Flapjack Fun Run and Santa in the Park

Flapjack 5K Fun Run Details

Saturday morning is the big day for the annual City of Friendswood Flapjack 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kid's K at Stevenson Park. We will still take registrations right up until race time. We still have some shirts, so first come, first serve. If you are already registered and did not pick up your packet today, December 1 ^st we will have a table set up near the Stevenson Park Gazebo with your packet ready for you. You can pick up your packet starting at 7am on Saturday.

Event Parking

Parking for the event will be at City Hall and adjacent lot, Old City Park, and along Shadwell Ln. PLEASE NOTE: City Hall and the adjacent parking lot will need all vehicles removed by 10am sharp to get ready for Santa in the Park.

Race Information

All Kid's K participants will run one lap around the track, which is just short of half a mile, that will take place at 8:00am, about 15 minutes before the 5K starts at around 8:15am.

If you are a 5K RUNNER, you will be chip timed for the race. This means you will carry a chip attached to your bib (race number), which will track your time from the point you start the race to the time you end the race. It is very important that you do not swap bibs as your bib and chip are associated with your information.

If you are a 5K WALKER, please make sure to line up behind all the runners before the start of the race. You may bring strollers and leashed dogs with you on the route.

We will have plenty of water bottles to quench your thirst at the Gazebo, finish line and at the water station in the middle of the race. We will also have fresh bananas if you need a snack before the race,

After the Race

The Whataburger pancake breakfast will be served starting at 8:30am at the Stevenson Park Rotary Pavilion to all participants.

After the last walker has finished the race, we will start the awards ceremony, which will be approximately 9:30am. The overall male and female winners will win free Whataburger for a year! We will also have plenty of door prizes to be given out from the local businesses, so don't miss it!

Santa in the Park Details

We have made some small changes to the event due to the rain, we will be moving things around but still offering the same awesome experience. You can view the event map here. Here is everything you need to know about Santa in the Park! Join us for the biggest holiday event of the year this Saturday, December 2nd for the 15th Annual Santa in the Park in Stevenson Park, 1000 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood Texas. The fun-filled day is filled with pictures with Santa, 40,000lbs of snowhill, face painting, amusement rides music, local entertainment, food vendors, a holiday arts and craft market, the Chamber of Commerce parade, and culminates with the lighting of a 20 foot tall decorated Christmas tree and a state of the art fireworks extravaganza provided by our title sponsor, HomeTown Bank. Along with Santa in the Park, we are bringing back the Lighted Holiday Trail and Christmas Fairy Trail Hunt in Stevenson Park.

Event Timeline3:00 - 5:45 PM Santa Photos (Line closes at 5:45pm, Santa leaves right at 6pm)
00 PM Chara Christian Dance Academy performing at the Basketball courts
00 PM Cline Elementary Choir performing at the Gazebo
20 PM JDF Elite Dance Academy performing at the Gazebo
30 PM Lighted Trail will light up Stevenson Park
00 PM Lighted Christmas Parade on FM 518
15 PM Tree Lighting ceremony and performance by Wranglerettes at the Gazebo
20 PM Fireworks and Tree Lighting

WristbandsThe ticket booth is located between the Christmas tree and the Gazebo, we can take cash or credit cards. The only card not accepted is American Express. No ATM onsite. Wristbands are $10 each, ages 2 and under are free.  Adults and Children need a wristband if participating in the activities listed below: 
Snow hill
Face Painting
Petting Zoo 
Amusement Rides:
Rockwall
Mechanical Bull
Bungee Trampoline
Trackless Train (cancelled due to wet grass)
Toxic Meltdown Extreme Inflatable
Other inflatables
ParkingDue to the weather, the event vendors and rides have been moved to the City Hall parking lot and adjacent lots. Parking will be available at 300 Old City Park and the Old Cline Elementary School 505 Briarmeadow. Please view the parking map here.

For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@friendswood.com

Lighted Christmas Parade Traffic

The 36th Annual Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Lighted Parade will be held this Saturday, December 2, 2023. beginning at 5:45 p.m. 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.