Vision Board, Tacos & Mimosas hosted by Shelley Broussard. A creative vision board brunch for Shelley’s clients, friends, and invited guests, featuring a short guided reflection, goal-setting session, and hands-on vision board creation. Boards and supplies provided, plus tacos, mimosas, inspiration examples, and creative guidance. RSVP required; limited seating. | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | 1910 Country Place Parkway Suite 156 | REGISTER

WEDNESDAY 1/7

🍐 Ladies Bunco Night + Old School Trivia hosted by the Bunco Club at Rob Ray’s Taproom. A $10 buy-in Bunco night meeting the first Wednesday of every month, plus free, old-school trivia played the classic way with pencil and paper. Teams of up to six can compete for prizes, enjoy great bartenders, a fun trivia host, and on-site food vendors. Steak Night available with Aldo too. | 8:30PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 Pearland MTB Wednesday Group Ride | Join the weekly ride on Pearland’s natural MTB trails, crafted by local “trail gnomes.” All bikes and skill levels welcome—helmets required, lights needed once daylight fades. | 6PM-8PM | 2741 Broadway Street

🍐 1 Million Cups Pearland is a weekly morning meetup bringing entrepreneurs and community members together over coffee to connect, share ideas, and support local businesses. | 8:30–9:30 AM | 2880 Broadway Bend Drive Building 3

🍐 It’s preschool time at the West Pearland Library. A cozy storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories designed for caregivers and preschool-age children. Tickets are required due to room capacity and are handed out 15 minutes before the program. | Start times: 10:15AM & 11:15AM | 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway

THURSDAY 1/8

🍐 Karaoke Night at Steamboat Bills | Sing your favorites or cheer on the brave — a fun, laid-back night of music, drinks, and good vibes every Thursday. | 7PM-9PM | 1134 N Main Street

🍐 Family Bingo Night is hosted by Rob Ray’s Taproom. An all-ages Thursday night event featuring Bingo with Pam, plus food vendors on site for dinner and a full drink menu, including non-alcoholic options. | 7:00–9:00 PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 West Pearland Homeschool Art is a homeschool art class focused on art history, with this session exploring prehistoric and cave art through hands-on projects. Basic supplies needed; additional materials provided. $5 per student to reserve a spot. | 1PM | 11801 Shadow Creek Ranch Parkway

🍐 Chick-fil-A Shadow Creek Ranch hosts a cheerful Storytime with the Cow and friends for families to enjoy together. | 9:30AM-10:30AM | 11629 Shadow Creek Parkway and 10105 Broadway Street

FRIDAY 1/9

🍐 Bingo Night at Lone Star Pawz CATfé hosted by Lone Star Pawz CATfé. A fun Bingo night supporting Lone Star Pawz Rescue, with a $15 admission that includes the first bingo packet. Additional packets available for $10. Prizes include Cat Cave admission gift certificates and free drink vouchers, with all proceeds helping save lives. | 5:00 PM | 8209 Broadway Street Suite 103

SATURDAY 1/10

🍐 Pet Adoption Event hosted by Saloon Door West in partnership with Pearland Pet Crew. A special afternoon adoption event featuring adoptable pets, pet-friendly vendors, and $5 Krispyyy (Good) Boyyy pints, with donation opportunities supporting local rescue efforts. | 2:00–5:00 PM | 1231 Broadway Street

MONDAY 1/12

🍐 Bosses Networking Coffee Meetup hosted by Xuan Vo. A relaxed coffee gathering focused on genuine connection, aligned conversations, and intention as the group kicks off the new year with momentum and growth. Open to anyone seeking community, clarity, or a fresh start. | 9:00–10:00 AM | 12640 Broadway Street

🍐 Senior Bingo Morning hosted by Chick-fil-A Silverlake. Seniors are invited to enjoy free, traditional Bingo with prizes during this special morning event. Note the updated date before attending. | 9:00–10:00 AM | 10105 Broadway Street

🍐 Yin Yoga & Sound Bath hosted by Mind Body and Movement. A calming evening class featuring intention setting, gentle yin poses, and a relaxing sound bath to settle the mind and spirit. Open to all levels. | 7:00–8:15 PM | 3702 E Pear Street

TUESDAY 1/13

🍐 Rob Ray’s Taproom hosts a relaxed book club gathering led by Allie, inviting guests to enjoy a favorite drink while chatting about the book of the month and connecting with friends old and new. | 6PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 Greater Houston Veterans Rotary Meeting hosted by the Rotary Club of Greater Houston Veterans. A bi-monthly Rotary meeting open to members and guests, featuring fellowship, club updates, and a guest speaker. In-person with a virtual option available; arrive early for lunch. | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | 2300 Smith Ranch Road

🍐 Free Breakfast Morning hosted by Chick-fil-A. Guests are invited to stop by for a free breakfast entrée during this special giveaway event. | 6AM-10AM | 3621 Business Center Drive & 11626 Shadow Creek Parkway locations

🍐 Toddler Time is hosted at the West Pearland Library. A cozy storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories designed for caregivers and children ages 1–3. Tickets are required due to room capacity and are handed out 15 minutes before the program. | Start times: 10:15AM & 11:15AM | 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway

🍐 Peptide Launch Party hosted by Grace Full Aesthetics. A first-ever peptide launch event featuring special discounts, food, giveaways, and exclusive education. Open to the public. | 10:00 AM | 2110 Pearland Parkway Suite 124

Friday 1/9

Saturday 1/10

Sunday 1/11

WEDNESDAY 1/7

🧺 Library Programs at Manvel Public Library hosted by Manvel Public Library. Preschool Storytime invites ages 3–5 for stories, songs, rhymes, and a themed craft, while Teen Craft Hour offers ages 12–18 a creative after-school craft session. Participation is limited for both programs. | 10:15–10:45 AM & 4:30–5:30 PM | 20514 Morris Avenue

THURSDAY 1/8

🧺 Business After Hours hosted by the Northern Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Ro-Berg Concrete Repair Specialist. A high-energy networking event for local professionals, featuring light bites, drinks, and a chance to connect while learning more about the sponsor. | 5:00–7:00 PM | 603 West Sealy

🧺 Movers & Shakers hosted by Manvel Public Library. A high-energy toddler program with music, movement, stories, and props to build fine motor skills. Designed for ages 18 months–3 years, with limited spots per session. | 10:15–11:15 AM | 20514 Morris Avenue

SATURDAY 1/10

🧺 Manvel Public Library hosts Movers & Shakers- Saturday version, a lively toddler program focused on movement, rhythm, and fine motor skills, where little ones can dance, sing, read, and shake out their morning energy starting at 11AM. Then, they’re a holiday craft event for all ages, offering a festive project and hot cocoa, with supplies available for up to 40 participants. | 2PM-3PM | 20514 Morris Avenue

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