Flapjack Fun Run

The annual Flapjack Fun Run 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kid's K is this Saturday, December 3. Registration for the Flapjack Fun Run is open until 8 AM on Saturday. You can register before the event online at friendswood.com/flapjack or in-person at the event. Kid’s K starts at 8 AM, 5K starts at 8:20 AM. Each registered participant will receive a race shirt, sweatband, sticker, tattoo, socks, finisher medal, and a delicious pancake breakfast served by Whataburger after the race. Click the map above to view the new 2022 Flapjack 5K Race Route. 

Race Fees

• Kid’s K - $35
• 5K Walk - $45
• 5K Run - $50 (chip timed)

Day of Race Fees

• Kid’s K - $40
• 5K Walk - $50
• 5K Run - $55 (chip timed)

Santa in the Park

Join us for the biggest holiday event of the year this Saturday, December 3rd for the 14th Annual Santa in the Park in Stevenson Park. The fun filled day is filled with pictures with Santa, 40,000lbs snow hill, face painting, amusement rides, music, 50 arts, crafts and food vendors, the Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade, Christmas tree lighting, and fireworks extravaganza provided by our title sponsor, HomeTown Bank. All event information is listed below.

Ticket booth and Wristbands

You can purchase wristbands in advance at the Parks and Recreation Department in City Hall tomorrow, Friday, December 2 between 8am - 5pm. On the day of the event, the ticket booth will be located between the Christmas tree and the Gazebo; we are able to take cash or credit card. American Express will not be accepted. No ATM onsite. Wristbands are $10 each, ages 2 and under are free. Adults and Children need a wristband if participating in activities listed:

• Snow hill
• Face Painting
• Amusement Rides
• Rockwall
• Mechanical Bull
• Bungee Trampoline
• Trackless Train
• Toxic Meltdown Extreme Inflatable
• Other inflatables
• Petting Zoo 

Timeline

• 3:00-5:45 PM Photos with Santa @ the Christmas Tree, (Line will close at 5:45pm, Santa will leave at 6pm) 
• 3:00-6:00 PM Live Entertainment - DJ Terry
• 3:00-5:00 PM Chara Christian Dance Academy @ Basketball Courts
• 3:30-3:50 PM FHS Color Guard performing @ Gazebo 
• 4:00-4:15 PM Cline Elementary Choir @ Gazebo
• 4:20-4:30 PM JDF Elite Dance @ Gazebo
• 5:30 PM Lighted Trail will light up Stevenson Park begins
• 6:00 PM Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade
• 7:15 PM Friendswood High School Wranglerettes Perform @ Gazebo
• 7:20 PM Christmas Tree Lighting & Fireworks Extravaganza

Lighted Christmas Parade

Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade starts at 6 PM. FM 518 will be closed in both directions from FM 2351 to Whispering Pines Dr./Friendswood Link Rd. The parade should last approximately 45 minutes. If you wish to travel between 2351 and FM 528 during that time, please use Sunset Dr. or Blackhawk Blvd. as alternate routes.

If you have any questions about these events, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@friendswood.com