Houston Out & About: Christmas Festivities Your Whole Family Will Enjoy!

Houston is home to a cornucopia of Christmas events and festivities for the whole family to enjoy! Choosing the right one to fit your schedule and budget may be the hardest decision you have to make. All of these events are kid-tested and mother-approved!

The Houston Zoo will be hosting several special events this Holiday Season. Fri, Dec 9, 2005 to Sun, Dec 11, 2005 

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Fri, Dec 16, 2005 to Sun, Dec 18, 2005 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Last admission will be at 7:30 p.m. Join us at the third annual Winter Wild Festival of Lights here at the Houston Zoo. Kids of all ages will be able to sit on Safari Santa's lap, make winter animal crafts, decorate (and eat) delicious sugar cookies ($2.00), enjoy 500,000+ spectacular twinkling light displays in the front entry plaza and around the reflection pool, and listen to performing groups sing and play music of the season. This year's event includes lighting of the John P. McGovern Children's Zoo and Wildlife Carousel, plus take a wild Zoo-style hay ride. All of these activities will be included in the regular price of gate admission. Winter Wild will provide great holiday entertainment for the whole family as it is sure to become a favorite holiday activity for Houston residents and visitors alike. Print a Winter Wild Coupon and save $1 off per ticket when you attend Winter Wild this December! Entrance to the Zoo stops at 7:30 p.m. Come before 7:30 and enjoy all Winter Wild activities until 8:00 p.m.!

Have Breakfast with Santa on Sat, Dec 17, 2005 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at The Brown Education Center. The holidays have officially arrived! Please help us celebrate by making plans to attend Houston's newest holiday tradition: "Breakfast with Santa" here at the Houston Zoo. Families can start their Zoo adventure early with a scrumptious, hot breakfast. Keepers will be on hand with some special furry guests for everyone to meet. Children will also be able to get up close and personal with one of the rarest specimen of all…Santa! Each child will leave with a full belly and a bag filled with goodies. Please call 713.533.6834 to register today!