There are several events taking place this weekend around Tomball and Magnolia. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive.

Christmas in the Barn

Magnolia High School is holding a holiday event featuring an evening with Santa, ornament making, a petting zoo, gourmet s’mores and music.Tomball Museum Center Candlelight Tours

The annual candlelight tours will feature Christmas decorations, silent auctions, cookies, choirs, carols and performers.Tomball German Christmas Market

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 Nutcracker’ Performances


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
Tomball Methodist Church’s Trail of Lights

Tomball Methodist Church is hosting its Trail of Lights event, where alongside walking through the trail, guests can expect to see Santa as well.Breakfast with Santa

The Magnolia Education Foundation is hosting a breakfast with Santa event that will also include live music, arts and crafts, a silent auction and free Santa photos.
  • Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-noon
  • Free (2 and under), $15 (advance ticket), $20 (at-the-door ticket)
  • Magnolia Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia
  • https://bit.ly/2025bws
Parmesan Wheel Pasta

Della Casa Pasta is tossing fresh pasta in a Parmesan wheel this weekend for customers to enjoy. There will be free samples.Houston Bronze Ensemble Performance


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.”Winter Woodyland Beer and Bourbon Fest

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
Christmas Carol Sing-Along

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a Christmas carol sing-along event followed by a dessert potluck until 9 p.m.