Sno Angels SNO Balls celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 17, bringing New Orleans-style snowball desserts to Main Street in Tomball.

What they offer: The shop serves snowballs, which are mounds of syrup-infused shaved ice that can be enhanced with other add-ins. Customers can mix together up to three flavors from more than 50 options and stuff their creation with ice cream and top it off with sweet cream and other toppings.

• 525 W. Main St., Tomball

• Opened Oct. 17

Local gift and home goods store Lizzy G's Fine Gifts will celebrate its 15th anniversary serving the Spring-Klein area in November, owner Liz LeCrone said. LeCrone owns the Vintage Park store with her aunt, Ginger Lester.

The details: To celebrate the milestone, the store is hosting an anniversary party Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature:

• Discounts on store items

• Specialty coffee

• Macarons

The family- and women-owned business sells apparel, jewelry, accessories and home goods, and it continues to offer complimentary gift wrapping.

Cirque du Soleil is scheduled to return to Houston this spring with its Mexico-inspired production LUZIA. Written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca in association with Brigitte Poupart, the show features acrobatics and visual storytelling as it travels through landscapes inspired by the people, places, sights and sounds of Mexico.

Key details for the upcoming production include:

• The show will run from March 20 through May 9.

• It will take place at the Sam Houston Race Park, located at 7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy West in Houston.

• Featured acts include hoop diving, Cyr wheels, trapeze and hand balancing.

• Pre-sales for Club Cirque members and waitlist individuals begin Oct. 26.

• Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Nov. 2 through the Cirque du Soleil website.