Freebie Friday: Holiday movies and more

HOUSTON – Looking for some free things to do this weekend, Channel 2 and Houston On The Cheap has you covered!

3 Outdoor Movies
Friday night

Discovery Green: Salvation Army and Univsion are hosting a free Family Movie Night from 6 pm-10 pm with Arthur Christmas, free hot chocolate, and meet Captain Kettle. Located at 1500 McKinney.
GreenStreet -- Friday Flicks on the Lawn returns Friday with The Santa Clause showing on the jumbo outdoor screen, 8 pm- 10 pm. Located at 1201 Fannin.  Market Square Park -- Head downtown for Westside Story at Market Square Park from 7 pm- 9:30 pm. Located at 301 Milam.

Elf -- Indoor Movie
Friday, 7 pm - 9 pm

Don't miss a free screening of Elf on a big screen at Memorial City Mall by the fireplace, from 7 pm- 9 pm Friday. Located at I-10 and Gessner.

10th anniversary Via Colori Street Painting Festival
Saturday, 10 - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Head downtown for Via Colori Street Painting Festival where more than 200 artists gather to create beautiful art right on the downtown streets around City Hall. This is a free event -- and fundraiser for the Center for Hearing and Speech. Enjoy live entertainment on 3 stages, kids' activities, 3D art, and more.


Glisten Holiday Lighting
Saturday, 7 pm - 9 pm
CityCentre

It's the annual lighting of the snowflakes at CityCentre! Glisten Holiday Lighting returns November 21 from 7 pm- 9 pm with ice carving demonstrations, DJ music, and snowflake lighting. Enjoy free hot chocolate and apple cider, thanks to Sewell Cadillac.

Santa's Wonderland
thru Christmas
Bass Pro Shops in Katy and Pearland

Make holiday crafts, get a free photo with Santa, and enjoy all the free games and activities at Bass Pro Shops' Santa's Wonderland. The fun continues seven days a week through Christmas with games such as laser arcade, remote control trucks and activity tables. Craft making is 5 pm – 7 pm weekdays and noon to 5 pm weekends.  

Art Crawl
Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm
Artist Warehouse District

The 23rd Annual ArtCrawl Houston will be taking place from 10 am- 9 pm in the Artist Warehouse District. This tradition opens the studios the weekend before Thanksgiving which allows visitors to participate and interact with the artists. Located at White Oak And Buffalo Bayous.