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HOUSTON – Holiday shopping is in full effect. This year, many families are taking advantage to shop locally and online. KPRC 2 has compiled a list of holiday Houston-area markets that you can support this season. Virtual EventsNutcracker MarketDates: Nov. 11 - Dec. 11, 2020The Chi Omega Christmas MarketDates: Nov. 10 - Dec. 31, 2020In-Person EventsCzech Christmas MarketAddress: Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto StreetDates: Dec. 5 - 19, 2020Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Karbach Holiday Fest & Art MarketAddress: Karbach Brewing, 2032 Karbach Street, HoustonDates: Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20Times: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Candlelight Holiday Market at Sam Houston ParkAddress: 1000 Bagby StreetDate: Dec. 11 - 13Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.Holiday Market by The Social VeganAddress: Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto StreetDates: Dec. 12 and Dec. 16Times: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.CyFair Nutcracker MarketAddress: Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, CypressDate: Dec. 12Times: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Heights Mercantile Holiday MarketAddress: 714 Yale Street, HoustonDate: Dec. 12Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Christmas Market at KingwoodAddress: Town Center Park at Kingwood, 8 North Main StreetDate: Dec. 19Time: 12 p.m - 6 p.m.Flea by NightAddress: 1500 McKinney Street, HoustonDate: Saturdays through Dec. 19Time: 4-8 p.m.249 Holiday MarketAddress: 13621 Texas 249Date: Dec. 24Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HOUSTON – Houston Ballet’s biggest fundraiser is going virtual this year. The Nutcracker Market, a monthlong shopping event, features more than 200 merchants. It’s localMore than half of the participating merchants of the Nutcracker Market are based in Texas. Do some Christmas shoppingThe Nutcracker Market will feature many items that will make perfect presents and stocking stuffers this holiday season. You can still celebrate with your friendsYou can your family and friends plan a virtual shopping extravaganza.