KNP Social welcomes the New Year with its elegant Masquerade Ball, featuring live music, DJs, a champagne toast, and a dressed-up celebration designed for an unforgettable night. | 7PM-2AM | 11720 Broadway Street |

WEDNESDAY 12/31 | NYE

🍐 Vallensons’ Brewing Company hosts its Hogmanay New Year’s Celebration, blending Scottish tradition with a Texas twist through live music from Patty O’Beers, bagpipes, and barbecue from Seven Seeds Texas Barbecue. | 4PM | 4081 Rice Drier Road

🍐 Two Dogs Saloon hosts the Victims of Virgo New Year’s Gathering, a relaxed community-style celebration with shared food, party favors, and an open invitation for guests to contribute a dish. | 7PM | 2702 S Main St

🍐 Rob Ray’s Taproom rings in the New Year alongside The Dyllan Culp Band, offering live country music, a lively crowd, and a festive midnight fireworks celebration with friends and neighbors. | 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

🍐 Meet Cow and a host of his friends for story time at Chick-fil-A Pearland starting at 9:30AM. | 10105 Broadway Street

THURSDAY 1/1 NEW YEAR’S DAY

🍐 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

🍐 Rob Ray’s Taproom opens early on New Year’s Day for college football playoff games and later hosts its weekly Family Bingo Night, giving guests a full day of food, football, and family-friendly fun in a relaxed, dog-friendly setting. | 12PM & 7PM | 2503 Covey Lane

🍐 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 1/2

🍐 iCode Pearland hosts Parents Night Out, giving kids an evening filled with games, friends, and fun while parents enjoy a night off, with limited spots available for participants. | 5PM | 3406 Business Center Drive | REGISTER

SATURDAY 1/3

🍐 La’Wanda Lendsey with Houston Home Realty Group leads a Vision & Goal-Setting Workshop at Tom Reid Library, guiding attendees through vision boards, SMART goals, and intentional planning for the year ahead. | 1PM | 3522 Liberty Drive | REGISTER

🍐 Pet Supplies Plus Pearland hosts an in-store mobile vet clinic offering affordable, convenient preventative care with no appointments or office visit fees required. | 1PM | 11940 Broadway St

🍐 The Pearland ISD Council of PTAs hosts a Swap Shop where families can find or donate gently used, dress-code-approved clothing to support local students in need. | 10AM | 7343 Bailey Road

🍐 The Gulf Coast Train Collectors Association welcomes the community for a train-focused gathering at the Knights of Columbus, offering a hands-on experience for hobbyists and families alike. | 10AM | 2320 Hatfield Road

🍐 Shop The Famous Market hosts a Vision Board Workshop, inviting guests to dream big, get creative, and map out goals for the year ahead in a fun, boutique-style setting with all supplies included. | 6PM | 11200 Broadway Street

MONDAY 1/5

🍐 Pearland Library kicks off 2026 with its first book club meeting, welcoming readers to join the discussion in person or participate online by email. | 6:30PM | 3522 Liberty Drive

🍐 Riley’s Donuts 7 celebrates its grand opening, welcoming the Pearland community with fresh donuts, hot coffee, and a brand-new local spot for early mornings done right. | Doors open at 5AM | 4909 McHard Road

🍐 Mind Body and Movement offers a calming yin yoga practice paired with a soothing sound bath, guiding participants through intention setting and gentle poses designed to relax the body and settle the mind. | 7PM | 3702 E Pear Street

TUESDAY 1/6

🍐 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

🍐 The Women’s Council of Entrepreneurs hosts a networking gathering at Nutrition HUB, welcoming women from across the community to connect, share their business journeys, and support one another in a collaborative setting. | 9:30AM-10:30AM | 8201 Broadway Suite 113 | REGISTER

🍐 Chick-fil-A welcomes the community for a free breakfast entrée event, offering a friendly stop to start the day and connect with neighbors. | 6AM | 3621 Business Center Drive & 11626 Shadow Creek Parkway locations

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WEDNESDAY 12/31 NYE

🧺 Manvel Public Library welcomes preschoolers and their families for weekly storytime, featuring songs, rhymes, stories, dancing, and a themed craft. | 10:15AM-10:45AM | 20514 Highway 6

FRIDAY 1/2

🧺 The Black Chamber of Brazoria County hosts its Power Hour of Networking, Espresso Exchange, bringing local professionals together for meaningful connections and conversation over coffee at Hando Coffee Bar. | 9AM | 10237 Bailey Road

SATURDAY 1/3

🧺 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 Highway 6

🧺 Manvel Market kicks off the new year with its first market of the season, inviting the community to shop local vendors, enjoy food trucks, and spend the morning supporting small businesses and neighbors. | 10AM | 18218 Hwy 6

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