Pixar Putt
The open-air miniature golf experience features 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s best-loved films, including “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.” ‘Finding Nemo’, ‘Coco’, ‘A Bug’s Life’, ‘Wall-E’ and ‘Inside Out’.
When: Until March 20th
True: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details: $26-$33; pixarputt.com
Florence and the brainstorm
Participants learn about brain health with “Florence,” the brainchild of UTHealth Stroke Institute. This life-size model shows how the brain generates brain power.
When: 10am – 6pm January 22
True: Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz
Details: $10-$12; cmhouston.org
Popovich Comedy Animal Theater
Show features a cast of domestic cats, dogs, parrots and even geese and mice. All animals are rescued from shelters and trained by Gregory Popovich.
When: 13 and 16 hours January 22
True: MATCH, 3400 hands
Details: $40; ourtx.org
Impression Cool Brains! Gordon Korman
Inprint Houston is hosting a livestream event with the New York Times’ best-selling children’s author Gordon Korman. Gordon will give a presentation on his new novel “Operation Do-Over” and will answer video messages and questions from children.
When: 4 p.m. January 23
Details: free; inprinthouston.org
Movie night: ‘Ghostbusters’
La Calle Tacos in Bagby Park presents an open-air screening of the original Ghostbusters movie, starring Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson and Sigourney Weaver.
When: 7-9pm January 23
True: 415 Gray
Details: free; facebook.com/events/328702382297424
Cheap skate nights
Skate around the rink for just $8 per person at the outdoor Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green.
When: 5-10 p.m. January 24
True: 1500 McKinney
Details: $8; discoverygreen.com
Family Storytime & Craft
Event features a story followed by a craft that accompanies the reading. All craft supplies are included as part of this free program.
When: 10 am 25 Jan
True: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside
Details: free; levyparkhouston.org
CONROE
65th Annual Money Show in Houston
The event features 150 dealers displaying ancient coins, US and world paper currency, numismatic literature, educational exhibits, and children’s activities.
When: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Jan 21. and 9am – 5pm Jan 22
True: Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, 9055 Airport
Details: houstoncoinshow.org
KATY
Cirque Italia: Water Circus
The Cirque Italia brings its traveling Water Circus to Katy, with a 35,000 liter stage over which performers perform amazing acrobatics.
When: Until January 30th
True: Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Approx
Details: $10-$50; gold.cirqueitalia.com
THE FOREST
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at The Woodlands Children’s Museum with a special art project, games and performances from The Houston Lion Kings Dance Troupe.
When: 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm January 22
True: 4775 W. Panther Creek, Suite 280
Details: $7; boskinderenmuseum.org