Guests at Wild Stallion Vineyards’ free holiday event titled “Christmas at the Vineyard” on Dec. 17 will have an opportunity to view the movie “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell.
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December 10
Genealogy society will meet virtually on Zoom
The Houston West Family Genealogy Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 for a virtual holiday party and members’ show and tell during a Zoom video conference.
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Those wishing to participate in the show and tell portion of the meeting are encouraged to submit their names and what items they will be speaking about to club vice president Tom Woltz at Crout1LSU@gmail.com, who will compile the list of presenters.
Learn more and tune in at www.houstonwestfamgen.org.
Unique, large holiday light event continues
The Light Park at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown continues daily from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 31. Admission is $40 per vehicle.
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The drive-thru interactive holiday light experience includes millions of animated LED lights including a drive-thru tunnel advertised as the world’s largest of its kind. All of the lights are synchronized to music broadcast on a low power FM radio station guests can tune to once in the park.
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown is located at 21300 Interstate 45 North in Spring. Learn more at www.thelightpark.com.
December 11
Wave at Santa from the car at park event
The City of Tomball presents an event it is calling “Drivin’ Thru a Santa Wonderland” at 1 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Juergens Park in Tomball.
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Residents are encouraged to wave to Santa from the comfort of their vehicles and drop off letters to Santa in exchange for a goodie bag handed out by elves. The city is also collecting nonperishable items for its citywide food drive.
Juergens Park is located at 1331 Ulrich Road in Tomball. Learn more at www.facebook.com/CityofTomball.
December 12
Live nativity scene at Winter Wonderland
Real Life Texas presents a free family Christmas Winter Wonderland event including a live nativity at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the church in Tomball.
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The event will feature a nativity scene with live animals, a petting zoo, real snow, a visit from Santa and more.
Real Life Texas is located at 1222 W. Main Street in Tomball. Learn more at www.facebook.com/reallifetexas.
Nutcracker Market offers variety of local vendors
The CyFair Nutcracker Market returns from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 at The Berry Center. Admission is free.
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The event will feature women and children’s boutique clothing, home holiday and garden decor, handmade and fashion jewelry and gourmet food items. The market is presented by Funky Junque Markets and Penny Pinching Mamas Children’s Consignment Show, which presents similar events in Fort Bend County and Montgomery County.
The Berry Center is located at 8877 Barker Cypress Road in Cypress. Learn more at www.facebook.com/CyFairHolidayExtravaganza.
Virtual meeting explores life on Texas-Mexico border
The nonprofit organization Call to Action presents a virtual gathering titled “A Virtual Border Experience” from 12 to 1 p.m. on Dec. 12.
The event marks the one-year anniversary since the organization sponsored a trip to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas for participants to experience life in the border city of McAllen. The discussion will focus on what a comprehensive immigration policy that honors the dignity of each person may look like in a new political era.
Register via a Zoom link by visiting www.facebook.com/CallToAction.
Old Town Spring presents Home for the Holidays
The Home for the Holidays event continues every weekend through the holiday season in Old Town Spring with holiday lights, entertainment, family-friendly activities and photos with Santa.
Special activities include a balloon artist, free horse drawn carriage rides, a letters to Santa activity and holiday lights.
Old Town Spring is located at 403 Main Street in Spring. Learn more at www.facebook.com/otshfth.
December 14
Republican women gather for Christmas party
The Magnolia Area Republican Women organization will meet at 6 p.m. on Dec. 14 to celebrate the holiday season during its annual Southern Christmas Party at a private residence.
The event will feature food and will take the place of the group’s regular monthly meeting.
Learn more at www.facebook.com/marepublicanwomen.
December 17
Vineyards presents Christmas celebration
Wild Stallion Vineyards presents a free holiday event titled “Christmas at the Vineyard” at 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 17.
The event will feature the presentation of the movie “Elf,” and cookie decorating kits and snacks will be available for purchase. Pictures with Santa and a limited food menu will also be available.
Wild Stallion Vineyards is located at 5969 West Rayford in Spring. Learn more at www.wildstallionvineyards.com or call 281-803-9463.
Trivia night returns with Christmas movies
Creekwood Grill presents a Christmas movie trivia night starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 17.
Participants will compete for prizes during a trivia event with a classic Christmas movie theme. The genre includes mainstays like “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Scrooge,” “Elf” and “Home Alone.”
Creekwood Grill is located at 12710 Telge Road in Cypress. Learn more at www.facebook.com/creekwoodgrill.
December 18
Church presents Trail of Lights holiday event
Tomball United Methodist Church presents a free Trail of Lights event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 18-19 at the church.
Participants can walk through a decorated trail of holiday lights and see Santa.
Tomball United Methodist Church is located at 1603 Baker Drive in Tomball. Learn more at www.tomballumc.org.
Sing a song for fun at open mic night
Magnolia’s First Baptist Church presents an open mic event for anyone interested in singing Christian or gospel music from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 18 in the church’s chapel.
To participate, arrive with your song on CD or bring your own instrument or pianist to accompany you. The event happens every third Friday of the month.
Magnolia’s First Baptist Church is located at 18525 N 6th Street in Magnolia. Learn more at www.facebook.com/magnoliasfirst.
Entertainment roundup is a weekly feature compiled by freelance writer Brandon Moeller. Send entertainment submissions to Brandon at moellerbrandon@gmail.com .
