Jan. 6-8

Go skating at the ice rink


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. 6-7

See a live show at Dosey Doe


Dosey Doe Big Barn has live music scheduled throughout the weekend. On Jan. 6, Bri Bagwell Band performs at 8:30 p.m. On Jan. 7, Casey Chestnutt performs at 8:30 p.m. Times and ticket prices vary. Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., Spring, 281-367–3774, www.doseydoetickets.com.

Jan. 7

Learn about college programs


LSC-Tomball personnel will be available to help students choose education programs, classes, financial aid and other orientation activities at the LSC-Creekside Center campus. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. LSC-Creekside Center, 8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands. 832-761-6602. www.lonestar.edu


Jan. 7

Take a composting class


Montgomery County Master Gardeners lead a free class on how to enrich lawns and gardens with compost made in the backyard. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free. The Woodlands Parks, Recreation and Environmental Campus, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3900. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov