Jingle all the way to HMNS at Sugar Land, beginning Nov. 14.

SUGAR LAND — ‘Tis the season to be jolly and bright. Trade in those (soon-to-be) chilly nights for dazzling lights, as our annual Jingle Tree celebration is sure to be a delight. Prepare for a week of spectacular, spirited seasonal fun at HMNS at Sugar Land, this year from November 14 – 20. It’s time to unwrap the holiday magic and make some merry memories.

Deck the Halls with Dazzling Designs

Step into a true winter wonderland where every corner is aglow. Our museum halls will be brimming with a brilliant forest of designer Christmas trees. These fantastic firs aren’t your average holiday fare—each is a unique masterpiece, sponsored and decorated by talented local businesses, designers, and other non-profits, and are truly a feast for the eyes. The best part? You can bid on these splendid spectacles in our online silent auction to take your favorite home and make sure your home is fabulously festive this holiday season.

Leading Lights and Generous Giving

This joyous event is powered by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital (HMSL), returning as the dedicated presenting sponsor of this magnificent museum fundraiser, and our Honorary Co-Chairs Judi Dai & Catalina Flores-Rau.

Michael Garcia, Senior Vice President and CEO of HMSL, shared his excitement: “We’re delighted to be back for another year of Jingle Tree and to help deliver a truly memorable, marvelous holiday season. This initiative provides crucial support for science education and accessibility programs, reaffirming our pledge to community well-being. We’re proud to be partnering with HMNS at Sugar Land for progress, investing in a brighter, more inclusive future for our entire community.”

Kavita Self, Executive Director of HMNS at Sugar Land, added, “For over 15 wonderful years, HMNS at Sugar Land has been a vital community resource dedicated to science education. Jingle Tree is an essential piece of our ability to offer sensory-friendly programs and vital community outreach. With the continued support of our partners, we are passionately providing resources to inspire scientific curiosity throughout Fort Bend County and beyond.”

Every bid is a gift – the funds raised from Jingle Tree enables the Museum to partner with 150+ Fort Bend area schools and 40+ local nonprofits annually, expands museum access to diverse communities including seniors and more than 13,500 school-aged children, and removes barriers to our goal of making the Museum accessible to all visitors by supporting innovative sensory-friendly programming for visitors of all abilities.

Unwrap the fun and check out this year’s event schedule:

• Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, November 14 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

A new family-friendly event! Watch the trees come to light and begin bidding or buy your favorite now!

• Ho-ho-hosting for the Holidays Workshop

Tuesday, November 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Live demos, new trends, and a holiday fashion show, plus tree viewing with light bites and beverages – a perfect time to spend with friends.

• Festive Finale

Thursday, November 20 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A festive party filled with cheer. Don’t miss the live auction with exclusive museum experiences, and final bidding on the designer trees and décor.

Catering by Events by Safari.

For sponsorship opportunities, tickets, and all the festive details, visit sugarland.hmns.org/jingle-tree or email jingletree@hmns.org.

Which designer tree will bring a little extra sparkle to your home this season?

Pictured in Attached Sponsors and Co-Chairs Photo (From L to R):

• Judi Dai, Jingle Tree Co-Chair
• Eliud Faz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, HMSL
• Kavita Self, Executive Director, HMNS at Sugar Land
• Michael Garcia, Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, HMSL
• Melodie Wade, Sr. Vice President, HMNS
• Jeffrey Wood, M.D., Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer, HMSL
• Sarah Fleming, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, HMSL
• Catalina Flores-Rau, Jingle Tree Co-Chair

Photo Credit: Kelley Sweet Photography

The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land—On Oct. 3, 2009, a historic prison building in the residential community area of Telfair opened to the public, transformed – as the new Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. This satellite facility of HMNS includes five permanent galleries reflecting the most popular exhibit areas of the downtown Museum location. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the 43,000 square foot building and the surrounding 5.5 acres of land that house the museum present a variety of compelling traveling exhibitions. Located at 13019 University Blvd. (at the corner of University and New Territory Blvds.), a visit to HMNS at Sugar Land is always an adventure.

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