From going on a mountain bike ride to watching Christmas movies with the family on an outdoor jumbotron, there is no shortage of events and activities happening in the Spring and Klein area from mid-December to late January.
Finish Christmas shopping Dec. 18
Go on a mountain bike ride Dec. 19
Operation Yellowbird, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping veterans, hosts a Christmas mountain bike ride for veterans, nonveterans and first responders. If participants need to borrow a bike, they can fill out a request form beforehand. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Cypress Creek Mountain Bike Trails, 14234 W. Cypress Forest Drive, Houston. www.operationyellowbird.ecwid.com
Enjoy a family movie night Dec. 21
Bareback Bar & Icehouse hosts a movie night on its outdoor jumbotron. Families are invited to bring their chairs to see the 2003 Christmas movie “Elf.” 7 p.m. Free. Bareback Bar & Icehouse, 19940 Kuykendahl Road, Spring. 281-353-7501. www.barebackbar.com
Celebrate New Year’s Dec. 31
Lucky Dog Sports Bar and Grill celebrates the new year with a masquerade ball. Guests are invited to wear a masquerade mask at the dog-friendly bar. Temperatures are taken at the door, and health regulations, such as social distancing and hand sanitizer, are in place. 8 p.m. $20 (admission and toast), $40 (admission, toast and dinner). Lucky Dog Sports Bar and Grill, 9440 Louetta Road, Spring. 832-698-2977. www.luckydogbars.com
Do yoga in the park Jan. 9
New yoga enthusiasts are welcome to join a slow-paced yoga class in Mercer Botanic Gardens. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or towel. The event is outdoors, so participants should dress accordingly. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.hcp4.net
Develop interview skills Jan. 12
The Barbara Bush Branch Library hosts a virtual seminar on interview skills with Workforce Solutions. Space is limited, so participants must register in advance. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 832-927-7800. www.hcpl.net
Taste food from Lebanon Jan. 15
As the first part of its Autour de Monde, or “around the world,” series, Wild Stallion Vineyards hosts a four-course meal with made-from-scratch dishes from Lebanon. Tickets include a glass of wine paired with each course. 6:30-9 p.m. $120. Wild Stallion Vineyards, 5969 W. Rayford Road, Spring. 281-803-9463. www.wildstallionvineyards.com
Listen to live music
Dec. 19 | Texas TNT | 8 p.m.
19th Hole Grill & Bar
202 Sawdust Road, Spring
281-363-2574
Dec. 18-20 | “Greetings!” | times vary
Jan. 15-17 | “Peter Pan” | times vary
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
