$429. Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball. 281-290-0431. www.mainstreetcrossing.com
Dec. 3: Enjoy a Christmas Parade
Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce is presenting The Magic of Christmas Parade of Lights. The parade route starts at Nichols Sawmill Road and winds around Commerce Street, Sixth Street and Unity Park Drive. Food trucks and refreshments will be available. 5:30 p.m. Free. Unity Park and Nichols Sawmill. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org
Dec. 3 Celebrate winter holidays
Learn about a variety of winter holidays—including Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa—at Barbara Bush Branch Library’s annual Holiday Open House. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will attend, and visitors can enjoy live music, story times and games at the event. 2-4 p.m. Free. Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net
Dec. 3 Visit an old-timey market
Attend an old fashioned Christmas festival and market hosted by Wunderlich Farms and the Klein Historical Foundation. Attendees can enjoy live musical performances, historical demonstrations, craft booths and shop for gifts from 50 local vendors. Food trucks will also be parked on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry and Bridging for Tomorrow. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (children age 2 and younger), $5 (general admission). Wunderlich Farms, 18218 Theiss Mail Route Road, Spring. 832-249-5800. www.kleinhistorical.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.
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. 3: Participate in the Kemah Nutcracker Market
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of holiday gift shopping options. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entry. Kemah Community Center, 800 Harris Ave. and Hwy. 146, Kemah. www.southernstyleevent.com
Dec. 3: Christmas celebration
A Christmas celebration presented by Elite Medical Skin and Laser Center will raise money for Redeemed Ministries. The event will be free but will include opportunities for donations as well as proceeds from the purchase of food. The event will include food trucks, live music, a bake sale, face painting, a bounce house, snow and photos with Santa. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 25501 Richards Road, Spring. www.myeliteskin.com
Dec 3: Deck the Depot
The Historic Tomball Depot is turning into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. Celebrate Christmas with live music, storytelling, choirs. vendors, crafts and a free kids zone. Santa and his crew will also be in attendance. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Historic Tomball Depot, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-290-1035. www.houston.kidsoutandabout.com
Dec. 3: See Santa in the park
Visitors can enjoy live music, amusement rides, face painting and the annual lighted Christmas trail. 3-8 p.m. Free. Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. 281-996-3220. www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/386/santa-in-the-park-december
Dec. 3: Attend the Holly Jolly Market
North Houston Moms, an organization dedicated to supporting local moms and families, is hosting a Holly Jolly Market at The Grounds 1488 in Magnolia. Families can visit with Santa, shop over 40 vendors, enjoy live shows, holiday musical performances, eat lunch and enjoy family activities. Noon-4 p.m. Free. The Grounds 1488, 11510 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.northoustonmoms.com
Dec. 3-4: Check out the Cy-Fair FFA Craft Show
The show is a unique shopping experience with over 175 vendors in over 225 booths. The event will also feature pictures with Santa, chicken bingo, a cake walk, a bake sale and a concessions stand. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Dec. 3), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Dec. 4) Free (admission). Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Road, Cypress. http://cyfaircountrychristmas.org
Dec 4: Skate with Tomball High School hockey team
Join the Tomball High School varsity hockey team on World Ice Skating Day. Tomball ISD students get free skate rentals with a valid student ID. Students are encouraged to watch the following game against College Station at 8 p.m. 1-3:30 p.m. Free. Aerodome Ice Skating Complex, 8220 Willow Place Drive N., Houston. 281-847-5283. www.aerodromes.com
Dec. 4: Watch a Christmas movie
Local Church is starting a new Christmas movie series. Providing fresh popcorn and refreshments, families can enjoy classic fun for the whole family with Christmas movies on every Sunday in December, except for Christmas Day. Open to the public, the event will include Christmas characters roaming the crowds for fun photo ops. There are two viewing times: 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Free. Local Church, 24922 Tomball Parkway Ste. 109, Tomball. 281-251-0360. www.localchurch.tv
