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. 13-14: See live music
Venues in The Woodlands area providing live music include Mike Donnell, performing Jan. 13 at 8:30 p.m. at Dosey Doe Big Barn, and Alexis McLaughlin, performing Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar. Tickets purchased at the door for the Jan. 14 show will be an additional $5. 8:30 p.m. (Jan. 13). $10-$20. Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 I-45 N., Spring. 281-367-3774. www.doseydoetickets.com
8 p.m. (Jan. 14). $15. Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626 Research Forest Drive, Ste. B, The Woodlands. 832-823-4414 www.doseydoetickets.com
Jan. 14: Read to dogs
Children ages 6-12 can read to therapy dogs at the South Regional Library to practice their reading skills, through a partnership with Pets with a Mission. Children who read five books to a dog will receive a free book, according to the library. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Free. South Regional Library, 2101 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 936-522-2712. www.countylibrary.org
Jan. 16: Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation will be hosting its 34th annual celebration at The Woodlands Methodist Church. The event will have guest speaker Martha Hays, live music and a scholarship presentation for 10 students who will receive $1,000 each. The foundation will also hand out the Drum Major Award to someone who has given back significantly to the community in the last year. Noon. Free. The Woodlands Methodist Church, 2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandsumc.org
