Model Train Exhibit and Storybook Theatre
The Woodlands Children's Museum presents a miniature model train display from the All Points North Model Railroad Association, culminating with a Storybook Theatre on Jan. 9 featuring the book "Circus Train" by Jennifer Cole Hudd. The train display features a Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster, moving parade and an animated big top tent, according to a news release from the museum. The display will be active from Jan. 6-9, when museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.
- Jan. 9, 11 a.m.
- $9 (museum admission)
- 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Visit Hometown Sports Bar and Grill in Pearland for an evening of singing. The bar will host happy hour prices from 2-6 p.m. followed by karaoke from 8-11 p.m.
- Jan. 9, 8-11 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1853 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
- www.hometownsbg.com
Celebrate the new year with live performances, traditional games, omikuji fortune telling and hands-on crafts like calligraphy, origami and mochi pounding.
- Jan. 10, 11 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St., Houston
- www.levyparkhouston.org
Visit the Merrell Center in Katy to view a showcase of outdoor and home products at the Katy Home & Outdoor Living Show. The event will feature a variety of vendors showcasing a range of products and services, including outdoor and indoor furniture, air conditioning and heating services, kitchen furniture and products, and bedroom and dining room furniture.
- Jan. 10-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday); 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)
- $5 (admission)
- 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy
- www.katyhomeandoutdoorlivingshow.com
Visit Painting with a Twist in Baytown for a family-friendly painting class. The event will invite attendees to grab a drink and a brush to create their own version of a cosmic owl. Instructional opportunities from staff members will be available throughout the session.
- Jan. 10, 4-5:30 p.m.
- $37
- 407 W. Baker Road, Ste. L, Baytown
- www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/baytown
Head to Final Gravity Brewpub for house-brewed craft beer and live music performed by DadBod Band. Marimba Food Truck will be on-site with food available for purchase.
- Jan. 10, 7-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 22435 FM 1314, Ste. B-6, Porter
- www.finalgravitybrewpub.com
Stageworks Houston is presenting “Peter Pan JR.” featuring the timeless classic musical based on the fictional boy created by author J.M. Barrie.
- Jan. 11, 3 p.m.
- $20-$25 (admission)
- 10760 Grant Road, Houston
- www.stageworkshouston.org
The Charles Bender Performing Arts Center is presenting a concert by Elvis tribute artist Travis Powell.
- Jan. 11, 3-5 p.m.
- $45-$50 (admission)
- 611 Higgins St., Humble
- www.charlesbendertheater.com
