Music Celebration at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church
You won’t want to miss this wonderful music event to celebrate the holiday season. On Sunday, December 20th, at 7:00 you can experience Rutter’s Gloria and Vivaldi’s Gloria followed by a Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Visit St. Peter’s for the Handbell Concert, Chancel Choir, and Orchestra Concert.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy.
The Great Songs of Christmas by Second Baptist
Enjoy the wonderful sounds of the season with music by the combined choirs & orchestras from all 5 Second Baptist campuses. The lineup includes great choral favorites, Children’s choirs and dancers, Traditional carols and Hallelujah Chorus. Childcare provided for children up to 3 years old.
This great performance takes place Sunday, December 20th at 6:00 pm in the Worship Center of the West Campus of Second Baptist, 19449 Katy Freeway at Fry Road. Enjoy dessert at the Christmas Coffee House following the program.
Crosspoint Christmas
Do some shopping and enjoy some wonderful holiday music at the same time. Crosspoint Church will performing at La Centerra on Saturday, December 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Finish up your shopping with a visit to Heritage Square at La Centerra and enjoy this seasonal celebration.
La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX.
Holiday Movie Night at La Centerra
On December 18th, La Centerra will be host to a great Holiday Family Movie Night. Get in the spirit under the stars watching “An All Dogs Christmas Carol” beginning at 6:30 pm. Lawn chairs and blankets welcomed.
There will be a special visit from Santa and four-legged friends are invited to join in the fun. Holiday pooch and people portraits with Santa by Holloman Studios will be available with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Special Pals.
Volunteers from Special Pals will provide complimentary popcorn service as well. Donations will be accepted. For information on Special Pals, visit www.specialpalsshelter.org.
Parents Night Out Tonight at Imagination Campus
Parents have fun – go shopping – and more importantly RELAX while we have fun creating holiday cards, decorating cookies and much more in this holiday themed night out event under the guidance of theImagination Campus guides. Dinner will be a fun event as we have fun at the “drive and dine cinema” with a movie- “The Polar Express” – remember no movie experience is complete without popcorn and more! From 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm tonight, December 12th. Reservations required. Visit www.ImaginationCampus.com or call 281-394-7529.
Imagination Campus is located at 24660 FM 1093.
Christmas Character Breakfast at Second Baptist West
Saturday, December 12th and Saturday, December 19th at 9:00 and 10:00 am, Second Baptist West Campus is having a Christmas Character Breakfast. Join Rudolph, Frosty, and Mrs. Claus for eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes and cereal. This should be a fun time for the entire family. And don’t forget your camera!
Tickets are $5 and available for purchase in the Adult Ministry Office Monday through Friday and on Sunday mornings. For information, please contact Holly Robideau at 713-722-1803 or hrobideau@second.org.
Second Baptist West Campus is located at 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77094.
Kids Crazy Christmas Show
Second Baptist’s West Campus is hosting a special presentation of the Christmas story for kids of all ages! There will be dancing by the JUMP team and puppets who creatively tell the story of Christmas. Following the performance, you can visit the cookie corner for a tasty treat.
The show will run on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th and then again on Friday, December 18th through Wednesday, December 23rd. Weeknights at 5:30 and 6:30 pm and weekends at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm.
Second Baptist West Campus is located at 19449 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094.
Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church Advent & Christmas Worship Services
Join Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church as they celebrate the birth of Jesus in a Christmas Music Celebration on Sunday, December 13th at 7:00 pm. The entire music ministry will come together to lift voices, bells and instruments in the joyous music of the season. Childcare is available for ages 5 and younger.
Christmas Eve candlelight services will be held at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm with childcare available for age 5 and younger.
Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church is located at 6035 S. Fry Road across from Alexander Elementary. For more information, please call 281-646-7500 or visit www.grandlakespc.org.
A Night in Bethlehem with Crossbridge Christian Church
Imagine entering the ancient city of Bethlehem: exploring an unforgettable market place, baking bread, making crafts, playing music, visiting a stable, and chatting with Joseph and Mary as they hold their newborn baby – and more!
Join Crossbridge Christian Church this Christmas season for an unforgettable experience December 11-12 at 7:00 pm at 15415 West Road at Highway 6 in Houston.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Advent and Christmas Events
St. Peter’s UMC has a number of great holiday events to get you in the Spirit of Christmas. From music to live performances to worship services, there is something for everyone!
The following events are free and all are welcome.
Sunday, December 6th: Scrooge will be presented by the St. Peter’s Youth Choir at 7:00 pm.
Sunday, December 13th: St. Peter’s Children’s Choir will perform Christmas Hang-up at 9:45 am.
Sunday, December 13th: St. Peter’s Children’s and Youth Ministries will host The Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, family festival open to all from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Sunday, December 13th: Handel’s Messiah will be offered by the St. Peter’s Chancel Choir as a community sing-along. All are invited to come and joyfully celebrate the gift of the baby Jesus through this classical music masterpiece at 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, December 15th: A Taize Woship Service will be held at 7:00 pm. This is a prayerful ad meditative service that provides a welcome respite from the hectic pace of the holiday, inviting a deeper spiritual connection with God in this holy season.
Sunday, December 20th: St. Peter’s Chancel Choir and Orchestra will perform Rutter’s Gloria, Vivaldi’s Gloria and a Christmas carol sing-along at 7:00 pm. The concert will open with a Christmas presentation of the St. Peter’s Carillon Bell Choir.
Monday, December 21st: Night of Hope at 7:00 pm. During this service of hope we acknowledge the loss, grief, and darkness in our lives, yetcelebrate together the coming of hope, joy, and light into our world through the birth of Jesus.
Thursday, December 24th: Celebrate the birth of Jesus at one of seven worship services. A special service for families of young children is offeredat 3:00 pm. Additional worship services at 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 pm, celebrate the birthof Jesus with carols, communion and candlelight. An alternative style of worship in a more casual setting will be offered at 5 and 7 pm in Lott Fellowship hall as well.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Kingsland Blvd. and Shillington across from Taylor high School in Katy. For more information, please call 281-492-8031 or visit www.stpeterskaty.org.
Cimmaron Elementary Hosts Breakfast with Santa
Cimarron’s annual Breakfast with Santa is this Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Kids can have their pictures taken with Santa and following, there will be a craft fair, book fair, and bake sale.
Breakfast will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, and the craft fair from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cimarron Elementary is located at 1100 S Peek Rd. in Katy.
A Drive-Thru Life of Christ
River Bend Baptist Church presents a great holiday experience to get you in the mood for Christmas! Celebrate with a Drive-Thru Life of Christ.
On December 4th through 6th, anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 pm, you can check out this wonderful display.
River Bend Baptists is 5 minutes west of Grand Parkway, 3 minutes east of Fulshear at 27600 FM 1093.
Riverbend will also be having a Children’s Party December 20th from 9:oo – 11:15 am for grades K-5 and Christmas Eve Services at 5:00 and 6:30 pm.
KVPAC Presents Nightmare Before Christmas
Just in time for the holidays, Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center is bringing a musical adaptation of the beloved Tim Burton tale, Nightmare Before Christmas.
Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween. One day he stumbles into Christmas Town, and is so taken with the idea of Christmas that he tries to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween — but alas, they can’t get it quite right.
You won’t want to miss this great event on Friday, December 11th at 7:00 pm. The performance is directed by Tamara Grisko and assitant directors Tira Burford and Adam Turner.
For more information, please visit www.kvpac.
Say Hello to Santa at La Centerra
Santa Claus is coming to town…. and to La Centerra! On Saturdays and Sundays through December 20th, Santa will be at Heritage Square. From 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm kids can visit Santa with their Christmas wish list. Don’t forget your camera!
La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Katy, TX 77494
A Taffeta Christmas Musical at Lone Star College Cyfair
If you are looking for a nostalgic, classic hometown Christmas, Lone Star College Cyfair is bringing you an event you won’t want to miss. Lone Star’s Main Stage Theatre is presenting A Taffeta Christmas beginning Friday, December 4th and running through December 13th.
A Taffeta Christmas is a fun musical is set in the 1950’s with favorite songs such as “White Christmas”, “Sugartime”, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”, “Side by Side”, “Sincerely” and “A Beautiful Christmas Medley.” Guaranteed to put one in the Christmas spirit and bring back many fond memories of Christmas past!
Ticket Prices are $16 General • $14 Senior • $12 General Students • $5 LSC-CyFair Students* • LSC-CyFair employees FREE*
For more information, call 281-290-5201 or click here.
2009 Holiday Home Show in Houston Heights
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 2009 Houston Heights Holiday Home Tour on Friday, December 4, 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
The tour will feature seven spectacular homes delightfully decorated for the holidays. Docents will be stationed at each home to point out the rich history, architectural features, furnishings, and decorations.
A special “holiday bundle” — 10 tickets for $150 — can be purchased online only until noon on December 3.
Individual advance tickets are $17 and can also be purchased online; they will be available soon at various Heights locations. Tickets purchased online can be picked up at the will-call booth at the Fire Station during the tour. Tickets purchased on the days of the tour will cost $20, or $5 for each home, and will be available at the Heights Fire Station at 107 W. 12th and Yale Streets, and at each home. Tickets will be available mid-November.
Three buses will operate during the tour on Friday and Saturday. Patrons may board the buses at stops located at each home and at the Fire Station.
December 4 and 5
Holiday Village Fair in Cinco Ranch
Cinco Ranch is hosting a Holiday Village Fair. Open to the public, the fair will be held from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 21st in the Clubhouse at Heritage Grand in Cinco Ranch.
There will be great shopping opportunities for one-of-a-kind gifts, homemade jams, jellies & sauces, wonderful baked goods, a Victoria Tea Room, a jewelry shop, a holiday boutique with handmade holiday decorations, gift basket, and more. There will also be a silent acution.
Heritage Grand is located at 25125 Heritage Grand Circle Katy, TX 77494. For more information, please visit www.cincoranch.com.
