Friday, November 28 Randy Howard’s Songwriters Festival Beginning at 4 pm The Tavery at The New Perry Hotel A music event that honors past and present songwriters... Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The New Perry Hotel, 987-1000
Friday, December 5 Miracle on 34th Street 8 pm Perry Players Theater, 909 Main Street Opening Night! A Christmas tradition brought to life by the Perry Players. Visit www.perryplayers.com for a complete listing of showdates and times. Call 987-5354 for tickets.
Saturday, December 6 Pancake Breakfast with Santa 7:30 until 10 am Perry Arts Center All good girls and boys (and moms and dads!) are invited to a pancake breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $5 per person. Sponsored by the Mahala Club & Kiwanis Club.
Paradise Cafe & Booksigning 12 until 4 pm Warm up at the outdoor coffee shop at Beauty for Ashes Christian Bookstore! Meet J.M. Hochstetler, author of One Holy Night, a modern retelling of the Christmas story.
The Magic of Christmas Annual Parade Choral Groups beginning at 1 pm, Parade at 2 pm Enjoy our traditional and festive Christmas parade through the streets of downtown Perry along with local school choral groups performing before and after the parade. Sponsored by Houston Springs and The Houston Home Journal.
Jingle Bell Jog 5 pm Add some bells to those running shoes for a twilight 1 mile & 5K Fun Run and Walk. Downtown at Main Street & Ball Street. Sponsored by Houston Healthcare and the Exchange Club of Perry. $10 pre-registration/$15 race day. Contact: Tara Poole, 988-1627 or visit www.hhc.org.
Sunday, December 7
Make A Wish...Old Fashioned Christmas Tea 2:30 pm The Front Porch Tea Room Deck the Halls and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with tea and delicious holiday treats to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation.Reservations required. $20 per person. Call 987-1899.
Christmas Choral Concert 3 pm The Westfield School Recital Hall Enjoy the sounds of Christmas performed by the Middle & Upper School Chorus. Call 987-0547 or visit www.westfieldschool.org.
Community Candlelight Christmas Program & Lighting of Downtown 6 pm Courthouse Square Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! Join neighbors, your family & friends in singing carols old and new. Sponsored by the Perry Ministerial Association. Immediately after the program, follow the lamplighter as he taps on the doors of the shoppes of the 900 block of Carroll Street and magically lights Downtown.
Children’s Choir, Cookies & Hot Chocolate Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy Christmas music by the Children’s Choir of the Perry United Methodist Church. Immediately following the Lighting of Downtown on the lawn of the Perry United Methodist Church.
Saturday, December 13
Breakfast with Santa 8 until 10 am The Swanson House Jolly Old St. Nick welcomes children at The Swanson House for breakfast and a chance to share their Christmas wishes! A photographer will be available to capture the moment. Reservations required by calling 987-1938.
Decorate Your Own Christmas Ornament 10 until 4 pm Be creative in making your own Christmas ornament while you enjoy a cup of coffee at the outdoor cafe at Beauty for Ashes Christian Bookstore! For children and adults! Call 987-1653 for more information.
Snow Day 2 until 4 pm Courthouse Square Yes, Virginia! It really does snow in Perry! Bring the family for a special snow day in downtown Perry. Make a snowman, have a snowball fight or make snow angels. Sponsored by the Perry Downtown Development Association.
December 28 & 29 Recycle Your Christmas Tree behind The Swanson House 1 until 4 pm
Saturdays thru December 20
Christmas at the Market 7:30 am until 12 noon Perry Arts Center Find natural products for the Holidays from Christmas Trees, mistletoe, wreaths, swags and greenery for decorating to homemade cakes & pies. Enjoy music by the Roland Fall Band...and bring your children for a special story.
