SPECIAL AREAS AT THE NUTCRACKER MARKET

The Wells Fargo Customer Lounge at the Wells Fargo Preview Party will be open Wednesday evening, November 7 and is located in the lobby across from the Hall B entrance. Wells Fargo customers will receive a complimentary cocktail, a souvenir photo with the Wells Fargo Stagecoach, and the first 300 guests will receive an exclusive Wells Fargo tote bag. During Market hours, don’t miss the opportunity to take your holiday picture at their stagecoach!

Upon entry into the Market, be sure to grab your shopping bag, sponsored by Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women and other valued sponsors. New this year: Check out the new pop of green on the bags in promotion of our first ever Spring Spectacular!

Visit the Houston Methodist Shopper's Retreat in the lobby across from Hall B. Relax and recharge with plenty of spacious seating and free phone charging. Commit to wellness by picking up a 2019 calendar and connect with Houston Methodist for a free tote.

Lyft is the Official Ride of Nutcracker Market! Pick-up/drop-off and the Lyft Lounge is located on the West Side of NRG Center. Use promo code NUTCRACKER to get $10 ride credit to and from the Market. Make sure to visit Lyft's Nutcracker Lounge (located inside the Hall E lobby) for extra holiday cheer.

Check out Bright Lights of Houston's beautiful lit up Christmas tree and life-size ornament inside the Market at the Wine Barre and in the lobby across from Starbucks. Call them today at 281-377-1055 to schedule your free lighting and decor consultation. Mention NUTCRACKER and receive a free 48" wreath with your install purchase!

Stop by Renewal by Andersen's booth in the lobby by the entrance to Hall B and register to win a giant nutcracker! Take advantage of their exclusive Nutcracker Market Special: Buy one window or patio door and get one 40% off!

Visit the Houston Ballet Ticket Sales booth #107, Santa Barre, booth #112, Nutcracker Boutique, booth #907 and the Ornament Barre, booth #104. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to Houston Ballet.

If you're a special event sponsor or sponsor-level ticket holder, enjoy valet parking, sponsored by Jaguar Houston Central, and check out your dream car in the lobby and outside by the valet station!

Visit the Nutcracker Market Raffle, sponsored by John Daugherty, Realtors, located in the main aisle. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50. Raffle includes lots of great items!

Snap a selfie at the Selfie Station, sponsored by Stewart Title, to capture your holiday shopping experience at the Nutcracker Market! The Selfie Station is located in the main aisle.

Find your favorite radio station and participate in promotions and giveaways as they broadcast LIVE at the Nutcracker Market. 

The Information Booth, located in the main aisle, assists thousands of shoppers who are looking for the nearest restroom, a coveted item, or their favorite merchant. It also serves as the lost and found. Visit the Information Booth to place your vote for this year’s Fan Favorite Booth this year!

Visit our Wine Barre, located by the Market Café and booth #1837, to rest and refuel with a glass of premium wine.

Nutcracker Market is making it easy to shop till you drop! Visit Booth #923 (or the auxiliary location booth #1735) to check your packages for a nominal fee so you don't have to carry them around all day! Fee includes optional curbside pickup service.

Enjoy live Christmas music in the lobby by local choir groups on Thursday and Friday mornings.

Thursday, November 8
9:30 AM  Houston Ballet's ECE X³: Explore, Extend, Excel!
Featuring Rucker Elementary
10:30 AM  Barbara Bush Elementary Chorus

Friday, November 9
10:30 AM  Tays JH Titan Choir
1:00 PM  Harbor Light Choir

Join Kendra Scott for an exclusive jewelry pull located by the Market Raffle in the main aisle only at the Wells Fargo Preview Party on Wednesday, November 7. Tickets are $100 each, (first come, first served), and all proceeds benefit Houston Ballet. Ticket includes champagne, jewelry, ornament, custom calligraphy and discounts at the Kendra Scott booth #508.

Just outside the Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show and Luncheon is the Saks Fur Salon Pop-Up Shop! Browse, try on, and purchase some of the finest furs Saks Fifth Avenue has to offer on Thursday, November 8.