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BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Holiday Events Guide
2023
Home for the Holidays Gift Market Shop more than 100 local and small businesses at this gift market in Humble. The event will feature a photo booth, food trucks and a special appearance by Santa Claus on Dec. 1. • Dec. 1-2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • $6 (adult admission), free (admission for age 12 and younger), free (parking) • Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble • www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com
A Holiday to Remember The East Montgomery County Improvement District will host its annual holiday event with ice skating, shopping, bumper cars, train rides and Santa Claus. Most attractions require a wristband.
• Dec. 15-24, hours vary by day • Free (admission), $5-$15 (wristband) • Valley Ranch Town Center, 22296 Market Place Drive, Ste. 100, New Caney • www.emcholiday.com
Christmas in the Park Town Center Park in Kingwood will host a park festival and tree lighting event with shopping, vendors, food, artists and entertainment. There will also be performances by local groups, such as Ballet Preparatory of Rowland Ballard, and Define Dance and Arts Studio. • Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8 N. Main St., Kingwood • www.towncenterevents.com/christmasinthepark.html Christmas Parade of Lights The City of Humble Beautification Committee will host the 32nd annual Christmas parade with “The Nutcracker” theme. Businesses and organizations interested in participating in the parade can fill out an application form online.
Live Nativity Program and Celebration Atascocita Presbyterian Church will host a family- friendly holiday event with hot chocolate, cookies, Nativity sets for sale, scent tasting of frankincense and myrrh, an a capella choir, a petting zoo, a photo booth, and a Nativity sing-along play. • Dec. 8-9, 6:30-8 p.m. • Free (admission) Redemption Square Holiday Market Redemption Square and KDA Markets will host a holiday market with live music, food, an artisan vendor market and a special Santa Claus appearance. • Dec. 9, noon-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 250 Assay St., Houston • www.redemptionsquare.com • 19426 Atasca Oaks Drive, Humble • www.apchumble.org/nativity.php Holiday at the Harbor Kings Harbor’s holiday event will have free photos with Santa, a holiday concert, Christmas shopping and treats from restaurants in the shopping center.
December
Tavola Reindeer Run The Tavola Reindeer Run will be held in New Caney with a 1K family-friendly option and a 5K option. The event will start at the recreation center and there will be a Christmas event after the race. This event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, Chick-fil-A breakfast sandwiches, hot drinks, a giant snow globe and face painting. • Dec. 2, 8-9 a.m. (5K run), 9-10 a.m. (1K run/walk) • $25 (1K run/walk), $40 (5K run) • Tavola Recreation Center, 23212 Via Principale, New Caney • www.runsignup.com/race/tx/newcaney/tavolareindeer Fall Creek Holiday Market This holiday market will have homemade products for sale including holiday decor, mistletoe-scented soaps, baked goods and accessories. This event will also have hot chocolate, a horse carriage and photo opportunities with Santa. Parking is available at Fall Creek Elementary School, and shuttles will be available to transport guests between the parking lot and the market. • Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • Fall Creek Club House, 7930 Fall Creek Bend Court, Humble • www.fallcreekhouston.com/event/fall-creek-holiday- market-4
• Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Historic Main Street, Humble • www.cityofhumbletx.gov
Holiday Treasures Opera Leggera will host its annual Christmas opera with a family-friendly musical experience consisting of Christmas classics. • Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, 7 p.m.; Dec. 10, 4 p.m. • $22-$27 • The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood • www.operaleggera.com
• Dec. 10, 1-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 4501 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood • https://kings-harbor.com
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