Every Sunday, the Baybrook Mall hosts its Bay Area Farmer’s Market for the surrounding cities. Attendees have the opportunity to support local farmers and vendors while shopping for fresh produce. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Baybrook Mall, 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood. 281-667-9100. www.visitbayareahouston.com
Nov. 13-14: See live music
Bud Light Seltzer, Go Texan and Outlaw Nation will be hosting the Houston-Pearland Music and Arts Festival this year. The festival will feature multiple concerts for people to attend as well as a car show and antique market, among other attractions. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (age 12 and younger), $10 (in advance), $15 (day of). Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 281-412-8900. www.houstonartsfestival.com
Nov. 15-Jan. 9: See lights at the zoo
TXU Energy will present its 10th annual Houston Zoo Lights for the holiday season. During this event, attendees will walk through the zoo after hours and see multiple light exhibits. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Prices vary. Houston Zoon, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
Nov. 20-21: Support local art
Nonprofit organization Friendswood Fine Arts is putting together its Art on the Lawn festival. The event aims to showcase and raise money for local art in the community. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Nov. 20), 11 a.m.-6 p.m (Nov. 21). Free. The Lawn at Baybrook Mall, 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood. 281-667-9100. www.friendswoodarts.com
Nov. 28: Buy holiday crafts
Pearland Market Days will be having its fourth annual holiday craft fair and vendor show. The event will showcase local vendors, and families will be able to take a free photo with Santa with a donation of canned goods or books. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Pearland VFW Hall, 4202 W. Walnut St., Pearland. 281-997-1097. www.facebook.com/vfwpost7109
Dec. 3: Celebrate the season
The Pearland Parks and Recreation Department will team up with Pearland Town Center to put on the annual Hometown Christmas Festival. The city will have multiple food booths as well as an ice skating rink and carriage rides. 7-10 p.m. Free. Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland. 281-412-8900. www.pearlandtx.gov
Dec. 4: Drive through the holidays
Pearland will host its 39th annual Hometown Christmas Parade, which will include marching drill teams, classic cars and floats. Those wishing to be part of the parade can apply at the website. 6 p.m. Free. Parade starts at Old Alvin Road and ends at Pearland Parkway. 281-412-8900. www.pearlandtx.gov
Dec. 4: Meet Santa
The Friendswood Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate its 13th annual Santa in the Park event. This event will allow participants to take photos with Santa, see the 20-foot-tall Christmas tree get lit and enjoy live music. 3-8 p.m. $10 for activities. Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. 281-996-3220. www.ci.friendswood.tx.us
