Tree lighting, live nativity: 5 Spring, Klein-area events to attend this weekend, Nov. 29-Dec. 1

Check out what's happening in the Spring and Klein areas this weekend, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. This list is not comprehensive.

Children and pet photos with Santa

Bring loved ones—children or furry friends—to get a portrait taken with Santa Claus at Willowbrook Mall. Make an online reservation or just walk up for a session.

• Nov. 29-Dec. 10, 4-7 p.m. (Mondays and Tuesdays, pet photos); Nov. 29-Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (children’s photos; time varies per day)
• $19.99-$49.99 (photo packages)
• Willowbrook Mall, JCPenney's Court, 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston
• www.shopwillowbrookmall.com/en/events/1372

Vintage Park will be offering children a chance to pose for photos with Santa Claus every Saturday until Dec. 21.

• Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 1-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 240, Houston
• www.vintageparkhouston.com/events

As part of Old Town Spring’s annual Home for the Holidays celebration, two musical performances will be held this weekend. Enjoy performances from the Houston Flute Choir and from Jazz Connection.

• Nov. 30, 2-3 p.m. (flute choir); Dec. 1, 2-4 p.m. (jazz band)
• Free (admission)
• Old Town Spring, 403 Main St., Spring, Gentry Square (flute choir), Spring Historical Museum (jazz band)
• www.oldtownspringshopping.com/events-in-old-town-spring

Visit City Place for a tree lighting celebration and festive family-friendly activities. The event will feature photos with Santa, a holiday vendor market, face painting, balloon animals, train rides, food trucks and more.

• Dec. 1, 3-7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
• www.cityplacenow.com/events/holiday-tree-lighting-2

Champion Forest Church Baptist Church will be hosting a live nativity depicting the Christmas story. Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph will be featured with animals for passersby to watch.

• Dec. 1, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free
• Champion Forest Church Baptist Church, Champions location, in front of the kids’ building, 15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston
• www.championforest.org/events/church/event/live-nativity