A new home in Balmoral means new holiday traditions! Get started at our annual Winter Wonderland festival, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, where you’ll enjoy games, inflatables, a seasonal movie, an ugly sweater contest in more. Then check out these spirited holiday events.
Mercer Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine Westfield Road
Humble, TX 77338
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14
Free
Celebrate the holiday season with a holiday market, winter plant sale and a Christmas tree display as well as face painting, a visit from Santa and holiday-themed crafts, while supplies last.
Second Saturday Settlers: Homestead Holiday
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
20634 Kenswick Drive
Humble, TX 77338
1-4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14; Wed., Dec. 18-28
Free
Join park staff and volunteers for homemade cookies and wassail as the homestead comes to life with old-fashioned Christmas traditions, including jolly old Saint Nicholas.
Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
8233 Will Clayton Parkway
Humble, TX 77338
9-11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 14
$25
What’s more magical than breakfast with Santa? We can’t think of anything. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet, pictures with the big guy, crafts and more.
Nathaniel Center
804 Russell Palmer Road
Kingwood, TX 77339
7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 13; 7:30-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14
$15-$25
Experience the unforgettable magic of the holidays with a spectacular theatrical performance of Christmas music galore.
Atascocita United Methodist Church
19325 Pinehurst Trail Drive
Humble, TX
5-7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15
Free
Get festive with the Atascocita UMC choirs singing of traditional carols.
Deerbrook Mall
20131 Highway 59 North
Humble, TX 77338
Mon., Dec. 16
Prices vary
Bring your well-behaved dog or cat to sit on Santa’s lap for a “paw-some” Christmas photo.
Deerbrook Mall
20131 Highway 59 North
Humble, TX 77338
Through Dec. 24
Prices vary
Santa will be available all season long to talk to good little girls and boys as well as posing for adorable holiday photos.
19827 Rose Dawn Lane
Spring TX, 77379
6:30–9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m. weekends.
Free
An annual animated holiday display that lasts until the New Year.
Old Town Spring Home for the Holidays
403 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
Weekends through Dec. 22, times vary
Free
Celebrates the Christmas spirit of historic Old Town Spring with shopping, carriage rides, live entertainment, a petting zoo and a visit to Santa’s workshop for pictures.
Tomball German Festival Christmas Market
201 S. Elm Street
Tomball, TX 77375
Fri., Sat., Sun., Dec. 13-15, times vary
Free admission
Celebrate the holidays in Old Town Tomball at this annual German festival featuring live musical performances on four stages, food, beer and wine, kids games, street performers and more.
