Local Farmers Market - Nassau Bay
Erma
Every Saturday, 10am - 2pm

The Nassau Bay Farmer's Market. Organic produce, ferns & flowers. Locally produced or grown herbs, plants, jams, goats milk, dairy, baked goods and meats. Earth friendly clothing, hand painted organic cotton items and locally crafted jewelry. 281-333-4746 www.ermasnutritioncenter.com

Armand Bayou Ranger 28' Pontoon Boat Experience
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Every Saturday, through December 27, 2008

Morning or sunset cruises with expert guides. Reservations required. Informative and memorable aquatic safari filled with views of local wildlife and beautiful settings.
For more information visit www.abnc.org or call (281)474-2551

Guided Canoe Tour
Armand Bayou Nature Center
8-11am on November 8, November 22, and December 13

Come along on a morning of education and adventure paddling canoes on a guided tour down the backwaters of Armand Bayou. Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.

Call (281)474-2551 or visit www.abnc.org for more information.

Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre
University of Houston Clear Lake
The 2008 - 2009 Season

Events: October 17-19 - Dance Combustion, Nov.22 - Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Dec. 5-7 and 12-18 - Nutcracker, Apr. 3-5, 2009 - Firebird & Carmen
call 281-480-1617 or visit www.bahbt.org

Live Music & Art – 2nd Friday & Saturday of Each Month
Porte of Call - La Porte
2nd Fri of every month beginning 6:00pm

Porte of Call – Music & Art, the Universal Language in downtown La Porte
Downtown Main Street – Live Music on Friday nights and Arts Market on Saturday
(281) 471-5020 For more info call (281) 470-5017, or go to www.laportetx.gov/Main_Street/Main_Street.htm

Space City Cruisers Cruise Nights
League Park
Friday Nights thru November 6pm-9pm

6:00pm to 9:00pm Friday Nights at League City Park thru November, 2008

Specialty Wine Cruise
FantaSea Yacht Charters
Sunday, November 23rd

Fine Wine Presented by Rolfe Schaumberger Paired with a Sampling of Excellent Cuisine. 281-538-9600 www.thebigwhiteboat.com

Thanksgiving Day Cruise
Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts
November 27, Thursday, Thanksgiving

Escape the ordinary with a gourmet cruise on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay this Thanksgiving. - Public Cruise, reservations and information 281.334.4692, www.starfleetyachts.com

Holiday Dinner Cruise
FantaSea Yacht Charters
Friday, November 28th

Feast on fabulous food while enjoying a romantic night time view of Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. 281-538-9600 www.thebigwhiteboat.com

Nutcracker Vignette - Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk
November 29

Nutcracker Vignette - Join us as Bay Area Houston Ballet and Threatre performs a holiday tradition. Kemah Boardwalk - 877-AT-KEMAH www.kemahboardwalk.com

Yuletide TEXAS
Battleship USS Texas
December 1 - December 31, 2008 daily: 10 am-5 pm

See the battleship adorned with lights, ornaments and decorations in the spirit of the season, just the way the crew members who served aboard her did while serving their country.(281) 479-2431

Holiday Dinner Cruises
FantaSea Yacht Charters
Wednesday, December 3rd - Wednesday, December 10th - Friday, December 26th - Saturday, December 27th

All-inclusive evening cruises are a perfect place to take the family this holiday season. 281-538-9600 www.thebigwhiteboat.com

Christmas on Main Street
City of La Porte
Thursday, Dec. 4th, 2008 5:30pm - 9:00pm

21st. Annual Christmas Festival - Located on La Porte’s Main Street Stroll the Historic Downtown District & Enjoy: Christmas Parade,Santa & Mrs. Claus, Photos with Santa, Christmas Tree Lighting, Live Entertainment, Shopping & Dining and Vendor Booths, & More! www.ci.la-porte.tx.us (281) 470-5017

A Play - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Clear Creek Country Theater
December 5 - 21, 2008

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever By Barbara Robinson, a hilarious christmas tale. www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org 281-335-5228

Holiday Ball - Dinner Among the Trees
South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
Friday, December 5

This black tie, seated dinner will feature outstanding food. The evening will include a live and silent auction along with lively entertainment.(281)332-3881 Reservations only.

Christmas on the Creek
League Park
Carnival - Wed. Dec. 3 through Sun. Dec. 7
Movie in the Park - Fri. Dec. 5 - 7 p.m.
Festival - Sat. Dec. 6 and Sun. Dec. 7
Grand Night Parade - Sat. Dec. 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Holiday in the Park Parade and Festival - League City. Featuring the Grand Night Parade, Teddy Bear Parade, Santa at the Gazebo, arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors, puppet shows, and much more. www.holidayinthepark.org

Clear lake Symphony in Concert
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Christmas "Pops"! Experience the drama and excitement of a concert orchestra. Ticket info 281-488-0066 website www.clearlakesymphony.org

Pearl Harbor Ceremony
Battleship USS Texas
Dec. 6, 2008 11 a.m.-noon

The event commemorates the December 7, 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, bringing the U.S. into World War II. Join us in paying our respects to those whose sacrifices saved our freedom.(281) 479-2431

Yuletide at ABNC
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Sunday, Dec 7, 1pm - 4pm

ABNC invites you to join them at the Hanson House to enjoy the Holidays in the parlor. Activities and stories of historic celebrations of the past. 281-474-2551 www.abnc.org

Historic Homes Tour
West Bay Common School Children's Museum
Saturday, December 13, 2008 10:00am - 5:00pm

Presented by League City Historical Society. See six historical sites and hear the fascinating stories about League City at the turn of the 20th century. 281-316-2122 or 281-332-6636

Santa's Swingin 40's Christmas
Battleship USS Texas
December 13, 2008 10am - 5 pm

Santa's Swingin 40's Christmas — Visit the Battleship Texas and enjoy the spirit of the holidays. Write and mail letters to Santa, enjoy hot wassail, meet and have your picture taken with Santa, and much, much more. (281) 479-2431

The Preludes - Holiday entertainment from The Royal Academy of Fine Art
Kemah Boardwalk
December 13

A presentation of Holiday entertainment from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts - a 30 minute review style show featuring singing, dancing and high energy entertainment. 877-AT-KEMAH www.kemahboardwalk.com

Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake

Saturday, December 13 6pm

47th annual boat parade. More than 100 beautifully lighted and extravagantly decorated boats travel leisurely through the Lake and up Clear Creek Channel to Galveston Bay, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The parade can be viewed along the shoreline in Seabrook and from the Kemah Boardwalk.
For information call 281-488-7676 Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Open House
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 2-5pm

Special holiday activites planned. (409)925-1401

Christmas Bird Count Event
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Saturday, December 27th at 6:30 am

Calling all bird lovers, watchers and feeders of all ages and skill levels! Areas covered include LaPorte, League City, Dickinson, Seabrook and Baycliff. (this is an International event with the Audubon Society) Contact 281-286-6746 to participate. www.abnc.org

New Year's Eve Cruise
FantaSea Yacht Charters
Wednesday, December 31st

Dinner Cruise and a night's stay at the South Shore Harbour Resort for two & Breakfast for two on New Years Day at The Paradise Reef Restaurant. 281-538-9600 www.thebigwhiteboat.com

New Year"s Eve Party Cruise
Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts
Wednesday, December 31 9:30 pm - 12:30 am

Three Hour Cruise on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. www.starfleetyachts.com (281) 334-4692

Port & Chocolate in Cellar
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
Saturday, Jan.10, 2009 6-8pm

Enjoy Port & Chocolate at the first and only Winery in Galveston County. (409) 925-1401 www.haakwine.com

And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie
Clear Creek Country Theater
January 16 - February 1, 2009

A murder mystery by Agatha Christie in her best tradition. Talented cast of local actors engage the audience in suspenseful hilarity. 281-335-5228 www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org

Hard Hat Tour of the Battleship TEXAS
Battleship USS Texas
January 17, 2009

Take a guided 3 1/2 hr. tour of the Battleship TEXAS, entering areas rarely seen by the public! (281) 479-2431, ext. 234.

Pruning Day/Oyster Fry
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 1-4pm

Enjoy live music and an oyster fry and pruning day in the vineyards.(409) 925-1401 www.haakwine.com

Valentines Dinner in Cellar
Haak Vineyards & Winery, Inc.
Saturday, February, 14, 2009 6-9pm

A romantic Valentine's Day destination is as near as your local winery. Dinner with live music. (409) 925-1401 www.haakwine.com

"Remember the Maine" Historical Demonstration
Battleship USS Texas
February 14 and 15, 2009

Historical interpreters will stage small arms demonstrations, from flintlocks to machine guns, and you can visit encampments depicting the various eras of our nations military history. (281) 479-2431

Yachty Gras Grand Night Boat Parade
Kemah Boardwalk
Feb.21, 2009 Saturday night before Fat Tuesday

Boaters will cruise the Kemah Channel in their lavishly decorated boats and toss beads to Mardi Gras enthusiasts. 713-882-4040