Alden Bridge Holiday Carnival Today

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Alden Bridge Village Center will host the Village Holiday Carnival on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., featuring free entertainment, a petting zoo, music, hourly prizes and a grand prize $1,000 shopping spree to the Alden Bridge Village Center.

Santa Claus will be appearing on his hometown fire truck from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Puffy Claus, The Woodlands’ lovable mascot Puffy Pine Cone dressed in holiday attire, will pose for free photos from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., courtesy of Walgreen’s in Alden Bridge Village Center. Walgreen’s is collecting new toys for Toys for Tots at its Alden Bridge location, so remember to bring your donations.

Puffy will be distributing free gifts while supplies last. Performances by Conroe ISD school choirs and local talent to be featured during the event includes: Sally K. Ride Elementary at 10 a.m.; Nick Venzin at 10:30 a.m.; Lamar Elementary at 11 a.m.; Kathryn Hallberg at 11:30 a.m.; and a combined performance from Bush Elementary and Buckalew Elementary at 12:30 p.m.

Children's activities will include Rock Walls, Boxer Jocks, an Obstacle Course, Moonwalk, Remote Race Cars, Sports Challenge, mini train rides, a free petting zoo and free face painting.

Adults can shop at exhibitor’s booths and enjoy hourly prize drawings. The drawing for the $1,000 shopping spree to Alden Bridge Village Center will take place at 1:45 p.m. You must be present to win the shopping spree.

The Village Holiday Carnival is sponsored by the merchants of Alden Bridge Village Center and The Woodlands Development Company. Alden Bridge Village Center is located at the intersection of Research Forest Drive and Kuykendahl Road.