Talk of the Town's calendar Fairs/festivals

international food festival

15 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School
6706 Whitefriars
Houston, TX 77017
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12 – 7pm

International Food Festival sponsored by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School

Contact: Lan Nguyen

Puerto Rican Festival

15 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Plaza Fiesta Carolinas Ext. 90 I-77 South across from Carowinds
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 12 – 7pm

The Puerto Rican Cultural of Charlotte presents its first Puerto Rican Festival in celebration of the Discovery of Puerto Rico. The event will feature authentic food, music, poetry, dance and arts/crafts. Live music by Los Coquis de Las Carolinas, Chino Kantazo, AV Alvarado, 4 year old Anthony Vasquez and the great salsa sound of Orquesta Mayor.

Price - Low: 0.00
Price - High: 0.00
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: Maggie Giraud
More info: www.prcscnc.com

Houston Peruvian Festival Experience the Wonders of Peru

16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

M2Squared Gallery 339 19th Street
Houston TX
In the Heights
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 7pm – 12am

The event will showcase the culture, people,art,music,food and drinks of Peru. Join us in the Historic Heights district at the new luxurious M2Squared Gallery, 339 19th Street. Come Friday or Saturday evening when the festivities begin at 7:00pm until midnight. Enjoy, art, music,dance,shopping,food and drinks. Learn about the interesting culture of the Peruvian people. There will also be a silent auction both evenings. Sunday is Family Day from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. There will be hands on Peruvian crafts for the children,live alpaca animals to see and touch and much more.
Admission is only a $10.00 CASH donation with every adult receiving one free drink ticket. On Family Day children under 12 get free admission with the first 250 children being rewarded a goodie bag. Food & drink tickets can be purchased at the door.
100% of the proceeds will benefit the Sunshine Camps (Austin, TX) & Children's Charity Programs endorsed by the American Embassy in Lima Peru.
Visit our website at www.houstonperuvianfestival.com for more information.

Price - Low: $10.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 512-576-2142
Ticket Web Link: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com
Contact: John Tumlinson
More info: www.houstonperuvianfestival.com

Mums and Mistletoe Market

20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

100 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, November 20, 2009, 9am – 6pm

Vineyard Market Craft Show & Cafe

20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Northway Baptist Church
1421 Buchta Rd
Angleton, Tx 77515
Friday, November 20, 11am – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9am

over 65 craft booths.

Price - Low: $0.00
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 979-864-3135
Ticket Web Link: www.northwaybaptist.com
Contact: Carolyn Masters

Cypress Market Nights

20 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, November 20, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Mums & Mistletoe Market

21 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

100 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, TX
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9am – 3pm

Flavors Festival

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney Houston, TX 77002
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10am – 7pm

HOUSTON- November 21, 2009 The Flavors Festival will take place at the Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney Houston, TX 77002, the Festival, which last from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
D’Mizonett Events and the Houston Food Bank join forces to help supports hungry families in times when most of us celebrate Thanksgiving dinners. The mission of the Flavors Festival is to unite people from different cultures with common interests such as the love for good food and entertainment. This Festival brings you a rich variety of flavors in every way you can imagine, with the purpose of collecting food to feed thousands of hungry families through the Houston Food Bank.
Inspired by the desire of helping the community and promoting relationships among different cultures; Jorge Maisonet founder of D’Mizonett Events organized the Flavors Festival to celebrate international foods and benefit The Houston Food Bank. “We are working hand by hand with the Houston Food Bank to help them fill pantries and lives.”
Wake up early and don’t let pass all the fun and the entertainment that the Flavors Festival brings to you. The main stage will feature Cooking with the Stars shows with renowned celebrities such as the Houston Dynamo players and constant live performances. The audience will enjoy the Chef’s Tables where Culinary Institutes will demonstrate Thanksgiving recipes, The Cooking Corner with Houston’s Signature Chefs performing cooking shows every hour during the festival, and the Eating Competitions. Don’t forget brings your children to the Kids Fun Park with clowns shows, face painting, bouncing houses and much more.
For more details and tickets information visit www.flavorsfestival.com.

Price - Low: $10.00
Ticket Phone: 713-225-1668
Ticket Web Link: flavorsfestival.com…
Contact: Jarah E. Flores
More info: flavorsfestival.com…

NASA’s Annual Holiday Bazaar

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Gilruth Fitness Center on Space Center Boulevard between NASA Parkway and Bay Area Boulevard.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10am – 5pm

NASA’s Annual Holiday Bazaar (craft show) is to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Gilruth Fitness Center on Space Center Boulevard. We have expanded our vendor booth area, now have food services, offer ample parking and are kid friendly! Shop from 10am till 5pm for all your holiday needs.

Age Range: All Ages

Westador Holiday Craft Fair

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

11715 Cali Drive
Houston, Texas 77090
(Cali Clubhouse)
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10am – 4pm

This is the 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair which includes vendors such as Homemade Gourmet, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, PartyLite Candles, Holiday crafts, jewelry, homemade soaps, scrapbooking, children's gifts, and much much more. See website for list of vendors and activities planned.

More info: www.westador.org

Westador Holiday Craft Fair

21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Cypress Market Nights

27 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, November 27, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Friday, November 27, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Sunday, November 29, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Monday, November 30, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Bellaire's Holiday in the Park

04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bellaire Town Square
7008 South Rice Ave. Bellaire 77401
Behind Bellaire City Hall
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6 – 8:30pm

Admission to festival is free. Food and pictures with Santa additional cost. Personal cameras welcome.

Price - Low: 0.00
Age Range: All Ages
More info: www.ci.bellaire.tx.us

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Cypress Market Nights

04 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, December 4, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Friday, December 4, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Winter Children's Festival

05 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

House of Prayer Lutheran Church
14045 Space Center Blvd
Houston, TX 77062
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11am – 3pm

The Learning House Preschool at House of Prayer Lutheran Church is hosting a Winter Children’s Festival on Sat, December 5, 2009 from 11am-3pm. There will be children’s games, a concession stand, bake sale, pictures with Santa, and a Basket Raffle – affordable fun for the whole family! House of Prayer Lutheran Church is located at 14045 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062 (near the intersection of Space Center Blvd and Clear Lake City Blvd, across the street from Randall’s). For more information please contact Gay Lynn Prescott at 832-623-8665 or email LHDIRECTOR@hopelca.org.

Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Phone: 832-623-8665
Contact: Gay Lynn Prescott

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Monday, December 7, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Cypress Market Nights

11 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Hwy 290 and Skinner Rd in the Cypress Village Station town center, Cypress, TX
Friday, December 11, 2009, 4 – 9pm

Food, fresh produce, gifts, crafts and music from local vendors.

Price - Low: 0.00
Contact: Shannon Wells

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Friday, December 11, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

CANCELED - Christmas In The Park

12 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Saturday, December 12 – Sunday, December 13, 2009

Price - Low: $7.00
Age Range: Families
Ticket Phone: 713-294-9314
Contact: Ray Reed

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Sunday, December 13, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Monday, December 14, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Friday, December 18, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com

Downtown Houston Decks the Halls this Holiday Season

20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Houston
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 6pm

WHO/
WHAT: Downtown Houston will deck the halls this holiday season with the second annual Downtown Holiday Spectacular, a seasonal celebration filled with family traditions and community events perfectly packaged by the Downtown District to draw Houstonians and visitors to downtown throughout the season.

Kicking off Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, and continuing throughout December, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular will bring the spirit of the season to the streets of downtown.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Holiday décor featuring peppermint sticks, snowflakes and 25-ft. festive trees with jeweled red, green and white LED lights will illuminate Main Street Square.

- Discovery Green will be transformed into an outdoor winter wonderland, featuring a 7,200-sq.-ft. outdoor ice skating rink and a variety of family-friendly programming like skating with Santa and movies on the big screen.

- The Theater District will present much-loved favorites like A Christmas Carol at The Alley Theater, White Christmas at The Hobby Center and The Nutcracker at The Wortham Theater Center.

- While visitors shouldn’t miss holiday traditions like the Mayor’s Holiday Celebration, the H-E-B Holiday Parade or Breakfast with Santa at The Aquarium, there are new family favorites to enjoy like pet adoptions, festive music at the House of Blues and holiday shopping at Macy’s and Houston Pavilions.

- Last but not least, the Downtown Holiday Spectacular is the city’s best way to do more for less this holiday season. The free, family-friendly trolleys are available to downtown visitors, allowing them to experience multiple downtown destinations. Free to visitors, Main Street Square offers a winter wonderland filled with dazzling holiday décor and twinkling lights, while Discovery Green showcases professional skaters and festive live music.

MORE INFO:The Downtown Holiday Spectacular Guide and Trolley Map and information on downtown events and happenings this the holiday season will be located at www.houstondowntown.com.

More info: www.houstondowntown.com