It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's that most wonderful time of the year when Santa eats pancakes and even critters have Christmas. Stop by Woodridge Forest on Dec. 15 for Milk and Cookies with Santa, and don't forget to join in the fun at any of these area events: Oh, Christmas Tree Christmas in the Park & Tree Lighting Kingwood Town Center Park 8 N. Main St., Kingwood, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 Free Kick off the holiday season with festive fun and the lighting of a beautiful Christmas tree. The annual party features performances by local kids, a live Nativity, holiday stories, pictures with Snow Princesses and Santa and many holiday vendors. Tree lighting is at 6 p.m. A Very Merry Christmas Open House Warren's Southern Gardens 1675 Northpark Dr., Kingwood 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 Free Get your tree and learn how to decorate it, too! Free demonstrations throughout the day will help you embellish holiday wreaths, create beautiful centerpieces and use plants to enhance your holiday décor. Critter's Christmas Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 22 Free Learn about the benefits of a healthy ecosystem and create decorative edible treats for birds and other wildlife in your neighborhood. Santa Is Coming to Town Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Breakfast With Santa Humble Methodist Church 800 East Main Street, Humble 8-11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 1 $10 for adults and $7 for kids at the door. Mickey and Santa Claus have teamed up for a breakfast treat that's fun for the entire family. Pancakes with Santa Primrose School of Kingwood 2311 Green Oak Dr., Kingwood 9 a.m.-noon Sat., Dec. 1 Free Sit down with Santa for a kid-friendly breakfast featuring the Big Guy's second-favorite treat — pancakes! There will be holiday fun for everyone! Santa Story Time R.B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 US Hwy 59 N, New Caney 10-11 a.m. Wed., Dec. 5 Free Start with holiday appropriate books, songs crafts and treats then finish with a visit from St. Nick. Children up to age 6. Santa's Farm Kingwood Park and Kingwood High School Ag Barn 1705 Woodland Hills Dr. 6-9 p.m. Fri., Dec. 7 Enjoy animals, hay rides, festive decorations, hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes, Christmas music and lights…..of course — visit with Santa! Cookies with Santa Warren's Southern Gardens 1675 Northpark Dr., Kingwood 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 $10 or 10 nonperishable food donations for three pictures Children can make their own magical reindeer food, get a complimentary take-home craft and visit with Santa. Cookies, drinks, and popcorn will be available. Holiday Markets Koutour Christmas Market Kingwood Town Center Park 8 N. Main Street, Kingwood Noon-6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 Free Shop fabulous vendors, indulge in holiday treats and celebrate friends, family and fun at this annual market. There will be a free carousel, trackless train and pictures with Santa. Vouchers for free turkeys are available while supplies last. ‘Tis the Season for Giving Snowball Run Pines Montessori School 3535 Cedar Knolls Dr., Kingwood 9 a.m. Sat., Dec. 1 $15-$40 Have fun and run to restore of the Children's Library at this run with something for everyone. There's a USATF sanctioned, chip-timed 5K, a 1K and a 100-Yard Dash; cash prizes; a DJ with dancing; Bahama Bucks Sno2Throw snowball fight; activities for the kids; and a scenic greenbelt course. Come dressed to impress in your wintery best! Lamba Delta Holiday Craft Fair The Community Learning Center 18901 Timber Forest Dr., Atascocita 8 a.m.-noon Sat., Dec. 1 Free Admission Help new teachers get their start by purchasing handcrafted jewelry, boutique clothing, home décor and more. Proceeds provide scholarships to future teachers. Dash Through the Groves Fun Run The Groves 11810 Madera Run Parkway, Humble 8-10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 8 $25 to run, free to watch Run to support Race the YMCA of Greater Houston and Insperity Adaptive Sports Complex. Also enjoy food trucks, music, drinks, giveaways, opportunities to donate and more. Festive Fun An Old-fashioned Christmas Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble 4-7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 Free Enjoy music, a holiday craft, tree lighting, wassail, cookies, and an early visit from Saint Nicholas at the Jones Park's historic 1830s Redbud Hill Homestead. Reservations required. Pre-teen Cookie Decorating R.B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 US Hwy 59 N, New Caney 4 p.m. Tue., Dec. 4 Free Pre-teens, ages 9-12, can try their hands at cookie decorating and take home what they make. Teen Holiday Crafts and Treats R.B. Tullis Branch Library 21569 US Hwy 59 N, New Caney 4 p.m. Tue., Dec. 4, 11 and 18 Free Teens, ages 13-17, can get their holidays on with treats to eat and festive crafts to take home. Second Saturday Settlers: Homestead Holiday Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble 1-3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 8 Free String popcorn and cranberries and watch period demonstrations at the Jones Park's historic 1830s Redbud Hill Homestead. Performances Galore The Nutcracker Atascocita High School 13300 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble 1:30 pm & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1 1:30 pm & 6:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2 $20 Kingwood Dance Theater presents the classic tale of a girl and her Nutcracker Prince. Nativity Exhibit and Musical Festival The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4021 Deerbrook Drive, Kingwood 1-9 p.m., Sat. Dec. 1 Free Enjoy hundreds of nativity sets while enjoying live music and children's activities.