# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Houston, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Houston with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and two holiday markets. One is free to get in. They’re spread over three areas, from Houston to Tomball. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Nutcracker Market** at NRG Center, 1 NRG Park, Houston, TX · about 7 miles away. When: Nov 12 – Nov 15. Type: Holiday market. For kids: Kids 2 and under get in free. Everyone else needs a ticket. A big indoor shopping market run by Houston Ballet. Official page: https://www.houstonballet.org/support-us/special-events/nutcracker-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Dickens on The Strand** at The Strand, Galveston, Galveston, TX · about 50 miles away. When: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Type: Holiday market. A Victorian street festival with vendors and costumed performers. Official page: https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/dickens-on-the-strand (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Tomball German Christmas Market** at Downtown Tomball, Tomball, TX · about 30 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Time: Fri 6 to 10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. Hours: Fri 6 to 10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free parking, plus a free shuttle on Saturday and Sunday from the HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball east lot. Official page: https://tomballtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=8287 (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Houston in 2026?
Nutcracker Market at NRG Center, 1 NRG Park: Nov 12 – Nov 15. Dickens on The Strand at The Strand, Galveston: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Tomball German Christmas Market at Downtown Tomball: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Free.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Houston?
Tomball German Christmas Market (Tomball, TX · about 30 miles away): Dec 11 – Dec 13.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).