FEATURED EVENTS

Gator Tales

Gator Tales is back with weekly story time, hands-on activities, and fun crafts for ages 3–5! Join us every Wednesday through February 25 at the Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center from 10–11 am. Each week features a new theme, from Fall Leaves and Cozy Critters to Amazing Alligators and Slithering Snakes.

Dates:

01/21/2026

01/28/2026

02/04/2026

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10-11 am

Location:

Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center, Market Street, Baytown, TX, USA

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Winter Encampment at The George Ranch

Visit The George Ranch this January and explore a WWII soldier encampment in the 1930s George Ranch House Yard. Discover how men and women survived on the front lines, learn about the German POWs who worked on the Ranch during the war and speak with talented re-enactors from both sides. Join the search for enemy planes at our observation post and learn how parachutes work!

Dates:

01/24/2026

9 am- 4 pm

Location:

The George Ranch, 10215 FM 762 Road, Richmond, TX 77469, United States

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LEGO Day 2026

Join us for a fun-filled day of creativity and innovation as our local Brick Club brings their incredible LEGO® creations to the museum! Explore impressive builds, learn the engineering behind the designs, and discover how STEM principles come to life through play. This hands-on event celebrates problem-solving, creativity, and the power of imagination, perfect for aspiring engineers, builders, and curious minds of all ages.

Dates:

01/24/2026

10 am – 2 pm

Location:

Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034, United States

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Texas America250 Reading Challenge

You're invited to join the Texas America250 Reading Challenge! Texans of all ages are invited to log 2,500 minutes (41.6 hours) of reading, state parks visits, and/or service activity in 2026, in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Participants who complete the challenge can receive a certificate from their local librarian.

Dates:

01/21/2026

01/22/2026

01/23/2026

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all day

Location:

Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1201 Brazos St, Austin, Texas 78701, United States

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Arbor Day- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Arbor Day is our favorite day: we get to celebrate trees and all the incredible things they do! This year we’re all about having fun with trees. Test your skill with lumberjack games, build a fairy house, explore the forest on a self-guided hike, and you may even meet Johnny Appleseed! Program will be held rain or shine – please dress for the weather. Crafts and other activities run while supplies last.

Dates:

01/24/2026

10 am – 2 pm

Location:

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024, United States

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Adventures in Kindness

Join us as we spread kindness around the Museum with a day full of fun, engaging, and hands-on activities for the entire family to enjoy! Together, we’ll celebrate the power of compassion, friendship, and community through creative crafts, games, and thoughtful challenges that will inspire you to make a difference—one kind act at a time.

Dates:

01/24/2026

9 am- 5 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:

Children's Museum Houston, Binz Street, Houston, TX, USA

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The Fun Bus

Rolling back in for an exciting mobile gym experience designed for kids ages 18 months to 7 years, it’s The Fun Bus! With two enthusiastic instructors leading games, obstacle courses, and themed activities like Shark Week or circus fun, kids can swing, bounce, and climb in a colorful, safe, 35-foot refurbished school bus.

Dates:

01/24/2026

12-2 pm

Location:

Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village, 1200 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389, United States

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Central Library: Valentine Cards for Nursing Home Residents

Join us as we meet and create Valentine’s Day Cards that will be delivered to local nursing home residents this February. Help us ensure seniors in our community feel valued, loved, and remembered this Valentine’s Day! All supplies provided!

Dates:

01/21/2026

2-3 pm

Location:

Montgomery County Memorial Library System - Central Library, Interstate 45 North, Conroe, TX, USA

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