Make the most of your week with our top 13 things to do with kids in Houston Monday, December 7 to Sunday, December 13, 2015.
Top 13 Things to Do with Kids this Week in Houston
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The Ice at Discovery Green | Daily – Give ice skating at try at Discovery Green, where even the youngest kids can join in on the small Toddler Rink. $14.
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Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo | Daily – Wander through the zoo after dark and see two million lights, a talking red zebra and more. $9.95 to $19.95. 6pm to 10pm.
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A Christmas Story: The Musical at The Hobby Center |Tuesday, December 8 through Sunday, December 13 – Laugh at this stage musical inspired by the classic 1983 film about Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas. Tickets start at $37; limited discount tickets start at $21 for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Tomball German Christmas Market & Festival at the Historic Train Depot | Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13 | FREE – Celebrate a very German Christmas in Tomball, with live oompah bands, dancing, shopping, food and family fun. Hours vary.
- Breakfast with Santa at Hotel Derek | Saturday, December 12 – Enjoy a hearty holiday breakfast spread, games, photos with Santa and more. $49. 9am to 11am.
- Yummy! Wonderland Holiday Festival at Phoenicia | Saturday, December 12 FREE to Attend – Take in holiday celebrations from around the world, meet Santa, visit with firefighters and more. Enjoy an international brunch for $15; $8 for ages 4 to 12. 9am to 3pm.
- Holiday Party at Kinder Station in Hermann Park | Saturday, December 12, 2015 | FREE to Attend – Enjoy arts and crafts at the Hermann Park train station. The event is free. Train rides are $3.25; free for Hermann Park members. 10am to noon.
- Houston Symphony presents A Frosty & Frozen Christmas at Jones Hall | December 12 – Sing along to “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Let it Go” and more at this family holiday program. Tickets start at $22. 10am and 11:30am.
- Star Wars Takeover at the Children’s Museum | Saturday, December 12 – Prepare for the Force to awaken at a day filled with Star Wars character lookalikes and craft making. Activities are included with museum admission. 10am to 6pm.
- Lyle the Crocodile at MATCH | Saturday, December 12 – Catch the musical based on the beloved children’s book series. The show is meant for families with kids 3 and older. $16. 1pm and 4pm.
- Skate with Santa at Discovery Green | Saturday, December 12 – Join Santa Claus on The Ice at Discovery Green for an hour of holiday skating. Be sure to stop by the BigKidSmallCity table. $14. 4pm to 5pm.
- Lights in the Heights in the Woodland Heights | Saturday, December 12 | FREE –Brave the crowds and stroll down Euclid and Woodland streets in the Woodland Heights and take stunning light displays and musical holiday performances. 6pm to 9pm.
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