Many local offices and businesses are closed this week for the Christmas holiday. However, residents can enjoy a variety of activities Dec. 24-29. Here are a few things to know this week.

1. Christmas movie on Sunday, Dec. 24
Regal Lone Star 19 & IMAX, located at 24720 Hwy. 249, Tomball, offers a Christmas Eve showing of the 1946 classic "It's a Wonderful Life." Seating reservations requested. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. $5.41. www.regmovies.com/theaters/regal-lone-star-19-imax-formerly-silverado

2. School, campus, office closures
In addition to city and county offices closing, Lone Star College-Tomball offices are closed Dec. 22-Jan. 3. The LSC-Tomball Community Library and the Malcolm Purvis Library are closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas holiday. The LSC-Tomball library closes at 5 p.m. Dec. 29 for the New Year's holiday as well. Students in Tomball and Magnolia ISDs are on winter break this week.

3. Junkin Gypsies Tomball
The paint and project workshop studio hosts a junior walk-in workshop for ages 5-17 on Dec. 28. No registration is required. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost varies. www.junkingypsiestomball.com

4. Learn how to use an Apple device
The LSC-Tomball library hosts a class about Apple's mobile products and applications. Registration requested. 2-4 p.m. Free. LSC-Tomball, Lab 216, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. www.lonestar.edu/tomball

5. Art camp
Paint & Bubbles Studio hosts art camps for children ages 5-12 to create projects. Guests can choose one or more days to attend and are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Online registration required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Dec. 27-28, Jan. 3-4). $60 (per day). Paint & Bubbles Studio, 31311 FM 2978, Ste. 107, Magnolia. www.paintandbubbles.com