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The Fun-Time Calendar December 2012Parents: 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 confi rm times and requirements.

Dec 1 - Jan 5 • Festival of Light at Moody Gardens • As one of the largest holiday celebrations in the region, Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition for families and groups alike. Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

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

Dec 1 - 22 • Annie • 8:00pm • Performances are every Friday and Saturday night. • Playhouse 1960, 6814 Gant Rd. Ste 116 • ph1960.com • 281-587-8243

Dec 1 - 20 • Cut Your Own Christmas Tree • Start a family tradition of choosing and cutting your very own fresh, Texas grown Christmas tree! We have the saws and measuring sticks here for you, be sure to call first to make sure they still have trees left. • Old Time Christmas Tree Farm • oldtimechristmastree.com • 281-370-9141

Dec 1 - 16 • Holiday Market with Santa • Santa is at Traders Village to meet and greet. Kids of all ages can have their photo taken with Santa. Donations for photos go to the Houston Metro Go Texan Committee Cypress Fairbanks Subcommittee. Get into the spirit of Christmas with thousands of dealers who are selling holiday gifts and more for all tastes and budgets. • Free admission; $3/parking • Traders Village, N. Eldridge Rd. off of Hwy 290 • tradersvillage.com • 281-890-5500

Dec 1 - 9 • Little Women • Showtimes are Fri & Sat 7:30pm and Sun 2:30pm • $14-$16 • Applause Theater, 6608 F.M. 1960 W, Suite E • houstonmta.com • 281-440-4111

Dec 1 - 3 • Walk Thru Bethlehem • The Wesley Activity Center will be transformed visually, aesthetically, and spiritually into a scene from Bethlehem,

complete with temple, stable, camel rides, street vendors, and live nativity. Sat, Dec 1st is SNOW DAY! Hours: Sat 10am-2pm, Sun 5pm-8pm, Mon 6pm-8pm • John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes • jwumc.org • 281-444-2112

Dec 1 - 2 • 17th Annual Cy-Fair FFA Country Christmas Craft Show • BBQ Plated to go, silent auction, chicken bingo, and a bake shop. Pictures with Santa from 11am-2pm. Hours: Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 10am-4pm. • Free Admission • Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Rd • cyfaircountrychristmas.org • 281-373-1991

Dec 1, 15 & 29 • Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • We will show a recently released DVD movie title. Call the branch for title and rating information. • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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 1 • 12 Annual Wee Wuns Holiday Market

• 9:00am • Come enjoy handmade crafts and unique designs from over 50 vendors! While you’re there, enjoy homemade treats from

our bake shoppe and stay warm with a hot

cup of cocoa or coffee! • Cypress United Methodist

Church, 13403 Cypress N. Houston Rd • cypressunited.org • 281-469-2058

Dec 1 • Build and Grow-Sandman’s Plane • 10:00am-11:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Dec 1 • Bridgeland 4th Annual Chili Cook Off • 12:00pm • Join us for an afternoon of fun! Chili will be available for all to taste. • Lakeland Activity Center • bridgelandlife.com

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Dec 1 • Flip-Flop Workshop • 12:15pm-1:15pm • Open to members and non-members alike! It is designed for all levels. Various stations will be set up to introduce both basic and progressive skills for the flip flop (back handspring). • 6+ yrs. • $12/child • Mazeikas Elite Gymnastics, 12902 Haynes Rd • mazgym.com • 281-444-4600

Dec 1 • 10th Annual Community Open House • 2:00pm-4:00pm • Come and share the great food, entertainment and holiday decorations with the library staff, volunteers and the Friends. The refreshments will be provided by the Library Friends, Rockfish Grill and Kroger. There will be a special holiday celebration for children with continuous holiday movies and a “make and take” craft. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 2 • Central Baptist Church Kid’s Rejoice and Drama presents A Rockin’ Royal Christmas • 10:00am • A Higher Calling to a Higher King • Free • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689

Dec 2 • BCUMC’s Neighborhood Christmas Block Party • 4:00pm-6:00pm • Includes crafts, games, live music, food and drinks and photos with Santa. • Wal-Mart near Bear Creek United Methodist Church on Hwy 6 • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Baby Bookworms • 9:30am • Story time for newborn babies through those walking with assistance. Storytime includes songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime. • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Wibbley Wobblers • 10:30am • Storytime for babies up to 15 months who are walking independently. Storytime includes songs, age appropriate stories, and playtime. • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Lapsit • 2:00pm • Mother Goose rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement. • 0-15 mths • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Pokémon League • 6:00pm • Learn about and play the Pokémon trading card game. All ages are welcome! • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Dec 3, 10, 17 & 31 • Preschool Story Time • 7:00pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Baby Time • 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 25/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • 6-24 mths • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Teen Time • 4:00pm • Hey teens, come out to the library for some fun! Every week we have a different and fun Teen Program! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 3, 10 & 17 • Pajama Time • 6:30pm • Come in your pajamas and listen to some fun stories before bedtime - 35/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • All Ages • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 3 & 17 • Moo Time • 10:00am-11:30am • Every first and third Monday of the month make a memory with your toddlers. • 2-5 yrs. • Chick-fil-A at Champions, 1960 & Cutten Rd • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten • 281-580-4303

Dec 3 • Walk Thru Bethlehem Children’s Breakfast • 8:30am • Tour includes an authentic breakfast, simple craft activity, reading of the Christmas story, and the weather forecast is predicting SNOW! Reservations accepted in the church office. • Ages 4 and over accompanied by a parent/adult • John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes • jwumc.org • 281-444-2112

Dec 3 • StoryBook Quilt Story Time • 5:00pm • The Children’s Librarian will read a quilt-themed book with a quilt especially made to complement the book then do a quilt craft with the help of the Tri-County Quilt Guild. • Age: 3-10 yrs • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group • 9:00am • Bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlework supplies and projects and join our group. All ages welcome. • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 9:30, 10:30, 11:30am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • 2-3 1/2 yrs • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free ticket is required. First come, first served. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Books, sing songs, do a craft project. Pick up a ticket at the desk. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advanced. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Stories, fingerplays and songs. • 16-36 mths • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Preschool Story Time • 11:00am & 2:00pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Songs, finger plays, rhymes, bubbles and toys. • 0-18 mths • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Quilting Bee • 1:00pm • Be at the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee that is... Bring your projects, machines, looms, material stash, etc. and quilt ‘til you wilt! • All Ages • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • Story time for school age children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Family Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Free • Chick-fil-A at Champions, 1960 & Cutten Rd • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten • 281-580-4303

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Family Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Free • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690

Dec 4, 11 & 18 • Family Story Time • 6:30pm • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • All Ages • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 4 • Baylor Brass • 3:00pm • The Baylor Brass brings a wealth of experience to its performances and educational clinics. • Cypress Creek Face • cypresscreekface.org

Dec 4 • Tremendous Tuesdays: Movie Day • 4:30pm • Kids bring your blankies and/or cuddly stuffed toy to snuggle with while watching an age appropriate movie just for you! • All Ages • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 5, 12 & 19 • Preschool Story Time • 10:00am & 11:00am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 5 • Infant Gymboree • 2:00pm • Encourage development through play and learning with this program designed to support your child’s growth at their own individual pace. Show up a half-an-hour early to receive a free ticket at the information desk. • Non-walkers only • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 5 • Para los Ninos/For the Children Story Time • 4:30pm • The workshop encourages families to use library resources and teaches simple inexpensive activities that parents and children can do together to help children learn. When possible, this storytime is conducted in both English and Spanish. • School-aged Children • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 • Open Play • 10:00am-1:00pm • Trampolines, bars, balance beams, rings, balls, parachutes, rope swing, slide, ladders and of course the zip line! Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended due to limited spaces available. • Walking-5 yrs • $5/child • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Dec 6 & 13 • Common Thread: Knitting, Crocheting and Needlework Group • 9:00am • Bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlework supplies and projects and join our group. All ages welcome. • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 6 & 13 • Spanish Time • 11:00am • Stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts - limited to 35/session. Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • All Ages • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 6 & 13 • Craft Time • 5:00pm • Tickets are limited and available on a first come basis starting 1 hour prior to the start of the program. • 4 yrs & up • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210



Dec 6 & 13 • Game Night • 6:30pm • Bring your favorite game or play one of the many games the library has for this event. • 4 yrs & up • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 6 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • Get ready to get dirty! Come and learn about the artistic process. This craft is for infants and their guardians! Don’t miss out on the fun. • 0-36 mths • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 7 & 21 • FUNtastic Friday • 7:00pm-9:00pm • A fully supervised opportunity for children to explore the world of gymnastics in a child-directed atmosphere. MEMBER & NON-MEMBERS are welcomed. • 4+ yrs (potty-trained) • $12/child • Mazeikas Elite Gymnastics, 12902 Haynes Rd • mazgym.com • 281-444-4600

Dec 7 - 9 • Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival • Santa Claus, Fireworks, Antique Shops, Carnival, Food/Beer, German & Texas Music, Art & Crafts, Live Performances, Hayrides, Kinderfest. Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10-10pm, Sun 10-6pm. • Old Town Tomball • tomballgermanfest.org

Dec 7 - 8 • The Tomball Museum Center’s Annual Candlelight Tours • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Visit with Santa and enjoy holiday music from local church choirs. There’ll be craft demonstrations and homemade wassail and cookies, too. • The Tomball Museum Center is at 510 Pine Street in historic Tomball. Call 281-255-2148 for information.

Dec 8 - 9 • Cougar Christmas Market with Home & Garden Show • Over 200 Booths offering unique items including: home decor, toys, gourmet food, apparel, accessories and much more! Sat 9-5pm Sun 10-4pm • Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center, 11206 Telge Rd • cougarchristmasmarket.com

Dec 8 - 9 • Come Experience the Magic of The Nutcracker Ballet • Artisan Ballet Company invites you to attend its annual performance of the timeless ballet classic The Nutcracker, at the Berry Center. Performances are at 3pm and 7pm on Saturday December 8th and at 3pm on Sunday December 9th. Join us for a quality production with beautiful costumes and colorful hand-made sets. Don’t miss this great opportunity to introduce your children to the beauty of ballet with a journey into the fantasy Kingdom of the Sweets to meet Clara, the Nutcracker, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Snow Queen. Reserved seating tickets are $18.00 on sale November 1st. • Berry Center • artisanschoolofdance.com • 832-717-3263

Dec 8 • WindSync “in Wonderland” • 10:00am • Music and choreography from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, introductions and demonstrations of the instruments, and sing-along holiday favorites. • Free • Cypress Creek Face • cypresscreekface.org

Dec 8 • 2nd Annual Home Run for the Holidays • 10:00am-3:00pm • Frozen Ropes (Katy’s premier baseball/softball training center) is hosting its 2nd Annual “Home Run for the Holidays” event benefiting Texas Children’s Hospital. Many exciting events are planned including a free bounce house, carnival games and contests for children of all ages. We will also host free Born to Play, Rookie and Minor League Class demonstrations -- 3-4 yr old (10:30-11am), 5-6 yr old (12-12:30pm) and 7-8 yr old (1-1:30pm). There will be lots of food, sweets and drinks available so come hungry! Stop by for your chance to win some great door prizes,

raffles and much more! Bring a wrapped children’s toy or game to Frozen Ropes from Nov. 26-Dec. 8 and receive 5 free tickets for our raffle drawing on Dec. 8. All gifts will be donated to Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. • All Ages • Free • Frozen Ropes Katy • frozenropes.com/katy • 281-578-9790

Dec 8 • Build and Grow-Gingerbread House • 10:00am-11:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Dec 8 • Tween Pop-Up Book Talk • 10:00am • Book talk and workshop (limited to 35 Kids). • 8-12 yrs • Free • Cy-Fair College Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-290-3210

Dec 8 • Dinosaur iPad Drawing Program • 2:00pm • Do you like to draw? Would you like to learn how to draw dinosaurs? If you answered yes, then come to the iPad drawing class. We have 8 iPads to use or you can follow along with pen and paper we provide everything. Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 24 children. • 5+ yrs • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 8 • Bridgeland Christmas in Festival Park a Winter Wonderland • 2:00pm-5:00pm • Snow will be in Texas this day! Enjoy a day full of playing in the cold west stuff. Say hello to Santa and his trusty reindeer. Take a ride in a vintage trackless train around the park. Enjoy yummy sugar cookies and sip delicious hot cocoa. Create fun arts and crafts. Bring a new toy to donate to BEARing Gifts Toy Drive. This event is a Bridgeland resident only event. • Festival Park • bridgelandlife.com

Dec 8 • 2nd Saturday at the Depot-Christmas on Commerce • 5:00pm • The City of Tomball presents “Christmas on Commerce”, a 2nd Saturday event filled with traditional holiday fun! Singing and bell ringing, games and activities for the kids, food and vendors in addition to all the great shops and restaurants on Commerce Street. There’s even the movie “Arthur Christmas” on the giant inflatable screen at dark . . . Make it a full weekend of fun with “Christmas on Commerce” and the “German Christmas Market”! Admission and parking are free. • Historic Tomball Depot Plaza • ci.tomball.tx.us • 281-351-5484

Dec 8 • Parents Night Out-Frosty Flip Fest • 6:30pm • This incredible evening for your children is filled with a variety of fun: trampoline, rope swing, and games, are just a few example activities. They won’t want the night to end! And don’t worry about food; we’ll take care of that too!! • 3 (potty trained) -13 yrs • $25/child • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Dec 9 • The Farmer’s Market at Bridgeland • 12:30pm-3:30pm • The second Sunday of each month. Produce, Fresh Eggs, Goat Cheese, Milk, Honey and much more! • 16902 Bridgeland Landing, Cypress • bridgelandlife.com

Dec 10 • MOPS Meeting • 9:30am • Meeting for Mothers of Preschoolers. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Dec 11 • K2 Academy’s Winter Wonderland • 12:00pm-3:00pm • Bring your own camera to take pictures with Santa! Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa! Write a letter to Santa and he’ll email you back! Gym Time: trampolines, zip line & rope swing. For $5 more you can make SNOW! Reservations required. • $10 for 1hr. • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Dec 11 • Tremendous Tuesdays: Holiday Craft • 4:30pm • Parents should stay to help younger children. Craft programs last about 1 hour, all necessary materials are provided. • All Ages • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 12 & 19 • Baby Book Time • 2:00pm • Songs, fingerplays and playtime. Please be sure to pick up a ticket at Reference Desk 30 minutes in advance. • 0-18 mths • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 13 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • Developmental Activity for babies, toddlers, and Pre-school age children. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 13 • Central Baptist Church Rejoice Adult Choir and Celebration Ensemble • 7:30pm-8:00pm • Come enjoy live music for the holidays! • Free • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com • 281-492-2689

Dec 14 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat. Registration deadline is Dec. 11. Fee: $15/child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Birth-5th Grade • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Dec 15 - 16 • Central Baptist Church Rejoice Adult Choir and Drama presents And On Earth Peace • Showtimes: Sat 6pm and Sun 10am & 6pm • Central Baptist Church, 2855 Greenhouse Rd., Houston • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689

Dec 15 - 16 • Christmas Festival • 10:00am • Delicious holiday goods and beverages, treats and other goodies. You’ll find what you need to fill those stockings and boxes, including all kinds of Christmas decorations, clothing, foods, toys, gifts, and more. Enjoy live music, outdoor dining by candlelight and our first ever Christmas tree lighting ceremony and more. • Horseshoe Park, 21911 Hufsmith Kohrville Rd, Tomball

Dec 15 • Holiday iPad Drawing Program • 2:00pm • Do you like to draw? Would you like to learn how to draw Santa, Reindeer or a Snowman? If you answered yes, then come to the iPad drawing class. We have 8 iPads to use or you can follow along with pen and paper we provide everything. Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 24 children. • 5+ yrs • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 15 • Special Teen Holiday Program • 2:30pm-4:45pm • Movie, crafts, and snacks! No registration necessary. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Dec 15 • Parents’ Survival Night-Winter Wonderland • 7:15pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $28 members, non-members $33 • The Little Gym Katy • thelittlegym.com/katytx • 281-347-1400

Dec 16 • Chancel Choir Christmas Concert • 6:30pm-8:00pm • The Choir will present a Community Christmas concert. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Dec 16 • Live Nativity • 7:00pm-8:30pm • Journey back in time over 2000 years to the town of Bethlehem. See Mary and Joseph travel by mule. Hear the wonder of the Heavenly Hosts. Heed the shepherds and sheep behold the Christ Jesus. Witness the Magi and camel following the “Yonder Star”. • St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church • ignatiusloyola.org • 281-370-3401



Log on to www.CyFairParent.net to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email [email protected] or fax to 281-480-3677.

Dec 17 • Mrs. Kringle’s Story Time • 4:30pm • With all the favorite sing-a-long holiday songs and great storytelling flair, the fabulous Mrs. Kringle shares the excitement about her new book club at the North Pole! Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 80 people. • All Ages • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 18 • Special Needs Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Special Needs Family Night sponsored by Family ATA Family Martial Arts~ Exclusively for those families and caregivers of special needs children and adults. Take time out to enjoy some bounce therapy and network with other parents and caregivers. Remember, this will continue the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Everyone MUST Wear Socks • Bouncin’ Bears, 6526 FM 2920, Spring • bouncinbearstexas.com • 281-257-9696

Dec 19 • Holiday iPad Nutcracker Musical Storybook • 4:30pm • Join us for an iPad adventure, a cinematic storybook of the Christmas classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, combining original artwork by Yoko Tanaka with full symphonic orchestral excerpts of Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. A wonderful

holiday story for all ages. After the story make a nutcracker craft. Come 30 minutes early to get a free ticket at the desk. Limit 80 people. • Free • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Dec 20 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Does your child have a flair for art? Bring them to our art program and watch their talent grow--and have a ton of fun! • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 26 - 28 • Santa’s Workshop Day Camp • The perfect solution for working parents and lots of fun for all the kids! Activities include Gymnastics, Arts and Crafts, Open Gym, Zip-line, Sports Related Games and more! Pricing: 9am-4pm, 45/child; 8am-9am, $6/child or 4pm-6:30pm, $6 per hour/includes snack. Siblings receive 20% off. All prices are per day. • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Dec 27 - 28 • Holi-Daze Camp • 9:00am • We provide positive gymnastics instruction, exciting group games, creative holiday themed crafts, and snack & juice. • 4-12 yrs • $30/

child • Mazeikas Elite Gymnastics, 12902 Haynes Rd • mazgym.com • 281-444-4600

Dec 27 • Build It! • 10:30am • This program is a time for your child to explore their creativity and see what they can build. Fun for everyone! • 3+ yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Dec 31 • Houston Symphony • 8:00pm • This year’s concert will celebrate the art of dance via both classical and light classical selections. • Cypress Creek Face • cypresscreekface.org

WEDNESDAYToddler Time • 10:00am • 15 mths-3 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Toddler Story Time • 10:30am & 11am • 18 months - 3 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Preschool Story Time • 11:00am• 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Bilingual Story Time • 1:30pm • This Bilingual storytime (English/Spanish) is recommended for preschool aged children. It consists of age appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Tweeners • 5:00pm • Middle School aged Children • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

THURSDAYChildren’s Story Time • 10:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble, Houston Champions, 5303 FM 1960 W • bn.com • 281-631-0681

Toddler Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs, and fingerplays. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Toddler Time • 11:00am • Features age appropriate stories. • 15 mths-3 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

AfterSchool Story Time • 4:30pm • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

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