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December 2015
Parents: Parents: Some Some programs programs require require tickets tickets and/or and/or reservations, reservations, always always contact contact event event locations locations to to confirm confirm times times and and requirements. requirements. Dec 1 - Jan 3 • Seasons of Sharing • Holidays celebrated throughout the world and in Houston will vibrantly burst under one roof with the Seasons of Sharing exhibit. Take a peek into Ramadan, Diwali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the Lunar New Year. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
bodyboard and surfs the wave to show off his tricks, then he helps little ones learn to surf in a brief one-on-one lesson. Kids have the opportunity to meet Santa in this unique way three times a day. • Schlitterbahn Water Park, Galveston • schlitterbahn.com/gal
Dec 1 - 6 • Free Crafts-Pinecone Ornament • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Dec 1 - Jan 3 • Holiday Light Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Show at Schlitterbahn • 12:00pm- Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • basspro.com 4:00pm • Enjoy a spectacular indoor • 713-770-5100 light display that is animated to some Dec 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16 of your favorite Christmas songs. & 18 • Toddler Time • 10:10am Shows start at the top of every hour. • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • Schlitterbahn Water Park, Galveston friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • schlitterbahn.com/gal Dec 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16 Dec 1 - 31 • Moody Gardens & 18 • Preschool Story Time Festival of Lights &”Ice Land” • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood Ice Sculptures • Moody Gardens Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • Galveston • moodygardens.com • 281-482-7135 800-582-4673 Dec 1 • Free Afternoon at The Dec 1 - 24 • Free Photo with Houston Zoo • 12:00pm • Free Santa! • Get a free 4x6 studio-quality • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • photo in-store! • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland 713-533-6500 • basspro.com • 713-770-5100 Dec 2 • Mommy Mingle Wednesday Dec 1 - 23 • Surf with Santa • 10:00am-12:00pm • Bring your at Schlitterbahn • Santa hops on a little ones to Tot Spot. • Children’s
Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org Open to all persons with developmental • 713-522-1138 disabilities. Learn basic basketball Dec 2 • Crafts • 6:30pm • All skills. Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • those with special needs to 281-652-1677 make this a rewarding Dec 3 - 20 • Find even more experience. • 8 yrs & up Fairytale Christmas • Free • Pearland Branch family friendly Carol - The Musical Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • events at • Pearl Theater • 281-652-1677 pearl-theater.com • Dec 3, 10 & 17 • 713-340-2540 Adaptive Recreation: Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Wheelchair Football/ Toddler Time • 10:30am Basketball • 7:00pm • • Free • Parker Williams Branch Open to all persons with physical Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Adaptive disabilities who are independent in Recreation: Bowling Team • their wheelchairs. Choose which sport 1:00pm • Open to all persons to play. No registration required. • 10 with developmental disabilities. Parents, yrs & up • Free • Pearland Recreation guardians and caregivers must assist Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. those with special needs to make this a • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 rewarding experience. Open to all skill levels. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Pearland Dec 4 - 20 • Jingle on the Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • Boardwalk • Welcome the season 281-412-8931 with holiday music, a toy drive, parade, Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Adaptive & more! • kemahboardwalk.com • Recreation: Basketball • 6:00pm • 281-334-9880
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Dec 4 • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony • Lighting of the City’s Christmas Tree and a special visit from Santa. Live entertainment, snow and horse and carriage ride. • Free • Pearland Town Center Dec 4 - 13 • Christmas 9-1-1 • Fri and Sat • pearlandtowncenter.com 8pm and Sun 3pm • The Purple Box Theater • Dec 4 • Santa’s Mailbox • Send a letter thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 to Santa by dropping it in one of four special Dec 4 - 6 • 42nd Annual Dickens on The mailboxes located across Pearland. Santa also has Strand • Travel back to the settings familiar to an email address and you can send your letters and writer Charles Dickens as depicted in his internationally best wishes to him at santaclaus@pearlandtx.gov. • famous book, “A Christmas Carol.” • The Strand, pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Galveston • galvestonhistory.org • 409-765-7424 Dec 4 • Christmas Movie Series • 6:00pm Dec 4 - 5 • Holiday High Tea at the Four Friends Tea Room • Christmas High Tea at Four • ELF with a guest appearance from SANTA! Free Friends Tea Room with seating times available: 11:00 children’s activities followed by a Christmas Movie! • a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. both days. Wellborne Cinema 4 • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 Enjoy a selection of fine teas, soup, salad, finger Dec 4 • Hometown Christmas Festival • sandwiches, scones and delicious desserts. Receive 6:00pm-9:00pm • Christmas entertainment, live a free mini tea cup ornament and make this day a music, great food, strolling entertainment, horse and forever memory! • $25 per person. • Four Friends Tea Room • fourfriendstearoom.com • 281-485-6484 carriage rides, breakfast with Santa, snow and more. • Pearland Town Center • pearlandtowncenter.com Dec 4 - 5 • Mary Queen Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon • 9:30am • Dec 4 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • Members $30; Non-Members $35 • The Little Gym of maryqueenchurch.org • 281-482-1391 x328 Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242 Dec 4 & 18 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • Members $30; Non-Members $40 • Dec 5 - 15 • Paper Tree Decorating Contest The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • • We’ll be accepting entries of our paper tree 713-340-0042 decorating contest. Winners will be announced at Dec 4 • Home Alone - Film with Live our Holiday Open House on Dec. 17. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Orchestra • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org Dec 4 - 23 • Christmas Train • Train rides, Mrs. Claus’ Story Time, Santa’s Workshop, Big Al’s Place, Walking Trail, and more! Reserve your tickets now. • Victory Camp • thechristmastrain.org
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Dec 5 - 6 • Chara Dance Academy presents The Greatest Gift • For tickets and more information visit website. • Friendswood Junior High • balletducoeur.com • 832-569-4065 Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Vietnamese Story Time - Level 2 • 10:00am • Registration required. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Vietnamese Story Time - Level 1 • 11:15am • Registration required. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Vietnamese Story Time - Level 3 • 2:30pm • Registration required. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Dec 5 & 12 • Adaptive Recreation: Yoga • 11:30am • Learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath and much more. Please RSVP to Valerie McNeel at 281-541-4243 or email valerie@gddi.com before attending class • 10 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Dec 5 • Flapjack Fun Run • 8:00am • 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kid’s K Run benefitting city park improvements. • Stevenson Park • ci.friendswood.tx.us • 281-996-3220 Dec 5 • Breakfast with Santa • 8:30am • Tickets are $5 at the door. There will also be a children’s book sale. Bring your camera and take picture with Santa. • Alvin Senior Center • alvin-tx.gov
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 5 • Christmas Around the World • 8:45am • Join us for fun filled morning traveling through different countries learning how each country celebrates Christmas and also learning about the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus. Limited space available. Register online. • Pre-K 3 (Potty-trained)-4th Grade • Lord of Life Friendswood • lordoflifefriendswood.com • 281-482-0481
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Dec 10 • Craft for Kids • 3:30pm • Make Barbara Robinson. • Free • Alvin Branch Library a handprint tree. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Dec 15 • Bedtime Stories • 7:00pm • Bedtime Dec 10 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • themed stories and crafts. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Come to the library wearing your PJs and enjoy a Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • story and a bed time snack. • Free • Alvin Branch 713-436-8600 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Dec 17 - 27 • Moody Gardens Presents Dec 11 - 13 • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever • Fri 7pm, Sat 3pm & 7pm and Sun 3pm • Pearland Community Center • kidsbackporchproductions.org • 281-412-5350
A Magical Christmas 2015 - Dinner & Show • 6:30pm • starring Master Illusionist Curt Miller and Friends. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodychristmasshow.com • 409-683-4186
Dec 12 - 13 • The Nutcracker presented by City Ballet of Houston • Sat 2pm & 7:30pm Dec 5 • Teddy Bear Checkup • 9:00am • and Sun 2pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • Bring your teddy bear, doll or other favorite friend thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 for a ‘beary’ special checkup. This annual event Dec 12 - 13 • Galveston Holiday in the lets kids become a doctor for the day by learning Park • 12:00pm-6:00pm • Bring out the whole all about health & wellness. Santa will be there family for a day filled with festive holiday tunes from giving his friend a special checkup too! • Free local and area school choirs, bands and amazing with General Admission • The Health Museum • church choirs during this free event. Children will also thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515 be able to visit and take pictures with Santa in the
Dec 17 • Holiday Open House • 5:00pm • Music, refreshments, fun for the whole family, plus don’t miss the judging of our tree decorating contest by local Manvel celebrities. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Dec 5 • Home for the Holidays & Depot Market Days • 9:00am • Farmer’s Market, Vendors, entertainment, activities, light parade and more. The forecast is predicting snow with a chance of Santa! • Alvin Train Depot • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299
Dec 5 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films to Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • The Good Dinosaur--The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 Dec 5 • Grandkids & Me • 11:00am • Make a Christmas decoration. Movie time too. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Dec 5 • Family Fun Day • 11:30am • Decorate a paper tree. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Dec 17 • Family Craft Night • 6:00pm • Make Christmas and Kwanzaa decorations. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Dec 18 - 20 • Handel’s Messiah • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org
Park. • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston Dec 18 • Mommy & Me Playtime • 9:30am • galveston.com • 409-621-2253 • Enjoy educational activities and play time with Dec 12 - 13 • Nutcracker Afternoon Tea your children during an open play session in the • 12:30pm • Treat your favorite little girl or boy preschool room. Free admission when you show this to an afternoon tea filled with delicious treats. • ad. • 5 and under • $2/child ($5 max) • Lord The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • of Life Lutheran School • lordoflifefriendswood.com 800-821-1894 • 2814820481 Dec 12 • League City’s 54th Annual Christmas Dec 19 - 20 • Kennedy Dance Theatre Boat Lane Parade • The parade features more presents The Nutcracker • Come experience the than 100 brightly decorated power and sailboats magic of Christmas as this fairy tale comes to life! that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from the Saturday, December 19th 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay December 20th 2pm. • $18 in advance, $20 at Lagoon to Galveston Bay. • Clear Lake Channel • the door • University of Houston, Bayou Theater • clearlakearea.com kennedydance.com • 281-480-8441
Dec 5 • 34th Annual Lighted Christmas Dec 12 • 8th Annual Santa in the Park • Parade • 6:00pm • FM 518 from Old Alvin Rd to 3:00pm-8:00pm • Photos with Santa, Parade, Tree Pearland Pkwy • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Lighting & Fireworks, Concert in the Park, Snow Dec 6 & 20 • Free Sunday in Nature • hill of 20,000 lbs of snow, food and beverages, Join us for a day of Free Admission to the Nature amusement rides and more. • Stevenson Park • Center. We will focus on a different topic each ci.friendswood.tx.us • 281-996-3219
Dec 19 • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical • 2pm & 7pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Dec 19 • Christmas Bird Count • 7:00am • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
month. Last admission is at 4pm and there will be Dec 12 • 29th Annual Christmas Lighted Parade a special program from 1-3pm. • Armand Bayou • 6:00pm • South Friendswood Dr., Friendswood • Dec 19 • Elfie Selfies with Santa • 11:00am • Santa Claus is coming to the Children’s Museum Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 friendswoodchamber.com • 281-482-3329 of Houston just before he embarks on his big annual Dec 7 - 13 • Free Crafts-Color a 9” Wooden Dec 13 • Cozy Christmas Campfire • 4:30pm- journey around the world. Get your camera ready, Santa Decoration • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Saturday 7:30pm • For a fun time around the campfire singing bring your wish list, make and wear an elf hats, and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland Christmas songs, roasting marshmallows and enjoying and snap an #ElfieSelfie with jolly, old Saint Nick! being together. There will also be a jump house and • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • basspro.com • 713-770-5100 the playground will be open for the kids to play • • 713-522-1138 Dec 7 • Adaptive Recreation: Arts & Crafts Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church • • 11:30am • Open to persons with developmental Dec 19 • The Purple Box Theater presents shepherdoftheheart.org • 713-436-5080 disabilities. Create a piece of art you can be Broadway Kids Christmas Show • 7:00pm proud to show off or even give away as a gift! Dec 13 • Canticles and Candlelight • 7:00pm • $10 • Stevenson Park Rotary Pavilion • • 6 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • • A Christmas Cantata featuring chancel choir, thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 orchestra, handbells, worship team and more. • Alvin pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Dec 20 • Santa Hustle Half Marathon & First United Methodist Church • alvinmethodist.org 5K • 8:00am • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Dec 8 - 20 • A Christmas Story The Musical Dec 14 - 18 • Free Crafts-Color a Christmas Galveston • galveston.com • 409-621-2253 • Hobby Center • tuts.com • 713-558-8887 Scene Drawstring Bag • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; Dec 9 • Adaptive Recreation: Paralympic Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro Shop, Dec 20 • Meet Santa’s Reindeer • 12:00pm4:00pm • Snap a selfie with Santa, sleigh and Archery • 2:00pm • Open to all persons with Pearland • basspro.com • 713-770-5100 reindeer! • Children’s Museum of Houston • a physical disability. Bring your own bow if you have one however one will be provided for you if Dec 15 • Snowy Candles • 6:30pm • Teens cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • needed. You must RSVP by the Tuesday before the Dec 21 - 24 • Free Crafts-Decorate a 281-489-7596 class to Lindsay French at lfrench@pearlandtx.gov • Christmas Scene Cookie • Monday-Friday, 5-7pm; 10 yrs & up • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • Dec 15 • 3rd Tuesday Book Club • 6:30pm Saturday and Sunday, Noon-5pm. • Bass Pro Shop, • Reading “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, by Pearland • basspro.com • 713-770-5100 pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 24 • Milk and Cookies with Santa • 11:00am • The Man in Red invites you to fuel up with milk and cookies before his big departure at the Children’s Museum of Houston! Get your elf hats ready, bring your wish list and snap an #ElfieSelfie with jolly, old Saint Nick! • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Dec 27 - Jan 2 • Bullets Over Broadway • Hobby Center • houston.broadway.com Dec 27 • Snow Queen Visits Children’s Museum • 1:00pm • Have a ball and welcome the winter season with the Children’s Museum of Houston and the Snow Queen herself! • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Dec 28 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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with family fun and fireworks! • Kemah TUESDAY Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am 281-334-9880 • 18-36 months • Free • Pearland Branch Dec 31 • Children’s Museum of Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Houston’s Rockin’ New Year’s Preschool Story Time • 10:30am Noon Bash • 10:00am • This end• Free • Pearland Westside Branch of-year bash rings in the New Year at Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 the stroke of noon with a parade and shimmering ball drop, just like they do Doggy Reading Time • 10:30am in Times Square! Kids finally don’t have • Free • Pearland Westside Branch to stay up till midnight to celebrate. Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 • Children’s Museum of Houston • WEDNESDAY cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • Dec 31 • Toddler Time • 10:30am Story Time and Music in the Playroom • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library at 10:15am. FREE IceDream for all • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • cfapearland.com • 713-436-6700
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• Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Rattle and Rhyme • 6:15pm • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
THURSDAY Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Early music and movement for toddlers. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Doggy Reading Time • 10:30am Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • • Free • Pearland Westside Branch 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 SATURDAY
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Manvel Branch Library • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 3 yrs & under • Free • Friendswood Chapter Book Story Time • 3:30pm Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • • Each week we’ll read a few more 281-482-7135 chapters! • Free • Manvel Branch
Dec 29 • Disney Character Party • 2:00pm • Dress as or bring your favorite Disney character for an afternoon of songs, snacks, and crafts. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-18 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve Family months • Free • Pearland Branch Library Baby Bounce • 3:30pm • Songs, Celebration • Ring in the New Year • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 rhymes and story. • 0-18 months • Free
Family Fun • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 Free Crafts for Kids • 11:00am3:00pm • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
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