Dec. 18: Eat cookies with Santa
Frost, a financial center in Tomball, will host an event where guests can eat cookies and take pictures with Santa. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Frost Bank, 14310 FM 2920, Tomball. www.facebook.com/FrostBank
Dec. 18: Celebrate Christmas at new Tomball brewery
Paradigm Brewing Co. will host a Christmas at the Brewery event with activities for kids and adults. The bar and restaurant will be open, and the brewery will be open for tours. Kids can enjoy a bounce house, Christmas cookie making and an appearance from Santa. 11 a.m. Free. Paradigm Brewing Co., 2130 S. Persimmon Lane, Tomball. www.facebook.com/paradigmbrew
Dec. 18: Have an evening under the stars
Guests can listen to The Monarch Chamber players perform “The Nutcracker” live while the ballet is shown on a giant movie screen outdoors. 6-8 p.m. Free. Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. www.hcp4.net
Dec. 19: Enjoy a church service and a Christmas festival
River of Praise in Tomball will host a Christmas festival immediately following their Sunday morning church service. The festival will include food trucks, carnival rides, photos with Santa and more. 10 a.m. (service), 11:30 a.m. (festival). Free. River of Praise Church, 13215 Boudreaux Estates Drive, Tomball. www.riverofpraisechurch.org/home
Dec. 19: Visit a Christmas extravaganza
Guests can shop and enjoy music at the Magnolia Farmers and Artisans Market’s Christmas Extravaganza. The outdoor market will include locally made products, food, and pictures with Santa and the Grinch. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 18850 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/Magnolia-Farmers-Artisans-Market-240268125935
Worth the trip
Dec. 18: Attend Christmas concert
The Conroe Symphony Orchestra will host its annual ‘Twas the Concert before Christmas event. The matinee performance will include holiday favorites such as "Sleigh Ride," "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "A Most Wonderful Christmas." 2-4 p.m. $10 (child or student), $20 (adult). Willis High School Performing Arts Center, 10101 Hwy. 75, Willis. www.conroesymphony.org
