Whether you are looking to attend a Christmas play or holiday concert, or need a fun way to get your children out of the house and get some holiday shopping done, The Woodlands is full of holiday-themed events this weekend, Dec. 9-11.

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
Dec. 8-11
Produced by Class Act Productions, this Christmas classic follows a couple struggling to produce a church Christmas pageant. 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 8-10), 10:30 a.m. (Dec. 10), 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 10-11). $15-20. Class Act Productions, 25275 Budde Road, Ste. 25, Spring. www.classactproductions.org

Evening with the Elves
Dec. 9
Hosted by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department, this Kids Night Out event has a holiday theme complete with crafts, games, a movie and a pizza dinner. The event is open to children ages 4-10 years old and siblings receive a $5 discount. 6-10 p.m. $30 (residents), $35 (non-residents). The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

The Woodlands High School's state semifinal game
Dec. 10
The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department live streams The Woodlands High School’s state semifinal game versus Allen High School. The game takes place in Austin and features two of the state’s best football programs, both with identical 14-0 records this season. 1 p.m. Free. Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Pancakes with Santa
Dec. 10
This catered event features live entertainment with Tom’s Fun Band, a printed photo with Santa Claus, face painting, snow play, a puppet show and letters to Santa Claus. Reservations are required and the event is for children age 7 and younger. $15 (adults), $30 (children). The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

Northwoods annual holiday craft sale
Dec. 10
Hosted by the Northwoods Avant Garden Gallery, local works of art at various price points and genres are available for purchase. Artists, crafters, weavers, bag-makers, authors with signed books, musicians with CDs, and a variety of services for sale included meal preparation and holiday help, are featured. Light appetizers, wine and other beverages are available. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church, 1370 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands. 281-298-2780. www.northwoodsuu.org/art-gallery-policy

‘A Very Woodlands Christmas VIII’
Dec. 11
The Woodlands Concert Band, an ensemble of area musicians, features several arrangements of Christmas and holiday tunes during the annual holiday concert. 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. www.woodlandsband.org

Additional reporting by Tara Pohlmeyer.