Houston’s favorite holiday shopping tradition returns November 12-15 at Reliant Center. Shoppers can expect more than 280 merchants, festive finds, and plenty of reasons to make the market a holiday destination.
1. Find a Gift for Everyone
Consider Nutcracker Market the ultimate holiday shopping shortcut. With fashion, jewelry, home décor, gourmet goodies, holiday treats, and one-of-a-kind finds all under one roof, you can check off plenty of names without trekking all over town.
2. Discover New Shops and Old Favorites
Part of the Nutcracker Market fun is visiting your favorite vendors and discovering new ones. This year, Paul Michael Company, Royal Standard and Taylor Paladino return, while 29 new merchants make their Market debut. Look for Tres Jolie Boutique, Bella’s Hand Poured Candles and Linked by Stevi, and more.
3. Make It a Girls’ Day
Grab your friends and plan a day of browsing everything from baubles to home finds. Whether it is an annual girls’ trip or a new holiday tradition, there is plenty to talk about and shop for.
4. Shop Small and Support New Businesses
A Nutcracker Market purchase can do more than check off a gift list. The Market spotlights independent businesses, including five locally owned companies participating through the Wells Fargo Small Business program. This year’s participants include Twilight Candle Company, Let Me Snack, Hide and Chic Shop, Origen Artesanía Única, and Herr Apparel.
5. Give Back to Houston Ballet
Behind all the shopping is a bigger reason to show up. Nutcracker Market is Houston Ballet’s largest annual fundraiser, with 11 percent of merchandise sales, along with admission and special event ticket proceeds, supporting Houston Ballet, its Academy, and community programs. So while your bags are full of holiday finds, the event also supports artists, students, and programs throughout Houston. houstonballet.org