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Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
Houston, TX · Holiday
- When
- November 12–15, 2026
- Where
- NRG Center · Houston · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Houston Ballet's Nutcracker Market fills NRG Center each November with hundreds of vendors selling holiday gifts, decor and food. Started in 1979, it has grown into one of the largest holiday shopping markets in the country, with proceeds funding Houston Ballet's programming. The four day event draws shoppers from across Texas.
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