Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival

The Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival turns Old Town Tomball into a lively European-style Christmas village for three full days. Neighbors and visitors stroll along Elm Street past rows of vendors, live music stages, biergartens, and carnival-style fun while lights twinkle over the historic Depot area.

With more than a hundred vendors, multiple stages of entertainment, German food and drink, a parade, and kids’ activities, it’s one of the biggest holiday weekends of the year for the Tomball and Magnolia area.

• Dates & hours: Friday, December 12, 2025, 6:00–10:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (parade and opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.); Sunday, December 14, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Location: Old Town Tomball along S Elm St and Market St, centered near 201 S Elm St, Tomball, TX 77375
• Admission: Free admission and free parking; shuttle service from HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball on Saturday and Sunday
• Highlights: 150+ vendors, German and regional food and drink, live music on multiple stages, contests, children’s activities, parade, and cultural entertainment
• Parking: Festival lots and free shuttle; downtown parking fills quickly—arrive early or use shuttle

Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a jacket for cooler evenings, and consider planning multiple visits over the weekend to see different bands and vendors. For shuttle details, vendor info, and more holiday festivals near Tomball and Magnolia, visit My Neighborhood News.