Texas has several vibrant German–American communities; luckily, one of them is just up the road in Tomball where the annual German Christmas Market is happening today. The tapping of the keg starts things off with a full dayย’s worth of live entertainment, food, kidsย’ activities, shopping, fireworks and even more beer to follow. So, enjoy some authentic German gluhwein (thatย’s mulled wine to you and me) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Old Downtown Tomball, Tomball, 200 Market Street. For information, call 281-379-6844. Free.

Sat., Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 2008