Whether you want to be one of the first to jump into the Shenandoah city pool this year, or would like to volunteer to help an animal get adopted, The Woodlands area is full of opportunities for fun this weekend.

Gorilla Hole
Jan. 20
This long-standing Woodlands tradition is a monthly event for fifth and sixth graders that includes dodgeball, basketball and dancing. This month’s theme is PokemonGo and pizza, soda and candy are available for purchase for $1 each. Pre-registration is not required. 7-9:45 p.m. $7. The Woodlands Township Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Polar Bear Plunge
Jan. 21
Participants will be the first to jump into the Shenandoah pool this year at this chilly event. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served afterward and participants will receive a free T-shirt. 10 a.m. Free. Mary Pat Case Municipal Pool, 1619 Wellman Road, Shenandoah. 832-256-4499. www.shenandoahtx.us  

Chinese New Year
Jan. 21
This children’s event will celebrate the Chinese New Year with lion dancers, calligraphy, paper cutting, a coin tree project and dancing dragons. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $6 (age 1 and older). The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

Glam Shots for Dogs
Jan. 22
Photographers volunteer their skills at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter to help animals have a better chance for adoption with quality photos. This weekly event warrants volunteers to help take animals to and from their kennels, walk them, and care for them during the photo shoots. All volunteers must undergo volunteer orientation and photographers are encouraged to contact the animal shelter at [email protected] in advance. 1-4 p.m. Free. Montgomery County Animal Shelter, 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe. 281-364-4245. www.mcaspets.org