Story Time in the Garden at Mercer Botanic Garden In partnership with Harris County Public Library, Mercer presents a unique Storytime in the natural setting of Mercer for parents and children to enjoy together. Storytime garden locations may vary each week. Call 713-274-4160 to find out the location or to check for cancellations due to weather or holidays.

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend Open every evening except December 24 & 25. View a map of Christmas Village Discover an immersive Christmas experience at beautiful Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the estate. Get in the holiday spirit with a faux-snow slide for sledding, a cotton-snowball play area, a handcrafted model train circling a 15-foot tree, games for all ages, carols by the Mistletones, and more—all on 14 acres of gardens and art nestled in River Oaks. You can also take photos with Santa, who visits through December 23! Holiday-themed tours of Ima Hogg’s historic mansion

Trolls LIVE! Get ready for another hair-raising adventure when Poppy, Branch and their friends come to life on-stage in Trolls LIVE!, their first ever live tour! The journey begins when the Trolls’ Hug Time is unexpectedly put at risk. Knowing that the only way to save it is by doing what the Trolls do best, Poppy hosts a toe-tapping, Trolls-tastic show, jam-packed with all the epic music, glitter, humor and happiness only the Trolls can create. This is one Trolls party you won’t want to miss!

"Cirque Joyeux" Dinner & Show A magical journey from There to Here in the company of musical and stage royal couple, the award-winning Texas thespians Linda Leonard & Bill Jenkins in an exhilarating and joyful celebration of the Holidays around the World: Lone Star Circus’ all-new CIRQUE JOYEUX . Attendees of the CIRQUE JOYEUX Dinner and Show will enjoy Chef Felipe Gonzalez’s delicious cuisine and then sit back for a one-hour holiday cirque spectacular. Your ticket to the dinner and show also includes admission to the incredible Moody Gardens Festival of Lights – The Gulf Coast’s Largest Holiday Lighting Event including Santa’s Workshop and a visit with Santa himself. ALL included at one great price.  A Cirque Joyeux is

Grab a blanket or lawn chair to watch Incredibles 2 on a 24’ X 14’ hi-definition screen with surround sound!

New Year's Eve at Splashway As a break in the busiest time of the year, take a few days in the great outdoors to reconnect and unwind with the people who matter most. We’ve got all your favorite traditional campground activities like fishing and kayaking, comfortable lodging options big and small for whatever fits your needs, and plenty of amenities for the whole family! Plus, enjoy live music, activities, and fireworks shows!  New Year's Events begin on Dec. 27th and Fireworks shows will go off on Dec. 28th & Dec. 31st. LOCATION & DETAILS

High Noon Countdown at The Woodlands Children's Museum The Woodlands Children’s Museum will ring in the New Year with its annual High Noon Countdown Squared party. There’s double the fun with two separate balloon and confetti drops – one at the stroke of noon and another at 3 p.m. The festivities include horn blowing, noisemakers, New Year hats, bubble wrap dancing, creative art projects, live music with Tom’s Fun Band. Tips: Pre-purchase of admission is advised.  The cost of admission is $6 for adults and children 1 year and older. Children under one are not charged,  they must purchase a free ticket so they can receive

Rockin' New Year's Noon at Children's Museum of Houston MUSEUM NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL HOURS:  10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  You don't have to wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year!  Welcome 2020 with the Children’s Museum of Houston’sRockin’ New Year’s Noon! It's the city’s longest-running New Year’s Eve celebration just for kids.  This end-of-year bash rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with a parade and shimmering ball drop, just like in Times Square!  Musical talents will spotlight this New Year’s Eve celebration complete with noon countdown, TWO simultaneous ball drops and DJ dance after party!   SPECIAL EVENTS:  Festive New Year's Hats: What would

Noon Year's Eve Welcome the new year in the plaza with Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus on Tuesday, December 31 from 11 AM - 1 PM with a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve celebration; dance with a DJ and cap the noon hour off with bubbles! Enjoy face painting, a balloon and caricature artist, and capture the fun with Lucky Shots’ magic mirror photo booth. LOCATION & DETAILS

New Year’s Eve Historical Bash at George Ranch Historical Park A special NEW YEAR’S EVE HISTORICAL BASH will be held on December 31! Prepare for the countdown with a historical mask-making and noisemaking craft and learn the dos and don’ts of “first-footing.”  At noon, a countdown will be held at the 1830s Jones Stock Farm. LOCATION & DETAILS

Noon Year's Eve The perfect celebration for families who don’t want to wait until midnight. Join us at the Xfinity Fireplace for a DJ dance party, face painters, balloon artists and then, when the clock strikes 12pm, we’ll have a massive balloon drop and lemonade toast! LOCATION & DETAILS

High Noon Countdown at The Woodlands Children's Museum The Woodlands Children’s Museum will ring in the New Year with its annual High Noon Countdown Squared party. There’s double the fun with two separate balloon and confetti drops – one at the stroke of noon and another at 3 p.m. The festivities include horn blowing, noisemakers, New Year hats, bubble wrap dancing, creative art projects, live music with Tom’s Fun Band. Tips: Pre-purchase of admission is advised.  The cost of admission is $6 for adults and children 1 year and older. Children under one are not charged,  they must purchase a free ticket so they can receive

Sugar Land Holiday Lights New Year's Eve Fireworks Show Come out and enjoy the Sugar Land Holiday Lights as they light up the sky Texas-style, with a massive firework show to end the night. Location & Information

Hotel ZaZa Memorial City – New Year’s Eve Ring in the new year in style at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City! Dance the year away while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast to cap off the midnight countdown. Come dressed to impress and Hotel ZaZa Memorial City will send you into 2020 in style. Reserve your room now. The New Year’s Eve package includes overnight accommodations, 2 tickets to the NYE Party, a bubbly turndown and complimentary valet service. Click here for more details LOCATION & DETAILS

New Year's Eve Family Celebration at Kemah Boardwalk New Year's Eve Family Celebration - Ring in the New Year with family fun and fireworks! Fireworks show at 10pm. LOCATION & DETAILS

Mommy Mingle at CMH On the first Wednesday of the month, parents get to know other parents while their children play in the ball pit. Designed for ages 35 months and under.

Sugar Land Holiday Lights Movie Night Sugar Land Holiday Lights Movie Night will show Frozen. Come enjoy a Holiday classic on our Texas video board in the outfield. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy the movie surrounded by lights! The movie will start at 6:45pm. Location & Information

Tai Chi Join us at Levy Park with the Four Dragon’s Institute for Tai Chi and Meditation every Thursday at 9 am. Practice Tai Chi to connect and focus the body and mind with slow, low-impact gentle movements and stretches. Open to all ages and levels, this class is great for those who want to de-stress, find their inner peace, and increase overall health. Yoga mats are provided for your convenience.   

BOA's Screen on the Green: Toy Story 4 Enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline. Arrive early for contests and activities. PLEASE NOTE: Blankets, pets (on leashes), and picnics are welcome and encouraged. Lawn chairs are allowed on the north side of the hill. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase at The Lake House; glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the park. DETAILS & LOCATION

Homeschool Days at Sheldon Lake From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids! There is plenty of fun to be had and things to learn at Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center. So be sure to come on out and enjoy some outdoor education! Each week will be a new adventure that is suitable for all school-aged kids! Be sure to bring water, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes. All programs are FREE and meet at the Pond Center. Location & Information

First Saturday Bolivar Flats Nature Walk Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. You’ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It's a perfect opportunity for a family day trip. Ride the Galveston ferry, see dolphins, birds, shellfish and learn about coastal ecosystems. This program is FREE, suitable for all ages and runs on the first Saturday of each month. No preregistration required. We meet at 10:00 AM at the vehicular

Savvy Squirrels at Lake Houston Wilderness Park The ultimate doomsday preppers. Squirrels have a fascinating way of surviving the winter with different adaptations to help with food storage like brain growth and even examining acorn nutrition.   Free with park admission. All programs require adult supervision for youth under 17. Reservation required.  Location & Information

Nature Cubs at Lake Houston Wilderness Park Every 1st Saturday of the month, we host the Nature Cubs. This is a group for kids run by the kids! They learn about a different topic every month that is voted on by the participants at the end of each program.   Join us at 3:00 PM at the Nature Center and be a part of the Nature Cubs!-Come on a wild adventure with us!-Explore the outdoors.-Discover cool and crazy bugs.-Make new friends and run wild! Location & Information

Skating with the Stars at Discovery Green Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and embrace the holiday cheer on The ICE powered by Green Mountain Energy! Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Feb. 1, 2019 The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions. Call 713.434.RINK (7465) for updates, closures and other delays. Ticket sales support Discovery Green Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that depends on the generosity of park visitors and other friends to maintain the park and to fund the more than 600+ free events held here every year. discoverygreen@icerinkevents.com TICKET INFO: iceatdiscoverygreen.eventbrite.com/ Location & Information