Christmas Cheer: 5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend

CONROE, TX — What’s happening in your neighborhood this weekend? There are a lot of Christmas-themed celebrations, for sure, and events and festivals for those who don’t feel the need for the Christmas spirit just yet.

But whether you are in the spirit or not for holiday cheer, there are things happening everywhere that are sure to make your weekend a blast.

Holly Jolly Jingle|The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands |Thursday @7:30 p.m.|Free: Get into the holiday spirit with caroling at this festive performance in The Woodlands. The Pavilion stage features performances of familiar holiday medleys by the student musicians of Conroe High School, The Woodlands High School, Oak Ridge High School and The Woodlands College Park High School as well as the Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir. Sing along to classic seasonal tunes with a certain jolly elf rumored to make an early appearance at his favorite holiday celebration. There’s no chance of a silent night with this much music and fun.

Pop Shop Houston Holiday Festival| Friday, Dec. 1, from 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.| A weekend of artfully curated artisan goods from over 120+ artists. Experience the biggest art market in Houston and enjoy modern handmade craft shopping, art exhibitions, art activities, beauty bar demos, live music and more at GreenStreet's Main St. Studio. $8-$48. 1201 Main. www.popshopamerica.com.

Tamale Festival Houston| Who doesn't love a great tamale? Kick off tamale season with a tamale eating contest, live music, festival eats and fun galore. Noon to 10pm.

22nd Annual Cy-Fair Country Christmas Craft Show|Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 10-4|Check out the 175+ vendors in over 225 booths. Come get your picture taken with Santa, win some great prizes at Chicken Bingo, take home a cake at the Cake Walk, and enjoy some great food at our bake sale, concessions stand, and BBQ booth. While you're there, pick up a whole BBQ brisket to-go to feed the family!

The Montgomery County Mistletoe Market|Saturday| Come shop over 120 vendors offering Women's and Children's Boutique Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry, Gourmet Food items, Home and Holiday Decor and so much more. Vendor info - email holidayextravaganza@yahoo.com

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