TO-DO LIST
DECEMBER-JANUARY
DEC. 13 – DEC. 14
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MAKEGINGERBREADHOUSES WOODLANDS CHILDREN’SMUSEUM
CELEBRATEWINTER CREEKSIDE PARK VILLAGE GREEN
RUN FOR CHARITY ROB FLEMINGPARK
TheWoodlands Children’s Museumhosts a visit fromMrs. Claus for a workshop onmaking gingerbread houses. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5. TheWoodlands Children’s Museum, 4775W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, TheWoodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
The Howard Hughes Corp. hosts its annual Winter Wonderland celebration with a variety of activities, music, photos with Santa, a petting zoo and inflatables. 1-5 p.m. Free. Creekside Park Village Green, 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlands.com/winterwonderland
The Arthritis Foundation hosts its annual festive Jingle Bell Run with teams and individuals participating to raise money to combat arthritis. 8:15 a.m. $40. The Aquatic Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 843-709-6748. www.arthritis.org
12 JOIN A JINGLE ANDMINGLE Oak Ridge North residents can meet with the mayor and City Council at the Jingle and Mingle reception. 6 p.m. Free. Oak Ridge North City Hall, 27424 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North. 281-292-4648. www.oakridgenorth.com 13 LISTEN TO THE HOLIDAY BRASS EXTRAVAGANZA Extravaganza featuring The Woodlands Symphony Brass Section, directed by lead trumpeter Darryl Bayer. This year’s event includes a social hour prior to the concert with an a la carte bar menu and curated holiday beverages. 7 p.m. $25-$45. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeculturalcenter.com 15 BAKE TREATS AT THE NORTH POLE BAKERY Children can decorate cookies and other treats at the Bear Branch Recreation Center. Attendees will also decorate a holiday apron and take pictures with Santa. Glade Cultural Center is hosting the second annual Holiday Brass
SCHOOL IS OUT FORWINTER Area schools close for the student winter break before resuming in January for the spring semester. Dec. 20-Jan. 7: Conroe ISD winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 7: Tomball ISD winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Magnolia ISD winter break All ages are welcome at the event, and refreshments will be provided. 5-7 p.m. Free. George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands. 936-442-7728. www.countylibrary.org DECEMBER 09 VISIT A LIBRARY OPENHOUSE The George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library hosts a holiday open house with an appearance from Santa Claus.
chance to win prizes, and complimentary coffee will be provided following the run. 6 a.m. Free. The Westin at The Woodlands, 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. 281-419-4300. www.marriott.com 21 LEARN ARCHERYWITH HOLIDAY HELPERS Children can learn the basics of archery with a holiday twist at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. The event is divided into two classes, with the first being instructional for beginners and the second including holiday games. Hot cocoa and snacks are provided. Age 9 and up. 2:30-3:30 p.m. $30 (resident), $40 (nonresident). The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-516-7348. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 24 THROUGH 25 OFFICES CLOSE FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Woodlands Township, Shenandoah and Oak Ridge North offices are closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Regular hours will resume
The event is for ages 3-12. 1-2:30 p.m. $20 (resident), $25 (nonresident). Bear Branch Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov 17 ATTENDDISCOVERY DAY The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce holds Discovery Day as orientation for chamber members. Attendees are introduced to staff, treated to a complimentary breakfast and learn about the chamber. Online reservations are required by noon on Dec. 16. 8 a.m. Free. The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, 9320 Lakeside Blvd., Ste. 200, The Woodlands. 281-367-5777. www.woodlandschamber.org 18 GO FOR A FUN RUN AT THEWESTIN The Westin at The Woodlands hosts a free fun run and walk. Run Westin Run concierge Sandra Huskey will lead participants on a guided course along The Woodlands Waterway. A 2-mile walk and 5K run are available as event options. Participants can play fitness trivia for a
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