December Events

Here are the events I have found in the Houston area for December. Let me know if you know of any more!!! I think the only ones that are not free are the Moody Gardens and the Dickens on The Strand.  Enjoy!!!

12/2/10-12/4/10 Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour
Recently described by Southern Living as "one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in the South’s biggest city," the Heights will be the scene of the Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour, featuring seven spectacular homes delightfully decorated for the holidays.

12/4/10-12/5/10 36th Annual Dickens on The Strand
Galveston Island’s most famous holiday event recreates the Victorian London of Charles Dickens for an entire weekend in December. Characters from Dickens novels walk the streets and food and entertainment fill the area with sights and smells that take you back to another era. 409-765-7834.

12/7/10 - Logan's Preschool Chrismtas Concert at 1st Baptist Baytown at 7pm

12/9/10- Polar Express at Discovery Green 6:30 pm
Whether you’re ice skating or bundled up on the lawn, get into the holiday spirit! Enjoy some of your favorite holiday movies outdoors on the big screen a the park and don’t miss the chance to win the IKEA HOUSTON “Best Seat in the House” and other prizes on Thursday nights at Discovery Green!

12/10/10-12/11/10- 47th Annual Candlelight Tour Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas at Sam Houston Park. Houston’s past comes alive as visitors stroll along paths lit by glowing candlelight and tour the interiors of Houston’s most historic structures. 713-655-1912.

12/11/10 Houston Heights - Lavishly decorated historic homes, carolers, live bands and tons of holiday cheer make this annual event one of the best in Houston. Families and friends pack coolers on wagons and stroll through the beautiful maze of historic homes decked out in lights and Christmas decor. This year's route is Byrne and Euclid! 713-683-5188.

12/11/10 - Light Boat Parade at the Kemah Boardwalk at 6:30 pm

12/12/10-HEB's Feast of Sharing Dinner- Free dinner (ham, potatoes, veggies, apple pie), live entertainment, and a visit from Santa from 1-4 pm at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Hall E

12/18/10- Breakfast with Santa at Chic Fil A from 8 am to 10 am

Please join us for the 11th Annual Deck the Halls Parade on 12/18/2010 @ 5 pm! The theme this year is THE GULF. The parade will be led by Sharpstown High School's Mighty Apollo Band! Our Grand Marshall will be POSEIDON, accompanied by mermaids, pirates, sea creatures, and more! See our traditional favorites: Santa, Hanukkah Harry, Kwanzaa King, Nativity characters, and many more! See art cars, Houston Roller Derby, the Dancing Queen, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, HFD, Chick-fil-A, Sharkey from the Aquarium Restaurant, and more! Please visit our website for route information @ www.deckthehallsparade.org or like Deck the halls Parade on Facebook. Please help us collect toys for Pancho Claus by dropping off toys at Chancellors Family Center at 6535 Dumfries. We hope to see you there!

11/13/10-1/2/11 Festival of Lights Moody Gardens – Galveston Island
The holiday magic glistens at this festive holiday event, attracting more than 85,000 visitors, and featuring holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, a gingerbread house and the area’s only outdoor ice rink. 800-582-4673.

11/25/10 - 1/17/11 The Ice at Discovery Green
The Ice at Discovery Green park makes a return to downtown on Thanksgiving Day with over 7,200 square-feet of sparkling ice. In addition to ice skating, visitors will enjoy holiday art exhibits and special skating appearances and performances. 713-400-7336.