Dec. 9-10: Take part in a candlelight tour
The Tomball Museum Center is hosting two candlelight tours this weekend where attendees can enjoy living history exhibits, festivals music and food. 6-9 p.m. Free. Tomball Museum Center, 510 N. Pine St., Tomball. www.tomballmuseumcenter.com
Dec. 9-10: Walk through a trail of lights
Attendees can walk through a trail of Christmas lights and see Santa at Tomball Methodist Church. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball. www.facebook.com/tomballumc
Dec. 9-11: Enjoy a German Christmas
This weekend in Old Town Tomball, the Tomball German Christmas Market returns 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
Dec. 10: Take photos with Santa
During the JoyRide Center’s Holiday Ho Ho Ho Down, attendees can take photos with Santa and the horses, enjoy live music and take part in activities such as face painting, a silent auction and games. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 29550 Tudor Way, Magnolia. www.joyridecenter.org/hhhd
Dec. 10: Shop local vendors
MV Beauty Artistry Salon is hosting a Christmas market vendor event where attendees can patronize small businesses. Santa is also set to make an appearance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087957810562
Dec. 10: Have breakfast with Santa
Families can enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, photos, a trackless train, music, raffles, a bounce house and crafts presented by the Magnolia Education Foundation. 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
Dec. 10: Dine on cookies
Attendees can come to the Tomball Financial Center to dine on cookies while enjoying an appearance by Santa Claus. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 14310 FM 2920, Tomball. www.facebook.com/frostbank
Dec. 10: Enjoy crafts while meeting Santa
At Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library’s Holiday Open House, attendees can take part in crafts and activities while meeting and taking photos with Santa. Light refreshments will be served at the event. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. www.facebook.com/tomballlibrary
Dec. 11: Check out a Christmas festival
Tomball’s River of Praise Church will host a Christmas festival complete with things such as food trucks, carnival and camel rides, photos with Santa, inflatables, a hayride and a petting zoo. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. 13215 Boudreaux Estates Drive, Tomball. www.facebook.com/riverofpraisechurch.org
Dec. 11-12: Watch a Christmas concert
Redeemer Church and Tomball Bible Church are partnering for "Behold the Lamb of God," a concert that tells the Christmas story. Refreshments will follow the concert. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Dec. 11), 7 p.m. (Dec. 12). Free. 730 Baker Drive, Tomball. www.facebook.com/redeemer.church.tomball
