The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center
The 21,000-square-foot ice rink at The Woodlands Town Center will be available for the holiday season and is offering party rink rentals and ice skating lessons.
- Dec. 1-Jan. 15, skating and lesson times vary
- $15 (per person ages 6 and up), $7 (children ages 5 and under)
- The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/icerink
Ice skating, ice sculpture carving and festive photo ops are some of the hallmarks at Sugar Land’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy family activities, sweet treats and a countdown to the tree lighting up.
- Dec. 1, 5-8 p.m.
- Free
- 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land
- www.sugarlandtx.gov/918/christmas-tree-lighting
The Decoy will be hosting a charity volleyball tournament benefiting the Spring Branch Rescue, independent dog rescue, adoption and foster nonprofit. Twenty percent of the proceeds from tournament sign-ups will go to Spring Branch Rescue.
- Dec. 2, 11 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1222 Witte Road, Building B, Ste. 200, Houston
- www.houstonssc.com/league/68550/details
The Montgomery Country Holiday Extravaganza will host a holiday market event with women's and children's clothing; home, holiday and garden decor; gourmet food items; handmade and fashion jewelry; and fashion trucks.
- Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $5 (general admission), free (admission for teachers, military, first responders with ID and children)
- 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
- www.facebook.com/montgomerycountyholidayextravaganza
Montgomery will be continuing its holiday tradition at Cedar Brake Park, which will be decorated by local businesses and residents. The event will also feature music and photo opportunities with Santa, and children will have the option to write letters to the North Pole.
- Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m.
- Free
- Cedar Brake Park, Hwy. 105 at Shepperd Street, Montgomery
- www.facebook.com/historicmontgomerytexas
The Tavola Reindeer Run will be held in New Caney with a 1K family-friendly option and a 5K option. The event will start at the recreation center, and there will be a Christmas event after the race. This event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches, hot drinks, a giant snow globe, and face painting.
- Dec. 2, 8-9 a.m. (5K run), 9-10 a.m. (1K run/walk)
- $25 (1K run/walk), $40 (5K run)
- Tavola Recreation Center, 23212 Via Principale, New Caney
- www.runsignup.com/race/tx/newcaney/tavolareindeer
The Conservatory at Champion Forest will host its annual Holiday Market featuring shopping from a variety of local vendors, light bites, community tours and giant snow globe photo opportunities. Attendees who bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Northwest Assistance Ministries will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a holiday prize pack.
- Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Conservatory at Champion Forest, 8215 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.conservatoryseniorliving.com/conservatory-at-champion-forest
The 12th annual event supports Ault, Keith and Swenke elementary schools and Salyards Middle School in Cy-Fair ISD with a 3.1-mile timed race through Fairfield.
- Dec. 2, 9 a.m.
- $20 (children under 13), $35 (ages 13 and older)
- Salyards Middle School, 21757 Fairfield Place Drive, Cypress
- www.candycanefunrun.com
Katy Heritage Society invites residents for a cup of hot chocolate, letters to Santa in its park’s historic post office, Christmas crafts and a tour of its homes with decorated Christmas trees this holiday season. Popcorn, food, drinks and hayrides will be some additional features of the event.
- Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m.
- Free
- 5990 George Bush Drive, Katy
- www.katyheritagesociety.com/events
Enjoy a unique holiday meal at Le Jardinier. The brunch will consist of four separate courses, including black and white truffles and caviar, along with available champagne pairings.
- Dec. 2-3, 11:30 a.m.
- $85 per person
- Le Jardinier, 5500 Main St., Ste. 122, Houston
- www.lejardinier-houston.com
