The last month of 2022 kicks off this weekend with a number of events that herald the start of the holiday season such as fundraisers and shopping opportunities.

Dec. 2: See dueling pianists

The Glade Arts Foundation will hold a dueling pianos event hosted by Flight of the Keys at the Glade Cultural Center with Sean Cowin and a guest. Attendees must be at least age 21. 7 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (show starts). $60. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeculturalcenter.com

Dec. 3: Go shopping at the fall flea market

Proceeds from the sale of spaces at The Woodlands Village Associations’ flea market will fund scholarships and programs. 7-10 a.m. Free (to attend). Town Center Parking Garage, Lake Robbins Drive and Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3976. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov


Dec. 3: Support a local cause

A Christmas celebration presented by Elite Medical Skin and Laser Center will raise money for Redeemed Ministries. The event will be free but will include opportunities for donations as well as proceeds from the purchase of food. The event will include food trucks, live music, a bake sale, face painting, a bounce house, snow and photos with Santa. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 25501 Richards Road, Spring. www.myeliteskin.com

Dec. 3: Donate to help grieving families

Little Angel Network, a Houston-based nonprofit that supports families grieving the loss of a child, will host its first annual donation drive with a parking lot party featuring Zumba, music, food trucks and yoga. Donations of items such as socks, lotion, lip balm, journals, pens and facial tissue are used to create grieving care packages. They are then delivered to hospitals and birthing centers to give to a family who have lost a child. 1-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Hope City Church, 1540 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands. www.littleangelnetwork.org


Dec. 4: See cars while supporting charity

The Woodlands Cars Club holds Cars and Coffee for a Cause at Market Street to collect donations for nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County. 7-10 a.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-2977. www.shopatmarketstreet.com