Looking for things to do in Pearland, Friendswood and surrounding areas in November and December? Here's six events happening in the area this winter. This list is noncomprehensive. Events are the subject to change.

Great Wolf Lodge Nutcracker Market

This first annual holiday market at the new Great Wolf Lodge in Webster will feature items from boutiques, as well as jewelry, gourmet food, Christmas decor and yard art.Limitless Car Show

Attendees can tour the Houston Methodist Pavilion at Pearland Town Center to see a lineup of muscle cars, imports and European cars at this Car Culture auto show.
  • Nov. 24, 9-11 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Houston Methodist Pavilion, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland
  • www.thecarculture.org
Pearland Turkey Trot

This annual run by Houston Running Co. starts at Independence Park. Runners can choose between a six-mile, four-mile, one-mile or Kids K run.Tree Lighting Ceremony


Pearland Town Center will host this Christmas season kickoff event that features a tree lighting in the heart of the retail center. The event also features appearances from Santa, an LED-lighted dance floor, live music, holiday shopping and a brief fireworks display.Hometown Christmas Festival

Pearland Parks and Recreation hosts this festive event at Independence Park. It will feature stage entertainment, shopping, music, lights, inflatables and food trucks, as well as appearances from local community leaders.Santa in the Park

This holiday event features 40,000 pounds of snow, attractions, face painting, live music, food vendors and a holiday market. Attendees can come to Stevenson Park to view a Chamber of Commerce parade at 6 p.m., a fireworks ceremony and 20-foot tree lighting.