Activities For The Family This Christmas Season
Taken From The Houston Chronicle
Alley Theatre’s A Christmas Carol: The holiday favorite featuring the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, through Dec. 28, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas; 713-220-5700 for schedule and tickets.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: Stage adaptation of the classic 1954 movie musical, with still more Berlin songs added. Previews at 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Opens at 8 p.m. Saturday. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21. Theatre Under The Stars, Sarofim Hall, Hobby Center, 800 Bagby; 713-558-8887.
The 12 Ways of Christmas: Encore run of musical revue, songs and sketches showing varied perspectives on the holiday season. showing how Christmas means different things to different people. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 28. The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main; 713-520-0055.
Festival of Lights: A winding trail with 75 light displays with sound and live entertainment, 6-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Dec. 17 then every night through Dec. 31, Moody Gardens, 1 Hope, Galveston; 800-582-4673; www.moodygardens.com. $3.95 per person, children 3 years and under, free.
On the Ice at Discovery Green: Open to the public. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays; 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursdays through Jan. 19. 1400 McKinney; 713-434-7465.
Woodlands Ice Rink: Open daily through Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sundays noon-7 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays 3-9 p.m.; 3-11 p.m., Fridays, 9819 Six Pines; 281-363-2447.
Main Street Square: Downtown comes alive with decorations, lights, events, shopping, free trolley rides and more, go to www.houstondowntown.com and click on the Holiday Spectacular for information.