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December 1 - January 14 Houston Zoo Lights 6pm-10pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org/zoolights; 713-533-6500
roving musicians, bagpipers, jugglers, and a host of other entertainers.; The Strand, Galveston; facebook.com/ events/293156187857983
December 1 - January 1 Sugar Land Holiday Lights 6pm; Open Thurs-Sat; $14; Constellation Field, Sugar Land; sugarlandholidaylights.com
December 1 – 2 Rosenberg Christmas Nights Christmas Tree Lighting, Photos with Santa, Ice Skating Rink, Toboggan Ride, Snow Globe Selfie Station, Music Performances, Food and Craft Vendors, Trackless Train Rides and Downtown Shopping.; Historic Downtown Rosenberg; rosenbergtx.gov
December 1 – 24 Holiday Photos with Santa Reserve your spot today.; First Colony Mall; celebrateyourholiday.com/ reservations/mall/first-colony FREE Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Free Photos with Santa (Bass Pass Required), Free Crafts and Free Games & Activities. Check website for times and details of each activity.; At Your Local Bass Pro Shop; basspro.com December 1 – 23 37th Annual Home for the Holidays Visitors will encounter strolling performers and festive exhibits. The shops and boutiques will offer a variety of local unique holiday gift ideas and perfect treasures for everyone on your shopping list.; Old Town Spring; oldtownspring.com December 1 – 21 A Charlie Brown Christmas Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 December 1 – 10 Christmas Trees at Dewberry Farm Take a wagon ride or ride on the Dewville Express Train to the “Forest” on the back 40 acres. Search the Christmas Forest for the right tree. Cut your tree, or we cut it for you. Ride back to Santa’s Workshop for tree baling.; Dewberry Farm; dewberryfarm.com; 281-934-3276 December 1 – 7 Winter Wonderland WonderWeek Partake in painting a snowy landscape, creating a giant snowball, showing off your creative skills by making your own colorful unicorn, or transform yourself into a polar bear.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 December 1 – 3 44th Annual Dickens on The Strand 5pm-6pm; The annual holiday street festival, based on 19thcentury Victorian London, features parades, non-stop entertainment on six stages, strolling carolers,
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December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 members, $35 non-members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 December 1 Mommy Mingle 10am; Come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast snacks on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Children 35 months and under.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 Holiday Photos with Santa Ugly Sweater Night 5pm-8pm; Wear your merry gear to spread holiday cheer! Reserve your spot today.; First Colony Mall; celebrateyourholiday.com/ reservations/mall/first-colony FREE Snowfest Festival 2017 5:30pm; Enjoy the array of event activities including the 3-lane snowhill, moonwalks, & photos with Santa, tree lighting ceremony and fireworks.; Missouri City City Hall Complex; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637 City of Houston Mayor’s Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Presented by Reliant 6pm; Holiday tradition of music, Santa, fireworks and family fun. The public is invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Reliant booth to help make the holidays brighter for a child this season.; Hermann Square at City Hall; houstontx.gov/mayorsholiday Girls Night Out 7pm; Themes and activities will vary month to month but often include makeovers, dancing and all the fun girls come to expect from Sweet & Sassy.; $25 per girl or 2 for $40; Sweet & Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square; sweetandsassy.com; 281-240-2060 FREE The Polar Express Story Time 7pm; Come in your PJs and join
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us for a magical evening as we host our annual story time of the beloved classic The Polar Express. Coloring and activities to follow.; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com December 2 – 3 2017 Candlelight Tours Step into the pages of beloved Christmas tales and classics. From Little Women to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, guests will enjoy reminiscing and experiencing their favorite holiday stories come to life.; $10 adults, $5 children & seniors; Fort Bend Museum; fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 December 2, 9, 16 & 19-23 Christmas in the Park 9am; Travel through Christmas pasts as we explore the customs and decorations of the 1830s through the 1930s, participate in special Holiday Workshops and don’t miss Tree House Story Time with Santa; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Saturday Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com December 2, 9, 16 & 23 Ice Skate with Santa 5pm; The man in the jolly red suit is on hand to skate with kids. Bring your camera for pictures!; $14; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 December 2, 9 & 16 FREE Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 December 2 Snowfest Shuffle 2017 8:15am; 1.25-mile fun run. In lieu of a registration fee, participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the Missouri City Police Dept. Blue Santa Toy Drive.; Rec & Tennis Center, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637 FREE Snowfest Parade 2017 9am; The parade will begin at the Public Safety Headquarters located on the corner of Cartwright Road and Murphy Road.; Cartwright Road, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8635 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Wooden Gingerbread House; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR December 2 Autism Playgroup of Fort Bend County - Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus 10am; Providing social opportunities for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 1-12 years including their families. RSVP required: Susan Garczynski susan@susangar.com or 281-726-2665; Duhacsek Park House, 17034 Old Richmond Rd, Sugar Land
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Cookies with Santa 10am; This is your chance to catch Santa and Mrs. Claus during their holiday visit to the museum. Enjoy holiday crafts and the tradition of cookies and milk. Be sure to bring your camera to snap some candids, too!; Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land; hmns.org; 281-313-2277
The Nutcracker at Harvest Green 3pm; The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier will pirouette into Harvest Green for a free, sweet-filled performance of The Nutcracker at The Farmhouse. Dancers from In Tempo Dance Ensemble will take the stage as whirling snowflakes, delicate flowers and of course Clara and her Nutcracker in the classic holiday ballet. Afterward, there will be photo opportunities with the cast, a holiday market and other seasonal activities.; The Farmhouse at Harvest Green; harvestgreentexas.com; 832-945-3691
Miracle on Morton Street 10am-6pm; Shopping, Food, Live Entertainment and SANTA, so come one and all! And this year we will be Celebrating the 180th Birthday of the City of Richmond!; Historic Downtown Richmond; richmondtx.gov FREE Morning Dance Party 10:30am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Holiday Open House 10:30am; Live performances, holiday crafts, refreshments, Family Holiday Movie and more.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments 10:30am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 December 3, 10 & 17 FREE Photos with Santa 1pm-5pm; Enjoy a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Photos will take place in the lobby of 16190 City Walk. Since it is the season of giving, we will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room’s Christmas Project. Also, drop your letter to Santa in his mailbox and get a return letter in the mail for a donation of $5.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 December 3 Deck the Halls 2pm; This family-friendly program includes both secular and religious popular holiday selections. The FBSO holiday marketplace will be set up in the lobby prior to the show and at intermission, with gift items handcrafted by members of the
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Clara’s Tea 3pm; An opportunity for our younger fans to meet and greet the dancers from Ballet Forte’s “The Nutcracker,” delectable treats, raffle, silent auction and a Nutcracker boutique.; Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond; facebook.com/ events/120085298670444; 281-799-7554
Christmas Crafts and Carols 6pm; An evening of fellowship, crafts, cookies and Christmas carols for families.; Sugar Land First United Methodist Church; sugarlandmethodist.org December 4, 11 & 18 Cheap Skate Night 5pm; Glide around The ICE for just $8.00 per person. Includes tax and skate rental.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 December 4 & 11 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 December 4 Sensory Friendly Day at HMNS 9am; HMNS will be modified for sensory sensitivities all day.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 December 5, 6, 12 & 13 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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December 5 & 12 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Mother Goose Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Kinder Korner 4pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 December 5 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 December 6, 13, 20 & 27 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; 281-494-3800 December 6, 7, 13 & 14 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 December 6 & 13 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Toddler Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR December 6 & 13 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
December 7 & 21 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
December 7 & 14 FREE Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
December 6 Mommy Mingle Wednesday 10am; Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under), and mingle with other mommies.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE Holiday Ornaments & Decorations Workshop 10:30am; Learn how to create customized holiday ornaments and decorations with simple materials like paper, ink stamps, glue, and cutting tools. This program is intended for all ages. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required.; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880 FREE After School Break 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Toddler Time 11:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 December 7 FREE Adventures in Storyland 4:15pm; An exciting and interactive voyage to the Land of Stories.; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
FREE After School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE City of Sugar Land’s Christmas Tree Lighting 5pm; Holiday crafts and activities, face painting, performances by local artists December 7 – 30 and choirs, photos with Santa and Christmas in the Country food and beverages will be available Dewberry Farm will be transformed for purchase. As the night comes with twinkling lights and tinsel into to an end, gather with family and a whimsical Christmas Village. Ride friends around the spectacular 40-foot through the night across the prairie Christmas tree located in the middle to see the magic of over one million lights set to music! Shop at the Country of Town Square plaza to help Santa and Mrs. Claus usher in the holiday Store! Visit the Elves Workshop for season with the annual lighting of photos with Santa. Indulge in sweet the tree.; Sugar Land Town Square; treats and Christmas goodies!; sugarlandtownsquare.com; Dewberry Farm; dewberryfarm.com 713-313-7587 December 7, 14, 21 & 28 FREE Story Time with Local Author December 8 – 17 The Sound of Music Maria Ashworth Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; 10am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony imaginationstage.com; 713-302-5329 Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 December 8 – 10 FREE Bank of America Screen on The Nutcracker the Green $12 & up; Stafford Centre, Cash & 7pm; Skate and watch or just enjoy Murphy Rd; balletforte.org the movie. Skating fees apply. You are welcome to bring blankets,and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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December 8 – 9 20th Annual Nutcracker on Ice Fri 7pm, Sat 1pm & 6pm; Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center; sugarlandice.com
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR December 8 Holiday Photos with Santa Holiday PJ Night 5pm-8pm; Throw on your most festive jammies and come see Santa! Reserve your spot today.; First Colony Mall; celebrateyourholiday.com/ reservations/mall/first-colony FREE Holidays in the Plaza 7pm; Bring your friends and family to the Plaza for an evening of holiday music from Christ Church Sugar Land!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 December 9 – 10 Sugar Land Christmas Celebration 7pm-8:45pm; Join us for a Fort Bend Holiday favorite - presented by the Christmas Choir, the Orchestra at Sugar Land, and featuring local artists Cookie Joe and Ballet Grace, classical soprano Hannah Celeste Lu, vocal artist Elisha Jordan, tenors Jamey Nolan and Charles Basden, violinist Dominika Dancewicz, and conductor Scot R. Cameron. Tickets are $5 for General Admission ~ $20 for Reserved Seating. Free Childcare is provided for children 5 and by reservation.; Sugar Land Baptist Church; sugarlandbaptist.org/slcc; 281-275-6503 December 9, 12, 23 & 26 AMC Sensory Friendly Films AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC First Colony 24; amctheatres.com; 281-277-5858 December 9 & 16 Campfire Christmas Journey back into time to Christmases past with this one-of-a-kind immersive program. Hot chocolate and coffee, classic holiday meal, dance to the music, hop on our time-traveling tram that will take you on a journey to experience different Christmas Eve celebrations of the past. Reservations required.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 December 9 7th Annual Rudolph Run 7:30am; Benefiting Firefighters Helping Firefighters-register for the Dasher 10K, Rudolph 5K or Cupid 1K. Costumes are encouraged and the participant with the best Christmas outfit will win a prize! Santa will be in attendance for pictures.; City Centre; itrievents.com Teddy Bear Checkup 9:30am; Bring your teddy bear, doll or other favorite friend for a ‘beary’ special checkup. This annual event lets
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kids become a doctor for the day by learning all about health & wellness. Santa will be there giving his friend a special checkup too!; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Cookies & Cocoa 10am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE 2017 Gingerbread Build-Off 10am-4pm; Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. Cheer on the teams, play in the kids’ construction zone, and see Santa!; Hermann Square at City Hall; facebook.com/ events/469658253399828 FREE Winter Fest 10:30am; Refreshments and music during this festive open house event. The Second Street Brass Ensemble will perform holiday favorites.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Holiday Dance Showcase 11am; Enjoy a holiday dance showcase by local dance companies!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Cinco Ranch Family Fest 11am-2pm; Cinco Ranch Lakehouse; facebook.com/ events/1724385777870005 FREE Snow Fest at Jordan Ranch 12pm-3pm; 70,000 pounds of winter fun for everyone. Make snow angels to the music of a DJ, slide down a three-lane slide and munch on cookies and hot chocolate. Additional activities include an ice carver performing on-site, bounce houses, face painters, food trucks and a visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves. Nine seasonally decorated model homes will be open for touring. The Shed at Jordan Ranch; jordanranchtexas.com; 281-778-7777 FREE Holiday Open House 2pm; Music, refreshments, and activities will be available for all to enjoy as they catch the holiday spirit. Craft activities for toddlers and schoolaged children will be on hand, as well as festive coloring for teens and adults.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Holiday Open House 3pm; Music, refreshments, and craft activities will be available for all to enjoy as they catch the holiday spirit. Books on holiday entertaining, decorating, and cooking will be available for check out, along with seasonal music CDs and movies.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR December 10 – 23 The Nutcracker Staring at $25; Smart Financial Centre; houstonballet.org; 713-227-2787 December 12 – 24 Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight A modern, snow-filled spectacular for every generation.; Hobby Center; tuts.com; 713-558-8887 December 12 FREE After School Break 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 December 13 FREE After School Break--LEGO Day 4pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Afternoon Story Time 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Moonlight Movies for Kids: Holiday Edition 5pm; Meet in the plaza to watch the holiday favorite, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York with Kevin McAllister, in the moonlight on a massive screen. The free night of fun kicks off at 5 PM with popcorn from Sewell Cadillac, and the movie begins at 6 pm. Blankets are welcome.; City Centre; citycentrehouston.com December 14 FREE Austin Elementary School Choir Holiday Concert 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE After School Break - Winter Wonderland Balloon Show 4:15pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 December 15 MD Anderson Holiday Blood Drive 10am-4pm; MD Anderson cancer patients require approximately 200 units of red blood cells and 600 units of platelets every day, which is why donors are the most important part of the process! Giving blood and platelets provides hope for cancer patients who depend on the support of their family and friends and on the generosity of donors just like you. Be a hero - Donate blood to their blood bank and save lives this holiday season!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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Children’s Campfire Christmas 6pm; Participate in fun Christmas crafts, take a hayride through the park and sing Christmas songs around the campfire. A light dinner is included in the ticket price. Reservations required.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 December 16 FREE Live Music from RamCorps 12pm; Enjoy live music from RamCorps, a high impact visual brass and percussion troupe from the University of Mobile.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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December 21 FREE Holiday Crafternoon 2pm-6pm; Send an afternoon enjoying fun crafts during this comeand-go event.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 December 22 Live Nativity 6pm; Experience the birth of Jesus in a living nativity scene complete with Christmas Carols, a humble manger and live animals.; Sugar Land First United Methodist Church; sugarlandmethodist.org
December 23 Frozen Over 10am-5pm; The snow queen herself, FREE Kwanzaa Workshop & Craft along with Kristoff and her trusted 1pm; At this family event, learn about partner in crime Olaf, is flying on a the seven principles of Kwanzaa and get ideas on how to establish your own snow cloud down to the Children’s Museum of Houston for a oneKwanzaa traditions.; Sienna Branch time, exclusive meet-and-greet and Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; musical extravaganza, bringing her 281-238-2900 coolness to the Museum. Come feel FREE Activities for Inventive Minds the brisk presence of Elsa and snap 2pm; Families with children of all ages a selfie with her entourage during are invited to attend this bilingual this fan celebration. Don’t miss this story time with break-out activities that cool event!; Children’s Museum of families can replicate at home.; Sugar Houston; cmhouston.org; Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 713-522-1138 281-238-2140 Cookies with Santa FREE Creative Connection - LEGO 11am; Join the holiday countdown Block Party with a cookie jar full of fun and Santa 2:30pm; 4th-8th Grades; University Claus before he embarks on his Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; annual journey around the world!; 281-633-5100 Children’s Museum of Houston; Fulshear’s Festival of Lights & cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Parade Float Contest December 26 6pm; Parade, Fireworks, Live Nativity, FREE Family Afternoon Movie Santa Claus, The Frozen Sisters, 2pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; Live Music, Vendor Booths, and fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 The North Pole Children’s Area.; December 27 Main St., Downtown Fulshear TX; FREE Life-Sized Candy Land fulshearareachamber.com 10am & 2pm; Sienna Branch Library; December 17 fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Keyboards of Christmas FREE Family Movie Day 5pm; A celebration of carols on 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; our grand pianos. Keyboards of fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 Christmas will be an extraordinary piano program with four Yamaha grand pianos on stage. Whether performing individually or in various combinations, from duo to complex four-piano arrangements, the pianists will offer an exhilarating and moving experience for all.; First United Methodist Church Missouri City; fumcmc.org December 20 – 21 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 December 20 FREE Make Your Own Holiday Cards 5pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
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December 28 FREE Family Movie Day 2pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Coding for Kids 2pm; Games, crafts, and robots with which to play, inspect, and learn.; 1st-5th Grades; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Magic of Science 2pm; The Nutty Scientist of Fort Bend will take children of all ages on a frigid journey, using dry ice in different ways to create incredible experiments that will leave everyone stone cold.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Creative Connection - Star Wars Night 7pm; Mad Libs, crafts, games, prize drawings and more.; 4th-8th Grades; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 December 29 FREE Family Puzzle Day 1pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Winter Craft Corner 2pm; Spend an afternoon enjoying fun crafts during this come-and-go event.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 December 30 - January 6 The Nutcracker Staring at $25; The Hobby Center; houstonballet.org; 713-227-2787 December 30 – 31 Disney Live! Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic NRG Arena; ticketmaster.com; 800-745-3000 December 30 Christmas in the Park/New Year’s Eve Historical Bash 9am; Explore the customs and decorations of the 1830s through the 1930s. Also, prepare for the countdown to 2018 with a historical mask-making and noisemaking craft and learn the dos and don’ts of “first-footing.” A countdown to the new year will be held at noon at the 1830s Jones Stock Farm. Traditional New Year’s Eve Meal will be served at 12:30pm for an additional cost. Reservations required.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE LEGO Display Open House 10am-4:30pm; Are you the Michelangelo of LEGO works of art? Show off your talent and creativity at a special LEGO event.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Chess Day @ the Library 10:30am-3:30pm; Learn a new chess move (or two) during this comeand-go event.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE New Year’s at Noon 11:30am; Families with children of all ages can make festive poppers while listening to music, playing games, and counting down to 12 noon (instead of midnight!). Refreshments, including cookies and punch, will be on hand for this New Year’s celebration.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 Ice Skate with Story Book Stars 5pm; Your Story book stars will be on hand to skate with kids. Bring your camera for pictures!; $14; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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