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December 1 - February 2
December 1 – 24
December 2 & 9
Ice Skating at Discovery Green $11, $4 skate rental; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
FREE Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro & Cabela’s Free photo with Santa, free crafts and table activities, and write a letter to Santa.; At Your Local Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s; basspro.com Photos with Santa Baybrook Mall; baybrookmall.com
FREE Teen Movie Monday! 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 1 – 22
December 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
December 1 - January 12 Holiday in the Gardens Eight Holiday Attractions. One Venue. Ice Land: Christmas Around the World - Festival of Lights - Holiday 3D Films Rudolph 4D - Ice Skating - Arctic Slide - Train Rides - Photos with Santa - Plus Live Entertainment, Great Food; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 Zoo Lights 5:30pm; Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
December 1 - January 5 Magical Winter Lights With over 6 million lights, upgraded installations, and interactive displays, dinosaur exhibit with kid-friendly dinosaur rides, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, the Ice Sisters, arts and crafts, carnival rides & games, and food. Nightly Chinese acrobatic shows included in your admission!; Gulf Greyhound Park; magicalwinterlights.com
December 1 – 31 Sugar Land Holiday Lights More than 3 million lights, 8 themed areas, holiday shopping, great food, holiday movie nights, Santa Claus and much more! Open 6pm-9pm Sunday - Thursday and 6pm10pm Friday and Saturday.; Constellation Field, Sugar Land; sugarlandholidaylights.com Weekend Adventure Pass Three Parks - One pass for $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com Santa’s Rock n Lights 5pm; Drive thru light show…. Almost a full mile of nearly 1,000 programmable elements and over 100,000 animated lights dancing to Christmas music rather than just the old fashioned still displays.; The Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds; santasrocknlights.com
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Mary Poppins Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 2:30pm; Bay Area Harbour Playhouse; harbourtheater.com; 281-337-7469
December 1 – 16 League City Fire Marshal’s Toy Drive To help make a child’s Christmas that much merrier, they will be collecting new unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages or gift cards.; League City Fire Marshal’s Office/Fire Administration, 555 W Walker St, League City; leaguecitytx.gov
December 1, 8 & 15 FREE Baby & Me Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
December 1 & 15 FREE Sundays in Nature 12pm; Join us for a day of free admission. We will focus on a different topic each month. Free admission is offered anytime between noon and 4pm.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
December 1 2019 Sugar Plum Village Market 11am-4pm; There will shopping from amazing vendors, characters, music, food and more.; Stevenson Park, Friendswood; facebook.com/ events/742453522878097
December 2 – 11 Seasons of Sharing WonderWeek Join us as we celebrate cultural holidays, practices and traditions from around the world.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
December 2, 9 & 16 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Baby Butterflies 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Maker Monday 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 2 Family Night with Santa 5pm-7pm; Bring the kids and your cameras to take pictures with Santa.; Chick-fil-A Kemah; chickfil-a.com/kemah; 281-535-1550
FREE Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 3, 10, 17 & 31 Open Gym 10am; $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
December 3, 10 & 17 FREE Teen Zone: Wii Games 3pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
December 3 FREE Day at the Houston Zoo 9am; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Tile Art 4pm; Teens & Tweens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Family Night 5pm-7pm; Bring the kids to Family Night and make a gingerbread house with Sunny Sue the Clown.; Chick-fil-A at El Dorado Blvd.; chick-fil-a.com/ i45andeldorado; 281-488-1112
December 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20 EcoAdventurers 9:30am; An in depth study of environmental science topics that allows the student to engage in STEM activities. For children ages 11-14.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 EcoKids 9:30am; Our EcoKids program encourages observation, exploration, problem solving and creativity (STEM activities). Our goal is to give children the opportunity to observe nature in action. This drop-off program is for children 3-6 years old who are fully potty trained.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
December 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 & 20 EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Hands-on environmental education activities
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR plus STEM challenges for the home school student. Our Science activities will help create curiosity and passion for the natural world. This drop-off program is for children 7-10 years old.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
December 4, 11 & 18 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Baby Caterpillars 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 4, 11 & 18 FREE Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Steam Tween 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 4 & 18 FREE Gamers Unite! -tabletop edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 4 & 11 FREE Preschool Story Time 1:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 4 FREE Snow Globes 4:15pm; Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 5, 12, 19 & 26 FREE General Admission Thursday at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 10am-9pm; Ticketed exhibitions are separate from general admission.; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE Family Thursday at the Health Museum 2pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Kids Learn Spanish 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Family Night at the Children’s Museum 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
December 5, 12 & 26 FREE Gamers Unite! -electronic edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 5, 12 & 19 FREE Baby Story Time 10:30am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Tween Craft and a Book 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 5 & 19 Open Gym 11am; $6 plus tax for currently enrolled AcroSports students and $10 plus tax for kids not currently enrolled. Space is limited. Sign up online to ensure a spot.; AcroSports League City; acrosports.com; 281-967-7261
December 5 & 12 FREE Teen Coding Club 4pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
December 5 FREE Family Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum 4pm-7pm; Including snacks and holiday crafts. Don’t forget your camera to take photos with Santa!; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Holiday Open House 5pm; Crafts, refreshments, photo with Santa and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30pm.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 Christmas on Main Street 5pm; Ice skating, shopping, tree lighting, train rides, pictures with Santa, games and more.; City of La Porte; visitlaportetx.com City of Seabrook Main Street Tree Lighting 6pm; Hot chocolate, cookies, vendors, musical performances and Santa!; Seabrook Community House; seabrooktx.gov Merry Market 6:30pm; Butler’s Courtyard; facebook.com/ events/335979427290192/ Celebrate the Season with “Jazz in Winter.” 7pm-9pm; Hear your favorite holiday tunes performed by the Clear Lake High School Choir
Soundwaves accompanied by a professional band. Thursday December 5th in the CLHS Auditorium at 7 PM. Tickets $5.00.; $5.00; Clear Lake High School Auditorium; 281-284-1900
December 6 – 22 Jingle on the Boardwalk Welcome the season with Santa, holiday music, movies a toy drive, parade & more!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 The Story of The Nutcracker Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 832-459-4674 Dashing through the Snow Clear Creek Community Theatre; clearcreekcountrytheatre.com; 281-335-5228 A Doublewide, Texas Christmas Pasadena Little Theatre; pasadenalittletheatre.org; 713-941-1758
December 6-8, 14 & 15 Elf The Musical, JR. Tickets: $12 general admission/$10 students. Performances on December. 6 & 7 at 7pm, on December 8 & 15 at 3pm and on December 14th at 10am.; Clear Brook High School; cbplayers.ludus.com; 281-284-2295
December 6 – 8 46th Annual Dickens on The Strand The Strand, Galveston; galveston.com The Nutcracker 2019 A classical holiday tradition filled with toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes and the magical Land of Sweets.; University of Houston - Clear Lake, Bayou Theater; bahbt.org/nutcracker; 281-480-1617 FREE Holiday in the Park Features holiday shopping, food vendors, entertainment, and three parades, including the Grand Night Parade which is the largest holiday parade in Galveston County.; League Park; leaguecitytx.gov Disney’s Frozen Jr. Upstage Arts Youth Theater; upstagearts.com; 832-797-4209
December 6 – 7 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Winter Fest Scavenger Hunt, Children’s Activities, Hayrides, Santa’s
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR Barnyard, Games, Train Rides and much more.; Galveston Country Fairgrounds, Hwy 6, Hitchcock; galvestoncountryfair.com Christmas “Pops” Concert Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; clearlakesymphony.org 50th Annual Christmas Bazaar & Tea Room Luncheon 9:30am; There are 55 vendors displaying a variety of handmade crafts/gifts: jewelry, pottery, salsa, holiday snacks, quilts, woodwork and much more.; Mary Queen Catholic Church; maryqueencatholicchurch.org; 281-482-1391
December 6, 7, 12-14 & 16-23 The Christmas Train Thousands of lights, amazing food, photo with Santa and more. $10 online, $12 at the door (at the door tickets subject to availability and wait times) Weekends 6pm-10pm and Weekdays 6:30pm-9pm; Living Stones Church; thechristmastrain.org
December 6, 13 & 20 EcoTots 9:30am; Fun introduction to animals, plants and other nature topics. Program uses movement, storytelling, art, animal demonstrations and games to make nature come alive. Children ages 18 months to 4 years.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 Open Gym 10am; $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
December 6 FREE Makedo Igloos 4pm; Tweens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 30th Annual East End Holiday Home Tour 5:30pm-9:30pm; Stroll through the neighborhood, visit beautiful historic homes, and enjoy festive holiday music. Tickets are limited. Buy online at eastendhistoricaldistrict. org.; $25; East End Historical District Association Cottage, 1501 Postoffice St., Galveston; galveston.com Kids Night at the Rec 6pm; $15 Residents, $22.50 Non-residents; 6-12 yrs; Hometown Heroes Park; leaguecitytx.gov; 281-554-1180
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City of Pasadena Christmas Tree Lighting 6pm; Join your neighbors as Santa Claus lights the City Hall Christmas Tree! Food, games, and lots of FREE fun for the entire family.; Pasadena Old City Hall, 1211 Southmore; pasadenatx.gov FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring the Polar Express 7pm; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
December 7 – 22 Elf the Musical Hobby Center; tuts.com; 713-558-8887
December 7, 8, 14, 15 & 20-29 Real Snow Days Come play with REAL snow all day in the Allen Family Courtyard. Closed Christmas Day; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
December 7, 8, 14 & 15 Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with the man in the red suit and our mascot, Sharkey! Reservations required.; Kemah Aquarium Restaurant; aquariumrestaurants.com; 281-334-2521
December 7, 14, 21 & 28 FREE Crafts for Kids 11am-3pm; Festive Winter Garland; 3 yrs & up; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263
December 7, 14 & 21 Cheer on the Pier Visit Santa, get photos, enjoy activities and watch holiday movies!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 Stearman Santa Fly-In! 10:30am; Santa photo op: 1112:30. December. 7th, Special member line, cookies, make a candy plane and color a holiday page. December 14th& 21st, Make an Aviation Ornament and color a holiday page.; All Ages; Lone Star Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org; 346-352-7671 Ice Skate with Santa 4pm-6pm; Pricing (Tax included) $11 Regular Admission (skates not included) available on-site $4 Skate Rental; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
December 7 & 14 Movie at Pleasure Pier Shown at dusk.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950
Kids Club 10am; Clay Pot Bell Register online.; $3; Michaels - League City Town Center; michaels.com; 281-337-5973
December 7 Breakfast with Santa 8am; Join the one and only Santa Claus and have a magical breakfast!; South Shore Harbour Resort Paradise Reef Restaurant; sshr.com FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Create your own Christmas Countdown Calendar, and have a blast with your child while doing it.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com Breakfast with Santa 9am; Tickets are $10 each (age 2 and under free) and preregistration is required.; Sport Complex, 1302 S Broadway, La Porte; visitlaportetx.com Breakfast with Santa 9am; You will enjoy a complete breakfast while the kids have a great time doing crafts, visiting with Santa, getting their keepsake picture taken. and writing their special letter to Santa - that we will mail via NASA mail. Tickets available at front desk or online.; Gilruth Center; starport.jsc.nasa.gov Polar Express Pajama Party 9am; Join us for pancakes, pictures with Santa and door prizes. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas!; Kemah Community Center, 800 Harris; kemah-tx.gov FREE Family Story Time 11am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Story Time Featuring Grinch Stole Christmas 11am; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 Holly Jolly Festival 1pm-4pm; Celebrate the season as we screen The Polar Express alongside giveaways, holiday treats, themed photo opportunities, and more!; The Lawn at Baybrook Mall; baybrookmall.com FREE Christmas Crafts 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 7 FREE Holiday in the ParkGrand Night Parade 6pm; Main St., League City; leaguecitytx.gov City of Pasadena Holiday Lighted Parade 7pm; Fairmont Pkwy. (from Pansy to Watters & back to Pansy); pasadenatx.gov
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR (continued) Pasadena Philharmonic Holiday Concert 3pm; Annual holiday concert which includes delicious cookies, wassail, and coffee during intermission. Adults: $10.00 Students: $5.00 Children age 5 and under: FREE; San Jacinto College Central Campus, Slocomb Auditorium, 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena; pasadenaphilharmonic. com/performances
Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Pilkeypalooza: Dog Man Fetch-22 Release Party 6:30pm; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 Wintertide 7pm; Enjoy the Clear Lake High School Choir holiday concert.; $5; Clear Lake High School Auditorium; clearlakechoir.ludus.com; 281-284-1900
December 8
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December 8
FREE Welcome to the World of January Brett 5pm; Celebrated children’s author and illustrator January Brett joins us for a talk and signing of her new book The Tale of the Tiger Slippers.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
December 9 Sensory Friendly Day at Children’s Museum of Houston 10am-3pm; An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed). Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Lydia Dungus at 713-535-7238.; $5 per person; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
December 10 Open Gym 11am; $6 plus tax for currently enrolled AcroSports students and $10 plus tax for kids not currently enrolled. Space is limited. Sign up online to ensure a spot.; AcroSports Friendswood; acrosports.com; 281-332-4496 FREE Easter in December 3pm; Come to the library to hunt for Easter eggs anytime between 3-5 PM and find some fun surprises!; Tweens;
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Merry Grinchmas WonderWeek Dive into the world of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and the countdown to Grinchmas with a plethora of Grinch-inspired activities.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
December 12 FREE Snowball Fight 4pm; Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 13 – 15 The Nutcracker 2019 A classical holiday tradition filled with toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes and the magical Land of Sweets.; University of Houston - Clear Lake, Bayou Theater; bahbt.org/nutcracker Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bell Batman Smells!! Purchase tickets at kidsbackporch. ticketleap.com; Kids’ Backporch Productions; kidsbackporchproductions.org; 281-412-5350 Disney’s Frozen Jr. Upstage Arts Youth Theater; upstagearts.com; 832-797-4209 A Charlie Brown Christmas Bay Area Arts Conservatory; baactx.com; 281-938-1444
December 13 FREE Baby Playtime 10am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Family Story Time 3:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
FREE Virtual Reality Games 3:30pm; Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $35 Non-members; The Little Gym of Friendswood; tlgfriendswoodtx.com; 281-482-4242
FREE Holiday Movies on The Lawn 1pm; Happy Feet; The Lawn at Baybrook Mall; baybrookmall.com FREE Nature with Kristine 2pm; Make Your Own Bird Feeders. From bird walks to arts and crafts this is a great way to experience the outdoors.; Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside Park; leaguecitytx.gov December 14 – 15 “The Nutcracker” Presented by City FREE Holiday in the Park 2pm; Snow, Santa, Hot Cocoa. Ballet of Houston Toys for Tots will have toy collection 2pm; Purchase Tickets: tickets. boxes and volunteers on hand to thegrand.com; The Grand 1894 collect toys.; Howard Ward Park, Opera House; thegrand.com; 18300 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay; 800-821-1894 nassaubay.com December 14 12th Annual Santa in the Park Breakfast with Santa 3pm-8pm; Pictures with Santa, 8:30am; Resident fee: $15 Non40,000lbs of snow, amusement resident fee: $22.50; Hometown rides, face painting, live music, Heroes Park; leaguecitytx.gov; local entertainment, food vendors, 281-554-1180 a holiday arts and craft market, FREE Nature with Kristine: Clay parade, tree lighting and more. Nature Stamps Wristbands for amusement rides 9am; From bird walks to arts and are $10 each.; Stevenson Park; crafts this is a great way to experience ci.friendswood.tx.us the outdoors.; Dr. Ned & Fay FREE Christmas in the Park Dudney Clear Creek Nature Center; 5pm; There will be a Space City Big leaguecitytx.gov Band concert beginning at 5pm and Ocean Star Family Days: An a showing of The Grinch will begin Offshore Holiday at 7pm. Santa Claus will stop by to 10am; The term “Christmas Tree” take pictures with children as well.; means something very different in the Texas Avenue Park; facebook.com/ Oil and Gas Industry. Come find out events/399409110938448 what it is while learning about polymer FREE 58th Annual Christmas Boat chains. Create a model of a simple Lane Parade carbon chain, using red and green construction paper-fit for your very own 6pm; Annual holiday parade with 100s of decorated boats.; Clear Lake holiday tree!; Ocean Star Offshore Channel; kemahboardwalk.com; Drilling Rig & Museum; 281-334-9880 oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 December 14 The Nutcracker Afternoon Tea 12:30pm; This delightful event features “The Nutcracker” Presented by City Ballet of Houston tea-time fare of finger sandwiches, cookies, punch and of course, tea! Get 6:30pm; Purchase Tickets: tickets. photos with our Nutcracker dancers. A thegrand.com; The Grand 1894 perfect complement to a performance Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 of The Nutcracker ballet. Adults: $30 | Child: $25 | Purchase Tickets: FREE Music on The Lawn tickets.thegrand.com/online/article/2020- 7pm; Join us for rockin’ series of free nutcracker-tea; The Grand 1894 Opera concerts.; The Lawn at Baybrook Mall; House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 baybrookmall.com
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR (continued) December 16 FREE Teen Craft 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 16 FREE Santa Visits the Library! 6:30pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
December 17 – 22 First Annual Hometown Holidays & Trail of Lights 6pm; Features over 100,000 lights, an 18ft Christmas Tree, Santa, Live Music, Shopping, Food & more! Purchase tickets ahead of time for $10/adults $8/child (4-11) Free for 3 and under at the gate $15/adults $10/children (4-11); 5111 Pine Ave, Pasadena; pasadenahometownholidays.com
December 17 FREE Thrifty Kitchen 4:15pm; Come to the library to learn how to cook in this class on simple recipes.; Tweens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Family Night with Santa 5pm-7pm; Bring the kids and your cameras to take pictures with Santa.; Chick-fil-A at El Dorado Blvd.; chickfil-a.com/i45andeldorado; 281-488-1112
December 18 FREE Tinkertime 4pm; Join us as we take apart old computer monitors and see what’s inside.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 19 – 25
11am; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 FREE Movies on The Lawn 1pm; How the Grinch Stole Christmas; The Lawn at Baybrook Mall; baybrookmall.com Santa’s Night Out 6pm; $25 Members, $30 NonMembers, Pizza and drink included. Call or sign-up at the front desk.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
December 23 $5 Museum Monday 11:30am; Family screening of The Grinch - Event Center. Free Popcorn for the movie Make a candy airplane!; All Ages; $5; Lone Star Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org; 346-352-7671 FREE Teen Movie Monday! 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
December 25
Christmas Day at Kemah Boardwalk Silhouette Artist Erik Johnson Bring your family and friends to Creating Portraits enjoy great food and rides.; Kemah Book your appointment online.; Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; Mommie Chic and Me, 501 E. Main, 281-334-9880 League City; mommiechicandme.com; Christmas Day at Pleasure Pier 281-557-0336 Enjoy the fun with family and friends.; FREE Happy Holidays Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; 1pm; Special holiday movie, pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 gingerbread houses, and other December 26 - January 1 holiday activities; 10 yrs & up; Evelyn New Year, New You! WonderWeek Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; Don’t miss this opportunity and come 281-474-9142 to start your new year on the right FREE iMaker Free Play note!; Children’s Museum of Houston; 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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December 21
The Magical Christmas Princess Ball 7pm; Spend the Holiday Season with your favorite Storybook Princesses! Come see a magical show and have the opportunity to hang out and take pictures with each and every one of them. Come dressed as your favorite Princess!; $12; Upstage Arts Youth Theater; upstagearts.com; 832-797-4209
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Elf Jr The Musical Presented by Broadway Kids at Purple Box Theater, tickets $12 thepurpleboxtheater.com; 818-642-4665
Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with the man in the red suit and our mascot, Sharkey! Reservations required.; Kemah Aquarium Restaurant; aquariumrestaurants.com; 281-334-2521
December 19 – 22
FREE Mario Kart Tournament 4pm; This program will start with 15 minutes to practice, and will have a tournament with prizes for the top 3 finishers.; Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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December 21 – 24
Wintry Mix WonderWeek Grab your ugly sweaters and make your way over to the Children’s Museum of Houston to celebrate the season with exciting holiday-inspired activities.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
December 19
FREE Culinary Creations: Cookie Decoration & Hot Chocolate 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 Hanukkah with the JCC 5pm; You’re invited to decorate wooden dreidels, make edible dreidels and learn the rules of the dreidel game and practice playing it. Plus, catch “Tales from the Shtetl.”; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Santa Visits the Library! 5:30pm; Free numbered tickets are required and available 30 minutes before the program begins.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
Breakfast with Santa 8:30am; Bring the kids to have Breakfast with Santa. Don’t forget your cameras.; Chick-fil-A Kemah; chickfil-a.com/kemah; 281-535-1550 The Nutcracker 1pm & 6pm; University of Houston - Clear Lake, Bayou Theater; kennedydance.com; 281-480-8441 Movie at Pleasure Pier The Grinch - Shown at dusk.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 FREE Family Story Time 11am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Construction Site on Christmas Night
December 26 – 27
ABNC Winter EcoCamp 9am; A day camp for 4 to 13-yearold’s, provides unique opportunities for kids to explore the wonder of our Natural World through indoor and outdoor activities from making smores, storytelling and crafts, trail hikes and wildlife encounters, and canoeing and fishing.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
December 27 FREE Toddlers in Motion 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 Afternoon Family Activity 1pm-3pm; Pre-School level craft. One per child present, included with admission.; Texas City Museum; z-upload.facebook.com/ events/270015430358274/?event_ time_id=270015463691604 FREE Christmas Escape! 2pm, 3pm & 4pm; Save Santa in this 30-minute escape room! Registration is required.; 10 yrs & up; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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December 28 Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer 1pm and 4pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring the Kindness Book 11am; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 Ice Skate with Elsa 4pm-6pm; Pricing (Tax included) $11 Regular Admission (skates not included) available on-site $4 Skate Rental; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
December 29 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Pop-Up Peekaboo! Things That Go 11am; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
December 30 FREE Teen Craft; 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-4881906 FREE LEGO Free Play 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
December 31 New Year’s Eve Family Celebration Ring in the New Year with family fun and fireworks show at 10pm.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 New Year’s Eve at Pleasure Pier Ring in the New Year with us.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 Rockin’ New Year’s Noon 10am; This end-of-year bash rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with a parade and shimmering ball drop, just like in Times Square! TWO simultaneous ball drops and DJ dance after party!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Noon Year’s Eve Celebration 11am-1pm; Dance with a DJ and cap the noon hour off with bubbles! Enjoy face painting, a balloon and caricature artist, and capture the fun with Lucky Shots’ magic mirror photo booth.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE New Year’s Ball Drop 11:30am; We will do the count 10 seconds before Noon. After that we will have a dance party.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
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