Houston s winter wonderland delivers a treat for special-needs kids
Photo courtesy of Hou-Ville
Photo courtesy of Hou-Ville Since its recent opening,
Hou-Ville has cast a spell on Houstonians. The limited-engagement exhibit has morphed Live Nation’s downtown 40 Below venue (520 Texas Ave.) into a whimsical holiday wonderland. Now, the popular exhibition is opening its colorful doors to kids who might otherwise be overlooked during the holiday entertainment rush. Hou-Ville is offering a free Sensory Day for children with autism and special needs, organizers announced. Hou-Ville’s special offering for special needs kids takes place Thursday, December 17, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The event is open to 100 autistic and special-needs children (accompanied by a parent) and is sponsored by the exhibit and BioTek reMEDys, according to a press release.
Children with autism and other special needs are invited to visit the Houston-themed Christmas village Dec. 17.
Suzanne Garofalo December 11, 2020Updated: December 15, 2020, 10:14 am
The downtown Houston nightclub 40 Below has been temporarily transformed into the interactive holiday experience Hou-Ville, which is offering a special time for special-needs families Dec. 17. Photo: houvillehtx / houvillehtx
Cindy Lou Whos with special needs:
Sulking at home with a list of dull deeds?
There’s something better and Christmas-y, too
Hou-Ville is here, and it’s just right for you.
Hou-Ville, the Houston-themed, Dr. Seussian indoor Christmas village, invites 100 children with autism and other special needs to visit, with a parent, for free, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 17. To participate, families need to email HouVilleevents@gmail.com to receive a promotional code for tickets. Tickets will be limited to the first 100 children whose parents or guardians RSVP in order to safe
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One of the city’s newest holiday attractions will host a free, sensory-friendly day for children with autism and other sensory or cognitive issues.
On December 17, from 11:30am to 2:30pm, Hou-Ville will welcome 100 children with sensory or cognitive issues , accompanied by a parent, to enjoy the whimsical H-Town Holiday City free of charge.
“Families with special needs children often face a different set of challenges when it comes to exploring public exhibits and holiday events,” said Sherrie Handrinos, the co-owner of Hou-ville. “Kids have been having a ball exploring the life-sized sets, taking photos and playing the faux snow at Hou-Ville. We wanted to offer the same unique experience to children with special needs, free of charge, in a comfortable, welcoming setting and we are so grateful to BioTek reMEDys for helping us make it happen!”