Dec. 7: Eat a pancake breakfast, donate to an animal shelter
Enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice at Abandoned Animal Rescue’s third annual pancake breakfast event. Santa, his elves and Mrs. Claus will be present for photos, and guests can also tour the facility. Adoption opportunities begin following the pancake breakfast. 10 a.m.-noon (event), noon-3 p.m. (adoptions). Free, but donations are welcome. AAR, 32632 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-789-4142. www.aartexas.org
Dec. 7: Support Magnolia ISD choir
The Magnolia High School choir hosts a dinner show scholarship fundraiser, called the Christmas Cabaret, this Saturday. Those interested in attending can purchase tickets online here. 6:30 p.m. $25. Magnolia High School, 14350 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-660-0955. www.magnoliaisd.org
Dec. 7: Shop for Christmas gifts
Decorate cookies, take family photos, eat food and peruse fair-trade products at Mercy House Global’s holiday market. Each customer will receive a free gift with purchase. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (entry). Mercy House Global, 5814 FM 1488, Magnolia. 832-652-3762. https://mercyhouseglobal.org
Dec. 7: Enjoy the inaugural Deck the Depot event
School choirs and orchestras, activities, crafts, vendors, food, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled for the city of Tomball’s Christmas event. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission, parking). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Dec. 7: Fundraise, enjoy a winter carnival
The Sherwood Academy’s 10th annual Winter Wonderland event features a carnival theme with games, crafts, a raffle, silent auction, face painting, outdoor inflatables and other activities. 2-6 p.m. Free (entry); additional costs for some games and activities. The Sherwood Academy, 32810 Tamina Road, Magnolia. 281-356-4970. www.thesherwoodacademy.com
Dec. 7: Watch a parade
The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce hosts “The Magic of Christmas” Parade of Lights through the city of Magnolia. The parade begins at Magnolia Junior High School and continues down Nichols Sawmill Road, Commerce Street, Sixth Street and Unity Park Drive. The city of Magnolia’s Christmas tree lighting will follow in Unity Park. 5:30 p.m. Free. Magnolia city streets. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org
Dec. 7: Find handmade crafts and treats
Shop more than 25 booths featuring handmade jewelry, hair bows, tablecloths, cheese trays and other local finds at Handmade Winter, a holiday artisan market. A barista will also be on-site. Desserts will be available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (entry). Indigo Lake Estates, 20603 Sapphire Circle, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/handmadewinter2018
Dec. 7: Kick off the holiday season at Amira
Tour a model home, make holiday crafts, decorate cookies and enjoy hot cocoa at Amira's Very Merry Home Tour event. A winter princess will be in attendance for photos, and children can drop off letters to Santa. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Amira Model Home Park, 20315 Desert Foal Drive, Tomball. www.amiratexas.com
Dec. 8: Celebrate Christmas
Inspiration Ranch hosts Christmas in the Woods with shopping vendors, photos with Santa, hayrides, crafts, games and a showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” 2-8 p.m. Free admission (tickets available for purchase for activity stations). Inspiration Ranch, 33029 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-719-9322. www.inspirationranch.org/christmas
