GHFEDS Events

    • December 06, 2025
    • 5:30 PM
    • The Christmas Train - 1407 Victory Ln, Alvin

    Registration is closed

    Tiny Tots & Youth Social

    The Christmas Train

     Saturday December 6th at 530pm
    Location: 1407 Victory Ln in Alvin

    Please arrive by 530pm to ride train at 6pm.

    Meet Christina Filkins at fireplace for tickets and group picture.

    This social is for kids with Ds ages 12 and under.

    Parents and siblings ages 4 and up will be charged $7 each and non-refundable. Kids with Ds and sibs ages 3 and under are free. When registering please choose number of parents and sibs ages 4 and up only.

    This social is for the immediate family only, kids with Ds, parents and youth siblings.

    The family will enjoy a train ride, Elf show and walk through the lights. You are on your own for food and drinks.

    This is a prepaid event, if you no show you will be charged $14 per person to cover fee's.

    Registration closes Friday November 21st!!

    *Annual Membership Required


    • December 13, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • December 20, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main St Ste B League City, TX 77573
    Register


    Health and Wellness Program

    Special Strong FunFit Class

    Dates: Saturday December 13th & 20th 
    Time: 2-3pm
    Location: Anytime Fitness - 4420 W Main St Ste B League City, TX 77573

    The class is open for individuals with Ds ages 13 and up.

    Your child must be able to participate with the group, no roaming the gym or getting on equipment for safety reasons. If your child needs assistance you must help during the class due to no 1:1 coaching. 

    *If your child already attends Special Strong Kickboxing or Boot Camp classes Do Not register for this class so it will give others a chance to attend.

    *Wear comfortable clothes, sneakers, and bring a water bottle.

    *Annual Membership Required to register for this event

    • December 13, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Moody Gardens- 1 Hope Blvd. Galveston

    Registration is closed

    Teen Social

    Moody Gardens Festival of Lights

    1 Hope Blvd, Galveston

    Saturday December 13th at 6pm

    This social is for teens with Ds ages 13-20.

    Parents and siblings will be charged $7 per person and is non-refundable. 
    Teens with Ds and sibs ages 3 and under are free.

    Do not count teen with Ds or siblings ages 3 and under for total attending during check out, they are free. You will only be paying for the parents and siblings ages 4 and up.

    This social is for the immediate family only - Teens with Ds, parents and youth siblings.

    Meet at Entrance to Lights by Big Christmas Ball @ 6pm sharp to receive your tickets from Kerri Liles.

    Registration closes November 30th!

    This is a prepaid event, if you no show you will be charged $15 per person to cover fee's.

    *Annual Membership Required


    • December 14, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • The Empanada Bar - 601 East Main Street in League City
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    Sib Social

    The Empanada Bar

    Sunday December 14th from 2-4pm

    Location: 601 E Main St in League City

    This social is for Siblings only, parents can attend or drop off, drop off allowed for children 10 and over only.

    The siblings and parents will enjoy empanada's, holiday games and crafts.

    *Annual Membership Required



    • December 20, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Moody Gardens- 1 Hope Blvd. Galveston
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    Tiny Tots and Youth Social

    Moody Gardens Festival of Lights

    1 Hope Blvd, Galveston

    Saturday December 20th at 6pm

    This social is for kids with Ds ages 12 and under.

    Parents and siblings will be charged $7 per person and is non-refundable. 
    Kids with Ds and sibs ages 3 and under are free.

    Do not count kids with Ds or siblings ages 3 and under for total attending during check out, they are free. You will only be paying for the parents and siblings ages 4 and up.

    This social is for the immediate family only - Kids with Ds, parents and youth siblings.

    Meet at Entrance to Lights by Big Christmas Ball @ 6pm sharp to receive your tickets from Christina Filkins.

    Registration closes December 15th!

    This is a prepaid event, if you no show you will be charged $15 per person to cover fee's.

    *Annual Membership Required


    • December 21, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Sylvan Beach Pavilion - 1 Sylvan Beach Rd in LaPorte
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    Happy Holidays from GHFEDS 

    GHFEDS would like to invite your family to celebrate the holiday season at our annual Family Holiday Social.

    The kids will enjoy a visit with Santa, music and dancing, and a festive BBQ buffet style dinner.

    Date: Sunday December 21st
    Time: 12-3pm 
    Location: Sylvan Beach Pavilion
    1 Sylvan Beach Rd in LaPorte

    Thank you for another wonderful year being involved with GHFEDS and we hope you have a Happy New Year!

    *Annual Membership Required


    • December 27, 2025
    • 5:30 PM
    • Houston Botanic Garden - One Botanic Lane Houston, TX 77017
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    Register

    Adult Social 

    Radiant Nature at Houston Botanic Garden 

    Saturday December 27th

    Please arrive at 530pm to get tickets from Kim Dunphy
    Group will enter the gardens at 6pm sharp!

    Location:  One Botanic Lane in Houston

    This social is for Adults with Down syndrome ages 18 and up and up to 2 parents/caregivers only.
    First parent is free and second parent will be charged $5 and is non-refundable.

    Parking is $15 and you will be responsible for the parking fee.

    There are a limited number of tickets and tickets are prepaid, if you no show you will be charged $22 per ticket.

    The Radiant Nature walk is about 1 mile long and is accessible for your own wheelchairs/strollers.

    *Annual Membership Required

    • March 07, 2026
    • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Walter Hall Park - 807 Hwy 3 League City 77573
    Register


    If you are interested in volunteering for GHFEDS Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk please register here.

    The walk will be held on March 7th 2026 from 9am - noon at Walter Hall Park in League City.

    We will need volunteers to help from 7am - noon with restocking water and capri-sun's in coolers, restocking snacks, setting up walk signs along walk path, hanging banners, placing fitted table cloths on tables, popcorn machine, monitor stage, help manage registration/volunteer/shirt/prize tables, and clean up.

    Each volunteer will receive a walk shirt and breakfast.

    Click on each volunteer job for a description and hours needed. Please bring your own volunteer hours form to be signed if needed.

    Please register by February 2nd 2026!

    If you have any questions please contact us at admin@ghfeds.org.

    We greatly appreciate your time to volunteer for GHFEDS Step Up Walk!!


GHFEDS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit support organization serving the Greater Clear Lake area, including South Houston, Pearland, Pasadena, League City, Galveston, and other surrounding areas.

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P.O. Box 891093
Houston, TX 77289
281-736-8008
      

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