Holiday shoppers can get an early start on the season when the Montgomery County Nutcracker Market returns to the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe on Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14, 2026. The annual holiday shopping event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 9055 Airport Road, Conroe, and is expected to bring together more than 280 local small businesses and artisans under one roof. Shoppers will find women’s and children’s clothing, handmade and fashion jewelry, home, holiday and garden decor, gourmet food items, and fashion trucks, making the market a popular stop for anyone looking to check names off a holiday gift list while supporting local vendors. Admission is $5, cash only. Children under 16, teachers, military personnel and first responders get in free with a valid ID. Parking is free on site, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Organizers encourage shoppers to bring cash for entry and plan to arrive early, as the event typically draws large crowds from across Montgomery County and the surrounding area. More information is available on the Montgomery County Nutcracker Market’s Facebook page.
