You survived Black Friday, and now you're ready for a sunny Saturday and Sunday. Here are some ideas for enjoying the last weekend of November.
Pop Shop Houston Holiday Festival
More than 100 independent artists will be selling handmade craft items, furniture, jewelry and vintage clothing at this market. Live music, kids' activities, adult beverages and food-truck fare will add to the festivities. Details: noon-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday; Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards; free; popshophouston.com.
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The Ice at Discovery Green
The downtown park boasts the largest outdoor ice rink in the South; it's nearly 8,000 square feet and includes a mini rink for tots. Details: open daily through Feb. 8; 1500 McKinney; $13, includes skate rental; discoverygreen.com, 713-400-7336.
Ice Land
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Galveston is one cool destination thanks to Ice Land at Moody Gardens. Visitors don parkas to visit the 9-degree ice-sculpture park that stars Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants. The exhibit features 30-foot-tall structures carved from 900 tons of ice. Details: noon-10 p.m. through Jan. 4; $26.95, $15.95 for children; One Hope Boulevard in Galveston; moodygardens.org, 800-582-4673.
Zoo Lights
More than 2 million sparkling lights, life-size animal sculptures, strolling carolers and the opportunity to visit the animals after dark are part of the appeal of this holiday event at the Houston Zoo. Details: 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 4 (with the exception of Dec. 24-25); 6200 Hermann Park Drive; $10.95-$14.95; houstonzoo.org, 713-533-6500.
Texas Renaissance Festival
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It's your last chance to party with royalty. The 40th edition of the Texas Renaissance Festival wraps up this weekend, and the theme is Celtic Christmas. Don't miss the pumpkin-pie-eating contest. Details: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 21778 FM 1774, between Magnolia and Plantersville; $13-$27; texrenfest.com, 900-458-3435.
