There are several holiday events going on this weekend, including holiday markets such as Christmas in the Woods in Montgomery and a Hanukkah Extravaganza in Houston. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.

Christmas in the Woods

Come enjoy nature and the winter weather this weekend at Christmas in the Woods. Attendees can expect decorated trail walks, Christmas caroling, a hot cocoa bar and professional photography opportunities.Winter Fest

Join the Magnolia Bible Church for an event featuring carnival rides, food trucks, photo opportunities with Santa and a snowball rink.Tomball Methodist Church’s Trail of Lights

Christmas lights enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their entire family for Tomball Methodist Church’s Trail of Lights and walk around.Jingle Boats


Participants can kayak under the holiday tree at the Riva Row Boat House. Preregistration is required.
  • Dec. 20, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
  • $25-$30 (admission)
  • Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands
  • www.rivarowboathouse.com
Movie Night at Central Green Park

Bring snacks and a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy a movie night at Central Green Park.Christmas Party

Final Gravity Brewpub is hosting a Christmas party featuring a white elephant gift exchange. Wear an ugly festive sweater and bring a wrapped $10-$20 gift to trade. Food truck Big Tx BBQ will be selling food on-site.

A Glorious Christmas

The Houston Choral Society invites the community to ring in the season with a holiday performance and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Houston’s Urban Nutcracker


This holiday show follows Clare as she travels through the Bayou City with the Nutcracker and emphasizes the rich cultural diversity the city offers.

Santa at Rotolos Craft & Crust

The restaurant is hosting an afternoon of holiday cheer, festive fun and photos with Santa.

  • Dec. 21, noon-2:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 4550 W. League City Parkway, Ste. 100, League City
  • www.rotolos.com

Hanukkah Extravaganza

Celebrating the holiday of lights, the event at Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center’s Merfish Teen Center will feature face painting, a photo booth, stilt walkers and inflatables, as well as latkes and sufganiyot, both of which are Jewish delicacies.Santa’s Sleigh Stop

Attendees can walk a wooded trail of twinkling lights with holiday scenes, whimsical elves and flurries of Texas snow along your way to meet Santa Claus.