Events
BY ROO MOODY
November
Blue Santa Shootout Softball Tournament Support Friendswood’s Blue Santa Program by participating in this day of friendly competition at Schulz Sportspark. Players must register in advance and bring a new toy for a chance to win a $100 gift card. • Nov. 22, 9 a.m. • $30 registration fee per team • 2910 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood • www.ci.friendswood.tx.us Alvin Pickle Festival The two-day event will feature a pickle-eating contest and pickle-themed items for sale, as well as a bouncy house, petting zoo and pony rides. • Nov. 22-23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 129 County Road 146, Alvin • Facebook: The Enchanted Cottage Festival del Lechon The roast pig festival will be a Puerto Rican celebration with live music, food and culture at Pearland Town Center. • Nov. 22, 12 p.m.-10 p.m. • $10 (admission) • 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • www.laplacitahouston.net Santa’s Bake Shop Hosted by Heritage Gardeners, the pop-up bake shop will include family-favorite recipes, a holiday market and raffle prizes. • Nov. 23-24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 112 W. Spreading Oaks Ave., Friendswood • Facebook: Heritage Gardeners in Friendswood Pearland Turkey Trot The event at Independence Park offers several different races, including a 6-mile, 4-mile, 1-mile and Kids’ K race. • Nov. 27, 7:30 a.m. • $25-$65 • 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
Hometown Christmas Parade Bundle up and watch Pearland’s streets fill with twinkling lights and merry dancers as the city celebrates the holidays with a Christmas parade. • Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
• Free (admission) • Broadway Street, from Old Alvin Road to Pearland Parkway • www.parks.pearlandtx.gov
Held monthly every first Saturday, the farmer’s market includes local artisans and vendors, handmade goods, kids’ crafts and food trucks. • Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 18218 Hwy. 6, Manvel • www.manvelmarket.org Tour de Lites The annual holiday bike ride departs from Pearland’s Independence Park and rides through neighboring communities to tour holiday light displays.
• www.pearlandturkeytrot.com
December
Flapjack 5K Fun Run/Walk Individuals can compete in a 5K run, 5K walk or Kids K race for the chance to win free Whataburger for a year. A pancake breakfast will be served to all participants
after the race. • Dec. 6, 8 a.m. • $25-$65 (registration fee) • 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood • www.ci.friendswood.tx.us
• Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. • Free (admission)
• 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • https://forever-parks-foundation. constantcontactsites.com
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New name. Same mission. We’re thrilled to announce that Alvin Community College is officially rebranding to Alvin College , marking an exciting new chapter in our journey of growth as a bachelor’s degree-granting institution!
Spring 2026 classes begin January 12.
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