Hear from an astronaut Dec. 10-Jan. 7
Space Center Houston will continue to host astronaut meet-and-greets every Friday and Saturday. The events allows attendees to hear from an astronaut about their experiences in space. This event is included in the general admission ticket. 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. Free (age 3 and under), $24.95 (ages 4-11), $27.95 (age 65 and older), $29.95 (ages 12-64). Space Center Houston, 1601 E. NASA Parkway, Houston. 281-244-2100. www.spacecenter.org
Ride your bike in Pearland Dec. 11
The 28th annual Tour De Lites bike ride will take riders through the Green Tee Terrace community in Pearland and feature a tour of holiday lights. 4:30-8 p.m. $15. Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 214-244-3919. www.parks.pearlandtx.gov/home-parksrec
Purchase local produce Dec. 12 & Jan. 9
Brookside Village will be having its recurring farmers market throughout the upcoming months. The market started in 2021 and emphasizes bringing locally grown produce to its residents. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. E.A. Lawhon Elementary School, 5810 Brookside Road, Pearland. www.brooksidevillagemarket.com
See a jazz show Dec. 16
De Garth Presents will be putting on a jazz show in Pearland. The show will star Joe Carmouche with additional vocalists Jonell White and Andre James. 7 p.m. $30. Hilton Garden Inn, 12101 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland. 281-389-4778. www.degarthpresents.com
Listen to a holiday concert Dec. 18
The Texas Chamber Symphony will present a holiday concert at Redemption Church celebrating the season. Choir members will be singing classics such as “Dance of the Hours” and pieces by Mannheim Steamroller. 2:30-4 p.m. $25 (all ages), $15 (seniors and students). Redemption Pearland Church, 14011 South Freeway, Houston. 713-385-5774. www.redemptionpearland.com
Attend a farmers market Jan. 1
The city of Friendswood will be putting together a farmers market for the area every first Saturday of the month. The market will include fresh produce, artisan bread, local honey, baked goods and handcrafted products. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. 713-515-6230. www.friendswoodmarket.com
Discuss a new novel Jan. 11
The Friendswood Public Library Friends Book Club, which meets every second Tuesday of the month, will discuss “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 6-7 p.m. Free. Friendswood Public Library, 416 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. 281-482-7135. www.friendswood.lib.tx.us
