Santa Claus is back in town, and he has cheerful experiences that emphasize health, safety, and inclusivity. Visit Santa in person at Memorial City or CITYCENTRE, or in a virtual visit from the comfort of your own home.
Santa is still coming to town. He will be at Memorial City starting Fri, Nov 6. This redesigned, reimagined experience includes new health and safety measures. Learn more and make a reservation at https://t.co/OBXbgyvDIT. #Santa #Holiday #Houston Photo credit: @MemCityMall pic.twitter.com/LFcIgUrgnF
— Memorial Management District (@MemorialDist) November 3, 2020
There are multiple ways to visit with Santa or get a family photo for the holidays at St. Nick’s Park in the Dillard’s Court of Memorial City. There are giant illuminated reindeer, a peppermint-scented path, and six-foot candy canes at St. Nick’s Park. Take pictures with Santa from fun camera angles, and watch the magical moments with Santa on a large TV monitor outside of St. Nick’s Park. Prefer to visit Santa from home? No problem! Zoom video calls are available this year, and children can talk to Santa online.
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he is paying a visit to Memorial City! Through December 24, meet Santa in a safe experience. Learn more and make a reservation at https://t.co/OBXbgyvDIT. 📸@MemCityMall pic.twitter.com/o0XqhL920r
— Memorial Management District (@MemorialDist) November 20, 2020
At St. Nick’s Park, choose one of multiple photography session options. Make a reservation before December 16 to receive $3 off your photo package. Then, with each photo package that you purchase at St. Nick’s Park, receive free passes to Ice Skate Memorial City and the Memorial City Carousel.
Reservations are a must, as they help the staff create magical, memorable events that comply with health and safety guidelines from the CDC, Harris County, and the City of Houston. Click here to sign up for a spot ahead of time online or make a reservation in person at the Dillard’s Court and return when it is your turn to see Santa.
People with pets can share in the joy of having their little ones see Santa from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday through December 21. You could even make the experience extra special and pay a visit to PetSmart in the Memorial District near Bunker Hill, where you can find fun holiday outfits and treats for your fur baby before the meet-and-greet experience.
Bring furry friends to St. Nick’s Park in the Dillard’s Court at Memorial City to meet Santa Claus on Mon, Nov 23. Get a fun photo to display each holiday season. This event has special health and safety protocols. Reservations are a must. Sign up at https://t.co/VsVSzEIY5e. pic.twitter.com/LqNhgCR7r5
— Memorial Management District (@MemorialDist) November 22, 2020
RE: Our last post — Before you see #Santa with your #pet at @MemCityMall, go to PetSmart in the Memorial District near Bunker Hill to get a cute outfit and treats for your fur baby before the big meet-and-greet.
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713-932-9909 pic.twitter.com/d7Wrsop6Yy— Memorial Management District (@MemorialDist) November 22, 2020
Memorial City also has Caring Santa from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on December 6 and 13. This sensory-friendly opportunity is an excellent way for children with special needs to have a Santa visit. During Caring Santa, the staff turns down the lights and music to create a peaceful, welcoming environment while the young ones have a photo session with Santa before public admission. Memorial City will provide juice boxes, doughnuts, and coloring sheets for this event, and Santa’s reindeer will be in attendance. Click here to sign up, Memorial City partnered with Autism Speaks. This organization raises societal awareness and understanding of autism and helps people with autism and their families.
For all of the Santa events at Memorial City, employees and guests must wear masks at all times unless a guest requests to remove a mask temporarily for the photo session. The staff will conduct temperature checks on all employees and guests, and St. Nick’s Park will undergo sterilization before and after every visit. Everyone will have access to hand sanitizer. Parents and guardians of Santa’s young visitors will be the ones to put their children on the physically distanced set near Santa, and anyone who is not part of the photo will socially distance in an area away from Santa, the photographer, and the other guests. Please note that these safety rules, event times, and experience details are subject to change. Read more about safety here.
Santa Claus will be at CITYCENTRE for Holiday in the Plaza from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 28. Presented by Sewell Cadillac, this event will begin when Santa himself arrives in a Cadillac. You can help CITYCENTRE fill the Cadillac with donations for the Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. In exchange, you can take a complimentary photograph with Saint Nicholas.
The fun and joy are sure to continue in the coming weeks with additional events and opportunities for holiday enjoyment here in the Memorial District. Stay tuned!
Thanksgiving is always the perfect excuse to overload on desserts. Besides the turkey dinners, dessert is the next best thing to look forward to. Enjoy pies, cookies, and cakes galore, and remember that the Memorial District has the most amazing desserts to offer this holiday season.
If you want it all, Three Brothers Bakery is your one-stop-shop for cookies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, bakery treats, and more. They offer four different flavors of pecan pie. The chocolate-chip bourbon pecan pie is divine. Are you looking to give pies as gifts? Three Brothers Bakery has the option of wooden boxes that can be engraved. All of their pies are under $30, perfect for buying more than one.
PIE! PIE! PIE! We’re currently taking orders for Thanksgiving. Give one of our (3) locations a call or place your order online. We have tons of options for you as well!! pic.twitter.com/3MRsRS8xxk
— 3 Brothers Bakery (@3brothersbakery) November 16, 2020
Sweet Houston at CITYCENTRE offers 15 different cupcake flavors and endless macaron flavors. Nothing says Thanksgiving like a macaron tower in the middle of the dessert table. Feel like having cake? Choose from 13 different flavors, make your layers ombre or have a naked cake (the latest in cake trends). The bakery must receive all cake orders 24 hours in advance, so be sure to order in time.
Leibman’s offers exquisite truffles sold individually or in a packaged box, perfect for the chocolate addicts. These truffles come in various flavors, and you can give them away as little Thanksgiving gifts. Leibman’s also has various specialty candy that comes in its own fabulous packaging, including black lava sea salt caramels.
Lolli & Pops at Memorial City Mall is a one-stop-shop for all the sweets you crave. Mix and match chocolates and candies in their $13 jars, which you can refill for only $5. There are different sizes of jars and tins, too. Also, look for prefilled tins, which are perfect for gifts. Stop and check them out.
Want to DIY your pie? Pillsbury has a collection of easy pie recipes that you can choose from, especially when you cannot decide which pie to have. Pick from strawberry pie, lemon meringue, chocolate silk, and the classic apple pie. Is cake more up your alley? Then, check out these 36 mini Thanksgiving desserts from Delish for all of your holiday indulgences on Turkey Day. These will give you the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert table, and you can find all of the ingredients at the local HEB or Randalls here in the Memorial District.
Happy eating, and happy Thanksgiving!
This year you can find Black Friday bargains throughout November so be sure to check out the early holiday shopping excitement at Memorial District retailers. Check off the people on your holiday gift list or get something fun for yourself. There are deals and discounts ready and waiting for you here!
If you enjoy making crafty holiday gifts to give away, or if you know someone who loves to makes crafts and want a great gift idea, check out the Deck the Hall Doorbusters at JOANN Fabric and Craft Store near Village Plaza at Bunker Hill. The early Black Friday deals include 60% off comfy, cozy flannel solids and super snuggle flannel prints; 60% off the store’s entire stock of frames, shadow boxes, and display cases; 50% off Christmas and harvest cotton fabrics; and more.
Houstonians know fall and winter weather can be unpredictable, so visit Memorial City safely or shop its stores online to discover cold-weather clothing deals. For example, Black Friday came early at Altar’d State in Memorial City, where you can shop BOGO 60% off sweaters, jackets and outerwear. With this discount, buy something for the cozy-comfort lover in your life, and keep one for yourself.
The fabulous boots and shoes at ALDO are on sale for Black Friday with 20–50% off regularly priced styles for everyone on your holiday gift list. This sale even covers the brand’s top-quality handbags, which includes its tote bags, backpacks, wallets and clutches.
Get first dibs on the best #blackfriday deals of the season. Join the #ALDO Crew to unlock early access: https://t.co/POB18Hz4SU pic.twitter.com/N1N5mZVswf
— ALDO Shoes (@ALDO_Shoes) November 4, 2020
At Lids in Memorial City, get $15 knits and $39 hoodies for a limited time. There are stylish patterns and sports prints as well.
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Hungry while you shop? Visit one of the great restaurants in the area, such as The Rouxpour at Memorial City, which has promotional holiday discounts and meals now through the end of the year. You can reserve spots for indoor dining or have a meal outside, especially when Memorial City hosts one of its fun, socially distanced events in the Square.
Then, pamper yourself or a loved one with a Custom Facial or Swedish Massage from the professionals at Hotel Zaza for $99 on Thursdays and Fridays this month. The hotel also has No Pet Fee November, which means you and your furry friend can enjoy the luxury at this beautiful boutique hotel.
When you are done with your shopping, The Memorial District UPS Store will help you ship your holiday gifts to people in other places. Plus, send them postcards now through November 24 and get $10 off with the coupon code PC10 when you spend $50 or more. Sure, that’s a couple days before Thanksgiving, but a great November deal is a great November deal!
After your shopping day is done, you might not want to leave. Well, guess what! The Memorial District is full of gorgeous residences with deals just for new residents. For example, over at The Alexan CITYCENTRE, you can get a holiday deal of 6 weeks free on a 1x1 apartment lease or 8 weeks free on a 2x2 apartment lease.
So, what are you waiting for? Black Friday festivities are happening now, so make your way to the Memorial District now!
This year, Thanksgiving may look a little different. Whether you have a small gathering or a quiet dinner out with friends or family, the Memorial District is here to help. Restaurants are standing by delectable menu selections, along with fabulously packaged and ready-to-eat items.
Fleming’s is offering a three-course dinner starting at $53 which includes all the fixings and dessert. You can choose from herb-roasted turkey, filet mignon or prime bone-in ribeye. The full dinner menu will be available all day, perfect if you are an early diner This menu is also available for pick-up with prices starting at $43 per person.
Eddie V’s has an entire Thanksgiving dinner that you can easily reheat at home starting at $135. All the salads and sides are included, as well as a pumpkin pie. You can also opt for the tenderloin bundle, which starts at $150. They have a “just sides” bundle, in case you already have your turkey. This starts at $125. All of these options are available for order and pick up. Be sure to order soon as slot do tend to fill up quickly.
Seasons 52, has a warm and serve Thanksgiving dinner package that can be easily reheated in less than an hour. The package includes all the sides and salad, a choice of six mini desserts that include pumpkin pie, raspberry chocolate chip cannoli and turtle cheesecake. This package starts at $150.
Capital Grille offers a full Thanksgiving dinner menu and a full dinner to go. The dine in-menu is $43 person and the to-go option starts at $125. If you choose to dine in, please make reservations ahead of time.
Perry’s in Memorial City also has scrumption dine-in and to-go options. The individual Thanksgiving dinner is $45 per person and includes a three-course meal with dessert. A family-style Thanksgiving dinner for four people starts at $139. Perry’s has a Pumpkin Cheesecake available for an additional $20.
Want to do something different for Thanksgiving? How about a stay-cation at Hotel Zaza in Memorial City and have Thanksgiving dinner at the Tipping Point. The Thanksgiving menu includes a starter, entrée and dessert. You’ll be able to choose from an NY strip steak or the traditional turkey dinner that comes with all of the fixings. All this for $70 per person.
If you are going to cook your Thanksgiving spread from scratch, look no further than H-E-B at Bunker Hill or Randalls in Town and Country Village for all your dinner needs. Looking to stock up on wine? When you buy six bottles or more you will receive 10% off the entirety at H-E-B.
Whether you plan on dining at one of these establishments or are looking for take-out for your family meal, we encourage to plan ahead. Call and reserve now. Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted on 10/21/20
Notice to Property Owners in
Harris County Municipal Management District #1
aka Memorial Management District
The Memorial Management District is issuing a call for participation in the Holiday Decor Installation Proposals in accordance with its established terms (found below). Qualified projects could receive up to 50% reimbursement for actual installation and removal costs. Interested property owners must respond to this notice by November 21, 2020 to be eligible for consideration for the fiscal year 2021 reimbursement. Please send your request and project description to:
Memorial Management District
Attn: Pat Walters
9821 Katy Freeway, Suite 180
Houston, TX 77024
patw@3.214.207.131
Terms for Holiday Decor Agreement
I. Call for Projects
Upon confirmation by the District’s Executive Director that a holiday lighting project has been completed (including both installation and removal), project owners must submit the following documentation for payment:
In April, we celebrate both Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 24) as a way to encourage environmentally friendly decisions and learn about positive steps we can take to create a more sustainable future.
Integrate sustainability into your shopping decisions, and support companies that follow eco-friendly business practices, such as The Vitamin Shoppe Memorial City. Their Omega-3 fish oil products have won awards for defending marine environments. Check out Lush at Memorial City, whose handmade and vegetarian bath, body, and cosmetic products contain environmentally safe ingredients that will not damage Houston’s waterways.
You may want to consider different transportation choices whenever possible. How about biking? If you need a bike, you can rent one at the Houston Bike Share’s Pearl CityCentre Station.
When it comes to Arbor Day specifically, the number one goal is to encourage people to plant trees. Home Depot has beautiful trees for purchase online at reasonable prices. You can strengthen your green thumb and observe Arbor Day in a special way.
Within the Memorial District, enjoy the Conrad Sauer Detention Basin and Walking Trail, a lovely landscaped detention pond and walking trail. West Houston Association named this location a winner of its prestigious 2019 Sustainability Stars Award.
Designed for stormwater mitigation, its lush basin also provides a quality walking trail. A visit to this spot is a good way to connect with nature and support environmentally friendly development endeavors.
Texas is full of beauty and natural resources, and it is our job to conserve and preserve our home.
We would love to hear from you. Let us know how you will make a difference on Earth Day and Arbor Day and what daily actions—big or small—you can take to help Mother Nature.
Many Memorial District restaurants are offering curbside pickup and delivery this Easter. That means this year you can bring the holiday meals home, Houston. Here are a handful of eateries ready to make Easter meals extra special.
Have your pick of two Easter Dinner bundle options. Get them either hot and ready to eat or cold and ready to make at your convenience. Preorder these bundles while supplies last by Friday, April 10.
This family-style Easter menu is $95 for a two-person serving or $185 to serve four to six people. It puts the premium Whole Rack of Bone-In Filet on display with sides grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes sides. This three-course menu includes field green salad with Parmesan vinaigrette and French rolls and concludes with apple crostata. Also, add to your meal with delicious shrimp cocktail, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, and lobster bisque. Order by April 10.
With multiple options, Churrascos has the Easter meal package for you. Serve four to six people with the $89.95 Chateaubriand bundle, which showcases a delicious roasted beef tenderloin. Then, Easter Pack 1 has 6-ounce grilled churrasco steaks, while Easter Pack 2 has 8-ounce grilled churrasco steaks, and prices vary depending on the number of people you’d like to serve. Mix Grill Pack 1 has petite filet, grilled chicken and grilled shrimp, while Mix Grill Pack 2 has roasted salmon, grilled chicken and grilled shrimp. Both Mix Grill Packs serve six people for $129.95. You can also find yummy tres leches and drinks, including margaritas, mimosas, mojitos, and sangria. Churrascos website currently shows the following additional offers as well:
Celebrate Easter with the Cold-Prepped Easter Bundle by Maggiano’s. This $120 kit feeds four to six people and helps you make the meal at home in your own kitchen during the holiday. Just heat it in the oven! This package includes mini meatballs in marinara sauce, Caesar salad, lasagna, four-cheese ravioli, chicken piccato, spaghetti aglio olio, garlic broccoli, tiramisu, and ciabatta rolls.
For $39 per person, enjoy a three-course Easter meal that comprises your choice of salad and entrée—including the famous seven-finger-high pork chop—with sides and dessert. Get your meal with curbside pick-up or delivery on Sunday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Get everything you need for Easter brunch, including a deviled-egg kit, cathead biscuits, strawberry jam, two pounds of uncooked bacon, two pounds of uncooked sausage, two pounds of honey baked ham, two pounds of butter, and Southern-style breakfast potatoes. Pancake kits with a jar of maple syrup are $7.13. Bloody Mary kits are $30, and gallon mimosas are also available upon request for $15. Order by Wednesday, April 8, for curbside pickup on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Looking for a culinary selection not on this list? Here is a fantastic run-down of Memorial District eateries available for delivery and takeout. Our full Business Directory is available as well. Simply call your favorite restaurant to ask about ordering options.
The Easter Bunny will hop through Houston soon, but there is still time to get everything you need for your family’s at-home celebration with gifts and goodies. Many restaurants, small businesses, and shops are doing their best to offer curbside pickup and delivery, so you can have a happy holiday by shopping online or during specific hours.
Learning Express in Town and Country Village is offering personal shopping and curbside pick-up to create the perfect basket for your children based on their ages and interests. Visit their Facebook page or website for more information.
Another small business in the area, Mine Gifts and Monograms, will take orders over the phone or via their website for curbside pick-up. Add the perfect soft touch to any Easter basket with their supply of plush animals and lovies.
Like some other brick-and-mortar stores, Trudy’s Hallmark at Memorial City is temporarily closed, but you can still get gifts and cards from their online store. Trudy’s Hallmark has excellent ideas for Easter basket fillers, such as jigsaw puzzles, Jelly Belly jelly beans, fun nail polish, and stuffed animals. Of course, you can also find the perfect Easter card, including pop-up cards and Easter Bunny cards.
Memorial City’s China Baroque has adorable springtime jewelry for your loved ones, and some of the items have perfect Easter tie-ins. For example, the Totally Tikaa Square Bunny Pendant has a cute bunny image overtop a series of flowers. Similarly, the company’s Diamond Bunny Charm shows a bunny hopping along. The charm uses broken china to make the image, which is set in sterling silver.
For decorating Easter eggs, HEB has excellent options. Cascarones are a mix between Easter eggs and piñatas, and HEB has a helpful tutorial on putting them together with items you may already have at home. In addition, HEB has tutorials on making traditional striped Easter eggs as well as Easter eggs that look like the Easter Bunny.
When it comes to Easter baskets, HEB’s website is once again a good one-stop shop for ideas and supplies. They have tutorials on building the perfect Easter basket for a child, a young adult, and even a furry friend. You can shop for the products on HEB’s website and then have the items delivered right to your door.
Randall’s in Town and Country Village also has great products to fill an Easter basket. For example, get Easter Bunny chocolates and other Easter treats here. Also, it’s important to note that Randall’s offers Golden Hours, which are times when seniors can safely shop. At Randall’s this time is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Want special Easter baked goods? Check out Three Brothers Bakery in the Shops at Memorial City. Order special Easter treats for the whole family. Let the Easter Bunny hop into your home with fun springtime treats such as the Bunny Butt Petit Four, the Bunny Face Dipped Decorated Cookie or a regular Easter cupcake.
The times are challenging, but hopefully, Memorial District businesses can help the community by offering these holiday ideas, and the community can help the businesses in return. In this way, we work together toward a brighter tomorrow. Happy Easter!
The Memorial District was made for Valentine's Day! Where else can you find so many places to celebrate? Let’s see some of the best suggestions for this year’s most romantic day.
February 13 through 15, enjoy a Surf ‘n’ Turf three-course menu that includes Petite Filet Mignon and Butter-Roasted Lobster Tail with Red Velvet Cheesecake for dessert for $29.95 per person.
On February 14, enjoy a New Orleans-themed Valentine’s Day menu on the patio, where you can watch the classic musical “Grease” on The Square’s giant 24’x14’ HDTV screen. The film starts at 7 p.m.
Have a 4-course Mexican meal with your love. Start with an appetizer of ceviche or queso. Then have a soup or salad before your main course, the options of which include caramelized ribeye asada with a chipotle lime glaze or seared grouper and agave glazed shrimp with a poblano cream sauce. Last but not least, choose from a range of desserts to share, including churros, tres leches, or berries and mango.
The best date night can be pizza night. So, on Valentine’s Day, enjoy entrees, a side, and a dessert for $35. Reservations are not always necessary, but you may want to call to reserve a seat just in case.
Split the Marco’s Meal for Two with your date. For $44.50, choose any starter or two sides. Then pick two classic pastas and one dessert.
Celebrate with a three-course menu featuring favorites and new menu items for $60 per person for 5:30 pm reservations and earlier or $75 per person for 5:45 p.m. reservations and later. The full dinner menu and lunch menu until 4 p.m. on February 14.
On February 7, take a free Fragrance Finder Quiz at the store during the Love Is in the Air event. Can’t make it to the event? Speak with a Beauty Advisor anytime to find a Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one.
Pamper your loved one with a Valentine’s Day eGift to Beautique. Call to get the most up-to-date details on deals and gift suggestions. Plus, book a hair and spa day for yourself while you’re at it.
Find great ideas for Valentine’s Day gifts for him, for her, or for the home. Bath and Body Works has body care, hand soaps, home fragrances, and the gorgeous gift wrap to go along with your romantic gift. Plus, buy 3 and get 3 free on select body care until February 2. The early bird gets the worm—or, in this case, the great deal.
They say if you love a writer, you’ll live forever. Now, you can show some love to the writer in your life—or anyone who might love high-quality writing products and paper goods—with the great products at Paper Source. This great store has a Valentine’s Day collection that would be perfect for the day, but there are many other wonderful products at the store.
Does the guy or gal in your life like pop culture? Check out the Funko Pop action figures and toys at Hot Topic. You’ll probably find a great gift that will make your partner smile. But be sure to check out the options at Hot Topic Memorial City to get the best deals available.
Cupid can get creative when the gift ideas are from Typo. Gifts for him or her include totes, laptop covers, specialty mugs, and wallets. There are quirky products as well as more-thoughtful items that your date will love. There are even gifts for kids, so the little ones don’t have to miss out on the fun on Valentine’s Day.
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate. Pre-order a dozen gourmet chocolate-dipped strawberries by February 5 and receive 15% off.
Stay in style at Hotel Zaza Houston Memorial City. The Valentine’s Day deal at this chic hotel includes a $50 dining ticket, a complimentary in-room champagne, and complimentary valet parking. Ask about the amazing concept rooms, such as the Havana room or the Safari room, and take an exotic Valentine’s Day vacation without leaving Houston.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for a romantic getaway, but the Remember Romance Package is available year-round at The Westin Houston, Memorial City. Call for details about this package and for room availability information. Rates range from $159–309.
The Moran’s Luxury Romance Package for $270.00 includes accommodations, breakfast for two, champagne, and chocolate covered strawberries. You’ll love your impressive room with its lavish furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom-designed bed with Egyptian cotton bed linens and goose down foam pillows. Plus, the white-marble bathroom has a walk-in shower and Custom Luxury bath products. So, you and your love will say, “Ooh la la!”
So, visit the Memorial District to get struck with Cupid’s arrow. Remember, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, so book accommodations, appointments, and reservations in advance whenever possible.