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Bay Area First Baptist Church

281-332-2133 • bafbc.org Dec. 24 • 3pm • Christmas Eve Children’s Service • 5pm • Candlelight Service

Bay Area Christian Church

281-480-5683 • bayareacc.net Dec. 24 • 6:30pm • Candlelight Service

First Baptist Church of Pasadena

281-991-1232 • fbp.org Dec. 24 • 4pm & 6pm • Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Service

Friendswo od Friends Church

Baybro ok Baptist Church

281-996-1316 • baybrookbaptist.org Dec. 24 • 6pm Candlelight Service

281-482-7821 •friendswoodfriends.org Dec. 24 • 6pm & 10pm • Candlelight Service

Bayshore Baptist Church

Gateway Comminuty Church

281-471-0332 • bayshorebc.org Dec. 23 •10:30am • Christmas Celebration Service Dec. 24 • 8pm • Christmas Eve Service

281-286-1515 • gateway-community.org Dec. 24 • 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 11pm Christmas Eve Services

Calvary Church

281-333-4535 • gdlc.org Dec. 24 • 10am • Family Service & Carols 5pm & 6pm • Traditional Worship Services • 5:30pm & 6:30pm • Contemporary Services • 11:30pm • Christ Mass & Holy Communion

281-648-5800 •calvaryhouston.org Dec. 24 • 4pm • Christmas Eve Service

Christus Victor Lutheran Church 281-332-6847 • christusvictor.us Dec. 24 • 7pm Candlelight Service

Clear Cre ek Community Church

281-338-5433 • clearcreek.org Dec. 23 • Christmas Services • 9am, 10:30am, & Noon Dec. 24 • Christmas Eve Services • 2:30pm, 4pm, & 5:30pm @ Egret Bay Campus

Clear Lake Baptist Church

281-488-3767 • go2clbc.org Dec. 24 • 5:30pm • Candlelight Service

Clear Lake Church of the Nazarene 281-486-9581 • clearlakenazarene.org Dec. 24 • 6:30pm • Music Prelude • 7pm Vesper Service

Clear Lake Presbyterian Church 281-488-6731 • clpc.org Dec. 24 • 4pm, 7pm, 9pm & 11pm • Christmas Services

Clear Lake United Methodist Church

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

Grace Community Church

713-363-2500 • grace.tv Dec. 24 • 4pm, & 6pm • Christmas Eve Service

Heritage Park Baptist Church

281-482-4729 • heritagepark.org Dec. 24 • 6pm • Candlelight Service

Hope Church

281-488-0900 • hopehouston.org Dec. 23 • 9am & 10:30am Music Program Dec. 24 • 6pm & 7:30pm • Christmas Eve Service

Hope Lutheran Church

281-482-7943 • hope-lutheran.org Dec. 24 • 5:30pm • Family Worship 7:30pm & 11pm • Candlelight Service Dec. 25 • 10:30am Christmas Service

House of Prayer Lutheran Church 281-488-4439 • hopelca.org Dec. 24 • 7pm & 10pm • Christmas Eve Service

League City United Methodist Church

281-332-1557 • lcumc.org Dec. 24 • 10am • Spirit of Christmas Service • 5pm Family Christmas Eve Service • 7pm • Christmas Eve Traditional Service • 9pm • Christmas Eve Contemporary Service

Living Word Church of The Bay Area

281-532-9000 • lwcba.org Dec. 24 • 5:30pm • Milk & Cookies with Pastor Brad & Jesus • 6pm • Worship Service

Lord of Life Lutheran Church

281-482-0481 • lordoflifefriendswood.com Dec 24 • 7 pm • Christmas Eve Service Dec 25 • 10 am • Christmas Service

Seabro ok United Methodist Church

281-326-1970 • seabrookumc.org Dec. 24 • 4pm • Family & Children Service • 6pm & 9 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Service Dec. 30 • 10am • Worship Service

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 281-333-3891 • stpaulcatholic.org Dec. 24 • 4:30pm • Family Mass 9pm • Spanish Mass • 12am • Midnight Mass Dec. 25 • 10am • Christmas Mass

University Baptist Church

281-488-8517 • ubc.org Dec. 24 • 4:30pm • Family Friendly Worship Service • 11pm • Candlelight Lord’s Supper Worship Service

281-488-5110 • clearlakemethodist.org Dec. 24 • 4pm • Family Service • 6pm • Watershed United Methodist Church Lakeside Lutheran Church Contemporary Service • 7pm, 9pm & 11pm 281-938-1440 • thewatershedchurch.com 281-316-6200 • lakesidelutheran.org Dec 24 • 5pm • Family service • 6:30pm.• Candlelight and Communion Services • 7pm, 1 22/ /Fort Space BendCity Parent Parent Don’t Don’t forget forget to toDec. tell tell our our•advertisers advertisers you you saw saw them them in in Space Fort Bend City Parent!

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The Fun-Time Calendar

December 2012

Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Dec 1 - 9 • The Nutcracker • Every holiday season, both the young and the young at heart flock to see one of the world’s most famous ballets.

Showtimes: Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm & 7:30pm, Sun 2pm • $25-$35 • Clear Lake Bayou Theatre at the University of Houston Clear Lake • bahbt.org • 281-480-1617 Dec 1 - 2 • 15th Annual Holiday in the Park Parades & Festivals • Movie in the park on Friday night, the Children’s Holiday Costume Parade on Saturday 9:30am, festivities all day with the Grand Night Parade to end the event on Saturday 6:30pm (Main Street closes at 5:30 sharp).

The festival opens back up at noon on Sunday for an afternoon of fun, food and live music. • League Park, 450 West Walker • leaguecity.com Dec 1 - 2 • 39th Annual Dickens on The Strand • 10:00am-9:00pm • Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Be it decreed that all lords, ladies and children shall come and celebrate, a holiday festival, where Beefeaters and the Queen herself will be on hand to recreate the Victorian London of Charles Dickens.

Characters from Dickens novels walk the street. Food and entertainment fill the area with sights and smells that

take you back to another era. • All ages • various • Galveston Historic Foundation • dickensonthestrand.org • 409-765-7834 Dec 1 & 15 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm • Enjoy great fun, pizza, and a movie at a price just right for parents. Pre-registration: $20/first child; $15/siblings; Drop-ins welcome: $25/first child; $20/siblings. • 3 yrs (potty-trained) & up • AcroSports • acrosports.com • 281-332-4496 Dec 1 • Jingle on the Boardwalk • Enjoy holiday music, crafts & activities, toy drive, a parade, Starbucks Cheer Party and more. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Dec 1 • 22nd Annual Reindeer Run • 8:00am • Join Rudy Reindeer, Santa and his helpers for the run- rain, shine or snow. Hosted by Christus St. John Sports Medicine and benefiting the Christus St. John Hospital. • $10-$20 • Christus St. John Hospital Professional Building on Space Park Dr. • christusfoundation.org • 281-523-3028 Dec 1 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • 5-12 yrs • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Open Gym Dec 1 • This Way to Bethlehem • 9:00am • A Hands-On Holy Land • 11:15am • A great time to let your Experience 4 KIDZ! Come experience child experience our gym environment the sights and sounds of a time with no obligation, as well as a chance long ago when a very special for our current students to practice baby was born. The royal skills learned in class & to have photographer will record the an unstructured playtime in day with a family photo. the gym. $6 for currently Lunch will be provided. • enrolled AcroSports students 3 yrs-5th Grade • Free and $10 for kids not • Bay Area Christian currently enrolled. No Church • bayareacc.net class week of Christmas. • • 281-480-5683 SpaceCityParent.com AcroSports • acrosports.com • 281-332-4496 Dec 1 • Build and Grow-Sandman’s Plane Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Toddler • 10:00am-11:00am • Free Time • 11:15am • Books, songs, • At your local Lowes Store • finger plays, music and movement! Free buildandgrow.com tickets are required and available at Dec 1 • Family Story Time the Kids Information Desk beginning at • 10:45am • All Ages • Free 10:45 AM. Due to space limitations, • Friendswood Public Library • only one adult is permitted per child. friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • 18-36 months • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Dec 1 • Free Crafts for Kids-Rain or Shine Mobile • 11:00am-3:00pm Dec 3 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Children make a stunning rainy day • Songs, rhymes and stories. • 0-18 scene...and then hang it up for a months • Free • Pearland Branch dazzling decoration. • Free • Lakeshore Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Dec 3 • Evening with Santa • 6:30pm-8:00pm • Bring a camera from Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Story Time home to take photos of your child/ for Preschoolers • 10:00am children with Santa. • Friendswood • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 281-534-3812

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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 4, 5 & 7 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes and Songs. • 0-3 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Dec 4, 5 & 7 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs and fingerplays. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 Dec 4, 11 &18 • Preschool Story TimeHanukkah • 1:30pm • Songs, finger plays and action rhymes. Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning at 1PM. Due to space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Bereavement Support Group-Dickinson Group • 4:00pm • Open to anyone in the community who has had a death, regardless of whether their loved one was on hospice service. Our group is offered free of charge, but as space is limited, advance registration is required.

For more information, please call Rebecca Deaton at 800-545-8738. • First United Methodist Church Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Bereavement Support Group-Clear Lake Group • 6:00pm • Open to anyone in the community who has had a death, regardless of whether their loved one was on hospice service. Our group is offered free of charge, but

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as space is limited, advance registration is required.

For more information, please call Rebecca Deaton at 800-545-8738. • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Rd Dec 4 & 11 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Books, songs, finger plays, music and movement!

Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning at 10:45 AM. Due to space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child. • 18-36 months • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Dec 4 • Elf on the Shelf Family Night • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Free • Chick-fil-A of Clear Lake Shores/Kemah • chick-fil-a.com/clearlakeshores • 281-535-1550 Dec 4 • Family Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Twilight the clown, cookie decorating and Christmas crafts. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A League City Town Square • cfarestaurant.com/leaguecitytownecenter • 281-337-1898 Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Story Time for Preschoolers • 10:00am • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812

Dec 5 • Tween Program-Snowflakes • 4:30pm • 8-10 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Dec 5 • Holiday Crafts • 6:00pm • Ornament making. • 5-9 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Dec 6 • Christmas Craft • 4:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Dec 6 • Christmas on Main • 5:00pm-9:00pm • Shopping, entertainment, costume characters such as Frosty and Rudolph, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony, as well as capturing the memories of your child and Santa! • City of La Porte’s Main Street • ci.la-porte.tx.us • 281-470-7275 Dec 6 • Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony • 7:00pm • Join us for an evening full of holiday cheer, music and fun as we light the Seabrook Christmas Tree. Also, hot chocolate, cookies and an appearance from Santa Claus! • Seabrook City Hall • ci.seabrook.tx.us • 281-291-5600

Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Preschool Story TimeHanukkah • 1:30pm • Songs, finger plays and action rhymes. Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning at 1PM. Due to space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Dec 7 - 23 • 13th Annual Christmas Train • Train Rides, New scenes for 2012, Santa’s Workshop, Big Al’s Pizza, hot cocoa, Walking Trail, 300,000+ lights & scenes, fun for the whole family! Train Times for 2012 Dec 7-9, 13-16, 19-23 6:30pm-10pm. $1 Kid’s Nights Dec 13, 19, 20 6:30pm-9pm. • $6/adults, $3/kids 3-11 yrs, 2yrs & under Free • Victory Camp, 1407 Victory Lane • thechristmastrain.org • 281-388-2267

Dec 5 - 7 • Holiday Gifts & Decor Made

by Clients of Devereux • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Selling holiday gifts and decor to benefit the hospital.

• South Shore Harbour Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd • leaguecityholidaymagic.com

Dec 7 & 21 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both members and non-members.

Please call to inquire about availability. Members $25; Non-Members $30 • The Little Gym Friendswood • tglfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242

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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 7 • Parents Night Out • 6:30pm • Price includes: Jump time, pizza, drinks, fun activities & childcare! Fee: $20 for first child/$18 per sibling • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 Dec 8 - 10 • Walk Through Bethlehem • 6:00pm-8:30pm • Encounter The Three Kings, A Wedding Feast, Live Animals, Roman Soldiers, a bustling marketplace and the Baby in the manger.

• $1/person • Clear Lake United Methodist Church • clearlakemethodist.org Dec 8 - 9 • Christmas Worship Concert • 6:00pm • Christmas Worship Concert: “Peace, Hope and Joy” - Seven area churches are joining voices to celebrate the season with a delightful evening for the family. Free Admission. Non-perishable food items will be collected at the door to benefit the United Faith Alliance. • Texas City High School Auditorium, • heritagepark.org • 281-482-4729 Dec 8 • 2nd Annual Christian Renewal Center Christmas Market & Breakfast with St. Nicholas • 9am-11am Hotcakes with St. Nicholas. $2/plate, Ages 3 & under are free. 9am3pm Christmas Market which features an amazing collection of gifts from local artisans! We will have live entertainment from local schools and groups as well as a hayride! “Odd Ballz” will be back again by popular demand. Bring a gently used coat, blanket, food pantry item or unwrapped toy to give to those less fortunate. All new toy donations will be given to Marine Toys for Tots. All other donations will be given to Interfaith Caring Ministries. • Free Admission • Christian Renewal Center • retreatcentercrc.org • 281-337-1312

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Dec 8 • Pancakes and Pictures with Santa • 9:00am • Jimmie Walker Community Center, 800 Harris Avenue • kemah-tx.gov • 281-334-1611

for Christmas. A Sensory Friendly Show for families affected by Autism. • $15 & under • Pearland Theater • pearlandtheatreguild.com • 713-340-2540

Dec 8 • Breakfast with Santa • 9:00am • Join us for pancakes and tell Santa what you want for Christmas! • Free • Seabrook Community House, 1210 Anders • seabrooktx.gov

Dec 8 • Santa in the Park • 3:00pm-8:00pm • Perfect for the whole family to enjoy a night filled with fun and holiday cheer. Activities include pictures with Santa, a snow hill and play areas with 40,000 lbs of snow, train rides, a coloring contest, local performers, and pet adoption. • Stevenson Park in Friendswood • ci.friendswood.tx.us • 281-996-3220

Dec 8 • Build and Grow-Gingerbread House • 10:00am-11:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Dec 8 • Santa’s Y Workshop • 10:00am1:00pm • Santa is coming to the Y for pictures, treats and fun! • E A Smith YMCA, 14650 Hwy 3 • ymcahouston.org • 281-486-9622 Dec 8 • Woof! Stock 2012 • 11:00am • Join the fun for our annual fundraiser, rain or shine.

Sponsored by Bay Area Pet Adoption. • Clear Lake Park Landolt Pavilion, 5001 Nasa Parkway • bayareapetadoptions.org • 281-339-2086

Dec 8 • The League City 51st Annual Christmas Boat Lane Parade • 6:00pm-9:00pm • The parade features more than 100 brightly decorated power and sailboats that will traverse the Clear Lake channel from the South Shore Harbour Marina and the Nassau Bay Lagoon to Galveston Bay. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880

Dec 8 • Free Crafts for Kids-Snowy Days Sled • 11:00am-3:00pm • Get ready for wild wintertime fun with a miniature sled that children build and decorate themselves. • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Dec 9 • Holiday Gifts & Decor Made by Clients of Devereux • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Selling holiday gifts and decor to benefit the hospital. • South Shore Harbour Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd • leaguecityholidaymagic.com

Dec 8 • Activities for Teens-Blending Ink Ornaments • 3:00pm • Use alcohol inks to make a unique holiday ornament. While supplies last. Free tickets will be handed out 15 minutes prior to teen activities. • 6-12th Grades • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Dec 10 - 21 • Share Your Christmas & Food Drive • Drop off food at the City Hall. • Seabrook City Hall • ci.seabrook.tx.us • 281-291-5600

Dec 8 • A Christmas Story-Sensory Friendly Show • 3:00pm • Follow 9 year-old Ralphie Parker, growing up in 1940’s Indiana, in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree

Dec 11 • Family Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Mrs. Claus will be here taking the children’s wish list.

We will also have hot chocolate and face painting.

• All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A League City Town Square • cfarestaurant.com/leaguecitytownecenter • 281-337-1898

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Dec 11 • Holiday Story Time for Preschoolers • 6:30pm • Story time followed by cookie decorating.

• Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Kids Information Desk beginning at 5PM. You will visit with Santa according to the number on your ticket. Santa habla el Español. • All Ages • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

7pm & Sun 3pm • $5/advance, $7/door • Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center San Jacinto College South Campus • premierdanceacademy.net • 281-488-1151

Dec 12 - 14 • Holiday Gifts & Decor Made

by Clients of Devereux • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Selling holiday gifts and decor to benefit the hospital.

• South Shore Harbour Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd • leaguecityholidaymagic.com

Dec 14 - 16 • Drive-Thru Live Bethlehem City • 7:00pm • Drive-thru a magical reproduction of Bethlehem City. • Bay Area First Baptist Church • bafbc.org • 281-332-2133

Dec 15 - 16 • Kennedy Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker • Experience the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful production of The Nutcracker directed by KDT’s internationally acclaimed choreographer Milena Leben. Come and make this annual performance a holiday tradition at the University of Houston Clear Lake, Bayou Theatre with both matinee and evening performances.

December 15th at 2pm & 7pm, December 16th at 2pm. • All ages • $15 • University of Houston Clear Lake, Bayou Theatre • kennedydance.com • 281-480-8441

Dec 12 • Holiday Story Time for Preschoolers • 10:15am • Story time followed by cookie decorating.

• Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Dec 12 • Holiday Story Time for Preschoolers • 11:00am • Story time followed by cookie decorating.

• Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Dec 12 • Preschool Story Time-Christmas • 1:30pm • Songs, finger plays and action rhymes.

Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning at 1PM. Due to space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child. • 3-5 yrs • Free • First Baptist Church of Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net/event-registration • 281-482-7573 Dec 13 • Crazy Thursday Holiday Edition • 4:30pm • Hear a holiday story and decorate a cookie. • K-5th Grades • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Dec 13 • Santa Claus • 5:30pm • Santa Claus is coming to Freeman Library! Kids, Santa wants to know what you want for Christmas! Bring your list and tell your parents to bring their cameras! Free numbered tickets are required and available at the

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Dec 14 - 15 • 3rd Annual Living Nativity • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Come experience the wonder of Christmas with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. This is an outdoor event with actors, live animals, a bell choir, free cookies and drinks, and a hay ride. We invite you and your family to stop by for a night you’ll never forget! • Free • Bayshore Baptist Church, 11315 Spencer Hwy. • bayshorebc.org • 281-471-0332 Dec 14 • Holiday Concert by Thomas C. Thompson • 10:30am-12:00pm • Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library invite you for a holiday extravaganza by master pianist and composer, Thomas C. Thompson. Come experience the wonder of the holiday season! • Clear Lake City CountyFreeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Dec 14 • Young Adult Program • 4:30pm • Wire Letters • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Dec 15 - 16 • An Enchanted Christmas • An Original Production of Premier Dance Academy. “A tale of two princesses in a spat over a cupcake...”

“A devious plan...a sweet ending.” Showtimes Sat

Dec 15 • Preludes Ballet • A review-style show featuring high energy singing, dancing & ballet. Presented by the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Dec 15 • Santa Train • Santa is coming to town aboard our Harborside Express train! Bring your wish list and visit with Santa! Stroll through our Garden of Steam and enjoy the festive Holiday lights & decorations! Complete your Holiday shopping at our Gift Shop! • Galveston Railroad Museum • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Dec 15 • Free Crafts for Kids-Polar Bear Pencil Holder • 11:00am-3:00pm • Kids make their own cuddly polar bear caddy that’s perfect for storing pens and pencils. • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 15 • All Ages Coloring Afternoon • 2:00pm • Coloring sheets and supplies for all ages.

• Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Dec 15 • Holiday Magic Golf Cart Parade • 3:00pm-5:00pm • South Shore Boulevard • leaguecityholidaymagic.com Dec 16 • Kids Town Christmas • Exciting Christmas drama, fun puppet show, and kid friendly praise and worship. Free photo-op available with parent escort from 9am-11:30am with Baby Jesus or Santa. Showtimes are 9:30am & 11am. • Pre-K - 4th Grade • Free • Gateway Community Church • gateway-community.org • 281-286-1515 Dec 17 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and stories. • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Dec 18 • Family Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Crazy Science with the Science Guy. • All Ages • Free • Chick-fil-A League City Town Square • cfarestaurant.com/leaguecitytownecenter • 281-337-1898

Dec 19 • Andrew Peterson Presents Behold the Lamb of God • 7:00pm • The TRUE tall tale of the coming of Christ. Andrew Peterson live in concert! • $15 admission or $20 admission +CD • Clear Creek Community Church-Egret Bay Campus • clearcreek.org • 281-338-5433 Dec 20 - 21 • Young Adult Program-Doctor Who Marathon • 4:30am • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Dec 20 • Gingerbread Houses • 4:30pm & 6:30pm • We provide the supplies (milk cartons, graham crackers, icing, and lots of sweets) and the children provide the creativity! Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning 30 min. prior to event. Due to space limitations, tickets are limited and only one adult is permitted per child. Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Dec 19 • Holiday Crafts • 2:00pm • Ornament making. • 5-9 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Dec 21 • Gingerbread Houses • 2:30pm • We provide the supplies (milk cartons, graham crackers, icing, and lots of sweets) and the children provide the creativity! Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning 30 min. prior to event. Due to space limitations, tickets are limited and only one adult is permitted per child. • All Ages • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Dec 19 • Teen Cookie Decorating • 6:00pm • Come decorate holiday cookies. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Dec 22 • Breakfast with Santa • 10:00am12:00pm • $13.95 per child; must preregister. Limited space available; call for details. • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

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Dec 22 • Free Crafts for Kids-Wintertime Napkin Ring • 11:00am-3:00pm • Children make a nifty napkin holder-perfect for special holiday dinners!

• Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Dec 22 • Owl Prowl/Night Hike • 5:00pm7:00pm • Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look for owls and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Don’t forget your walking shoes/ boots and flashlight! Advance reservations required.

• 6 yrs-Adult • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Dec 27 • Family Movie • 10:30am • Call for title, popcorn and lemonade provided. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Dec 27 • Retro Gaming • 4:00pm • Teens play board and card games, eat snacks, and win prizes! • 7-12th Grades • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812 Dec 29 • Free Crafts for Kids-New Year’s Party Mask • 11:00am-3:00pm • Little ones celebrate 2013 in style...with a festive make-your-own-mask! • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Dec 31 • New Year’s Eve Family Celebration • Celebrate 2013 with family fun and fireworks!

• Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880

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The Fun-Time Calendar Dec 31 • Toddler Time-Storybook Movie • 11:15am • Books, songs, finger plays, music and movement! Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning at 10:45 AM. Due to space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child.

• 18-36 months • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Ongoing Nov 16 - Jan 5 • Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens • Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. In addition, you can skate around on the areas only outdoor ice skating rink, take pictures with Santa or watch holiday films in the MG 3D, 4D Special FX or Ridefilm theaters. Admission $6.95 Open Fri & Sat 6pm-10pm Nov 1624; Open Thurs-Sat Nov 29-Dec 14; Open daily Dec 15-Jan 5; New this year: SNOW TUBING! Dates: Open Saturdays, Nov 10-Dec 15 and daily Dec 22-Jan 5 Hours: Noon-10pm Admission: $12.00 • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

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Dec 1 - 31 • Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo • 6:00pm • For this special night-time spectacular, the Houston Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with brilliant displays of colorful lights and festive holiday music. During Zoo Lights, the Zoo will close at 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4pm. The Zoo will reopen for Zoo Lights at 6pm, with the last ticket sold at 9pm, and the event ending at 10pm. $8 members, $10 non-members No Zoo Lights on Dec 24th. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Open Play • 10am-2pm • Every Tuesday thru Friday Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids. Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

WEDNESDAY Book Babies • 10:15am & 11:15am • 0-18 months Free required tickets passed out 15 minutes prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Babies Time • 10:15am • Evelyn Meador Library • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142

Toddler Time• 11:00am • Evelyn Meador Library • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 Story Time • 11:00am • age 2 and up • Barnes & Noble Baybrook • bn.com • 281-554-8224 Preschool Storytime • 1:30pm • 3-5 yrs. Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

THURSDAY Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Every Thursday evening Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids.

Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 Pokemon League • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Chick-fil-A of Clear Lake Shores/ Kemah • chick-fil-a.com/clearlakeshores • 281-535-1550 Free Family Nights at The Children’s Museum • 5-8pm • cmhouston.org

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SATURDAY Breakfast on the Bayou • 8:00am • Ages 5-adults, children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the boat launch in Bay Area Park • Tickets start at $20, RSVP required • Armand Bayou Nature Center, Bay Area Blvd., Clear Lake City • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Saturday Children’s Storytime • 11:00am • Barnes and Nobles Pasadena • bn.com • 281-999-8011 Story Time • 11:00am • Barnes & Noble Baybrook • bn.com • 281-554-8224 Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • Every Saturday head down to the island , ride the train and take a tour of the museum and learn all about the trains that used to carry everyone from the mainland to the island and back • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Sunset Cruise on the Bayou • 6:00pm • Depart from the boat launch in Bay Area Park. Maximum 12 people.

RSVP • 5-adults, children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551

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