Dec. 9: Christmas at Grandma’s
Strikepoint of Texas, Kingwood’s premier handbell choir presents this Christmas performance. Attendees find Grandma singing karaoke to “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” supervising the children’s pageant with “O Come, Little Children,” planning a Tex-Mex holiday with a “Fiesta Navidad” and even “Silent Night.” 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Kingwood First Presbyterian Church, 5520 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood. 281-360-5555. www.strikepointoftexas.com
Mercer Botanical Gardens is hosting its annual Autumn Market.[/caption]Dec. 10: Winter at Mercer Botanical Gardens
Mercer Botanical Gardens will host a festive winter day with a variety of activities for the whole family. Activities include a garden tour at 9 a.m., crafting holiday trees at 10:30 a.m., children’s critter crafts throughout the morning and visiting the gift shop. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4166. www.themercersociety.org/
Dec. 10: Cheesemaking class
Hosted by The Grain Cellar, David Lagarce instructs how to make Monterey Jack. Attendees may bring a bottle of wine and some crackers for the cheese and should bring their own chair. Kits are available to purchase as well. Noon-5 p.m. Free. The Grain Cellar, 240 First St. W., Humble. 832-777-0857. www.facebook.com/TheGrainCellar
Dec. 10: Christmas market
Presented by Humble Christian School’s Parent Teacher Fellowship, the market includes local vendors with gifts. The junior class provides concessions, proceeds from which go toward project prom. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Humble Christian School, 16202 Old Humble Road, Humble. 281-441-1313. www.humblechristianschool.org
Worth the trip
Dec. 10: DesignCraft
AIGA Houston’s 7th annual DesignCraft is an outdoor market featuring the work of local artists, artisans and crafters, along with food trucks, demonstrations and music. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Market Square Park, 300 Travis St., Houston. www.facebook.com/events/313300202385663/
