Talk of the Town's calendar|Fairs/festivals

The Houston International Risotto Festival

2009-11-01T19:30:00Z

The festival will benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Mistletoe Market

2009-11-05T16:00:00Z

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!

Cypress Market Nights

2009-11-06T22:00:00Z

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

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

2009-11-06T23:00:00Z

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.

Fall Fun Day at Doss Park

2009-11-07T06:00:00Z

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

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

American Legion Auxiliary 305 Fall Craft Show

2009-11-07T14:00:00Z

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.

Jersey Village FFA Craft Show/Silent Auction

2009-11-07T14:00:00Z

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

36th Annual DBE British Bazaar

2009-11-07T16:00:00Z

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!

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

2009-11-07T23:00:00Z

Jersey Village FFA Craft Show/Silent Auction

2009-11-08T14:00:00Z

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

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

2009-11-08T17:00:00Z

Cypress Market Nights

2009-11-13T22:00:00Z

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

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

2009-11-14T01:00:00Z

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.

Career Fair

2009-11-14T15:00:00Z

For all persons looking for work. Free of Charge

Mennonite Sale & Auction for World Relief

2009-11-14T15:00:00Z

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.

ODPEC Fall Festival

2009-11-14T15:00:00Z

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.

"A Country Affair," 15th annual Fall Festival

2009-11-14T16:00:00Z

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.

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

2009-11-15T01:00:00Z

international food festival

2009-11-15T18:00:00Z

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

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

2009-11-16T01:00:00Z

Mums and Mistletoe Market

2009-11-20T15:00:00Z

Vineyard Market Craft Show & Cafe

2009-11-20T17:00:00Z

over 65 craft booths.

Cypress Market Nights

2009-11-20T22:00:00Z

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

Mums & Mistletoe Market

2009-11-21T15:00:00Z

NASA’s Annual Holiday Bazaar

2009-11-21T16:00:00Z

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.

Westador Holiday Craft Fair

2009-11-21T16:00:00Z

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.

Westador Holiday Craft Fair

2009-11-21T16:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-11-27T00:00:00Z

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.

Cypress Market Nights

2009-11-27T22:00:00Z

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

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-11-28T00:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-11-29T00:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-11-30T00:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-12-01T00:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-12-02T00:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-12-03T00:00:00Z

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-12-04T00:00:00Z

Cypress Market Nights

2009-12-04T22:00:00Z

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

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-12-05T00:00:00Z

Winter Children's Festival

2009-12-05T17:00:00Z

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.

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

2009-12-06T00:00:00Z