Houston-12 Days of Arthur Christmas

AARDMAN AND SONY PICTURES ANIMATION’S “ARTHUR CHRISTMAS” IS COMING TO TOWN THE 12 DAYS OF “ARTHUR CHRISTMAS” KICKS OFF AT THE HOUSTON GALLERIA ICE SPECTACULAR Houston, TX – Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Bringing the spirit of the season early to Houstonians, Aardman and Sony Pictures Animation will be hosting the “12 Days of Arthur Christmas” events throughout the Houston area. Starting with the Houston Galleria Ice Spectacular on November 12th and ending with Santa’s Snow Day at Edwards Grand Palace on November 23rd, guests will merry as they participate in the multitude of festivities which includes Arthur lighting the Galleria Christmas tree, an elf invasion at Discovery Green’s FUNonmenal Family Festival, story time and meet-and-greet with Santa, winter wonderland experience at the Downtown Aquarium and a rockin’ holiday party at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Ever wonder how Santa delivers 2 billion presents in one night? “Arthur Christmas” answers the question… and Aardman and Sony Pictures Animation are helping local residents find their holiday spirit.

WHAT: Join Arthur as he celebrates the kickoff of the “12 Days of Arthur Christmas” at the Houston Galleria. Guests will have their keepsake photos taken with Arthur and watch as Arthur lights up the Galleria Christmas tree. Attendees will also have a chance to receive fun movie prizes including: candy canes, elf ears, activity books and more. The event is free.

WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2011| 4:00AM – 7:30PM Tree lighting begins at 7:00PM

WHERE: Houston Galleria 5085 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77056 4:00PM - 7:00PM – Nordstrom Corridor 7:00PM – 7:30PM – Tree lighting/Galleria Ice Rink 12 DAYS Full calendar of “12 Days of Arthur Christmas” below:

EVENTS:

Day 1, Saturday, November 12, 2011

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS is Coming to Town Houston Galleria

4:00PM-7:30PM

Come visit the Houston Galleria to take fun photos and win prizes - then watch ARTHUR light the Galleria Christmas tree on the ice rink at 7:00PM.

Day 2, Sunday, November 13, 2011

Operation Elf! Discovery Green

12:00PM-6:00PM

Visit he ARTHUR CHRISTMAS booth and elf yourself as we invade Discovery Green’s FUNonmenal Family Festival.

Day 3, Monday, November 14, 2011

Winter Wonderland Downtown Aquarium

12:00PM-4:00PM

Take part in our Winter Wonderland experience at the Downtown Aquarium with activities for the whole family and lots of fun prizes.

Day 4, Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Sugar & Spice, the Boardwalk is Nice

Kemah Boardwalk

2:00PM – 5:00PM

Enjoy the holiday atmosphere at Kemah Boardwalk and celebrate the release of ARTHUR CHRISTMAS with arts & crafts, fun holiday activities, a chance to meet Santa and donate a toy to benefit Toys for Tots.

Day 5, Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Holly Jolly Story Time Houston Public Library - Central

11:00AM-2:00PM

Bring your little ones down to the Central Library for ARTHUR CHRISTMAS story time and take part in other fun holiday activities like coloring contests and ornament making.

Day 6, Thursday, November 17, 2011

Rockin’ Holiday Bash Children’s Museum of Houston

4:00PM-7:00PM

Visit the Children’s Museum for a free family night and participate in ARTHUR CHRISTMAS activities to receive prizes and register to win one of ten Family 4-Packs of passes to see ARTHUR CHRISTMAS.

Day 7, Friday, November 18, 2011

Goals and Giveaways Houston Toyota Center

6:00PM-9:00PM

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS Night at the Houston Aeros game as they take on the Texas Stars at the Toyota Center – make sure to stop by the ARTHUR CHRISTMAS table on the concourse and spin the prize wheel for your chance to win.

Day 8, Saturday, November 19, 2011

Santa’s Letter Writing Workshop Galleria Sony Style Store

1:00PM-4:00PM

Stop by the Galleria Sony Style to write or drop off your letter in Santa’s Mailbox and to make a toy donation to Toys For Tots. The first 50 people in line will get a discount on Sony Style Store purchases and a free ARTHUR CHRISTMAS keepsake photo.

Day 9, Sunday, November 20, 2011

Grand Santa’s Grand Screening Edwards Marq*E Cinema

10:00AM-2:00PM

Participate in any of our ARTHUR CHRISTMAS events prior to this date to win passes for you and your family to see the film before it opens in theatres.

Day 10, Monday, November 21, 2011

Gingerbread Jubilee Whole Foods - Bellaire

4:00PM-8:00PM

Join KODA-FM at Whole Foods (4004 Bellaire Boulevard Houston, 77025) and take part in our Fun ARTHUR CHRISTMAS activities. Compete with your family to decorate the most elaborate Holiday Gingerbread goodies for your chance to win ARTHUR CHRISTMAS prizes and a Whole Foods Gift Card.

Day 11, Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Arthur’s Crafty Christmas Michaels @ Bissonnet

3:00PM-6:00PM

Bring the kids down for an ARTHUR CHRISTMAS craft session at Michaels (3904 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77005), donate a toy to Toys for Tots, take part in lots of fun ARTHUR CHRISTMAS activities and wear your favorite Christmas sweater to be entered into our contest.

Day 12, Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Santa’s Snow Day Edwards Grand Palace

12:00PM-3:00PMCelebrate with us as ARTHUR CHRISTMAS opens in theatres and we transform Edwards Grand Palace into a winter wonderland with activities for the entire family.


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