Talk of the Town's calendar Fairs/festivals

The Houston International Risotto Festival

01 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT

The Houston Design Center
7026 Old Katy Rd
Houston, TX 77024
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 1:30 – 5:30pm

The festival will benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

More info: www.risottofestival.com

Mistletoe Market

05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Eagle's Trace Retirement Community
14703 Eagle Vista Drive
Houston, TX 77077
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10am – 2pm

Free Admission and open to the public. Our second annual Mistletoe Market at Eagle’s Trace will feature local merchants with hand-made wares, gift items, holiday decorations, and one-of-a-kind accessories. Shopping items will include jewelry, food gifts, door prizes and more. We will also feature an exclusive Red Hat Society Vendor-Red Hat Madness. If you would like vendor information please contact Ashley Schkade 281-249-7014 or aschkade@erickson.com. Thank you!

Ticket Phone: 281-496-7676

Cypress Market Nights

06 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, November 6, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild's 22nd Annual Holiday Sale

06 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Ft. Worth Community Art Center
1300 Gendy St.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Friday, November 6, 2009, 5 – 9pm

Friday 5-9pm "Meet the Artists" Wine & Desserts. Saturday 10am-4pm
Free Admission. Participating artists from North Texas - functional & decorative artwork. A silent auction benefiting TPSG & EASL - Emergency Artists Support League.

More info: www.tpsg.biz

Fall Fun Day at Doss Park

07 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Doss Park - 2500 Frick Road, Houston Texas 77038,
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Fall Fun Day - Doss Park 2500 Frick Road, Houston Texas 77038.

Baseball, Games, Rides, Food, Fun and More.

Age Range: Families
Ticket Phone: 713-449-5506
Ticket Web Link: www.nwbaseball.net
Contact: Tony
More info: www.nwbaseball.net

American Legion Auxiliary 305 Fall Craft Show

07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Super WalMart
1025 Sawdust Rd
Spring, TX
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8am – 3pm

American Legion Auxiliary 305 Fall Craft Show. Home made gifts, crafts, good food, partnering with Tillman Troops and Montgomery County Food Bank. Spaces still available.

Age Range: All Ages
Contact: Paula Ison, 832-721-3167

Jersey Village FFA Craft Show/Silent Auction

07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

290 @ Telge Road
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8am – 5pm

130 + Vendors, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting & More. Fun for everyone!

Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 281-588-4275
Contact: Elisabeth Taylor

36th Annual DBE British Bazaar

07 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

1 Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land, TX77478
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10am – 4pm

Bazaar proceeds to Mountbatten House Retirement Home and Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands. Adult admission $2, children under 12 free. Buy British food, enjoy a traditional British afternoon tea, pub food & beer, display of British cars, buy Christmas Cakes, Pudding & Crackers, a variety of vendors - a great British day out!

Age Range: All Ages
Contact: sugarlandbazaar@dbetexas.org
More info: dbetexas.org

Texas Pottery & Sculpture Guild's 22nd Annual Holiday Sale

07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Ft. Worth Community Art Center
1300 Gendy St.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 5 – 9pm

Friday 5-9pm "Meet the Artists" Wine & Desserts. Saturday 10am-4pm
Free Admission. Participating artists from North Texas - functional & decorative artwork. A silent auction benefiting TPSG & EASL - Emergency Artists Support League.

More info: www.tpsg.biz

Jersey Village FFA Craft Show/Silent Auction

08 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

290 @ Telge Road
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 8am – 5pm

130 + Vendors, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting & More. Fun for everyone!

Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 281-588-4275
Contact: Elisabeth Taylor

St. Mary's Annual Church Bazaar "Just Another Day In Paradise"

08 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

816 Park Dr., La Porte, Tx 77571
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 11am – 6pm

Cypress Market Nights

13 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, November 13, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

M2Squared Gallery 339 19th Street
Houston TX
In the Heights
Friday, November 13, 2009, 7pm – 12am

The event will showcase the culture, people,art,music,food and drinks of Peru. Join us in the Historic Heights district at the new luxurious M2Squared Gallery, 339 19th Street. Come Friday or Saturday evening when the festivities begin at 7:00pm until midnight. Enjoy, art, music,dance,shopping,food and drinks. Learn about the interesting culture of the Peruvian people. There will also be a silent auction both evenings. Sunday is Family Day from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. There will be hands on Peruvian crafts for the children,live alpaca animals to see and touch and much more.
Admission is only a $10.00 CASH donation with every adult receiving one free drink ticket. On Family Day children under 12 get free admission with the first 250 children being rewarded a goodie bag. Food & drink tickets can be purchased at the door.
100% of the proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Camps (Austin, TX) & Children's Charity Programs endorsed by the American Embassy in Lima Peru.
Visit our website at www.houstonperuvianfestival.com for more information.

Price - Low: $10.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 512-576-2142
Ticket Web Link: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com
Contact: John Tumlinson
More info: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com

Career Fair

14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Mt. Zion Missionary BC (NEEDS)
NorthEast Employment Development Support Services
9318 Homestead Road
Houston, Texas 7701
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9am – 2pm

For all persons looking for work. Free of Charge

Price - Low: 0
Age Range: Adults
Ticket Phone: 713 631-4795
Contact: aleicialightfoot@yahoo.com

Mennonite Sale & Auction for World Relief

14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Holy Cross Lutheran Church
6801 Westview at Wirt Road
Houston
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9am – 4pm

Features more than 40 quilts that will be auctioned. Sale of crafts from more than 30 countries. Needlework, woodoworking, baked goods, and more. Presented by Mennonite churches from across Texas. Proceeds benefit the worldwide relief and development work of Mennonite Central Committee.

Age Range: All Ages
Contact: 713-464-4865
More info: www.texasreliefsale.org

ODPEC Fall Festival

14 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

One Delta Plaza Educational Center
3333 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77021
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9am – 6pm

One Delta Plaza Educational Center (ODPEC) is hosting its first Fun-tastically Free Fall Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. The festival will include face painting, food, music, arts and crafts as well as vendors displaying clothing, jewelry, art work and much more.

The event will take place at 3333 Old Spanish Trail, in Houston’s Historic Third Ward. Vendor opportunities are available. For more information, contact Mary C. Hamilton at 713-645-0053.

Age Range: All Ages
Contact: Mary C. Hamilton 713-645-0053
More info: www.odpec.org

"A Country Affair," 15th annual Fall Festival

14 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

First United Methodist Church, Missouri City, Texas
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10am – 4pm

Over 70 arts and crafts vendors, family midway with lots of inflatables and a rock climbing wall, amazing food, and a silent auction featuring a quilt from the Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild.

Price - Low: $0
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 281-499-3502
Ticket Web Link: www.fumcmc.org
More info: www.twitter.com…

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

15 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

M2Squared Gallery 339 19th Street
Houston TX
In the Heights
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7pm – 12am

The event will showcase the culture, people,art,music,food and drinks of Peru. Join us in the Historic Heights district at the new luxurious M2Squared Gallery, 339 19th Street. Come Friday or Saturday evening when the festivities begin at 7:00pm until midnight. Enjoy, art, music,dance,shopping,food and drinks. Learn about the interesting culture of the Peruvian people. There will also be a silent auction both evenings. Sunday is Family Day from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. There will be hands on Peruvian crafts for the children,live alpaca animals to see and touch and much more.
Admission is only a $10.00 CASH donation with every adult receiving one free drink ticket. On Family Day children under 12 get free admission with the first 250 children being rewarded a goodie bag. Food & drink tickets can be purchased at the door.
100% of the proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Camps (Austin, TX) & Children's Charity Programs endorsed by the American Embassy in Lima Peru.
Visit our website at www.houstonperuvianfestival.com for more information.

Price - Low: $10.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 512-576-2142
Ticket Web Link: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com
Contact: John Tumlinson
More info: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com

international food festival

15 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School
6706 Whitefriars
Houston, TX 77017
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12 – 7pm

International Food Festival sponsored by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School

Contact: Lan Nguyen

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

M2Squared Gallery 339 19th Street
Houston TX
In the Heights
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 7pm – 12am

The event will showcase the culture, people,art,music,food and drinks of Peru. Join us in the Historic Heights district at the new luxurious M2Squared Gallery, 339 19th Street. Come Friday or Saturday evening when the festivities begin at 7:00pm until midnight. Enjoy, art, music,dance,shopping,food and drinks. Learn about the interesting culture of the Peruvian people. There will also be a silent auction both evenings. Sunday is Family Day from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. There will be hands on Peruvian crafts for the children,live alpaca animals to see and touch and much more.
Admission is only a $10.00 CASH donation with every adult receiving one free drink ticket. On Family Day children under 12 get free admission with the first 250 children being rewarded a goodie bag. Food & drink tickets can be purchased at the door.
100% of the proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Camps (Austin, TX) & Children's Charity Programs endorsed by the American Embassy in Lima Peru.
Visit our website at www.houstonperuvianfestival.com for more information.

Price - Low: $10.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 512-576-2142
Ticket Web Link: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com
Contact: John Tumlinson
More info: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com

Mums and Mistletoe Market

20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

100 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, November 20, 2009, 9am – 6pm

Vineyard Market Craft Show & Cafe

20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Northway Baptist Church
1421 Buchta Rd
Angleton, Tx 77515
Friday, November 20, 11am – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9am

over 65 craft booths.

Price - Low: $0.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 979-864-3135
Ticket Web Link: www.northwaybaptist.com
Contact: Carolyn Masters

Cypress Market Nights

20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, November 20, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Mums & Mistletoe Market

21 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

100 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9am – 3pm

NASA’s Annual Holiday Bazaar

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Gilruth Fitness Center on Space Center Boulevard between NASA Parkway and Bay Area Boulevard.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10am – 5pm

NASA’s Annual Holiday Bazaar (craft show) is to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Gilruth Fitness Center on Space Center Boulevard. We have expanded our vendor booth area, now have food services, offer ample parking and are kid friendly! Shop from 10am till 5pm for all your holiday needs.

Age Range: All Ages

Westador Holiday Craft Fair

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

11715 Cali Drive
Houston, Texas 77090
(Cali Clubhouse)
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10am – 4pm

This is the 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair which includes vendors such as Homemade Gourmet, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, PartyLite Candles, Holiday crafts, jewelry, homemade soaps, scrapbooking, children's gifts, and much much more. See website for list of vendors and activities planned.

Ticket Phone: 281-580-0975
Contact: Denise Hartman
More info: www.westador.org

Westador Holiday Craft Fair

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Cypress Market Nights

27 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, November 27, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Friday, November 27, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Sunday, November 29, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Monday, November 30, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Cypress Market Nights

04 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, December 4, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Friday, December 4, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Winter Children's Festival

05 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

House of Prayer Lutheran Church
14045 Space Center Blvd
Houston, TX 77062
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11am – 3pm

The Learning House Preschool at House of Prayer Lutheran Church is hosting a Winter Children’s Festival on Sat, December 5, 2009 from 11am-3pm. There will be children’s games, a concession stand, bake sale, pictures with Santa, and a Basket Raffle – affordable fun for the whole family! House of Prayer Lutheran Church is located at 14045 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062 (near the intersection of Space Center Blvd and Clear Lake City Blvd, across the street from Randall’s). For more information please contact Gay Lynn Prescott at 832-623-8665 or email LHDIRECTOR@hopelca.org.

Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 832-623-8665
Contact: Gay Lynn Prescott

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com