The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, held at the NRG Center starting November 13, offers a festive shopping experience with unique gifts and holiday treats.

Foodies, mark your calendars Viet Cultural Fest is around the corner. With cooking contests, performances, and sweet treats, there's something for everyone. We got a taste of what's in store as Derrick and Tessa did a blind taste test challenge. Plus, more on why this year is so meaningful -- 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war.

If you love to experience new cultures, Tokyo x is back with jam-packed activities celebrating Japanese culture, cuisine, and fashion. Find out how you can enjoy the two-day festival with the whole family.

Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore gives us a preview of Houston's PlantCon 2025 with founder and president Kenny Nguyen. The annual event continues its exponential growth with more vendors, more products, and more plants!

The Hive, a group of 12 Houston-based brands, is debuting at NRG Center during the Houston Rodeo, offering a diverse selection of fashion, accessories, and home décor.

The big event is happening at NRG Park this weekend, showcasing experts for all your home and garden needs!

The Nutcracker Market Preview Party set the stage for an exciting holiday shopping experience at NRG Center from Nov. 14-17, and KPRC 2′s Holly Galvan Posey and Zorrie Jones were there to give you an exclusive sneak peek into some of this year’s standout vendors.

Discover everything you need to know about the 44th Annual Nutcracker Market at Houston's NRG Center, featuring over 270 merchants, including new vendors, unique holiday gifts, and festive shopping experiences from Nov. 14-17.

Tickets for the 44th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, the ballet's largest fundraiser, are now available. The event will take place from November 14-17 at NRG Center, featuring over 270 merchants and raising funds for the ballet's Academy and scholarship programs.

Jurassic Quest is the nation’s biggest, family-friendly dinosaur experience, and it’s heading into NRG Center this weekend!

In a recent news conference, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick shared crucial updates on Hurricane Beryl relief efforts in Houston. The NRG Center will soon open to house up to 250 hospital patients unable to return home due to power outages, helping to free up space in local hospitals. Additionally, 25 more ambulances will be deployed to respond to emergency calls more quickly.

Explore Japan without leaving the city at the second annual Tokyo X Japanese Festival.

We’re going inside Plantcon International, the biggest plant convention in Texas with over 150 vendors, workshops and presentations from the plant community’s finest.

Houston Life’s Melanie Camp goes inside the 2024 Houston AutoBoative Show at NRG Center.

Immerse in Vietnam's essence through art, food, and heritage

It was a fun idea created by three cousins, Kristy Moore, Amberly Hall and Jennifer Couch. They even brought their idea to the sharks on “Shark Tank.”

Plants make everything better, y'all!

Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones joined Harris County Public Health to announce a two-day Maternal & Child Health Conference at NRG Center.

If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today, there’s so much to see and do -- and tonight there’s country music superstar Luke Bryan closing out this year’s show.

Thursday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

If you're headed out to the rodeo with the family, a must-stop during your visit is the birthing center inside AGventure.

Tuesday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

Tuesday at the Rodeo is a great thing for folks who want to avoid the big crowds and still enjoy everything that the massive event has to offer.

Happy weekend! Happy Saturday! Happy Rodeo! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today, there’s so much to see and do. of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

Of course you’ll find all the animals and shopping at the rodeo, but there’s also a super cool exhibit dedicated to local quilters.

It’s Monday! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo today you’re in for a treat! Here’s a lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

It’s SUNDAY! If you’re headed out to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on this beautiful day, you’re in for a weekend treat! Here’s a lineup of fun if you’re planning to go out to NRG.

Happy Wednesday, y’all. You’re in for a real treat at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today as it’s a weekday and that means you’re likely to miss the crazy crowds that usually come on the weekends.

According to RodeoHouston, Businessman and rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Grand Champion Best of Show, Le Chemin du Roi Brut, Champagne AOC, NV, was purchased by J. Alan Kent Development - Julie and Alan Kent, Randa and Ray Gilliam, Andrea and Bruce Bryant, and John M. Cotterell for a Rodeo record of $325,000.

Some of the sweetest, strangest and wildest shows you can see during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo -- and when and where to watch them.

Each year, thousands of Houston Rodeo attendees marvel at the top-notch Western art displayed in the NRG Center. From sketches, pastels and watercolors, to oil and acrylic on canvas and even clay sculptures, the outstanding student-made artwork in the Hayloft Gallery rivals that of seasoned professionals.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and other local leaders across Houston spoke at a Violence Prevention Conference hosted at NRG Center Tuesday, saying despite the high rate of crime, Houston is not the “murder capital” of the United States.

Houston Life Reporter, Melanie Camp, had a peak at some of the awesome things happening this weekend at the Hunters Extravaganza 2022. Including, holding an alligator!!!

This unique experience for the whole family, including life-like dinosaurs, will be in town August 4-7.

Calling all Sneakerheads!!

The 72-year-old man said surveillance video showed the thief walking right out of the front door and driving off after stealing several gems, diamonds and rings worth about $1 million.

Get ready to shop 'til you drop. The Nutcracker Market is back for their big springtime event.

A two-story 1938 house with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms on a .38-acre lot with a swimming pool

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has been having a grand time in Houston since taking the city by storm last year, and now, he is still making major moves at the legendary Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo festivities.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo have your perfect pairings.

The Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market ushers in the twinkliest season of the year. It’s the city’s de facto invitation to cast aside jack-o-lanterns, plastic pumpkins and autumnal decor in favor of tinsel, pine trees and all-things red and green.

The Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market kicked off today, celebrating their 40th anniversary after going virtual last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shoppers from all around were excited to explore the nearly 150 merchant stalls, while showcasing their holiday spirit.

A memorial is growing outside NRG park for those who lost their lives in the Astroworld Festival tragedy Friday night.

The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is back!

Dinosaurs will walk the Earth once again. Well, sort of. On view Aug. 13 through Aug. 15, Jurassic Quest’s prehistoric spectacle will transform the NRG Center into an interactive experience.

One of Houston’s most popular shopping experience is returning this year in full force.

The Summer edition of the Houston Auto Show presents a curated collection of manufacturers with the latest vehicles of the automotive world. T

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced the 2021 Junior Market lamb and goat auction will be held Saturday, according to a press release.

Still haven’t bought tickets to this weekend’s Nutcracker Market Spring? Now is the chance to do so.

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate spring, there’s no doubt you will want to check out the Nutcracker Market coming to the NRG Center from April 16-18! Nearly 150 merchants will be showcasing seasonal items, including apparel, vacation accessories, gourmet food, home decor items, and much, much more.

HOUSTON – The Nutcracker Market Spring said Tuesday that it is planning an in-person event for April 16-18, 2021 at NRG Center. COVID-19 prompted the cancellation of in-person shopping for both Nutcracker Market and Nutcracker Market Spring in 2020. The market will be spread through four halls, as compared to the two halls used for the 2019 Nutcracker Market Spring. While November’s long-running Nutcracker Market serves as Houston’s holiday season kick-off, Nutcracker Market Spring celebrates all things spring and summer – from unique graduation and wedding gifts to everything needed to accessorize for the beach, backyard BBQ’s, and warm weather fun. Along with the annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market held in November, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING is a fundraiser that allows shoppers to give back to the community.

Consumer Expert Amy Davis previews the first ever spring Nutcracker marketHOUSTON – The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market will make a return for the spring season this April. Keep an eye out in the next few weeks for on sale dates for Nutcracker Market SPRING* General Admission tickets! Though... Posted by Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market on Monday, February 1, 2021Due to capacity restrictions, all guests must purchase a ticket to enter the Market, regardless of age. Ticket purchases and 10% of merchandise proceeds will benefit the Houston Ballet Foundation, its academy, and scholarship programs. IF YOU GOHouston Ballet Nutcracker Market -- SpringWhere: NRG CenterWhen: April 16-18Tickets: $20 per person, regardless of ageTickets can be purchased at any H-E-B Business Center or on Ticketmaster.

HOUSTON – The Nutcracker Market will be going all virtual this year. The market, which is the largest single fundraiser for the Houston Ballet, will be extended to a monthlong event for online shopping. More than 200 merchants have signed up to participate in the virtual event that will run from Nov. 11 to Dec. 11. The holiday tradition was set to open its 40th year at NRG Center on Nov. 11. A spring version of the Nutcracker Market was launched in 2019.

HOUSTON – The controversial ‘Tent Hospital’ that was assembled, sat unused and then deconstructed, is being replaced with another facility inside NRG Arena. The price tag is to keep the makeshift 150-bed facility in a state of readiness, Hidalgo said. Air filtration in the section of NRG Arena, where the facility is located, has been upgraded to accommodate patients. Hidalgo said that the new facility is more cost-effective than the old temporary hospital and will be managed by Harris County instead of a third-party contractor. When I hear people talk about ‘in case there’s a second surge,’ last time I checked, we didn’t have the first surge,” KPRC2 Analyst Ed Emmett said.

HOUSTON – The Houston Ballet Spring Nutcracker Market, scheduled to begin April 17 at NRG Center, has been canceled because of coronavirus concerns. This would have been the second Nutcracker Spring Market. Nearly 160 vendors were lined up to travel to Houston for the Houston Ballet fundraiser. Donate your payment to the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. Transfer the amount you paid for your Spring Nutcracker Market early bird ticket ($30) towards purchasing an early bird ticket to the Nutcracker Market November 12th -15th.

Here are just a few things:See cows and other livestock at NRG Center (KPRC)In the back of the NRG Center, you can walk through and see livestock including sheep, cows and more. Watch the livestock show at NRG Center (KPRC)You can also sit and watch people show prize livestock. Enjoy a petting zoo at NRG Center (KPRC)Feed and pet some adorable animals, including baby goats, deer and alpacas. Food inside NRG Center (KPRC)If you are looking for a break or something to eat, check out one of the many food vendors inside NRG Center. (KPRC)See some cute, newborn animals inside the NRG Center.

HOUSTON – With more than 60 entries from quilters across the designated 68 Area Go Texan counties and Houston-area counties, winners of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2020 Quilt Contest were announced Monday. Those who had winning quilts will have their artwork showcased in the NRG Center during the rodeo, which begins Tuesday. Ribbons were awarded in categories that included, Overall Best of Show, Best of Division, Best of Go Texan Award and Judges Choice, among others. The Overall Best of Show winner was Virginia Horton, for her quilt called “Star Crossed,” which represented Live Oak County, Area Go Texan Committee. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will run through March 22.

The Houston Rodeo kicks off on Tuesday and there’s a full slate of things to do. Here’s a rundown:8 a.m.NCHA Cutting: $5,000 Novice Horse - NRG ArenaNCHA Cutting: $35,000 Non-Pro - NRG ArenaNCHA Cutting: $50,000 Amateur - NRG Arena10 a.m.Ranching & Wildlife Expo (closes at 7 p.m.) - NRG Center, East End 2nd Floor11 a.m.Family Entertainment (hourly, ends at 6 p.m.) - The JunctionThe Junction Carnival (closes at midnight) - The Junction1 p.m. Youth Cattle Show: American Aberdeen NRG Center – Main Arena (East Side)Youth Steer Show: Wagyu NRG Center – Main Arena (West Side)2:30 p.m.Open Cattle Show: American Red Brangus NRG Center – Main Arena (West Side)4 p.m.Live Music: Keith Hickle - Champion Wine Garden Carruth Plaza, Acoustic Stage4:30 p.m.Open Cattle Show: Red Angus NRG Center – Main Arena (East Side)5 p.m.Open Cattle Show: Hereford/Polled Hereford NRG Center – Main Arena (West Side)5:30 p.m.Cattle Sale: United Braford Breeders NRG Center – East Arena6:30 p.m.Live Music: Trent Cowie Band - Champion Wine Garden Carruth Plaza, Main Stage6:45 p.m.Super Series I Round 1, followed by Midland in concert - NRG Stadium10:15 p.m.Live Music: Josh Grider - The Hideout, NRG Park