December Happenings

Christmas in Historic Montgomery

Saturday, December 11th | 10:00 a.m.

Montgomery’s holiday activities are the highlight of the year and it all kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the parade, which winds through Historic Downtown Montgomery and showcases its astounding array of civic groups, school spirit, and other groups that love to participate every year. This year’s theme is Let It Snow, so bring your mittens, hot chocolate, and holiday spirit to Montgomery to cheer for the parade, shop in the holiday market, and tour the historic homes that are open for this wonderful day of events. This year will also feature a snow hill for children and those young at heart to slide down. Learn More: hellowoodlands.com

The Toby Powell Conroe Christmas Celebration

Saturday, December 11th | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Toby Powell Conroe Christmas Celebration is a free event for all ages to enjoy! The festivities will be held at Heritage Place from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The holiday festivities include 2 real snow hills, face painting, petting zoo and pony rides, train rides, live nativity scene, camel rides and much more! Learn More: www.cityofconroe.org

Handel's Messiah

Saturday, December 11th - 12th | Times vary

The glorious holiday tradition of Handel’s Messiah returns! The Houston Symphony, chorus, and guest soloists fill Jones Hall with joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic “Hallelujah” Chorus, in this moving and powerful presentation of the greatest story ever told. Learn more: houstonsymphony.org

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Two Shows

Sunday, December 12th | Times vary

The legendary rockers are celebrating 25 years of “Christmas Eve and Other Stories,” the three-times platinum record that’s one of the best-selling Christmas albums of all time. Expect finger-blistering guitar work and probably more smoke and lasers than from any other touring band. Learn more: www.toyotacenter.com

Scuderia Exotic Car Show

Sunday, December 19th | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cars & Coffee presents Velotica – Exotics on Market Street! Join the community and fellow car enthusiasts every 3rd Saturday of the month. Learn More: visitthewoodlands.com

Breakfast with Santa

Sunday, December 19th | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at The Woodlands Resort in The Woodlands Dining Room on Saturday, December 19th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults are $39, Kids (6-12) are $20, and Kids 5 and under are free. Learn more: www.woodlandsresort.com

The Woodlands Ice Rink Open

December 20th - 31st | Times vary

Glide into the magic of the holiday season at The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center. Enjoy indoor ice skating at the 21,000 square-foot facility, located at the intersection of Six Pines and Lake Robbins, next to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. The season continues with December 2021until January 17, 2022. For more information, please visit www.thewoodlandsicerink.com

Very Merry Pops

December 18th - 19th | Times vary

Gather with loved ones in a warm and cozy winter wonderland for a sleigh-full of holly, jolly musical cheer! Broadway’s Rodney Ingram joins the Symphony and Chorus for heartwarming favorites and treasured carols. Complete with sparkling decorations and a visit from Santa, there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit! Learn more: houstonsymphony.org

The Nutcracker

December 18th - 20th | Times vary

Bring the family back to the theater to share the joy of Clara’s magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets this holiday season! Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker is a grand spectacle of opulence and one of the most splendid versions of this holiday classic ever staged. This performance is a positively joyous treat for ballet lovers of all ages. Rejoice in the return of this time-honored tradition! Learn more: www.visithoustontexas.com/

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony

Saturday, December 18th | 7:30 p.m.

The world’s biggest-selling soprano and Grammy Award-nominated artist begins what could be a new Christmas tradition this year with her first-ever Christmas Symphony Tour. Learn more: smartfinancialcentre.net

The Little Mermaid

December 23rd - 24th | Times vary

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this Broadway gem will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl and Part of Your World. Learn more: www.hobbycenter or call 713-315-2400