Woodlands-area shoppers can browse more than 100 local vendors at the 25th Annual Judy Dierker Holiday Market on Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, at Foundry Church in northwest Houston.

Admission is free both days. Proceeds from vendor purchases support Foundry Church's mission, according to the event listing on Woodlands Online.

The market runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, rain or shine, at 8350 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77065. The location is roughly a 30-minute drive south of The Woodlands via Highway 249.

Along with shopping, the two-day event features food trucks, live music and kids activities. Specific vendors, performers and activity details have not been announced.

Foundry Church, which has operated in northwest Houston for roughly 47 years, hosts the market as one of its longest-running annual events. The market is listed in Woodlands Online's shopping and free-admission categories, drawing area families each fall.

A vendor schedule posted by Corner Creation Studio on Facebook independently confirms the Sept. 18-19 dates and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours.

No pre-registration or tickets are required. Attendees can simply show up either day.


If you go

  • What: 25th Annual Judy Dierker Holiday Market
  • When: Friday, Sept. 18, and Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Where: Foundry Church, 8350 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77065
  • Cost: Free admission
  • Details: 100+ vendors, food trucks, live music, kids activities. Rain or shine.

Upcoming community events

  • Houston Restaurant Weeks: Running now through Sept. 7 at 36 Woodlands-area restaurants, with proceeds benefiting the Houston Food Bank.
  • Founders Cup Tennis Tournament: Features mixed doubles and a lowered age minimum of 16 at The Woodlands tennis facilities.