Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Winter wonderland at the Houston Zoo. (Photo: Stephanie Adams/Houston Zoo)

Happy Friday! Here are some events to look forward to this weekend.

Free the Captives’ Christmas Market
Today and tomorrow, make sure to bring your friends and family holiday shopping while simultaneously impacting the lives of victims of human trafficking. Fifteen percent of purchases at this market will benefit Free the Captives’ anti-human trafficking programs.

Magical Winter Lights
Make your way to Gulf Greyhound Park to marvel at the spectacular lantern festival and holiday celebration, featuring international performances, food, carnival rides and holiday shopping. The festival begins tonight and will last until January.

Zoo Lights
The iconic Houston Zoo colorful lights are finally back tonight until mid-January! Enjoy the stunning wonderland of lights, animal sculptures and holiday music.

Bellaire High School and Community Fun Run
Start and finish this annual fun run at Bellaire High School on Saturday morning. There will be a Family Friendly 5K run/walk and a kids 1-mile run/walk.

Meyerland Farmer’s Market - Grand Opening
Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products from local farmers and growers every Saturday starting this weekend at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School.

Glisten Holiday Lighting 
Pictures with Santa, sledding and snowman-building in the plaza, caroling, an ice sculpting show and a culinary crawl will all take place this Saturday at CityCentre before the countdown to the evening’s anticipated snowflake lighting.

Porsche fans will love this showcase of Porsche models through the years. 

TejasTreffen
This Saturday afternoon, Porsche enthusiasts have a chance to head to Spring Street Studios for a special showcase of Porsche models through the years. 

More Events
Check out our events calendar to see more events, or add your own community events.