Kick off the holiday season at the 19th Annual Market Street in Lights on Thursday, November 19, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in The Woodlands. This festive holiday celebration will feature the lighting of Market Street’s spectacular 70-foot Christmas tree, live music, holiday characters, family-friendly entertainment and a dazzling synchronized light show.
The evening’s tree-lighting ceremony will feature emcees Nick Wolda, President of Visit The Woodlands, and Noemi Gonzalez, Market Street General Manager. Following the lighting, guests can enjoy Market Street’s three-minute holiday light show, featuring more than 25,000 flashing, multi-colored lights synchronized to favorite Christmas songs, along with festive snow and confetti.
The JoiLux Band will perform holiday favorites from 6 to 8:30 p.m., while Market Street retailers join in the celebration with special surprises throughout the evening.
Families can also look forward to appearances by Anna, Elsa, Olaf, The Grinch, Martha May Whovier, Cindy Lou Who, Buddy the Elf and Jovie Elf. Additional entertainment will include balloon artists, face painters, roaming performers and a stilt walker.
Sponsored by Sewell, Texas Children’s Hospital – The Woodlands and Rockefeller Global Family Office, the annual celebration promises an evening of holiday fun for the entire family. Thomas Markle Jewelers is sponsoring the stilt walker, while H-E-B will provide complimentary water and cookies.
The holiday magic continues throughout the season with Market Street’s nightly light shows, featuring more than 25,000 colorful lights. Shows will take place every half hour from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Benefits Interfaith of The Woodlands
In addition to the holiday festivities, REES, an architecture, planning and interior design firm, and Market Street are inviting the community to participate in their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive benefiting Interfaith of The Woodlands.
From November 11 through November 19, residents can donate nonperishable food items, including canned holiday favorites and pantry staples, as well as personal care products to help local families during the holiday season.
Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of Building 6, behind Sunglass Hut, or at the REES office on the second floor of Building 6 at Market Street.
