The Light Park
The Light Park returns with a winter wonderland, with lights synced to the rhythm of festive tunes and food that can be experienced from one's vehicle.
- Nov. 1-Jan. 5, 5:30-10 p.m., (Sun.-Thu.), 5:30-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
- $29 (per vehicle online), $50 (per vehicle at the gate)
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown parking lot, 21300 I-45 N., Spring
- www.thelightpark.com
Spring Interfaith invites people of all ages to its Thanksgiving service, followed by a fellowship opportunity to learn more about other cultures.
- Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Congregation Jewish Community North, 4500 Fellowship Lane, Spring
- www.springinterfaith.org
Prairie View A&M University Northwest Houston Center is holding its second annual Fall Holiday Market with vendors offering a variety of holiday items available for purchase.
- Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 9449 Grant Road, Houston
- www.pvamu.edu/northwest/event
At Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, attendees can enjoy 40 acres of planted trees with four different varieties of Christmas trees available for purchase. The farm also offers seasonal attractions available on weekends and Thanksgiving Friday, including a train ride, a petting zoo and bounce house, as well as photos with Santa.
- Nov. 23-24 and Nov. 29-Dec. 15, 1-5:30 p.m. (weekdays), 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (weekends)
- Free (admission)
- 7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
- www.oldtimechristmastree.com
Kinsmen Lutheran Church will host a 5K and 10K run/walk followed by a Thanksgiving feast open to the community.
- Nov. 28, 8 a.m. (run), 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (feast)
- $25 (run), free (feast)
- 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston
- www.kinsmenlutheran.org
Playhouse 1960 is presenting “Into The Woods,” a musical following a fairytale about wishes, family and choices.
- Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 3 p.m.
- $22-$25
- 6814 Gant Road, Houston
- www.playhouse1960.com
City Place will celebrate the opening of its Gingerbread Village display with a tree lighting ceremony featuring holiday vendors, crafts, musical performances, hot chocolate and photos with Santa.
- Dec. 1, 3-7 p.m. (tree lighting); Dec. 1-second week of January (Gingerbread Village)
- Free (admission)
- 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.cityplacenow.com
Stageworks Theatre presents “Holiday Follies,” a family-friendly show packed with festive cheer, performances, and an array of songs and dances.
- Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 7:30 p.m.
- $26-$38.75
- 10760 Grant Road, Houston
- www.stageworkshouston.org
This second annual holiday market is designed to help Klein ISD Special Education students over 18 earn employment skills.
- Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Klein Multipurpose Center, 7500 FM 2920, Spring
- Facebook: Klein ISD Special Education
Soprano Stephanie Northcutt and Pianist Beth McConnell will perform as part of Cypress Creek FACE's Promenade Series.
- Dec. 10, 2 p.m.
- $12-$18
- The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.cypresscreekface.org
The 90-minute, family-friendly show celebrates the birth of Jesus with Broadway-scale songs, dance performances, lights and special effects for all ages.
- Dec. 10-13 and 15, 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Dec. 14, 7 p.m. (Spanish performance), Dec. 15, 3 p.m. (Spanish performance)
- $15-$25
- Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston
- www.championforest.org
City Place presents Mr. Leo's Holiday Puppet Show for children of all ages.
- Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.cityplacenow.com
City Place is presenting a holiday music show by AndyRoo and the Andy Rooniverse.
- Dec. 22, noon-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.cityplacenow.com