From seasonal markets and visiting Santa to enjoying holiday light decorations and ringing in the new year with friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in Sugar Land and Missouri City. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.

Dec. 10: Watch a movie under the stars

First Colony Church of Christ is hosting a “Movie Under the Moon” event where attendees can watch “Home Alone.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-276-6000. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com

Free, Kid friendly, Food and drink are for sale

Dec. 10: Experience a Sugar Land Christmas


Residents will not want to miss the Sugar Land Baptist Church’s performance of “A Sugar Land Christmas,” starting at 7 p.m. The performance will include music and dance. Free (general admission), $5 (general seating), $20 (premium seating). Sugar Land Baptist Church, 16755 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. 281-242-2858. www.sugarlandbaptist.org/events/a-sugar-land-christmas-2

Free, Kid friendly, Food and drink are for sale

Dec. 15: Learn financial trading tips

For those looking to start trading on the stock market, Trade With the Pros will host free financial trading workshops to teach attendees buying and selling strategies and how to spot trading mistakes. Two seminars are available. Noon, 4 p.m. Free. Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land, 16730 Creekbend Drive, Sugar Land. 281-491-0300. Tickets can be found at www.eventbrite.com.


Free, Kid friendly, Food and drink are for sale

Dec. 17: Experience a Campfire Christmas

The holidays can be hectic, but George Ranch Historical Park is inviting the public out to a simpler time with its Campfire Christmas, where attendees can eat dinner beside a roaring campfire, visit a lively dancing tent or wander the grounds under a night sky. Dinner includes beef stew, rice, vegetables, fruit cobbler for dessert, and iced tea and water. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $45 (kids 12 and under), $60 (adults). George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Road. 281-343-0218. www.georgeranch.org/event-calendar/campfire-christmasx

Kid friendly, Food and drink are for sale


Dec. 18: Come together for Hanukkah

Chabad of Sugar Land, a local synagogue, invites the public out to a menorah lighting ceremony at Sugar Land Town Square. The event will also feature crafts and music. 4-6:30 p.m. Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 2700 Town Center Blvd N., Sugar Land. 281-276-6000. www.visitsugarlandtx.com

Dec. 18: Experience a night of dance and culture

Infused Performing Arts, a dance school and company featured on network television for its unique choreography, is inviting residents to the 12th annual production of “A Bollywood Spectacular.” 6 p.m. $5. St. Joseph Hall Houston, 303 Present St., Missouri City. 724-638-7338. Tickets can be found at www.eventbrite.com.


Kid friendly, Food and drink are for sale

Dec. 29: Wonder at a Cirque Christmas

Enjoy a night of comedy and magic at The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land as it hosts “A Magical Cirque Christmas.” The performance fuses comedy magicianship with a time-bending storyline. 6:30 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. The Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-207-6278. www.smartfinancialcentre.net/event/magical-cirque-christmas

Kid friendly, Food and drink are for sale