Kids don’t have to stay up till midnight to celebrate the New Year!  Children’s Museum Houston’s Rockin’ New Year’s Noon is the city’s longest-running New Year’s Eve celebration just for kids! This end-of-year bash rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with ball drops, just like in Times Square! Artistic talents will spotlight this New Year’s Eve celebration complete with noon countdowns, ball drop, activities, and DJ dance parties!

On Saturday, December 30,  The Woodlands Children's Museum will offer a delightful way to ring in the New Year with a balloon drop, themed art projects and holiday music, all designed for little ones under age seven and their families.

Guests are invited to dance and sing along with Tom’s Fun Band, who will perform classic holiday carols throughout the event. Children and families are provided an opportunity to embellish their own time capsules, containing prompts to record special and endearing information for 2023 and look ahead to 2024. A festive balloon drop will conclude the end of each of the three sessions offered at 9:30am-11:00am, 11:45am-1:15pm and 2:00pm-3:30pm.

Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. recently hosted the unveiling of a life-sized bronze, interactive sculpture in The Woodlands of the late Coulson Tough by award-winning Houston sculptor Bridgette Mongeon. Honoring the memory of The Woodlands community leader and art advocate, on his actual birthdate of December 7, Howard Hughes created the interactive sculpture to welcome faculty, students, parents, alumni, and visitors to Coulson Tough Elementary, a K-6 school in the Conroe Independent School District located in the Village of Sterling Ridge. Tough is the namesake of the elementary school, which opened in The Woodlands in 2002.

When the holiday season rolls around, it’s that time of the year again – the time for “Chills, Thrills, and Winter Skills!”  Children’s Museum Houston invites you to unwrap the holiday magic, spread the joy, and bring your friends to “Polar Palooza,” an all-new, exciting holiday experience happening now through Jan. 7, 2024. Pack your jackets and mittens, and get ready to play in real snow!

Find a whole new reason for the season!  Play in snow then stroll down our reimagined Seasons of Sharing exhibit. Bring your loved ones for a warm and toasty escape, and make sure you’re on the right list starting out by visiting Children’s Museum Houston.

Main Street Theater presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. This is the original Disney tale you've come to know and love. You've seen the movie (the classic from 1991) - now see it live on stage in the version that played on Broadway! The production runs through December 23 at MST’s Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH and is recommended for Kindergarten and older, adults and children alike.

The Woodlands Township invites residents to take part in the beloved tradition of the annual Holiday Lighting and Decorating Contest. Hosted by most of the village associations with support from the Township and The Woodlands Fire Department (WFD), the contest brings a festive seasonal spirit to the community for residents and visitors.