Weekend Guide: Santa Splash; ‘A Contemporary Christmas Carol’; Jazzhaus Christmas Formal; ‘A Christmas Story’

On the docket this weekend: swimming with Santa, big band music, “A Contemporary Christmas Carol” and “A Christmas Story.”

Santa Splash

Noon to 12:45 p.m., Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive

Cabin fever got you down? Take the kids out for a little exercise and holiday cheer at the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Santa Splash.

Like its name implies, the family-friendly event combines swimming and a visit with Santa Claus, plus games and holiday crafts for kiddos aged 2 to 12.

Entry is $7 per child, though parents are required to pay admission if their child remains after the event to swim. Registration is also a must if you’re planning on taking part in the craftmaking — the deadline passed Wednesday, but you can register the day of the event if you don’t mind the possibility of missing out on crafts.

For more information, call 832-7946 or visit the city’s Parks and Recreation website, lawrenceks.org/lprd.

Get excited!!! Saturday, December 19th is our Winter Showcase. This year we are doing a contemporary version of the Christmas Carol! Tickets only $5. Get yours now before we sell out.

Posted by Point A Dance on Monday, December 7, 2015

Point A School of Dance: ‘A Contemporary Christmas Carol’

6 p.m. Saturday, Lied Center Pavilion, 1600 Stewart Drive

This short and sweet show (it clocks in at just 30 minutes) from the young dancers of Point A and guest artists Point B Contemporary Dance Company, both of Lawrence, lends a modern twist to Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

As with the original tale, the true meaning of Christmas will be discovered, naturally.

Tickets cost $5, and can be purchased solely through Point A at 3300 Bob Billings Parkway or 402-785-8535.

Posted by The Jazzhaus of Lawrence on Friday, December 4, 2015

Jazzhaus Christmas Formal

10 p.m. Saturday, Jazzhaus, 926 Massachusetts St.

Dancing, holiday tunes and the Jazzhaus’ 17-piece big band returns to the Lawrence venue for its 33rd annual Christmas Formal.

Cover is $5, and the room opens at 8 p.m. Attendees are welcome to dress up for the event. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page or call 749-3320.

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‘A Christmas Story’

4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

If the near-constant TV airing of this holiday classic on Christmas Day isn’t enough for you, Liberty Hall is hosting two screenings in its big theater as part of its Christmas film series this month.

Tickets cost $7 for seniors (over 60) and children (under 12), and $8 for everyone else. Snag yours at the Liberty Hall box office.