Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands · TX
Things to do with kids in Houston — January 2027
20 family events in January 2027. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Central Time.
What’s on now in Houston →Events
Jan1FriNew Year’s EveFri, Jan 1 · 9:00 AM
First Day Hike — New Year's Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Observation Tower parking lot
With admission
- Jan1FriOutdoors
Fri, Jan 1 · 7:00 AM
First Day Hike — Sunrise Beach Walk, Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — beachside day-use area (turtle statue)
With admissionAll ages
Nov14SatLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston
From $19.95All ages
- Sports & play
Through Jan 5
Holiday Hangout at Baytown Town Square
Baytown Town Square
With admissionAll ages
Nov21SatCommunityThrough Jan 2
Holiday in The Gardens at Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 1
Houston School of Art & Design Winter Five-day Art Camp
Houston School of Art & Design
From $200
Dec19SatCommunityThrough Jan 4
Polar Palooza at Children's Museum Houston
Children's Museum Houston
PaidAll ages
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Feb 21
Radiant Nature — 2026–27 lantern festival
Houston Botanic Garden
From $24.50All ages
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Synthetic Ice Skating at Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Constellation Field
PaidAll ages
Nov20FriPublic skatingThrough Jan 18
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center
From $8All ages
Nov19ThuLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo
PaidAll ages
Jan2SatArts & craftsSat, Jan 2 · 1:00 PM
Cordovan Sugar Land Build-a-Frosty
Cordovan Art School Sugar Land
From $40
Dec5SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
First Saturday Guided Hike — Stephen F. Austin State Park
Stephen F. Austin State Park — RV Loop restroom (meeting point)
With admissionAll ages
Nov23MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Pyramid Kids Camps — Thanksgiving and winter break days
Moody Gardens
From $60Ages 6–12
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM
Wednesday Wonders — Maud Smith Marks Library
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM
Brazos River Pickers Bluegrass Evenings — Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park — Amphitheater outside the Nature Center
With admission
- Nov14SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Winter Birding — Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island State Park — Observation Tower parking lot
With admissionAll ages
Dec1TueLittle skatersTue, Dec 1 · 1:30 PM
Sensory-Friendly Ice Skating at The Ice Rink — The Woodlands
The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center
PaidAll ages
- Nov15SunSports & play
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:30 AM
Backyard Bass Lawn-Fishing Game — Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park — Nature Center lawn
With admission
Nov15SunSports & playSun, Nov 15 · 10:30 AM
Fishing with a Ranger at Hale Lake — Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park — Hale Lake fishing pier
With admission