‘Oliver Twist’
The National Youth Theater is presenting a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel “Oliver Twist,” telling the story of a young orphan navigating the harsh realities of Victorian England.
- Dec. 5, 7 p.m., Dec. 6-7, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- $14-$22 (admission)
- Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball
- www.nationalyouththeater.org
The annual Deck the Depot Tree Lighting will feature a festive celebration, Santa, hot chocolate and treats.
- Dec. 6, 4 p.m.
- Free
- The Depot, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
- www.tomballtx.gov
The 50th annual Magic of Christmas Parade of Lights will light the local streets with holiday cheer, sparkling light, music and festive floats.
- Dec. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Free
- Unity Park, 19720 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia
- www.swmcchamber.org
The ninth annual Commissioner Riley's Fun Day will feature pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses and snacks available for purchase.
- Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Unity Park, 19720 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia
- www.charlieriley.org
The community is invited to celebrate the holidays with live holiday singing, hot cocoa and cookies, fun activities for the kids and Christmas photo opportunities.
- Dec. 7, 4-8 p.m.
- Free
- Magnolia Apostolic Tabernacle, 18235 FM 1488, Magnolia
- www.magnoliaapostolic.org
Magnolia High School is holding a holiday event featuring an evening with Santa, ornament making, a petting zoo, gourmet s’mores and music.
- Dec. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Free
- 31141 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia
- www.magnoliaisd.org
The annual candlelight tours will feature Christmas decorations, silent auctions, cookies, choirs, carols and performers.
- Dec. 12-13, 6-9 p.m.
- Free
- Tomball Museum Center, 510 N. Pine St., Tomball
- www.tomballmuseumcenter.com
The annual Tomball German Christmas Market will feature over 150 vendors, contests and entertainment.
- Dec. 12 (6-10 p.m.), Dec. 13 (10 a.m.-10 p.m.), Dec. 14 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
- Free (admission)
- 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
- www.tomballgermanfest.org
The Texas Academy of Dance Arts is holding its 11th annual “The Nutcracker” performances and holiday market in addition to visits from Santa.
- Dec. 13-14, 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. (performances), noon-7:30 p.m. (market), 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. (Santa visits)
- $20-$30 (admission)
- Tomball High School Auditorium, 30330 Quinn Road, Tomball
- www.dancetada.com
The Houston Bronze Ensemble will perform at the Tomball Methodist Church and showcase Christmas classics, including The Nutcracker” and “Angels from the Realms of Glory.”
- Dec. 13, 7 p.m.
- Free
- Tomball Methodist Church, 1603 Baker St., Tomball
- www.houstonbronze.org
Join Little Woodrow’s Tomball for its annual holiday beer and bourbon festival.
- Dec. 13, 5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Little Woodrow's Tomball, 11241 Timber Tech Ave., Tomball
- www.littlewoodrows.com
The community is invited to a movie night featuring “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
- Dec. 16, 10-11 a.m.
- Free
- Malcolm Purvis Library, 510 Melton St., Magnolia
- https://montgomeryco-malcolm-tx.whofi.com
Join the Magnolia Bible Church for an event featuring carnival rides, food trucks, photo opportunities with Santa and a snowball rink.
- Dec. 19, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 31611 Nichols Sawmill Road, Magnolia
- www.magnolia.church
Bon Jovi tribute band Let it Rock is returning to Tomball with a rock show at the Paradigm Brewing Company.
- Dec. 27, 7 p.m.
- $20 (admission)
- Paradigm Brewing Company, 2130 S. Persimmon St., Tomball
- Facebook: Paradigm Brewing Company
