Dec. 23-24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services


Houston Northwest Church offers three chances to celebrate Christmas with candlelight services. Childcare will be provided for infants through 2 years old. 7 p.m. (Friday), 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Saturday). Free. Houston Northwest Church, 19911 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-3389. www.hnw.org/christmas

Dec. 23: Holidays at the Boardwalk


Strolling carolers The Mistletones perform festive holiday music throughout the Boardwalk. 6-8 p.m. Free. Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.boardwalktl.com

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve at The Shack


Cypress Chapel celebrates the birth of Christ outdoors. Participants hear the Christmas story told in a family-friendly way with live music, straw bales to sit on, campfires and a service of light. 6-7 p.m. Free. The Shack Burger Resort, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress. www.facebook.com/events/1180180418729185

Dec. 24: Rehearsal-free pageant


St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church’s Christmas Eve pageant allows all children to participate in telling the story of Christ’s birth with costumes. There are no practices leading up to the pageant. The pageant concludes with traditional communion and prayer. 4 p.m. Free. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13131 Fry Road, Cypress. 281-373-3203. www.aidanschurch.org

Dec. 24: Christmas at the MET


Both Cy-Fair locations of The MET Church celebrate Christmas Eve with three services times. 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Free. The MET, 13000 Jones Road, Houston. 9690 Fry Road, Cypress. www.themet.church