Dickens on The Strand, Top Holiday Festival Family Entertainment Picks

‘Nutcracker’ musical treats

Music Director Andrés Orozco-Estrada conducts valuable selections of “The Nutcracker,” 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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