There are several events going on in the Lake Houston area this holiday season, including community markets and festivals. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Christmas Parade of Lights

This 34th annual event will include a "Twelve Days of Christmas"-themed parade on Humble's historic Main Street followed by a vendor market, kid's activities and Santa at Uptown Park.
  • Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Main St., Humble (parade), 310 E. Main St., Humble (vendor market/kid's activities)
  • www.cityofhumbletx.gov
Lake Houston’s Got Talent 2025

The Village Center’s Christmas Candyland-themed annual talent show will feature dinner and performances by local talent, including singers, dancers and artists.Home for the Holidays

The holiday market will feature more than 100 merchants selling unique gifts, seasonal decor and treats.Santa’s Workshop


Take photos with Santa, make ornaments, decorate cookies and participate in a silent auction at this event hosted by the Humble/Kingwood Houston Metro Go Texan Rodeo Committee.
  • Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Porky's Backyard, 5131 Atascocita Road, Humble
  • www.rodeohouston.com
Kingwood's Annual Christmas in the Park

This annual event will include photo opportunities with Santa and the Grinch, live entertainment, holiday shopping, food trucks and the lighting of the Christmas tree.
  • Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
  • www.jg-events.com
Lake Houston Christmas Boat Parade

View a parade of holiday-decorated boats in Lake Houston. Boats will depart from the Lake Houston Brewery docks and make their way around the lake, followed by dinner and awards at the brewery.Mistletoe Market

Shop for vintage-inspired clothing, home decor, candles and soaps at this holiday market, which will also feature food trucks.A Christmas to Remember


Celebrate the season with Opera Leggera’s holiday musical featuring cherished carols, festive favorites and joyful performances.
  • Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Dec. 14, 4 p.m.
  • $15-$28 (admission)
  • ​The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
  • www.operaleggera.com
Kingwood Christmas Market

The holiday market will feature holiday shopping, performances, free trackless train rides and free pictures with Santa.Kingwood Christmas Cookie Dash

Participate in this second annual race featuring a 5K, 10K, 10K relay and a kids dash option in partnership with Dirty Dough of Kingwood. The event will include a Pure Barre pre-race warm up, a best attire contest and a donation drawing.Homestead for the Holidays

Experience the traditions of earlier times with a 19th-century holiday event featuring music, holiday crafts, photo opportunities with Santa and concessions, as well as a plant sale hosted by the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers.
  • Dec. 13, 3-6 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Jesse H. Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
  • www.pct3.com
The Grinch Market


The Lake Houston Farmers Market will host a holiday-themed market with shopping and photo opportunities with the Grinch.
  • Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
  • www.jg-events.com
Hanukkah Celebration

Celebrate Hanukkah with festive music, storytelling, dreidels, donuts, holiday giveaways and the lighting of the menorah.Inspire ND's Pics with Santa

Geared for families with children with autism and other special needs, this sensory-friendly event will include photos with Santa, holiday games and crafts, and festive snacks.
  • Dec. 16, 4-6:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Lake Houston Family YMCA, 2440 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood
  • www.inspirend.org