Cimarron November 2017

HOUSTON AREA
EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS
• Through January 7 th - Moody Gardens takes the holidays to a whole new
level of cool! A skilled team of master ice carvers has charted your course for
your journey through the rainforests of the world to see monkeys, beautiful
birds, incredible butterflies, colorful orchids and so many wonderful creatures.
Stick around after Ice Land for the Festival of Lights - a mile-long trail with
more than one million lights and lighted scenes take you around the Moody
Gardens property with spectacular views of Galveston Bay starting at 6 PM.
For more information, visit www.moodygardens.com.
• Through November 18 th - Discovery Green’s Flea by Night is an ecoconscious
shopping event. Enjoy live local music, food trucks and shopping
under the stars. For more information, visit www.discoverygreen.com.
• November 5 th - Walk MS: Houston is a fully-supported walking adventure
for people living with MS and their families and friends. It is kid-friendly,
free event with food and games. For more information, visit www.main.
nationalmssociety.org.
• November 9 th -12 th - Shoppers will kick off the holidays at the 37 th annual
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market Rockin’ and Shoppin’ at NRG Center. Over
280 merchants from across the country will participate and showcase their
unique gift items, including home décor, gourmet food, apparel, toys, candles,
jewelry, novelties, accessories and more. Ten percent of all merchandise
sales, plus the proceeds from admission and special event tickets, stays right
here in Houston supporting the various programs of Houston Ballet and its
Academy. Over 45 new merchants will make their debut at the Houston Ballet
Nutcracker Market. This year’s new items include decorative Santas from the
new Santa Barre, custom-made wreaths for any occasion, interactive crawfish
boil sets for kids, vibrant high-quality Native and American jewelry pieces,
homemade baked dog treats and baking and serving options for elegant and
casual entertaining - just in time for the holidays! Shoppers can also expect
to see returning favorites, such as The Royal Standard featuring home décor,
fashionable women’s apparel and accessories, scrumptious cherry products
from Cherry Republic, fun novelty glass ornaments by the Ornament Barre,
hot new trends in ladies fashion and shoes by Amy B’s and handcrafted jewelry
with semi-precious stones from Bora Jewelry. MARKET DATES - November 9 th
and 10 th , 10 AM-8 PM and November 11 th and 12 th , 10 AM-6 PM. Tickets are
good for one day admission. No repeat admission. $20 each at NRG, $18 each
at Houston-area Randalls. Half-price admission is available daily, three hours
prior to closing, children under 5 are free. There is a check-in area near the
entry for strollers, carts, rolling bags and wagons as they are not permitted
inside. Wheelchairs and walkers are permitted. Pets are not allowed. For more
information visit www.houstonballet.org.
• November 11 th - Houston is a cornerstone of Veterans Day celebrations in the
United States. As a city, Houston is proud to pay tribute to our men and women
in the military by providing an annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes
Veterans Day Celebration.” This civic celebration honors and celebrates the
brave men, women and families who pay the ultimate sacrifice for liberty
and freedom. The celebration begins with a job, resource and health fair for
military personnel, past and present. Many returning veterans find themselves
unemployed or under employed while trying to effectively translate their
extensive military skills into the current job market. Approximately 300,000
veterans live in the Houston metropolitan area with 22,000 of those veterans
having returned since 9/11. The health fair will provide on-site health
screenings, including flu shots.
• November 11 th - Run in the Park is Hermann Park Conservancy’s annual fun
run, which includes a 5K run/walk, 3K walk and a 1K kids’ fun run. The event
starts in Molly Ann Smith Plaza and circles the Park on the Marvin Taylor Trail
under Hermann Park’s historic live oaks. Whether you are a weekend jogger,
competitive runner or just like to walk with friends and family, Run in the Park
is an event you do not want to miss! Family members and neighbors turn
out to cheer on the runners and everyone enjoys the post-race party, which
features music, food, drinks and fun activities in Molly Ann Smith Plaza. For
more information, visit www.hermannpark.org/calendar.
• November 11 th - Islamic Arts Festival. Come and enjoy a unique family
friendly festival. Experience the rich tradition of Arts in Islam. View Islamic
calligraphy, woodwork, ceramic tiles and paintings from local artists!
Experience the art of henna tattoo, Ebru and calligraphy. Interact with artists
and take part in silent auction. Art activities for all ages. Enjoy ethnic food from
Food Trucks. Welcome all! Admissions Free! For more information, visit www.
islamicartssociety.com.
• November 11 th -12 th - Explore, Adventure and LEARN as The Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion transforms into a WILD Safari for the 22 nd Annual Children’s
Festival presented by ExxonMobil. With outstanding performers on multiple
stages, character meet and greets and adventurous, educational activities all
around the venue - there’s something fun for everyone. Let’s GET WILD! For
more information, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
• November 17 th - This is Home for the Holidays Gift Market’s 10 th year
anniversary show at the Katy Merrell Center! Last year we had an attendance
of over 10,000 people, this year we will have over 175 booths in 2 buildings
with gifts for your entire Christmas shopping list. We have items such as
handmade jewelry, candles, clothing, gourmet foods, home decor and much
more! For more information, visit www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com.
• November 18 th - The Great Inflatable Race is the first and original all
inflatable obstacle fun run that uses giant inflatables spread throughout
the running course. You’ll start the race climbing one of our inflatables and
then race your friends and family to the next inflatable obstacle. This bouncy
course contains between 8-10 massive inflatables that will bounce, bump
and slide you all over the place! You’ll finish the race with a perfect photo
op on our final inflatable and after a nice refreshing drink, you can check out
our awesome Inflatable Village. Check out our Inflatable Village page to see
what the after party is all about! Our inflatables are one of a kind and your
whole family will enjoy this amazing run. Bring your kids and feel like a kid
again yourself. Join us at The Great Inflatable Race! For more information,
visit www.thegreatinflatablerace.com.
• November 18 th -19 th - The 12 th annual Houston Via Colori® Street Painting
Festival is one of the city’s signature art and music festivals. More than 200
local and international artists converge on the streets of downtown Houston
to create live street paintings right before your eyes. Attendees can enjoy live
music performed by local bands and entertainers on three stages, familyfriendly
activities and delicious local food and beverages. A private VIP Lounge
features exclusive themed mini-events throughout the weekend. Via Colori is
a fundraiser for The Center for Hearing and Speech, a non-profit organization
that teaches children with hearing loss to listen, speak and read. The festival’s
theme, “70 Years in Color,” will celebrate the Center’s past seven decades of
serving children with hearing loss. This festival will be on Saturday, November
18 th from 10 AM-6 PM and Sunday, November 19 th from 10 AM-5 PM. For more
information, visit www.centerhearingandspeech.org.
• November 18 th - January 15 th - The Houston Zoo is transformed into a
winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo Lights celebrates its fifth year
as one of Houston’s most well-loved holiday traditions. Stroll through the
beautiful Houston Zoo and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Enjoy
festive carols, sip hot chocolate and take in the more than 2 million lights!
Fifteen miles of eco-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and
decorate the paths to light your way. Don’t miss Holly Berry, a 1958 Cadillac
with a lightshow set to music! Other featured displays include the Holiday
Train, the Enchanted Forest and Candy, the interactive talking zebra! There’s
plenty of new things in store this year, like the addition of a huge, 33’ tall
Christmas tree adorned with colorful decorations that will be the perfect
backdrop for your holiday selfie. Between the shopping, wrapping, decorating
and baking, schedule some time to enjoy the holidays this year at TXU Energy
Presents Zoo Lights! For more information, visit www.houstonzoo.org.
• November 23 rd - The Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1949,
when Santa arrived at Union Station and rode his sleigh to the downtown
Foley’s. Since then, the Thanksgiving Day parade has gone through a few
changes but today, it remains a 68 year-old holiday tradition showcasing
the Houston community and entertaining parade-goers lining the streets on
Thanksgiving morning. The 68 th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is
produced by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. For more information, visit
www.houstontx.gov/thanksivingparade/.
• November 24 th - Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez. Hotel Galvez invites
guests and the community to celebrate the start of the holidays with the
Official City of Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration. Festivities begin at 6 PM
and include a special appearance by Santa Claus, live holiday entertainment
by local entertainment including the Galveston Ballet and the lighting of the
hotel’s 35-foot Christmas Tree on the front lawn. During the event, the hotel
collects donations for the Salvation Army of Galveston County. The hotel offers
a special weekend package as part of the weekend. For more information, visit
www.hotelgalvez.com.
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