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January 1 – 14 Houston Zoo Lights 6pm-10pm; Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the
Noisemaker, New Year’s Wishing Wand, New Year, New You Crown, New Year’s Bingo and Robot Arm.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
January 4 & 18 FREE Gamers Unite! Tabletop Edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
January 4
season - “including more than
January 2 & 16
two million lights! Fifteen miles
Adaptive Recreation:
of earth-friendly LED lighting
Workshops
illuminate our ancient oak
1:00pm; Recreational activities
trees and decorate the paths to
for individuals with special needs.
light your way.; Houston Zoo;
Residents $1; Non-Residents
January 5 & 19
houstonzoo.org/zoolights;
$2; Hometown Hero’s Park;
713-533-6500
leaguecity.com; 281-554-1180
January 1 – 7
January 3 – 5
Holiday Attractions at Moody
Winter EcoCamp Morning
Gardens
Session year olds, provides unique
Adaptive Recreation: Pickleball 7:00am; Recreational activities for individuals with special needs. We offer a variety of recreational, sporting, and quality of life programming. Residents: $1; Non-Residents: $2; Hometown Hero’s Park; leaguecity.com
opportunities for kids to explore
January 6, 13 & 20
Eight Holiday Attractions, One Venue - Ice Land, Festival of Lights, Cirque Joyeux Noel, 3D Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, plus live entertainment, great food, group rates, hotel packages, free parking and more.; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 The Mystery of the Christmas Star 11:00am-2:00pm; Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise captivate audiences of all ages.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629
8:30am; A day camp for 4-13
the wonders of our Natural World
281-474-2551
Skate with Story Book Stars 5:00pm; Your Story book stars will be on hand to skate with kids. Bring your camera for pictures!; $14; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
Winter EcoCamp Afternoon
January 6
through indoor and outdoor activities from making smores, storytelling and crafts, trail hikes and wildlife encounters, and canoeing and fishing.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org;
Session 12:30pm; A day camp for 4-13 year olds, provides unique opportunities for kids to explore the wonders of our Natural World through indoor and outdoor activities from making smores, storytelling and crafts, trail hikes and wildlife encounters, and canoeing and fishing.; Armand
January 1 – 2
Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org;
Magical Winter Lights
281-474-2551
5:00pm; The 50-day festival is
January 3 & 17
one of the largest holiday lighting
Adaptive Recreation: Bocce
events in Houston, and the largest
Ball
lantern festival of its kind to take
1:00pm; Recreational activities
place again in the U.S. Sun-Thurs
for individuals with special
5pm-10pm and Fri & Sat 5pm-
needs.; Hometown Hero’s Park;
11pm; The Gulf Greyhound Park;
leaguecity.com; 281-554-1180
magicalwinterlights.com
January 4, 11 & 18
January 2 – 3
FREE Pancakes & Pajamas Story Time 6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
FREE Bank of America Screen
FREE Hands-On Workshop 9:00am; Build memories in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can put together a wooden block calendar to kick off the new year. Useful year-round, the block calendar is perfect for a tabletop display. Once the calendar construction is complete, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE What Do You Do with a Chance? Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 FREE Family Story Time 11:00am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
January 8, 15, 22 & 29
Rockin’ New Year WonderWeek
on the Green
Splatter Paint Party, Environmental
7:00pm; Discovery Green
Resolutions, Prosperous Peas!
in Downtown Houston;
The World is Waiting for You,
discoverygreen.com;
FREE Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:00am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org;
Let it Snow, A Buzzin’ New Year
713-400-7336
281-554-1111
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 8, 15, 22 & 29
January 9 & 23
Adaptive Recreation: Fitness Class
Adaptive Recreation: Gardening
1:30pm; Recreational activities for
1:00pm; Recreational activities
individuals with special needs.;
for individuals with special needs.
Hometown Hero’s Park; leaguecity.com; 281-554-1180
January 8, 22 & 29 FREE Rattle & Rhyme 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Baby Butterflies 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library;
Hometown Hero’s Park; leaguecity.com; 281-554-1180
January 9 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12:00pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
January 10
FREE Maker Monday
FREE Preschoolers at Play: Science
4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library;
for Little Explorers: Math Counts
hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
10:00am; Helen Hall Library;
January 8 & 22
leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Teen Movie Monday
FREE STEAM for Tweens: Minecraft
4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library;
Day
hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
5:00pm; Play Minecraft on the big
FREE Anime Club
screen, make several Minecraft crafts,
5:00pm; Teens; Helen Hall Library;
and enjoy Minecraft themed snacks.;
leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
January 8 Cheap Skate Night 5:00pm; Glide around The ICE for just $8.00 per person. Includes tax and skate rental.; Discovery Green in
Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Family Story Time 6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
Downtown Houston;
January 11 & 25
discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
FREE Pajama Story Time
January 9 – 14
6:00pm; Freeman Branch Library;
The Color Purple: The Musical
hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
Hobby Center;
January 11
hobby.centerhouston.net
January 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30 Open Gym 10:00am; Open to kids ages 16 months to 12 years. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
January 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Toddlin’ Time 10:00am; Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; gdlc.org; 281-333-4535 FREE Preschool Story Time
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Residents $1; Non-Residents $2;
Preschool Open Gym 11:00am; A great time to let your child experience our gym environment with no obligation and to have an unstructured playtime in the gym. $6 plus tax for currently enrolled students & $10 plus tax for kids not enrolled. Preschool- Walking-6 yrs limit 45 kids.; AcroSports League City; acrosports.com; 281-967-7261 FREE LEGO Build 4:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
10:15am & 11:00am; Helen Hall
FREE Pajama Story Time
Library; leaguecitylibrary.org;
6:30pm; Helen Hall Library;
281-554-1111
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 11 Bumper Jacksons 7:30pm-9:00pm; Hailing from Washington, DC, the six members of Bumper Jacksons combine Appalachian folk, New Orleans jazz, and Texas swing to create powerful
FREE CPR Class 9:00am; Moms, Dads, Nannies, Babysitters, Lifeguards, Restaurant Staff, Teachers or concerned citizens - this class is for you.; Elite Care 24 Hour Emergency Room, League City; elite24er.com
FREE Above the Bar Athletics Grand Opening and Open House from old styles, the Bumper Jacksons 10:00am-3:00pm; Open gym, Team boldly paying homage to treasured demonstrations, All-Star Cheer. Get American music traditions while information on trampoline, tumbling, using their own unique, DIY flavor. and gymnastics classes; T&T Team; Bursting at the seams with some of the Cheer Team; Xcel Gymnastics Team; richest threads of vintage Americana, ATB Ninja Warrior, after school Bumper Jacksons create a party where gymnastics; birthday parties; parent everyone’s invited, and the dance floor night out events. FREE new member never sleeps.; 10 yrs & up; Adult $20, registration ($35 value) with 1st Student $13; UHCL Bayou Theater; month’s paid class tuition. Pro Shop uhcl.edu/bayou-theater/events-tickets; discounts!; Above the Bar Athletics; 281-283-2065 abovethebar.com; 281-672-7198 music. Unafraid to create new sounds
January 12, 19 & 26 EcoTots 9:30am; Join our EcoTots classes for toddler and parent activities. Go on guided hikes, make nature crafts and play games. Classes are held each Friday with a new topic every other week. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. Payment is required at the time of reservation. $8 for members & $10 for non-members per class (per parent and child combo). Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
January 12 Parent’s Night Out 6:30pm; Jump time, pizza & drink, fun activities and childcare. Preregister $20 for first child/$18 per sibling; Walk In’s $25 for first child/$23
FREE 12th Annual MLK Youth Parade Midtown Houston 12:00pm; San Jacinto St. @ Elgin St., Houston; mlkgrandeparade.org; 713-953-1633 Parent’s Night Out 5:00pm; Limited space per age. 6 months-5th Grade $10 per child. Register online.; Clear Lake United Methodist Church; clearlakemethodist.org; 281-488-5110 The Official Blues Brothers Revue 8:00pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
January 15
Theater - MATCH;
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Peace March Celebration Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy. Sing African American spirituals. Listen to uplifting, winning words by Gardere’s oratory speech winner. March down Kid’s Hall in celebration of civil rights during our peace rally. Listen to “I Have a Dream,” the speech that changed the course of history.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org;
amyblakedance.com; 281-482-0600
713-522-1138
per sibling; JumpNJungle Webster; jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700
January 13 Dance 3 Join us for an exciting performance that is sure to become a tradition! Three Houston-based pre-professional dance companies come together to create DANCE 3 a unique and diverse dance program showcasing three emerging companies and their distinctive dance styles.; Main Street
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FREE Paddington Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 15 FREE 24th Annual MLK Grande
cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
Parade Midtown Houston
Under the Sea Character Breakfast
10:00am; San Jacinto St. @ Elgin St.,
8:00am; Interact with some of The
Houston; mlkgrandeparade.org; 713-953-1633
January 16
Little Mermaid characters and enjoy a pastry breakfast! Prior to the (10:30am) matinee performance.; $15; DHS Dining Hall, 3800 Baker
FREE Spanish Story Time
Dr., Dickinson; eventbrite.com/e/
6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library;
under-the-sea-character-breakfast-
friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
tickets-41063580274
January 18
FREE You! Story Time
Pete the Cat
11:00am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook;
10:00am; The Grand 1894 Opera
bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes &
House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
Noble, Pasadena; bn.com;
Preschool Open Gym 11:00am; A great time to let your child experience our gym environment with no obligation and to have an
281-991-8011 FREE Family Story Time 11:00am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
unstructured playtime in the gym.
January 22
$6 plus tax for currently enrolled
FREE Family Fun Night
students & $10 plus tax for kids not
6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library;
enrolled. Preschool- Walking-6 yrs
friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
limit 45 kids.; AcroSports League City;
January 23 - February 18
acrosports.com; 281-967-7261 FREE Webkinz Club 4:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Winter Crafts 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
January 19
Holes Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706
January 24 FREE Preschoolers at Play - Musical Playdate with Mr. Brandon 10:15am; Helen Hall Library;
Kids Night Out at the Rec: Movie &
leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Craft Night
FREE STEAM for Tweens: DIY Ice
6:00pm; Residents $15; Non-
Cream
Residents $22.50; Hometown Hero’s
5:00pm; Experiment with scientific
Park; leaguecity.com; 281-554-1180
principles and create your own
January 20
ice cream.; Helen Hall Library;
Hang Loose With Moana
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Children’s Museum of Houston;
leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Make waves while you hang loose with
January 25
Moana and immerse yourself in island
Preschool Open Gym
life, culture and adventure during
11:00am; A great time to let your
a fan celebration.Get your groove
child experience our gym environment
on with hula dancers performing
with no obligation and to have an
traditional Polynesian dances. Illustrate
unstructured playtime in the gym.
some of the most popular characters
$6 plus tax for currently enrolled
from the movie with the guidance
students & $10 plus tax for kids not
of artist Christian Navarrete and
enrolled. Preschool- Walking-6 yrs
bring your camera to snap a pic with
limit 45 kids.; AcroSports League City;
the fierce ocean voyager, Moana.;
acrosports.com; 281-967-7261
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR
January 25
FREE Preschoolers at Play - Musical Playdate with Mr. Brandon 6:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
positively shocking celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Fishing Extravaganza 10:00am; Residents $6; Non-
FREE Anime Club
Residents $10; Municipal Pool, 450
7:00pm; Freeman Branch Library;
West Walker; leaguecity.com
hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
FREE Fancy Nancy: Oodles of
First Baptist Christian Academy
Kittens Story Time
Annual Preview Night
11:00am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook;
7:00pm; Now enrolling Pre-K3
bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes &
through 12th Grade!; First Baptist
Noble, Pasadena; bn.com;
Christian Academy; fbcatx.org;
281-991-8011
281-991-9191
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January 26 – 27
St. Clare Assisi Catholic School
Harlem Globetrotters NRG Arena; ticketmaster.com
Open House 9:00am; St. Clare Assisi Catholic School; school.stclarehouston.org;
January 26
281-286-3395
Afternoon Family Activity
FREE Julian Franklin Presents Wild
1:00pm-3:00pm; Take home craft,
West Show
1 per child present, included with
2:00pm; with a time machine,
admission.; Texas City Museum; texascity-tx.org/page/rec.museum FREE Winter Wonderland 4:00pm; Come have a snowball fight, build igloos, and sample hot chocolate!; Teens; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
puppets, and magic.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
January 29 Home School Day The Children’s Museum of Houston will be open exclusively for home school families during Home School
Parent’s Night Out
Day to have unlimited access to all
6:30pm; Jump time, pizza & drink,
14-galleries of non-stop, action-
fun activities and childcare. Preregister
packed fun, explore our STEM-based
$20 for first child/$18 per sibling;
educational programming and delve
Walk In’s $25 for first child/$23
into an exhilarating celebration! Pre-
per sibling; JumpNJungle Webster;
registration is required.; Children’s
jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700 German Cornejo’s Tango Fire 8:00pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
January 27
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Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Teen Craft 1:00pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Game On
Frakenstein’s 200th Birthday
5:00pm; Teens; Helen Hall Library;
Join us for an action-packed day
leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
full spooky stories and monstrous ghouls, as we celebrate the 200-
January 30 - February 4
year anniversary of Mary Shelly’s
School of Rock - The Musical
Frankenstein. Make sure you come
Hobby Center;
dressed in your most spook-tacular
hobby.centerhouston.net
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Ongoing Events trains; Galveston Railroad
IHOP
Museum; 2602 Santa Fe Place;
Everyday; 4pm-10pm; one kids
galvestonrrmuseum.com;
meal with one adult purchase;
409-765-5700
Webster and Clear Lake Shores
Branch Library
* Please contact library
iT’Z
Baby Time
for details as some require
Thursdays; Limit two free child
10:15am; Evelyn Meador
advanced tickets.
buffets per one paid adult.
FREE Weekly Story Times
WEDNESDAYS Baby Caterpillars 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman
Library
Discovery Green in Downtown
Valid for children 12 and under.
Toddler Time
Houston; discoverygreen.com;
James Coney Island
11am; Evelyn Meador Library
713-400-7336
Mondays; $.99 Kid’s Meal
Other Weekly Events
Evelyn Meador Branch Library;
TUESDAYS
hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
FREE Family Night
Freeman Branch Library;
5pm-7pm; Chick-fil-a at El
hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
Dorado, chick-fil-a.com/
Helen Hall Library;
i45andeldorado,
leaguecitylibrary.org;
281-488-1112
THURSDAYS
281-554-1111
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
Family Night 5pm; Let Jump N Jungle do the
Abe’s Cajun Market
cooking and cleaning for you
Mondays; One kid’s meal with
while your family has a jumping each adult meal.
with adult purchase of $5.50 or more. 4pm-close. All kid’s meals include a free frozen treat. LaBrisa’s League City Tuesdays; All Day - $1 Kid’s Meal with Entree Purchase Luby’s- Nassau Bay & Webster Wednesdays & Saturdays; All Day-Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée
good time.; JumpNJungle
Denny’s League City
Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian
Webster; jumpnjungle.com;
Saturdays; 4pm-10pm - two
Restaurant
281-557-0700
free kids meals per adult meal
Tuesdays; After 3pm- Kid’s eat
FRIDAYS
Denny’s Webster
free with purchase of adult
FREE Chalk Art Fun
Tuesdays; 4pm-10pm - two
entree.
12pm; Complimentary chalk
free kid’s meals with one adult
Outrigger’s Seafood Bar &
will be available for those
purchase
Grill
Firehouse Subs
Mondays; Kid’s under 12 –
Sundays; Free kid’s meal with
Kid’s meal free with each adult
purchase of adult combo, all
meal. 4pm-close
day
Pei Wei
Fuddrucker’s
Mondays; Kid’s meal free with
Mondays; Kid’s eat for 99 cents
adult meal, dine in or to go-
from 4pm -close with adult
4pm-close
lakeshorelearning.com;
purchase.
PizzaFire League City
281-461-6263
Gatti’s Pizza Clear Lake
Train Rides
Tuesdays; Kid’s 12 & Under Eat
Steak n Shake Webster
11am-2pm; Ride the train and
Free With the purchase of one
Sundays & Saturdays; All Day
take a tour of the museum
adult buffet and 2 drinks! All
- one free kid’s plate for each
and learn all about the
day!
$8 spent
looking to hone their artistic skills. Weather permitting.; Patio in front of IT’SUGAR; baybrookmall.com
SATURDAYS FREE Craft for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning;
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