Dickens on The Strand, Top Holiday Festival Family Entertainment Picks
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‘Nutcracker’ musical treats
Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada conducts valuable selections of âThe Nutcracker,â along with other holiday favorites, at this family-friendly concert. The 11:30 a.m. performance on December 4 will also be broadcast live.
When: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on December 4
Or: Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana
Details: $ 20 to $ 29; houstonsymphony.org
10th Annual Tamale Houston Festival
The festival features a plethora of homemade tamales from East End vendors and other local cuisines, art exhibits, craft stalls selling holiday merchandise, live musical performances, and activities for the kids. .
When: 11 am-8pm December 4
Or: East River, 100 Bayou
Details: $ 10, free for children 12 and under; tamalefestivalhouston.com
Intempo Dance: “The Nutcracker”
Dance to Sugarplum Fairy Land with Intempo Dance Ensemble as they preview “The Nutracker” at the Children’s Museum Houston. Enter little Clara’s daydream in the holiday tale and step into a wonderland of toy soldiers, a blizzard of snowflakes, and a kaleidoscope of imaginative dancers.
When: 11:30 am-12:45pm December 4-5
Or: 1500 Binz
Details: $ 10 to $ 12; cmhouston.org
Holiday Party
The two-day festival at Levy Park features a holiday market, craft station, food concessions, live music, a special River Oaks Dance performance, a free photo booth with special guests including Santa and holiday characters from Vitacca Dance.
When: 12 pm-5pm Dec 4-5
Or: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside
Details: free; levyparkhouston.org
For “A Drummer Boy Christmas” by King & Country
KSBJ presents Christian pop duo, For King & Country, performing songs from their latest holiday album, “A Drummer Boy Christmas”.
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 4
Or: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk
Details: $ 25 to $ 150; toyotacenter.com
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
The Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown is hosting a screening of Dr. Seuss’ beloved children’s tale, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
When: 5 p.m. 8 December
Or: 1700 Post Oak
Details: $ 15 to $ 24.25; rooftopcinemaclub.com
Santa on ice
Children of all ages are welcome to visit and skate with Santa on ice at Discovery Green.
When: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays until December 23
Or: 1500 McKinney
Details: $ 15; greendiscovery.com
Screen on green
Discovery Green’s film series projects “A Christmas Story”.
When: 7-9 a.m. December 9
Or: 1500 McKinney
Details: free; greendiscovery.com
GALVESTON
Dickens on the strand
Based on 19th century Victorian London, Dickens on The Strand features parades, four stage entertainment, vendors, new additions like Tiny Tim’s Play Land, Shopkeeper Skills Village, and roaming characters throughout the festival.
When: 3-5 Dec
Or: 2002 Strand, Galveston
Details: galvestonhistory.org
KEMAH
Jingle on the promenade
Hear holiday tunes, visit Santa’s Workshop, learn about the balloon artist, meet the Grinch, and enjoy hot chocolate and live entertainment at Kemah Boardwalk.
When: Weekends from December 3 to 19
Or: 215 Kipp, Kemah
Details: kemahboardwalk.com
SUGAR COUNTRY
A month of December to remember
Head to the Plaza at Sugar Land Town Square for a seasonal delight courtesy of the Houston Show Choir that features pop, rock, movie songs, and fun holiday tunes to keep the whole family entertained.
When: 6-8 p.m. December 4
Or: 2711 Plaza Drive
Details: free; Sugarlandtownsquare.com
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