Rotolo’s Craft & Crust has officially kicked off the holidays with its annual “Letters to Santa” program, bringing the magic of Christmas to families and creating unforgettable moments for young and old alike. 

“Each year, we look forward to bringing this heartwarming experience to families during the Christmas season, adding an extra layer of joy and magic to their dining experience,” said Chad Calongne, franchise owner for Rotolo’s. 

When families dine at Rotolo’s through Dec. 24, children can write their letter to Santa and place it in the “Magical North Pole” mailbox. Before the end of their meal, a Rotolo’s server will hand-deliver a reply from Santa himself, along with a golden ticket for one free kid’s entrée.

The Woodlands Township Aquatics Division recently earned recognition from Aquatics International in the Best of Aquatics category for their innovative and creative methods in attracting visitors to all 14 facilities. Noteworthy marketing initiatives include the High Seas Adventure Program, Pop at the Pool, crafted photo frame signs for programs, and informative aquatics newsletters. 

A landmark event fifty years in the making returns to Galveston's historic downtown for the 50th Anniversary of Galveston Historical Foundation's (GHF) Dickens on The Strand, presented by the British Consulate-General Houston. The event, GHF's largest fundraiser, returns the first weekend in December for three days of the sights and sounds of Charles Dickens' work, surrounded by the island's unmatched Victorian-era architecture. This annual festival begins Friday, December 1, with free admission to Fezziwig's Beer Hall from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continues with ticketed entry on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, from 12 to 6 p.m.

In celebration of Chanukah, Market Street will host Chabad of The Woodlands for a Grand Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 10 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Israel Portnoy will perform at this year’s event. He is an artist, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. Israel grew up singing in his local synagogue and was influenced by the Beatles, Eric Clapton and Steely Dan at a young age. These early influences have informed his original, eclectic sound.

Have you seen the Little Live Pets "My Puppy's Home" toy? It's a WoodlandsMommy.com Editor's Pick for the 2023-2024 season, because it's one of the most innovative and magical toys we've seen in a long time. In a nutshell, your child will (very easily) assemble a sweet little dog house, choose a name for his/her new puppy, and once the kennel is complete, the puppy magically appears inside of it, giving a playful bark. I'm not joking. Your child will see the newly-built empty kennel, and then within minutes, there's the cutest surprise in the form of an adorable pet puppy right there!! The cute pet puppy appears with a toy bone in his mouth and making interactive puppy sounds. Let me just say that my 9-year-old and my 18-year-old daughters were equally impressed with this toy!​