Dec. 20-21: Walk the final weekend of the Trail of Lights
The final weekend of the 2019 Trail of Lights at Tomball United Methodist Church takes place Friday and Saturday. Enjoy walking the trail, seeing Santa Claus, listening to Christmas music, drinking hot chocolate or apple cider, and eating homemade cookies throughout the event. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Tomball UMC, 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball. 281-351-1249. www.tomballumc.org/trail-of-lights
Dec. 21: Eat breakfast with Santa
Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, juice and milk with a visit from Santa at the Tomball Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2427. 9-11 a.m. $5 (per plate). VFW Post 2427, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball. 281-351-2427. www.vfw2427.org
Dec. 21: Listen to holiday stories
Children of all ages can attend Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library's Saturday Stories event. This week's stories feature Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas themes. Crafts will also be available. 2-2:30 p.m. Free. LSC-Tomball Community Library, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. 832-559-4200. www.hcpl.net/branch/lone-star-college-tomball-community-library
Dec. 22: Adopt a cat for a discounted fee
Abandoned Animal Rescue hosts "Meowy Christmas cat adoptions" on Sunday, where the shelter will showcase its adoptable cats. In celebration of the holiday season, the adoption fee will be lowered to $20, or a donation of Tidy Cats clumping litter can be made in lieu of the discounted fee. Noon-3 p.m. Free (entry). AAR, 32632 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-789-4142. www.aartexas.org
Dec. 22: Listen to Christmas carols, drink hot cocoa
Wildwood United Methodist Church hosts its new community Christmas event, featuring Christmas carols, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa for photos. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Wildwood UMC, 8911 FM 1488, Magnolia. 832-934-0100. www.wildwood-umc.org
Dec. 27: Make winter crafts
Paint & Bubbles Studio offers a winter art camp for children ages 5-12. Attendees will paint a winter painting on canvas and learn new art techniques. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $60. Paint & Bubbles Studio, 31311 FM 2978, Ste. 107, Magnolia. 346-703-2141. www.paintandbubbles.com
Dec. 31: Celebrate New Year's Eve
Kick off 2020 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2427's annual New Year's Eve dance. A live music performance from Buck Yeager, drinks, food and dancing are featured at this event. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. $35-$200. VFW Post 2427, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball. 281-351-2427. www.vfw2427.org
