Pearland Hometown Christmas begins with the City of Pearland Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Pearland Town Center located at 11200 Broadway.

Get into the holiday spirit and join us as we illuminate a towering tree with thousands of lights. The event features a holiday gift market, horse and carriage rides, live entertainment, snow play areas and tubing hills and of course a surprise visit from the jolly old elf himself. Pearland Town Center continues the festivities on Saturday, Dec. 5 with the Holiday Gift Market, Cookies & Milk with Santa and more. Visit pearlandparks.com for information.