The Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland hosts its annual Tour de Lites at Independence Park, featuring family fun, bike-decorating contests, and a festive holiday lights tour through nearby neighborhoods.

More event info and tickets can be purchased HERE. 🚲

MONTH-LONG DECEMBER EVENTS

🍐 Independence Park lights up for the season with its Hometown Christmas Light display, offering plenty of holiday cheer thanks to Bayway Chevrolet and local sponsors. | 3919 Liberty Drive | 6PM-9PM through 12/26

WEDNESDAY 12/10

🍐 Pearland MTB Wednesday Group Ride | Join the weekly ride on Pearland’s natural MTB trails, crafted by local “trail gnomes.” All bikes and skill levels welcome—helmets required, lights needed once daylight fades. | 6PM-8PM | 2741 Broadway Street

🍐 Saloon Door West hosts Geeks Who Drink trivia each week, offering a fun, laid-back night of questions, drinks, and friendly competition. | 7PM-9PM | 1231 Broadway Street

🍐 Pearland Library invites all ages to create festive ornaments—perfect for decorating at home or gifting to someone special. | 6PM | 3522 Liberty Drive

🍐 Pearland Fire Station 4 hosts a festive visit from the Grinch, giving families—and even furry friends—a fun holiday photo opportunity with help from Pearland’s firefighters. | 5:30PM-7:30PM | 8325 Pearland

🍐 Meet Cow and a host of his friends for story time at Chick-fil-A Pearland starting at 9:30AM. | 10105 Broadway Street

THURSDAY 12/11

🍐 Karaoke Night at Steamboat Bills | Sing your favorites or cheer on the brave — a fun, laid-back night of music, drinks, and good vibes every Thursday. | 7PM-9PM | 1134 N Main Street

🍐 Vallensons’ Brewing Company hosts its annual Santa Party with a family movie, festive fun, and delicious pizza from Refill Station, plus a special visit from Santa. | Events start at 5:30PM | 4081 Rice Drier Road

🍐 East Pearland Chick-fil-A hosts its Not So Quiet Night, inviting families to break out their Christmas pajamas and enjoy an evening of festive holiday fun together. | 5PM-7PM | 1512 Broadway Street

🍐 Santa is coming with his sleigh and favorite reindeer at Chick-fil-A Pearland ! Join them for free family fun. | 5PM-6:30PM | 10105 Broadway Street

🍐 West Pearland Library offers a winter-themed art lesson inspired by Kandinsky’s Circles within a Circle, with families bringing basic supplies while the library provides the rest; attendees are asked to reserve spots ahead so materials can be prepared. Email [email protected] for info | 1PM | 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway

🍐 Chick-fil-A Shadow Creek Ranch hosts a cheerful Storytime with the Cow and friends for families to enjoy together. | 9:30AM-10:30AM | 11629 Shadow Creek Parkway

🍐 The Pearland Chamber of Commerce hosts a session on moving beyond awareness to truly transforming workplace culture, where professionals will share barriers, success stories, and practical strategies for empowering diverse teams and valuing every voice. | 9AM | TICKETS | 6117 Broadway Street

🍐 Rob Ray’s Taproom hosts a weekly Family Bingo Night with six prize rounds, fun beer shot rounds for adults, tasty rotating food partners, and plenty of local craft beer to enjoy with the brew crew. | 7PM-10PM | 2503 Covey Lane

FRIDAY 12/12

🍐 Pearland Library invites writers of all experience levels to join its supportive critique group and connect with fellow creatives. | 6:30PM | 3522 Liberty Drive

🍐 Andrew Stone returns to the Taproom for a lively night of rock, blues, and holiday tunes, paired with great brews and food from Mighty Big Dogs N More. | 7PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 Steamboat Bill’s brings lively Zydeco music, cold drinks, and Louisiana-style energy to Pearland for a night of nonstop dancing and good times. | 6PM-10PM | 1134 N Main Street

🍐 Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary hosts an outdoor Holiday Movie Night featuring a family-friendly film, popcorn, hot cocoa, and a cozy spot to gather with friends and neighbors—inviting families to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of festive fun. | 6PM-8PM | 2225 Kingsley Drive

🍐 Sweet & Sassy Pearland invites kids to become Santa’s little elves for a festive workshop filled with holiday glam, cozy treats, and fun activities—from hair and nails to makeup and crafts. | 4PM-5PM | 2730 Smith Ranch Road Suite 117

SATURDAY 12/13

🍐 The Famous Market brings a quirky, holiday-themed experience to Pearland Town Center, featuring photo ops, themed vendors, Christmas fun, and plenty of unique “Upside Down” vibes for shoppers and families. | 2PM-9PM | Pearland Towne Center

🍐 Epiphany Lutheran Church–Pearland hosts an evening filled with lights, music, children’s activities, and a new vendor market offering unique holiday finds—all free for the community to enjoy. | 6PM-10PM | 5515 West

🍐 Saloon Door West hosts the Sergeant Records Christmas Toy Drive Concert, featuring original music from local songwriters and musicians—all in support of children of veterans and the spirit of the season. | 12PM | 1231 Broadway Street

🍐 Chambers Family Productions hosts A December to Remember, a Christmas-themed vendor market at 8201 Broadway where festive décor, unique booths, and a holiday toy drive create a cheerful shopping experience for the community. | 12PM-6PM

🍐 The Texas Medical Association’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program hosts a family-friendly event where children receive free, professionally fitted bicycle helmets, along with bike safety tips and guidance from Dr. Vishalakshmi Batchu and her healthcare team. Registration is required and helmets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. | REGISTER | 8:30AM | 10970 Shadow Creek Parkway Suite 120

🍐 Amber and The Rascals bring favorite oldies and plenty of Christmas cheer to Rob Ray’s Taproom for a fun, feel-good night out. | 7PM-9PM | 2503 Covey Lane

SUNDAY 12/14

🍐 Saloon Door West and The Party Brush host a fun gingerbread-themed paint night where families can send in a photo to be turned into a custom outline, then paint their “gingerbread selves” together on one canvas or individually. | REGISTER | 6PM | 1231 Broadway Street

🍐 Dustin Harper returns to Rob Ray’s Taproom for the Live at Five music series, with The Shepherd Mix Food Bar on-site serving up great eats for the evening. | 5PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 Steamboat Bills Pearland sets a mellow Sunday mood with live smooth jazz, comforting food, cocktails, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that makes for an easy new weekend tradition. | 2PM-4PM | 1134 N Main Street

MONDAY 12/15

🍐 Steamboat Bills Pearland turns Mondays into a party with Singo Bingo, hosted by DG Fly—a lively mix of music, prizes, good food, and a fun crowd ready to kick off the week. | 6:30PM-8:30PM | 1134 N Main Street

🍐 Saloon Door West hosts an Open Mic Night with Eric Seidler, inviting singers, musicians, comedians, and performers of all kinds to take the stage, plug in, and share their talent in a fun, listening-room environment—free for both participants and music lovers. | 6:30PM-10PM | 1231 Broadway Street

🍐 Pearland Library hosts its final book club of the year with a discussion of the debut novel The Ministry of Time by Kailene Bradley. | 6:30PM | 3522 Liberty Drive

TUESDAY 12/16

🍐 Sweet June’s Bake Shoppe returns to Rob Ray’s Taproom for another Sweet June’s Social, a fun hands-on cup-decorating event where guests receive a cup and all the supplies needed to create a personalized design, with spots available for $15 and a non-refundable deposit required. | INFO | 6PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 And A Little Hope Boutique hosts a cozy Christmas PJ Party with treats, drinks, festive promos, and a Kendra Scott pop-up, plus free goodie-filled tote bags for the first 25 guests. | 6PM-10PM | 2314 N Main Street

WEDNESDAY 12/10

🧺 Manvel Public Library welcomes preschoolers and their families for weekly storytime, featuring songs, rhymes, stories, dancing, and a themed craft. | 10:15AM-10:45AM | 20514 Highway 6

THURSDAY 12/11

🧺 Manvel Public Library hosts Movers & Shakers, a lively toddler program focused on movement, rhythm, and fine motor skills, where little ones can dance, sing, read, and shake out their morning energy. | 10:15AM-10:45AM | 20514 Highway 6

SATURDAY 12/12

🧺 Manvel Public Library hosts Movers & Shakers- Saturday version, a lively toddler program focused on movement, rhythm, and fine motor skills, where little ones can dance, sing, read, and shake out their morning energy starting at 11AM. Then, they’re a holiday craft event for all ages, offering a festive project and hot cocoa, with supplies available for up to 40 participants. | 2Pm-3PM | 20514 Highway 6

MONDAY 12/15

🧺 Manvel Public Library hosts Books & Brushes, a monthly homeschool club where kids explore stories, discuss books, practice public speaking, and create art tied to each month’s theme in a fun, supportive environment, with a small supply fee to cover materials. | 1:30PM-3:30PM | 20514 Morris Avenue

TUESDAY 12/16

🧺 Keating Toyota hosts a festive photo event with Santa and the Grinch, inviting families—and leashed pets—to stop by, snap pictures, and make cheerful Christmas memories together. | 5PM-7PM | 4233 Del Bello Boulevard

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