Exploring the greater Houston area is definitely a way to ring in the new year, but if you or someone you know is on a weight loss journey and considering a surgical solution, look no further than UTMB Health’s Bariatric Surgery team. With locations in League City, Clear Lake and Lake Jackson, UTMB Health is committed to caring for communities across the region before, during and after the process.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration
January 18 | 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | General Admission
Children’s Museum Houston |1500 Binz St, Houston, TX, 77004
Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and leaders who have followed his dedication to unity and justice in our community.
MATCH Family Fun Day
January 19 | 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm | FREE
MATCH |3400 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day at MATCH’s 8th Annual Family Fun Day, happening on Sunday, January 19, from 1 PM to 5 PM. Gather the kiddos and get ready to dive into an afternoon packed with excitement!
Enjoy live performances throughout the day from local favorites like Main Street Theater for Youth, Prelude Music, and Open Dance Project. And there’s more—delight in a host of engaging activities, including face painting, balloon art, stilt walkers, bounce houses, and vibrant chalk art displays.
Explore MATCH’s four theaters, gallery, and open-air breezeway, all buzzing with free entertainment and activities for the little one including balloon art, face painting, bouncy houses, and sidewalk art. With food trucks and MATCH concessions on-site, delicious snacks will be readily available to keep the energy going.
Mr. Leo’s Puppet Show- Magic Bus Performance
January 18-February 1 | Various Times | FREE
CityPlace | 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, TX, 77389
Hop aboard for a delightful ride with “Mr. Leo’s Puppet Show Bus,” where colorful puppets bring stories to life with laughter and fun!
Join our whimsical characters as they embark on a journey filled with adventures and valuable lessons, all from the comfort of your seat inside a magical school bus!
Origami at Evelyn’s Park with Japan America Society
January 18 | 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | FREE
Evelyn’s Park | 4600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, 77401
Join JASH at Evelyn’s Park every month to experience the art of origami!
Each session will have a theme highlighting a specific Japanese holiday or celebration. Participants of all ages can enjoy mastering this art form through three designs of various difficulty. From beginners to advanced practitioners, there is an origami pattern for everyone.
January 6-19 | Various Times | $20
Discovery Green |1500 McKinney, Houston, TX, 77010
Slip, slide, spin and crash with Bumper Cars on Ice at Discovery Green. This timeless amusement ride gets an updated twist at Houston’s only outdoor ice-skating rink.
Ice Skating at the Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve
January 10-February 28 | Various Times | $15
Houston Interactive Aquarium and Animal Preserve |5440 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX, 77032
Visit this great Houston zoo and aquarium and top off your visit with some ice skating!
Young Artists of Houston
January 11-March 1 | 1:00 pm | FREE
Levy Park | 3801 Eastside, Houston, TX, 77098
Young Audiences of Houston offers family friendly, live art experiences perfect for a wide variety of ages. These interactive workshops and performances last between 60 and 90 minutes and involve YAH artists and ensembles, crossing genres of dance, visual arts, theater, music, and literary arts.
November 15-February 2 | Various Times | $18
Discovery Green |1500 McKinney, Houston, TX, 77010
Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!
January 18-19 |7:00 am- 10:00 pm | FREE
Discovery Green |1500 McKinney, Houston, TX, 77010
The Houston Marathon Weekend features activities for everyone in the family and all within a walkable distance from the hotels around the Discovery Green area.
November 22-February 5 | 5:30 pm- 10:30 pm | $27.50 and up
Houston Zoo| 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, 77030
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season at Houston’s favorite holiday lights experience, TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo! The spectacular Zoo grounds are the perfect setting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with family and friends.
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) system of care includes hospitals and emergency departments on four campuses, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and walk-in services, and collaborations with physicians throughout the region. UTMB Health serves patients throughout Texas, and features an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics and centers that complement hospitals on three campuses.
Check out UTMB’s various locations
around the Houston area:
Alvin | Angleton | Dickinson | Friendswood | Galveston | Lake Jackson | League City| Texas City | Webster | Regional | Urgent Care | Emergency Care
