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Houston Life team visits the 2023 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market

HOUSTON – Derrick, Tessa, Lauren and Mel are kicking off the holiday season at the 43rd Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market.

It’s all happening this weekend at NRG Center.

The Nutcracker Market is an annual fundraiser that allows shoppers to support the Houston Ballet, its Academy, and scholarship programs.

This year’s market will feature more than 270 merchants, offering everything from apparel to accessories, gourmet food and drink, home and holiday décor, unique gifts and specialty items.

Here are a few of the merchants you’ll want to check out while you’re at the market.

Brush Strokes Pottery, Booth 1321

El Arroyo, Booth 1506

Lucky Girl TX, Booth 1270

ETX Legends Coffee Co., Booth 434

Here’s all the details if you’re planning a visit to this year’s market.

Market Dates/Hours

November 9-12, 2023

· Thursday, November 9 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

· Friday, November 10 - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

· Saturday, November 11 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

· Sunday, November 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ticketing

General Admission tickets are good for one-day admission only.

  • $20 (cash or check only) General Admission tickets at NRG ticket windows during Market days - ATMs available onsite.
  • Discount General Admission tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com ($18, plus fees).
  • $20 General Admission tickets available at H-E-B Business Centers.

Early Bird tickets allow for 8:30 a.m. admission on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10, as well as repeat admission all four days of the Market.

  • $60 (cash or check only) Early Bird Tickets at NRG ticket windows during Market days.
  • Discount Early Bird tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com ($55, plus fees).

For more information about tickets, call 713-535-3231.

CLICK HERE to learn more.


About the Authors

Field producer by day. Cruise director by night to a busy, foodie, outdoorsy family, which includes two sports loving boys and one craft beer loving husband.

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Heather Kansteiner is a supervising producer for Houston Life. She has been part of the team since the show launched in 2016. She loves all things Houston and enjoys sharing what makes the city a great place to live, work and play.

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