
Things to do in Houston this week of January 2 | Gentle Yoga Flow and Sound Meditation | Image Credit: Discovery Green
Our top free and cheap picks for things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023, include Gentle Yoga Flow and Sound Meditation, Evening Insects Songwriter Circle, Winter Break | Art Activities for Families, Zumba at Evelyn’s Park, and more!
Houston is among the top 5 metroplexes in the US! What that means is that there’s plenty going on in Houston any day of the week. There are always things to do on Monday in Houston, things to do in Houston on Saturday night, and everything in between!
Some of you may be looking for things to do in Houston with family, while others may be focused on free things to do in Houston this week. Either way, you can be sure that we have you covered in our list below.
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Top Things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023 – Monday
Zumba at Evelyn’s Park

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When: Monday, January 2, 2023, 9 am to 10 pm
Where: 4400 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States
How much: Free
Fun Top Things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023 – Tuesday
Winter Break | Art Activities for Families

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Create family memories at the MFAH during Winter Break!
Participate in gallery activities with museum educators who encourage learning about the artwork on view in the exhibition Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure. Make your own masterpiece by experimenting with the fresh supplies, equipment, and techniques the artist used.
When: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 11 am to 2 pm
Where: 5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004, United States
How Much: $19
Gentle Yoga Flow and Sound Meditation

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With the help of this dynamic yoga flow sequence and sound healing with Farida Meguid and Saumil Manek, you may strengthen your body, calm your mind, and rediscover your center.
Remember to bring a mat, a towel, and water.
When: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010, United States
How Much: Free; Registration required
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Find out what the largest city in Texas has to offer during a sightseeing tour by bus, and a visit to the Houston Aquarium. Includes one admission ticket for the Houston Aquarium and one ticket for the Houston City Tour.
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Things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023 – Wednesday
Evening Insects Songwriter Circle
Calling all songwriters who enjoy the outdoors! A chorus of insects bursts into song at night, tweeting and striding till daybreak. Find some of these fascinating insects in the Arboretum on the first Wednesday of every month, and then sing some of your favorite songs along to their chirping.
This event is our top pick for Things to do in Houston this week for Couples!
When: Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024, United States
How Much: Free, with suggested donation of $10
Things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023 – Thursday
School of Rock: Bank of America’s Screen on the Green

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Bring your family and a picnic to the coolest park in the city to watch a movie beneath the stars!
This Thursday, there will be a free showing of School of Rock — the story of Jack Black as he strikes all the right chords as a teacher who turns his private-school pupils into a classic-rock band.
This event is our top pick for Things to do in Houston this week for families!
When: Thursday, January 5, 2023, 7 pm to 8:45 pm
Where: 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010, United States
How Much: Free
Top Things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023 – Friday
Evergreen Full Moon Hike
Join HTX Outdoors and the Arboretum’s Evergreen Young Professionals club for a member-exclusive Full Moon Hike! Spend a wonderful winter evening drinking Saint Arnold beer, getting to know other young professionals who appreciate nature, and exploring the Arboretum’s moonlit pathways.
When: Friday, January 6, 2023, 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024, United States
How Much: Free and exclusive for Evergreen members only
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Check out current discounts at highly rated kids’ activities including museums, horse-riding lessons, indoor climbing, gymnastics, paintball and more! Sometimes you can save as much as 75%, so make sure you check these deals on a regular basis and SAVE BIG while taking care of yourself!
Participating businesses include the Children’s Museum of Houston, Bowlero, Moonstruck Drive-In, multiple paintball locations, and many more!
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Things to do in Houston on Saturday, January 7, 2023
Black Swan Free Yoga on Skylawn

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Every first Saturday of the month, Skylawn will provide free yoga classes in collaboration with Black Swan Yoga! Bring a friend, your yoga mat, towel, water bottle, and join this event in the Skylawn rooftop garden.
When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 11 am
Where: 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201, United States
How Much: Free
Japan Junction: Oshogatsu 2023
Leap into the New Year in Japanese fashion!
Ensure that the beginning of your Year of the Rabbit is fortunate by attending JAPAN JUNCTION’s OSHOGATSU celebration.
Make a daruma goal setting doll, practice Kakizome (the first Japanese calligraphy of the year), and pound mochi, among other traditional Japanese new year activities!
When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 11 am to 2 pm
Located At: Event Pavilion, Levy Park, 3801 Eastside Houston, TX 77098
How Much: Free
A fun, interesting, and sweat-drenching outdoor boot class will let you experience F45 Training outdoors of the studio on the Evelyn’s Park Great Lawn. Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water, towels to wipe off your sweat, and your exercise mat.
When: Saturday, January 7, 2023, 10 am to 11 pm
Where: 4400 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States
How much: Free
Things to do in Houston this week of January 2, 2023 – Sunday
Zoo Lights Houston
It’s the LAST DAY to check out Zoo Lights Houston at the Houston Zoo! The beautiful Zoo grounds are the perfect setting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with friends and family. One of the most popular Christmas Light Displays in Houston!
When: Sunday, January 8, 2023 | 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm, last entry at 9:30 pm
Where: The Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
How Much: Between $21.20 – above, prices may vary according to the day and offer
For complete details check out our Guide to Houston Zoo Lights!
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