The "Christmas in the Pines" open house will be held Saturday at Big Stone Lodge.[/caption]This weekend is full of family-friendly activities in Spring and Klein, including live theater, holiday music, a museum exhibit and a chance to roller skate with Santa Claus.
Dec. 8-11
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
Produced by Class Act Productions, this Christmas classic follows a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant. They are faced with casting the troublesome Herdman children. 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 8-10), 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 10-11), 10:30 a.m. (Dec. 10). $15-$20. Class Act Productions, 25275 Budde Road, Ste. 25, Spring. www.classactproductions.org
Dec. 10
‘The Toys Take Over Christmas’
Presented by the Ensemble Theatre, in 1920s Harlem, a hardhearted toymaker refuses to sell any of the toys that have been made. However, magic has made them almost like real children and they want to escape the workshop and have fun. 10 a.m. Free. Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
Dec. 10-11
Season of Lights
An exhibit of nativity scenes and menorahs will be held this weekend at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts. Saturday is also a Museum Family Day, with free children’s activities and art projects. Santa Claus will make an appearance between noon-2 p.m. Music performances will be held each day of the exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. (Sat.), noon-5 p.m. (Sun.). 281-376-6322. www.pearlmfa.org
Dec. 10
Christmas in the Pines open house
The public is invited to take in the sights and sounds of the season inside the lodge among the pines and enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus as Leo Carville and Doris Vadas sing classic Christmas ballads. Children are welcome to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and participate in carnival games and holiday crafts. Warm apple cider and a variety of treats are served. 2-6 p.m. Free. Big Stone Lodge in Dennis Johnston Park, 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring. 281-350-1029. www.hcp4.net/community/communitycenters
Dec. 10
Christmas concert
The Home Place of Texas annual concert features the choir and two new handbell choirs performing Christmas carols. 3:30-5 p.m. Free. St. Timothy’s Anglican Church, 6819 Louetta Road, Spring. 281-257-1004. www.hpotx.org
Dec. 11
Gingerbread man baking & decorating workshop
The public is invited to bake and decorate gingerbread man cookies at Main Course Cooking School. Participants should bring imagination and an eye for detail to finalize a creation to display throughout the season. Refreshments are served. 2-5 p.m. $45 (per person). Main Course Cooking School, 18750 Interstate 45, Spring. 281-825-4470. www.mccooking.com
Dec. 11
Roller skating with Santa
The Champions Skating Club hosts an evening of roller skating with performances by the Champions Skating Club team members and other guests. The event also includes a silent auction, selfie photo booth, a visit from Santa and a bake sale. Proceeds from the event benefit the Champions Skating Club for team uniforms, warm-ups and costs associated with national and world championships. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10. Champions Roller World, 5504 Fellowship Lane, Spring. 281-370-0750. www.skatechampions.com
