5 Things Includes Holiday Fun and Miss Piggy

Here are a few ideas to get you out of the house—before it's destroyed. (Or does that only happen at my house?)

• Join the at 10 a.m. in Center Court for live entertainment, face painting, activities, balloons and more.

• . This special one-day event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. includes a viewing of “Arthur Christmas,” crafts, games and lunch. The cost is $20. To reserve a spot, call the box office at 813-746-1363.

• Cobb Theater has a special mailbox set up for express delivery to the North Pole. Pre-addressed letterhead can be picked up in the theater’s lobby.

• Visit with jolly ol' St. Nick at .

• Spend some time with The Muppets. (Who is more excited, the kids or their grownups?) Opens today at Cobb Theatres and other local cinemas.