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Parents: Some programs programs require require tickets ticketsand/or and/orreservations, reservations,always alwayscontact contact event locations to confirm times requirements. event locations to confirm times andand requirements. Dec 1 - 24 • Santa Wonderland 2014--A Classic Christmas • Families can enjoy the wonder of Christmas inside our store with “Santa’s Wonderland” a Christmas village chocked full of fun games, activities and crafts for the whole family. • Free • Bass Pro ShopKaty Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Dec 1 - 24 • Photos with Santa • Special Dates**Pet Photos- Dec 16 (10am-9pm) and Caring Santa for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs (RSVP) Dec 7 (9:30am-Noon). • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com
Workshop for tree baling • Dewberry Dec 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Infant Farm • dewberrychristmastrees.com • Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am 281-934-3276 • 3-12 months• Free • Maud Marks Dec 1 • Mondays with Mommy-- Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Winter Wonderland • Mondays with Mommy takes children on a monthly fun, educational journey while utilizing music and movement. • 0-5 yrs • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533
Dec 1 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Countdown to Christmas: Make an ornament to keep and one to place on the Chick-fil-A tree as we prepare for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Singing, Dancing, Story Time and play Dec 1 - 21 • Santa Visits dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A LaCenterra • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Every Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad Saturday and Sunday Santa will meet • 281-579-9460 your family and go over the children’s Dec 1 • Grinch Day • 4:00pm • wish list and pose for photos. Bring How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Coloring your cameras. • La Centerra at Cinco and activities to follow. • Free • Barnes Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533 & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield • Dec 1 - 14 • Dewberry Christmas Tree Farm • Take a hayride or ride the Dewville Express Train to the “forest” on the back 40 acres. Search the Christmas Forest for the right tree. Cut your tree (we furnish saw) or we cut it for you. Ride back to Santa’s
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Dec 1 • Maker Mondays • 4:30pm • Let your imaginations soar. We will explore the world of science with various experiments. • 6-11 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Dec 2 • Ladies Night Out • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Please join us for a Special Night of Christmas Shopping appetizers, food tastings, door prizes and Dec 2, 9 & 16 • Mother Goose more!! • The Shoppes’ at Brookwood Time • 10:15am • 1-12 months• • brookshiretexas.org Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Dec 2 • Family Night Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 5:00pm • Tree Lighting • 281-395-1311 Ceremony: We’re kicking Find even more Dec 2 & 9 • Toddler off the Holiday season Time • 10:15am • family friendly with our annual Christmas 12-36 months• Free events at Tree Lighting Ceremony. • Fulshear/Simonton Enjoy music by Grace Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • Fellowship UMC followed 281-633-4675 by our tree lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. We will also Dec 2 • Preschool make a holiday ornament and Playhouse • 9:30am • Countdown to Christmas: Make an have a special visit from the Chickornament to keep and one to place on fil-A Santa Cow & complimentary face the Chick-fil-A tree as we prepare for painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Singing, Dancing, Story Time and play Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A 281-395-1114 Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18 • Dec 2 • Free Afternoon at the Toddler Time • 10:15am • 12-36 Houston Zoo • 2:00pm -5:00pm • months• Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500
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Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Preschool Story Time • Dec 5 - 6 • 31st Annual Madrigal Dinner • 10:15am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Expressions are the Lords and Ladies of the Courts, Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 the choirs serve the meal, sing carols around the Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Preschool Story Time • tables and present a concert. Fri 7pm & Sat 1pm 11:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch and 7pm. Tickets available online. • James E. Taylor High School • taylorchoir.org • 281-237-9264 Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Kid’s Korner Story Time Dec 5 - 6 • A Magical Christmas • Dec • 5:00pm • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library 5th from 6-9pm: Parade of Lights, Lighting of the Museum, visit & picture with Santa, Christmas @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Caroling, Refreshments, Outdoor Movie (Polar Express). Dec 3, 9 & 16 • Pajama Night Story Time Dec 6th from Noon-6pm: SNOW!!! Visit & picture • 7:00pm • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • with Santa, Vendors, Live Music and at 2pm Ugly fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Christmas Sweater Contest. • City of Brookshire • Dec 3 & 10 • Preschool Story Time • cityofbrookshire.org 10:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Dec 5 - 6 • Brookwood’s Open House • Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 9:30am • Citizen Pageant, Brookwood Gift & Garden Dec 3 • Small Fries Playtime • 10:00am • Center, Cafe at Brookwood. • The Brookwood Cutie Clove Ornaments: We’re so excited to have Community • brookwoodcommunity.org • 281-375-2100 Cutie Clementines as another healthy Happy Meal Dec 5 & 12 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free option and we’ll be celebrating by using cuties to make a gift for someone special. • McDonald’s of time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. Spring Green • mcdspringgreen.com Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or Dec 3 • After-School Break--Just Chillin’ • just hanging out with friends. Parents...enjoy a night 4:30pm • K-3rd Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $15, Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 at the door $20. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dec 3 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Tree Lighting Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Ceremony: We’re kicking off the Holiday season Dec 5 • Princess Play Date • 9:00am • A with our annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. day of awesomeness filled with dress up, tea party, Enjoy music by Grace Fellowship UMC followed by story time, craft time and much more. Girls ages 3 our tree lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. We will also (potty trained) - 5 yrs. Pre-Register online for only make a holiday ornament and have a special visit $15 or register at the door for $20. Don’t forget to from the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow & complimentary face pack a lunch! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Dec 5 • Children’s Christmas Musical - Room For Christmas • 6:30pm • First United Methodist Dec 4 - 5 • 11th Annual Parade of Homes • 6:00pm • Be dazzled by beautiful Katy-area homes. Church Katy • firstmethodistkaty.com • 281-391-2121 Tickets are $12 for both nights and will be available for purchase at Beau Kisses, Curtain Call, Dancer’s Closet, Hauerland’s or your favorite Cougar Star. • Cinco Ranch High School • crhscougarstars.org • 281-237-5261
Dec 4 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • 0-36 months• Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Dec 4 • McFamily Fun Nights at McDonald’s • 6:00pm • Cutie Clove Ornaments: We’re so excited to have Cutie Clementines as another healthy Happy Meal option and we’ll be celebrating by using cuties to make a gift for someone special. • McDonald’s of Spring Green • mcdspringgreen.com Dec 4 • Young Adult Cafe--Scramble Haikus • 7:00pm • 6th Grade & up • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
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Dec 6 • 20th Annual Frostyfest • 9:00am • Vendors, Quilt Raffle, Silent Auction and Bake Sale. Only handmade craftsman-artisans. • Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church • epiphanycatholic.org • 281-346-8009 Dec 6 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build Holiday Yard Stakes • 5-12 yrs • At Your Local Home Depot • homedepot.com Dec 6 • Holiday on the Plaza with A Katy Old Fashioned Christmas • 10:00am • Tree lighting will be held at 7pm, booths with holiday activities for children including letters to Santa, making your own Christmas Ornaments and Reindeer food! Photos with Santa are available for $5. • Harvest Plaza • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4800 Dec 6 • Family Story Time--Night Before Christmas Puppet Show • 10:15am • All Ages • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 6 • Cinco Ranch Branch Library’s Holiday Story Time and Winter Lounge • 11:00am-2:00pm • At this open house family event, sample festive treats and sip hot cocoa while the kids watch a holiday movie. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 6 • Holiday Kickoff with Santa • 1:00pm • A special holiday program with Santa, delicious treats, and Christmas crafts. The Tender Loving Canines will also be in the library for children to read them their favorite stories. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Dec 6 • Fulshear Festival of Lights Rock n Roll Christmas Spectacular • 5:00pm • Evening full of music and wonder Starring Johnny Seaton as Elvis Presley and Saenz of the Time Band. There will also be a Parade and Fireworks Show! SANTA will Dec 5 • Gymnastics Camp and Back be visiting us and taking request in the children’s Handspring Blast! • 7:00pm • Come join the area. • Downtown Fulshear • fulshearareachamber.com awesome coaches at Showcase Gymnastics for a Dec 6 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm night of gymnastics and tumbling! • 4-18 yrs • $20 • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmember, $25 non-member • Showcase Gymnastics members. Register online or call. $30/members, $35/ • showcasegymnastics.com • 281-665-8702 non-members • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com Dec 5 • Polar Express Story Time • 7:00pm • 281-347-1400
Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 • The Polar Express story will be read, along with Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Totally Toddler Story some activities. Kids can come in their PJs too! • Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Tickets are given Free • Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. • 18- • barnesandnoble.com • 281-861-6842 36 months• Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • Dec 6, 13, 20 & 24 • Selfies with Santa • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 12:00pm-4:00pm • Take an Elfie Selfie with Santa Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 11:30am by making and wearing elf hats. Then, get your • 12-36 months• Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library camera ready, bring your wish list and snap a selfie • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 with jolly, old Saint Nick! • Childrens Museum of Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Teen Time • 2:45pm • Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Come to enjoy a great movie. • Teens • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
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Dec 8 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Living Water International & Sparkling Snow: Have fun learning how Living Water brings hope and clean water to those in need and create a sparkling snowflake. Singing, Dancing, Story Time and play dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Dec 9 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Living Water International & Sparkling Snow: Have fun learning how Living Water brings hope and clean water to those in need and create a sparkling Dec 6 • Breakfast with The Sugar Plum Fairy snowflake. Singing, Dancing, Story Time and play and Sugar Plum Market • Order tickets online. dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • Lakeside Country Club • allegroballetofhouston.com • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 • 281-496-4670 Dec 9 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Living Water Dec 6 • Kidgits Holiday Celebration • Kids International Benefit Night: Learn how Living Water can get festive with various crafts and activities International brings hope and water to those in need including making their own ornament, writing a letter by participating in fun water challenges, activities and to Santa and decorating a gift box to celebrate The have the opportunity to shoot a t-shirt cannon. Enjoy Boxtrolls. • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com dinner with your family and 10% of sales will be Dec 6 • 3rd Annual Gingerbread Jog • donated to Living Water International. Plus, there will 8:00am • 5K and 1 mile fun walk benefiting the be a special visit from the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow & Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston. Register complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet online. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • thedriven.net Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • 281-578-0078 • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
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Dec 10 - 13 • Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Dec 11 • McFamily Fun Nights at McDonald’s Carol • Wed-Fri 7:30pm and Sat 2pm & 7:30pm • • 6:00pm • Christmas Around the World: Pack your James E. Taylor High School • taylorplaymakers.com bags and join us as we travel around the world Dec 10 • Small Fries Playtime at McDonald’s to see how Christmas is celebrated in different parts • 10:00am • Christmas Around the World: Pack of the world. • McDonald’s of Spring Green • your bags and join us as we travel around the mcdspringgreen.com
world to see how Christmas is celebrated in different Dec 12 - 14 • The Nutcracker • Fri 7pm, Sat parts of the world. • McDonald’s of Spring Green 3:30pm & 7pm and Sun 3:30pm. Tickets available • mcdspringgreen.com online. • $20 • Berry Center • artisanschoolofdance.com Dec 10 • Kinder Korner--M is for Music • • 832-717-3263 4:30pm • Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Dec 12 - 14 • 12th Annual Journey to Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Bethlehem 2014 • Outdoor walk-through drama Dec 10 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Living Water International Benefit Night: Learn how Living Water International brings hope and water to those in need by participating in fun water challenges, activities and have the opportunity to shoot a t-shirt cannon. Enjoy dinner with your family and 10% of sales will be donated to Living Water International. Plus, there will be a special visit from the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow & complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Dec 11 - 15 • Polar Express Pajama Party • 6:30pm • Bring your little ones in their best Christmas pajamas if you wish. Miss Alicia will read the original book, serve hot chocolate, and have swag bags for the kids. Reserve your spot. • Katy Budget Books • katybooks.com • 281-578-7770 Dec 11 • Free Play For All • 10:30am • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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portraying the birth of Christ. With over 200 cast & crew, live animals and 9 interactive scenes, this is expected to be the largest year ever. Fri 7pm9pm, Sat 5:30pm-9pm, Sun 5:30pm-8pm • Current - A Christian Church • currentchristian.org/jtb • 281-395-4722
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Dec 12 • Katy Children’s Choir Christmas Concert • 7:00pm-8:30pm • The Katy Children’s Choir is comprised of over 100 children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Tickets are $5.00 for Adults, free for children under 12 • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church • katychildrenschoir.com • 832-332-2061 Dec 12 • Elf of the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Story Time • 7:00pm • Free • Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village • 281-293-8699 • Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield • barnesandnoble.com • 281-861-6842 Dec 12 • Frank Hart Fantastical Amazingly Jesus Christmas Concert • 7:00pm • Crosspoint Community Church • crosspt.org • 281-398-6464
Dec 13 - 14 • Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus • 9:00am • Breakfast Buffet--$8.95 children and $15.95 adults (there will be 3 seating’s for breakfast), Complimentary Christmas photograph and Christmas cookie decorating. • Brookwood Cafe Dec 12 - 13 • Yes, Virginia, There is a • brookwoodcommunity.org • 281-375-2100 Santa Claus • Fri 7pm and Sat 2pm & 7pm. • Dec 13 • Chancel Choir Cantata • Bear KVPAC • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Dec 12 • Boys Play Date • 9:00am • Boys Play Dates are themed days of excitement! Boys ages Dec 13 • Breakfast with Santa and Friends 3 (potty trained) - 5 yrs. Pre-Register online for only • 9:00am • Enjoy a continental breakfast, get a $15 or register at the door for $20. Don’t forget to photo with Santa, and take part in fun activities. pack a lunch! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, • $10 for children, $5 for adults • Mayde Creek High School • mchs.seatyourself.biz Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Dec 13 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Dec 12 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:00pm Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • AMC • Register online or call. $28/members, $33/non- First Colony 24 • amctheatres.com • 281-277-5858 members • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • • AMC Willowbrook 24 • amctheatre.com • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 281-970-9604
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Dec 13 • Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic • Dec 14 • Christmas Cantata - Let the Whole 10:00am • Holiday Train Engine • Free • At Your World Sing • Two Shows: 8:30am & 11am • First United Methodist Church Katy • firstmethodistkaty.com Local Lowes Store • lowesbuildandgrow.com • 281-391-2121 Dec 13 • Sugar and Spice: Merida and Snow White Workshop at West Oaks • Dec 14 • Christmas Music Celebration • 11:00am-1:30pm • Fun with one traditional technique 6:45pm • Children’s Choir, Children’s Chimes, Mpact, painting project and one craft project. • 6-10 yrs and Youth Praise Band will present Christmas music. • $20 • KVPAC West Oaks Campus • kvpac.org • River Bend Baptist Church • riverbendbc.org • 281-797-0185 • 281-829-2787 Dec 13 • Behold the Lamb of God • 12:00pm • A musical presentation of the story of Christmas, starting in Genesis all the way through the birth of Christ. Bring, chairs, and blankets. • Central Green in La Centerra • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950
Dec 14 • Messiah Sing-A-Long • 7:00pm • Please come to sing, or just to listen to this beautiful music. There will be soloists and a full orchestra. • Free • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church • stpkaty.org • 281-492-8031
Dec 13 • The Nutcracker Tea • 2:00pm • Connolly Dance Arts’ students will be putting on their holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Tables will be sold, and the event will include finger foods and tea during the show. Tickets are sold online only. • Crosspoint Church • connollydancearts.com
Dec 15 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Christmas Party: Celebrate the season and make a surprise Christmas present for someone you love. Singing, Dancing, Story Time and play dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Dec 13 • Free Movie Night--Home Alone • Dec 15 • Once Upon A December • 7:00pm 6:00pm-9:00pm • Movie begins at dusk. • Heritage • The Mayde Creek HS Choir will perform their winter concert. • Free Admission • Mayde Creek Square at LaCenterra • lacenterra.com High School Performing Arts Center Dec 13 • 8th Annual Living Nativity • 6:30pm • There will be 3 presentations one at 6:30pm, Dec 16 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • one at 7pm and one at 7:30pm. Refreshments and Christmas Party: Celebrate the season and make a a kids’ craft area will be provided throughout the surprise Christmas present for someone you love. Singing, evening. • Free • First Christian Church • fcckaty.com Dancing, Story Time and play dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-492-2693 • 281-395-1114 Dec 14 • Living Word Lutheran Church presents “Behold the Star” • Showtimes are Dec 16 • Family Night • 5:00pm • 12 Days 8am, 9:30am, and 11am. • Living Word Lutheran of Giving: This month, the Chick-fil-A Kids Club is Church in Katy • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 celebrating Generosity. Come and craft your very
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own 12 Days of Giving chain that will have you caring and sharing throughout the season. We will also have a special visit from the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow & Complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Dec 17 • Small Fries Playtime at McDonald’s • 10:00am • Holidays Around the World: This week we’ll take another journey to celebrate other holidays celebrated by other cultures during the holiday season. • McDonald’s of Spring Green • mcdspringgreen.com Dec 17 • After-School Break--So You Want To Build A Snowman • 4:30pm • K-3rd Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Dec 17 • Family Night • 5:00pm • 12 Days of Giving: This month, the Chick-fil-A Kids Club is celebrating Generosity. Come and craft your very own 12 Days of Giving chain that will have you caring and sharing throughout the season. We will also have a special visit from the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow & Complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Dec 18 • McFamily Fun Nights at McDonald’s • 6:00pm • Holidays Around the World: This week we’ll take another journey to celebrate other holidays celebrated by other cultures during the holiday season. • McDonald’s of Spring Green • mcdspringgreen.com
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 19 • Santa’s Ranch • 1:00pm-4:30pm • Santa’s Ranch Open House for the whole family. Some of the holiday activities are: Visit with Santa, face painting, “reindeer games”, crafts, live music and more! • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Dec 19 • Kids Night In- FROZEN • 7:00pm • Come join us for a night of winter sports activities and fun in the gym. Pizza served until 7:30 pm. Open to the public ages 4-12 yrs. $25 first child, $10 sibling for members, $30 for non-members. • Showcase Gymnastics • showcasegymnastics.com • 281-665-8702 Dec 19 • Holiday Classics Story Time • 7:00pm • Kids, come in your PJs for stories and fun. • Free • Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield • barnesandnoble.com • 281-861-6842 Dec 20 - 21 • The Nutcracker • Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm and Sun 2:30pm. Order tickets online. • James E. Taylor High School • allegroballetofhouston.com • 281-496-4670 Dec 20 • 4th Annual Katy Rocks Winterfest • 12:00pm-6:00pm • Music, vendors, food and family fun. • Central Green Park • katyrocks.org Dec 20 • Winter in Pixie Hollow at West Oaks • 1:00pm • Live Performances, Pixie Games, and Magical Crafts. • $10 • KVPAC West Oaks Campus • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Dec 21 • Live Nativity and Puppet Show • 5:30pm-8:30pm • See Mary and Joseph with Jesus in the manger. Outside, visit the petting area and say hello to Frank the camel. Inside, enjoy free
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refreshments, crafts and a puppet show. This is a free event for the community • Victory of the Lamb Lutheran Church • votl.org • 281-395-0544 Dec 22 - 31 • Camp Katy Kid at Showcase Gymnastics • 8:00am • Dec 22, 23, 29, 30, 31. $60 per day, (late care available until 6:00 pm for $10 per day) • 3-13 yrs • Showcase Gymnastics • showcasegymnastics.com • 281-665-8702 Dec 24 • Small Fries Playtime at McDonald’s • 10:00am • Stop in for breakfast and enjoy a FREE order of hotcakes with any Breakfast Extra Value Meal and the kids can make a Holiday Sticker Scenery to take home while supplies last. • McDonald’s of Spring Green • mcdspringgreen.com Dec 31 • Rockin’ New Year’s Noon Bash • 9:00am • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Dec 31 • Small Fries Playtime at McDonald’s • 10:00am • Happy New Year: Stop in for breakfast and enjoy a FREE order of hotcakes with any Breakfast Extra Value Meal and the kids can make a Holiday Sticker Scenery to take home while supplies last. • McDonald’s of Spring Green • mcdspringgreen.com
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Baby Bounce • 10:15am • Year-round story time for infants 3 months to non-walkers. • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
TUESDAY Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:00am • 18-36 months • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Tuesday Craft • 4:30pm • Come and make a special craft that you get to keep! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
WEDNESDAY Toddler Story Time • 10:30am & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Preschool Explorers • 11:15am • There will be plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration Fish Feeding Frenzy • 1:00pm • Free • Bass as we learn about the world. No registration required. Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • • 2 1/2-5 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 281-644-2200
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