Montgomery County Holiday Guide 2026

Your season in Montgomery County, from Conroe and The Woodlands to Magnolia, Montgomery and Willis.

I put together 71 of my favorite holiday picks around Montgomery County, from downtown Conroe to The Woodlands Waterway. It runs from early November into January, with a holiday calendar so you never miss a date.

What's inside

• Eat, drink and be merry: holiday tables, coffee and two cookie walks
• Holiday shopping: 5 gift ideas, from dad and the host to the one who has everything
• Events and festivities, plus the whole season at a glance
• The holiday bucket list: 18 little traditions to check off
• Adventures, part one and part two: ice skating, lights, date nights and family fun
• New and coming soon, plus a local stay and getaways