A new home in Balmoral means new holiday traditions! Get started at our annual Winter Wonderland festival, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, where you’ll enjoy games, inflatables, a seasonal movie, an ugly sweater contest in more. Then check out these spirited holiday events.
Mercer Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine Westfield Road
Humble, TX 77338
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14
Free
Celebrate the holiday season with a holiday market, winter plant sale and a Christmas tree display as well as face painting, a visit from Santa and holiday-themed crafts, while supplies last.
Second Saturday Settlers: Homestead Holiday
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
20634 Kenswick Drive
Humble, TX 77338
1-4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14; Wed., Dec. 18-28
Free
Join park staff and volunteers for homemade cookies and wassail as the homestead comes to life with old-fashioned Christmas traditions, including jolly old Saint Nicholas.
Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
8233 Will Clayton Parkway
Humble, TX 77338
9-11 a.m. Sat., Dec. 14
$25
What’s more magical than breakfast with Santa? We can’t think of anything. Enjoy a full breakfast buffet, pictures with the big guy, crafts and more.
Nathaniel Center
804 Russell Palmer Road
Kingwood, TX 77339
7:30-9:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 13; 7:30-9 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14
$15-$25
Experience the unforgettable magic of the holidays with a spectacular theatrical performance of Christmas music galore.
Atascocita United Methodist Church
19325 Pinehurst Trail Drive
Humble, TX
5-7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15
Free
Get festive with the Atascocita UMC choirs singing of traditional carols.
Deerbrook Mall
20131 Highway 59 North
Humble, TX 77338
Mon., Dec. 16
Prices vary
Bring your well-behaved dog or cat to sit on Santa’s lap for a “paw-some” Christmas photo.
Deerbrook Mall
20131 Highway 59 North
Humble, TX 77338
Through Dec. 24
Prices vary
Santa will be available all season long to talk to good little girls and boys as well as posing for adorable holiday photos.
19827 Rose Dawn Lane
Spring TX, 77379
6:30–9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. 6:30-10:30 p.m. weekends.
Free
An annual animated holiday display that lasts until the New Year.
Old Town Spring Home for the Holidays
403 Main Street
Spring, TX 77373
Weekends through Dec. 22, times vary
Free
Celebrates the Christmas spirit of historic Old Town Spring with shopping, carriage rides, live entertainment, a petting zoo and a visit to Santa’s workshop for pictures.
Tomball German Festival Christmas Market
201 S. Elm Street
Tomball, TX 77375
Fri., Sat., Sun., Dec. 13-15, times vary
Free admission
Celebrate the holidays in Old Town Tomball at this annual German festival featuring live musical performances on four stages, food, beer and wine, kids games, street performers and more.
‘Tis the season and while thoughts of sugar plums may be dancing in your head, so too are plans for the holiday feast. We can’t think of a better place to prepare it than 11902 Ballshire Pine. The stunning kitchen in this four-bedroom home has it all. Black Silestone countertops provide plenty of space to prep and complement the unique black-and-white tile backsplash. The island also provides plenty of counter seating so guests can watch the chef assemble the meal. Stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry and a butler’s pantry complete the outstanding features. Oh, and it’s available in time for Christmas.
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This gorgeous 3,159-square-foot home is priced from the $370,000s.
Give the Family the Gift of Balmoral
Give your family more than they’ve ever dreamed of when you purchase a new home in Balmoral. Home of Texas’ first crystal-clear lagoon, Balmoral is a year-round tropical vacation you can experience every day. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Our gorgeous Amenity Village boasts activities the entire family will enjoy including an infinity pool, splash pad, fitness center, playground and hammock row. It’s the gift that keeps on giving; come see us today.
Elementary School No. 29 has a name — and it’s a good one. On Nov. 12, Humble ISD trustees announced that the new campus would be known as Centennial Elementary School in honor of the district’s 100th anniversary.
The school will be located in the Atascocita area in the nearby Lakewood Pines neighborhood. Portions of Balmoral will be zoned to Centennial, which is scheduled to open in August 2020. Those students will be able to choose to attend the school they are currently zoned to—either Ridge Creek or Groves elementary schools, respective of home locations—or Centennial Elementary.
The district broke ground on the 116,450-square-foot building last August. Prominent in the school’s design are natural light and areas that allow students to collaborate with each other on projects, lessons and activities. The school will include a secured visitors’ entry and other safety features. The layout is based on pods, which are classrooms located around a central makerspace for each grade level. Design plans also include stacking lanes to keep traffic from backing up on major streets.
A principal has already been chosen. Alison Pierce has many years of experience in education, previously serving in Galena Park ISD and beginning her 13th year as an educator in Humble ISD. She has served as principal of Timbers Elementary School, assistant principal at Jack M. Fields Sr. Elementary School, and Humble ISD Elementary science coordinator. Ms. Pierce earned her bachelor’s degree at McNeese State University and her master’s degree in educational leadership from Stephen F. Austin State University.
We are excited that many young Balmoral residents will have the option of attending the newest school in the highly regarded Humble ISD. You can read more about it here.
Balmoral was a big winner in the recent 2019 Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards taking home five trophies.
Our gorgeous Amenity Village and Crystal Clear Lagoon was named Recreation Center of the Year. It’s easy to see why. Our signature amenity is more a vacation than recreation complex. Blue water, sandy beaches and palm trees offer Caribbean-style relaxation. Our Amenity Village is 8 acres of perfection with a food truck courtyard, hammock park, playground and splash pad. A 7,500-square-foot clubhouse anchors the complex, offering well-appointed event space, a pool-side veranda and a fitness center.
We also took home an award for Event of the Year. The event was our grand opening celebration that featured Crystal Lagoons® Global Ambassador and Olympian Michael Phelps.
Our other awards included Signage of the Year, Direct Mail Piece of the Year/Business to Business and Television/Video Promo of the Year.
Our developer, Land Tejas, was named a finalist in nine other categories, including Master-Planned Community of the Year for Balmoral and the coveted Grand Awards for Developer and Promotion.
The Houston’s Best PRISM Awards is a premier event that recognizes excellence within the Houston homebuilding industry, including developers, builders, remodelers and others.
We are happy that our beautiful community has made such a splash with buyers and industry professionals. See you next awards season!
Living the Balmoral lagoon lifestyle starts with your purchase of a beautiful Balmoral home so why not dive in and visit us during The Great Lagoon Life Home tour, Oct. 19 to Nov. 3.
The tour offers visitors opportunities to see 18 featured model homes — four of them brand new — dressed up in the latest home décor fashions. Builders Anglia Homes, Ashton Woods, CastleRock Communities, Censeo Homes, Empire Communities, Colina Homes, D. R. Horton, Gehan Homes, Highland Homes, HistoryMaker Homes, Lennar, Long Lake Homes, Shea Homes, Taylor Morrison, Trendmaker Homes, Westin Homes and William Lyons Homes will all have representatives available to answer questions about their homes and tell you about any special offers you can take advantage of.
Visit any or all of our models and register for a chance to win one of three fantastic prizes, including a private beach party that would be a perfect place to hold your housewarming party. Fascinated by our GreenBoLT alternative transportation experience? We’re giving away an electric bike to one lucky winner.
The more homes visited, the more chances to win. Model home maps and information can be picked up at the Balmoral Information Center, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive. The event is free.