There are several events taking place this weekend in Tomball and Magnolia. Check out a few of them below. This list is not comprehensive.
Tomball Methodist Church Trail of Lights
Tomball Methodist Church is hosting a Trail of Lights event during the first three weekends in December that will feature secular Christmas scenes alongside the Bible Christmas story. This event will also feature music, Santa, cookies and hot cocoa.
- Dec. 1-2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Free
- 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/tomballchurch
Deck The Depot Tree Lighting
Deck the Depot Tree Lighting will have a kids zone, train rides, vendors, food and drinks, holiday music, and an appearance from Santa. Children can take a photo and write letters to Santa. After dark, the mayor will light the decorated Christmas tree.
- Dec. 2, 2-8 p.m.
- Free (admission and parking)
- Tomball Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St.,Tomball
- www.tomballtx.gov
Downtown Tomball Hot Cocoa Stroll
Amid the tree lighting event, a variety of stores along downtown Tomball’s Main Street will be open late for shopping.
- Dec. 2, 5-9 p.m.
- Free
- Downtown Tomball
- www.facebook.com/coveyapparel
Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Artist Meet and Greet
Attendees will have the chance to meet artist Dana Daigle during a meet-and-greet event at Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. Her art will also be on display in the community engagement area and meeting room L129.
- Dec. 2, 11 a.m.
- Free
- 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/tomballlibrary
Smallcakes Tomball Pictures With The Grinch
The Grinch will be stopping by Smallcakes Tomball to take pictures with attendees. There will also be Grinch-themed desserts available for purchase.
- Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- 9166 FM 2920, Ste. 325, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/smallcakestomball
Loblolly Holiday Market
Loblolly Market is hosting a holiday-themed market this weekend that will feature free photos with Santa and a Toys for Tots drive. The first 25 customers will receive a free swag bag.
- Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission and parking)
- Tomball VFW, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball
- www.facebook.com/loblollymarket
The Magic of Christmas Parade of Lights
The Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce is hosting a lighted holiday parade down the streets of Magnolia. The parade lineup will start at the Magnolia Junior High School. Anyone interested in entering a float in the parade can register online. Registration is available through Nov. 10.
- Dec. 2, 5:30-9 p.m.
- Free
- Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia
- www.greatermagnoliaparkwaycc.org
Houston Bronze Ensemble Handbell Concert
The Houston Bronze Ensemble is holding a holiday concert titled Jingle All The Way that will feature a variety of holiday music.
- Dec. 2, 7 p.m.
- Free
- 1603 Baker Drive, Tomball
- www.tomballmethodist.org/events