The 2011 Magnolia Hometown Christmas event held at the Magnolia Historic Depot is over and what a huge success it was! Thanks go to all the people that came out, all the vendors, and all the volunteers! Photos have been posted on our Facebook page (click here to see). Please "Like" the page for updates and announcements on all our future events.
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 It's time once again for Magnolia's Hometown Christmas. This years event will be held on Saturday Dec. 10, 2011 from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. The historic Magnolia Depot will once again be turned into a Christmas wonderland complete with a Snow Hill and snow play area. The traditional Christmas parade (hosted by the Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce) will begin at 10:00 am followed by a full day of activities including:
- a Christmas Market
- trolley rides
- Cookie Express,
- Gingerbread decorating
- a mini train ride for kids
- carriage rides with miniature horses
- inflatables
- face painting
- visits and photos with Santa
- and more.
New this year we will be showing the Polar Express on the Depot Stage. Also you can mail your letters to Santa and to the military in the newly refurbished Magnolia post office. Also the Chamber of Commerce will host it's 3rd annual Chili Cook-Off including a gumbo cook-off and a hometown chili cook-off. Come join us and celebrate Christmas Magnolia Style.
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There's lots to do in Magnolia during the Hometown Christmas event, so why not spend the night in one of our fine motels:
Magnolia Inn and Suites
18614 FM 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 259-6119
http://www.magnoliainnandsuites.com/
Executive Inn and Suites
17707 FM 1488
Magnolia, TX 77354
(281) 259-8200
http://www.executiveinnmagnolia.com/ |
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Please see our Facebook page for tons of photos of past events. Facebook Photos
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This years festivities and activities will include: 
December 9th- Friday Night Lighting of the Lights - 6pm - with the music of Tyler Hodgson
- Hot Chocolate
- Marshmallows for roasting
December 10th
- Snow Hill and snow play area
- Trolly Rides
- Cookie Express featuring all homemade cookies and candy
- Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
- Parade down the Streets of Magnolia
- Chamber Chili cook off
- Carriage Rides with Miniature Horses
- Photos with Santa
- Kids activities (Inflatables and more)
- Christmas Market
- Food
- Movie - The Polar Express
- Come and join us for a fun filled day
- See the Schedule page for a complete list of activities and their times.
December 13th at 7pmMagnolia Junior High School presents "Thank You Santa"!
$2.00 per person
At Magnolia Jr. High School
The performers will be walking the grounds of the Magnolia Hometown Christmas celebration on December 10th to promote their event. |
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Prices for the festival activities are as follows: | Decorate your own Gingerbread Man | $3.00
| Trolly Rides
| $5.00
| Snow Hill
| $5.00
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All proceeds benefit the Magnolia Historical Society, a non-profit organization, and will go towards maintenance and improvements to the Historic Magnolia Depot and the Depot park and for future events.
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