Nov. 9-Dec. 22: Home for the Holidays
Old Town Spring’s 30th annual Home for the Holidays festival will take place starting Nov. 9. The event will feature a daily petting zoo, live entertainment, holiday lights and decor, horse and carriage rides, and pictures with Santa. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. 403 Main St., Spring. 281-353-9310. www.oldtownspring.com
Nov. 14-15: Holiday Pet Photos
Enchanted Oaks Animal Hospital will host holiday pet photos in its lobby. Photos will be taken by Keffer’s Photography. Time slots can be scheduled in advance. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Prices start at $25. 2529 Louetta Road, Spring. 281-350-3730. www.eoah.net
Nov. 16: Mulled wine tasting, making class
Attendees can learn to make mulled wine this holiday season with a wine education class hosted by Buy the Glass Wine Bar & Lounge. Attendees must be 21 years or older. 1-3p.m. $30. 19620 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 140, Spring. 832-608-4446. www.buytheglasswinebarandlounge.com
Nov. 30: Breakfast with Santa
Families can enjoy a breakfast with Santa at Liquid Bean Cafe in Old Town Spring. Meals include pancakes, bacon, sausage and eggs with coffee for adults. Reservations are required, and children under 3 can attend for free. 9-10 a.m. $8. 317 Gentry St., Ste. D1, Spring. 936-444-3130. www.theliquidbean.com
Dec. 1: Christmas Time is Here
Brass quintet Canadian Brass performs a holiday program at the Klein High School Performing Arts Center. The group will perform Christmas classics such as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” in addition to classical pieces by composers such as Bach and Beethoven. 5 p.m. $35-$65. 6715 Stuebner Airline Road, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
Dec. 6-28: Ghosts of Christmas Past Ghost Walk
Attend a candlelit ghost tour of Old Town Spring, complete with ghost hunting equipment. The tour is hosted by Old Town Spring Ghost Walk and will take place Fridays and Saturdays in December. Attendees will meet at the Trilogy Brew Coffee House. 8-9 p.m. (family-friendly tours), 10-11:30 p.m. (adult tours). $5-$10. 417 Gentry St., Bldg. C, Spring. 281-410-1300/ www.oldtownspringghostwalk.com
Dec. 2: Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Hosted by Tapped DraftHouse & Kitchen, attendees can build and decorate an edible gingerbread house. The event will also feature a selection of seasonal draft beers by Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. 6-9 p.m. $30. 20444 Kuykendahl Rd., Ste. D, Spring. 281-719-0360. www.tappedus.com
Dec. 8: Christmas Concert
Cypress Creek Community Chorale hosts its annual Christmas Concert at the Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center. 7 p.m. Free. 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-376-7113. www.cypresscreekchorale.cc
Dec. 12-15: Christmas Spectacular
Champion Forest Baptist Church’s Christmas Spectacular will include live music and theatrical performances, including a re-enactment of The Nativity featuring live camels and an elephant. Spanish performances will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone. 7 p.m. (Thu.-Fri.), 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Sat.), 7 p.m. (Sun.). $6-$15. 15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston. 844-885-1995. www.championforest.org
Dec. 14: Rhythms and Wreaths - A Holiday Extravaganza!
Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment host a holiday music and dance program at the Mangum-Howell Community Center. Show attendees must register for tickets online; however, there is a four-ticket limit. 11 a.m. Free. 2500 Frick Road, Houston. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
HOLIDAY MARKETS
Nov. 9: Mistletoe Market
16400 Sir William Drive, Spring
281-370-5801
www.giammalva.com
Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 9, 23 and 30: Winter Wonderful Vendor Market
5011 Spring Stuebner Road, Spring
832-457-2810
www.springtradingcompany.com
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 15-16: Nutcracker Market
7500 FM 2920, Spring
281-610-8577
www.facebook.com/funkyjunquemarkets
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nov. 15-16: Dickens on Cypress Creek Christmas Market
6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
281-376-7113
www.cypresscreekchorale.cc
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
