Dog owners can bring their pets to an event at Bear Branch Park. (Courtesy The Woodlands Township)
Dec. 17
Watch a Christmas parade
Oak Ridge North hosts the city’s annual parade and party in the park. Families are invited to enjoy hayrides, hot cocoa, pictures with Santa and snow. The hayride will leave from Marilyn Edgar Park and tour the city’s Christmas lights. Admission to the ride is two nonperishable items that will be donated to Nourishment for the Needy. 5 p.m. Free (donation required). Marilyn Edgar Park, 26531 S. Hillside Drive, Oak Ridge North. 281-292-4648. www.oakridgenorth.com
Dec. 17
See a movie and play golf
Families can take part in Par-Tee-On with nine-hole mini-golf, including a themed activity and an evening moonlight movie. Participants are asked to preregister and bring blankets, chairs and snacks. 6 p.m. $5 (adults), $10 (children). The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Dec. 18
Craft with Mrs. Claus
Children can spend the day at The Woodlands Children’s Museum with Mrs. Claus building a gingerbread house with graham crackers and candy. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5 (in addition to $7 admission). The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Dec. 18
Make a gingerbread house with Santa
Families can join Santa in building and decorating a gingerbread house. Registration is required. 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. $15 (resident), $20 (nonresident), $5 sibling discount. The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Dec. 19
Eat breakfast with Frosty and Santa
Families are invited to enjoy breakfast treats with Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus. Families can create a holiday wreath at the event and take photos with Santa and Frosty. 9:30-11 a.m. $20 (resident), $25 (nonresident). The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Dec. 19
Watch a holiday pooch pageant
Dog owners can bring their canine companions for a treat hunt and pageant. 11 a.m.-noon. $10 (per dog). Bear Branch Dog Park, 5200 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov