Dec. 2-3, 9-10, & 16-17 - See Christmas lights
Tomball Methodist Church invites the community to walk through its Trail of Lights. Guests can also enjoy cookies, take pictures, sit around a fire and visit with Santa. The event is held the weekends of Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10 and Dec. 16-17. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Tomball Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball. 281-351-1249. www.tomballmethodist.org
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 2 - Enjoy a holiday concert
The Houston Bronze Ensemble, a handbell ensemble, presents a holiday concert with guest singer Nick Szoeke. Musical selections range from holiday pop tunes to traditional music with a jazzy twist. 7 p.m. Free. Tomball Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball. www.houstonbronze.com
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 2 - Help the Montgomery County Food Bank
The Montgomery County Food Bank is collecting donations as part of its Stock the Sleigh annual event Nov. 1-Dec. 1, which culminates with a festive drop-off event for all donations to the food bank Dec. 2. The food bank is seeking to collect 1 million meals to meet needs. Residents can host a food drive or make a financial donation directly to the food bank. Needed items include canned meat or pouches, grains, fruit juices, canned vegetables and beans, peanut butter, canned fruits, cereals and healthy snacks. The drop-off event includes photos with Santa and sweet treats. 4-7 p.m. Free. Montgomery County Food Bank, 1 Food for Life Way, Conroe. www.mcfoodbank.org/stockthesleigh
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 2-4 - See a performance of 'The Nutcracker' in Tomball
The Houston Repertoire Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” accompanied by the Cypress Philharmonic—a live orchestra—directed by Glynnes Lanthier. 7 p.m. (Dec. 2-3), 2 p.m. (Dec. 3), 1, 4:30 p.m. (Dec. 4). $20 (students, seniors), $25 (adults). Tomball High School Theater, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball. 281-940-4721. www.hrbdance.org
Kid-friendly
Dec. 3 - Visit a Christmas parade
The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Christmas Parade of Lights in Magnolia. The parade route travels down Nichols Sawmill Road and through Unity Park. The specific route can be found online. 5:30 p.m. Free. Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia. 281-356-1488. www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 3 - Deck the Depot in Tomball
The city of Tomball hosts its annual Deck the Depot event with opportunities for guests to enjoy a Christmas wonderland with live music, choirs, vendors, rides and crafts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission, parking). Historic Tomball Depot, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Free, kid-friendly, food for sale
Dec. 3 - Visit a holiday market
North Houston Moms presents its Holly Jolly Market with Santa, more than 40 vendors to browse, holiday performances, food and children’s activities. Noon-4 p.m. Free (registration required). The Grounds 1488, 11512 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/northhoustonmoms
Free, kid-friendly, food for sale
Dec. 3-4 - Listen to a concert
The Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center will host the Houston Chamber Ringers, a handbell ensemble; the LSC-Tomball Music Department; and choirs from Canyon Pointe Elementary school for a holiday concert. The concert will celebrate the women of holiday music and includes a photo opportunity with Mrs. Claus. 7 p.m. (Dec. 3), 2 p.m. (Dec. 4). $5 (students, seniors), $15 (general admission). LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. www.houstonchamberringers.org
Kid-friendly
Dec. 4 - Listen to an orchestra
Symphony North of Houston, a community-based orchestra, presents its holiday concert featuring Christmas music. Selections include “Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2,” “Tchaikovsky’s Selections from the Nutcracker Suite,” and “Richard Strauss Die Fledermaus.” The symphony is under the direction of guest conductor Carlos Lara. 4 p.m. Donations accepted at the door. Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball. www.symphonynorth.org
Dec. 7 - Visit with Santa
The Lone Star College-Creekside Center will host a visit with Santa at its new children’s library space, part of the Harris County Public Library System. The event will also serve as an unveiling of the new space for the community. 6 p.m. Free. LSC-Creekside Center, 8747 W. New Harmony Trail, Tomball. www.facebook.com/tomballlibrary
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 10 - Have breakfast with Santa
The Magnolia Education Foundation welcomes families to enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, photos, •a trackless train, music, raffles, a bounce house and crafts. 8 a.m.-noon. Free (age •4 and younger), $15 (advance), $20 (at the door, no breakfast). Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/magnoliaedfoundation
Kid-friendly
Dec. 9-11 - Get a taste of a German Christmas
The Tomball German Christmas Market returns for a weekend in Old Town Tomball with German food, street vendors, performances, four stages for live music, and a carnival and rides. This year, the event also includes a children’s snow area. 6-10 p.m. (Dec. 9), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Dec. 10), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Dec. 11). Free (admission, parking). A free shuttle is provided from designated parking areas. www.tomballgermanfest.org
Free, kid-friendly, food for sale
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 3 - Deck the Depot in Tomball
The city of Tomball hosts its annual Deck the Depot event with opportunities for guests to enjoy a Christmas wonderland with live music, choirs, vendors, rides and crafts. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission, parking). Historic Tomball Depot, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov
Free, kid-friendly, food for sale
Dec. 3 - Visit a holiday market
North Houston Moms presents its Holly Jolly Market with Santa, more than 40 vendors to browse, holiday performances, food and children’s activities. Noon-4 p.m. Free (registration required). The Grounds 1488, 11512 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/northhoustonmoms
Free, kid-friendly, food for sale
Dec. 3-4 - Listen to a concert
The Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center will host the Houston Chamber Ringers, a handbell ensemble; the LSC-Tomball Music Department; and choirs from Canyon Pointe Elementary school for a holiday concert. The concert will celebrate the women of holiday music and includes a photo opportunity with Mrs. Claus. 7 p.m. (Dec. 3), 2 p.m. (Dec. 4). $5 (students, seniors), $15 (general admission). LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. www.houstonchamberringers.org
Kid-friendly
Dec. 4 - Listen to an orchestra
Symphony North of Houston, a community-based orchestra, presents its holiday concert featuring Christmas music. Selections include “Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2,” “Tchaikovsky’s Selections from the Nutcracker Suite,” and “Richard Strauss Die Fledermaus.” The symphony is under the direction of guest conductor Carlos Lara. 4 p.m. Donations accepted at the door. Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball. www.symphonynorth.org
Dec. 7 - Visit with Santa
The Lone Star College-Creekside Center will host a visit with Santa at its new children’s library space, part of the Harris County Public Library System. The event will also serve as an unveiling of the new space for the community. 6 p.m. Free. LSC-Creekside Center, 8747 W. New Harmony Trail, Tomball. www.facebook.com/tomballlibrary
Free, kid-friendly
Dec. 10 - Have breakfast with Santa
The Magnolia Education Foundation welcomes families to enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, photos, •a trackless train, music, raffles, a bounce house and crafts. 8 a.m.-noon. Free (age •4 and younger), $15 (advance), $20 (at the door, no breakfast). Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/magnoliaedfoundation
Kid-friendly
Dec. 9-11 - Get a taste of a German Christmas
The Tomball German Christmas Market returns for a weekend in Old Town Tomball with German food, street vendors, performances, four stages for live music, and a carnival and rides. This year, the event also includes a children’s snow area. 6-10 p.m. (Dec. 9), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Dec. 10), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Dec. 11). Free (admission, parking). A free shuttle is provided from designated parking areas. www.tomballgermanfest.org
Free, kid-friendly, food for sale
