Houston edition
Markets, makers and local shopping.
Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets, Arts and Music
Asia Society Texas1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004Harris County
Asia Society Texas holds its Night Market on Nov. 6, 2026, indoors and outdoors. The outdoor market, beer garden, games and parking-lot performances are free. Indoor activities cost $5, and sumo demonstrations cost an additional $5. Vendors sell food, home goods, art and apparel.
Arts and Music, Local Makers and Markets, Food and Drink
Sugar Land Town Square15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479Fort Bend County
The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation presents the Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest on Nov. 6, 7 and 8, 2026, at Sugar Land Town Square. Admission is free. The foundation says the weekend includes more than 100 juried artists, live music, a wine garden and food vendors. Proceeds support arts and music scholarships for Fort Bend County youth.
Local Makers and Markets
Reliant CenterOne NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054Harris County
Houston Ballet holds the Nutcracker Market from Nov. 12 through Nov. 15, 2026, at Reliant Center. The ballet says the market brings together more than 280 merchants, many of them local, selling holiday goods. Admission tickets support Houston Ballet programs.
Arts and Music, Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets
The Strand2302 Strand, Galveston, TX 77550Galveston County
Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 53rd Dickens on The Strand on Dec. 4, 5 and 6, 2026. Friday, called Fezziwig's Friday, is free. Saturday and Sunday require paid admission. The foundation lists parades, four stages, costumed vendors, food, crafts and characters. Advance adult tickets are $20 before a $5 increase on Nov. 20. Pets and ice chests are not allowed, and the festival is rain or shine.
Family and Kids, Food and Drink, Local Makers and Markets
Independence Park3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, TX 77581Brazoria County
Pearland Parks & Recreation holds the Hometown Christmas Festival on Dec. 4, 2026, at Independence Park. Admission is free. The city lists stage entertainment, shopping, music, lights, inflatables and food trucks. Santa and the mayor are on the program, along with snow play at an H-E-B winter area. A drone show presented by the University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland is set for 8:30 p.m. General parking is at Pearland High School, 3775 S. Main.
