Jan. 6-7: Visit Holiday in the Gardens
This year’s Ice Land event will be Caribbean-themed with a return of the Festival of Lights trail. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (daily), 4-10 p.m. (Festival of Lights). $70-$100. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston. 409-744-4673. www.moodygardens.com/holiday_season/things_to_do
Jan. 6-8: See the zoo lights
Houston Zoo Lights attendees can experience the Holiday Grove, 33-foot tall color-changing holiday trees, a canopy of glowing flowers and butterflies in the hanging pollinator garden as well as s’mores stations. Tickets are required for children age 2 and older. 5:30-10:30 p.m. $19.45 and up. Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
Jan. 6-8: Hear “The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel”
The Houston Symphony performs “The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel,” bringing iconic hits of two classic rock legends to life. 8 p.m. (Jan. 6-8), 2:30 p.m. (Jan. 8). $29 and up. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102, Houston. 713-224-7575. www.houstonsymphony.org
Jan. 6-16: Enjoy ice skating
The 21,000-square-foot ice rink at The Woodlands Town Center multipurpose facility is open for the season and will be operational through Jan. 16. Times and costs vary. The Woodlands Ice Rink, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-419-5630. www.thewoodlandsicerink.com
Jan. 7: Explore college classes at Super Saturday
Lone Star College-Tomball will host two Super Saturday events at its Tomball and Creekside locations. The college’s student-serving department will be available to help students choose an educational program, plan spring classes and finish student orientation. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. LSC-Tomball, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. LSC-Creekside Center, 8747 W. New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands. 281-401-1846. www.lonestar.edu
