# Changing of the Seasons Santa and Holiday Handoff at Children's Museum Houston

> Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: General Admission
- Organizer: Children's Museum Houston
- Official page: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/changing-of-the-seasons-2
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Santa meets guests with an elf helper from 9:30 am to noon and 1 to 2:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove. At 12:30 pm in Brown Auditorium, the Ensemble Theatre presents the Great Gobbler handing the holiday season to Santa.

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