January 2020 Events


January 7th, 9 – 11 am

Acrylic Painting Class
Professional painter Heather Roy will teach an acrylic painting class every Tuesday over a five-week session at the Missouri City Rec and Tennis Center. Students will paint “First Snow.” All skill levels are welcomed to join, and supplies will be provided. For more information,  visit missouricitytx.gov.


January 8th & 22nd, 4 – 5 pm

After School Break – “Candy Experiments”
Elementary age students are invited to come after school to learn about science – with candy! There will be a variety of fun and safe science experiments using tasty treats. Please inform the Sienna Branch Library Youth Department of any dietary needs or allergies before the event. For more information,  visit fortbend.lib.tx.us.


January 12th & 26th, 11 am

Mobile Adoption
Join the Houston Humane Society at PetSmart, located at 5740 Highway 6 in Missouri City for a mobile pet adoption.
For more information, visit HoustonHumaneSociety on Facebook.


January 18th, 9:30 am – 12 pm

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Teams of four and puzzlers ages 10 and up have two hours to put together a 500-piece puzzle at Gallery Furniture! Jigsaw puzzles accurately represent the diversity of individuals within the autism spectrum disorder. Proceeds help local children with autism gain access to valuable resources, therapies and support. Visit hopeforthree.org.


January 18th, 10 am – 4 pm

SAT Practice Exam with  Princeton Review
If you are a high school student preparing to take the SAT, register to attend a free SAT practice exam at the Sienna Branch Library.  Please bring two #2 sharpened pencils and a non-graphing calculator. For more information, visit fortbend.lib.tx.us.


January 24th, 7:30 – 9 am

2020 State of the City Sugar Land
Led by Mayor Joe R. Zimmermann the 2020 State of the City Sugar Land, presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will be at Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, located at 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land. For more information,  contact Paige Talbott at 281-491-0277.


January 25th, 6 – 8:30 pm

Dad and Daughter Dance 2020

The 24th annual Dad and Daughter Dance at the Missouri City Rec and Tennis Center is the place to create life-long memories. This year will feature a Frozen Fairy Tale with dinner, dancing, a confetti cannon and more. For more information,  visit missouricitytx.gov.


January 25th, 2 – 4 pm

College Fair
Stop by the College Fair at the Missouri City Branch Library to learn about college and universities in Texas and beyond. Talk with representatives from different campuses to ask questions that will help prepare you for a higher education. For more information,  visit fortbend.lib.tx.us.


January 31st, 6 – 11:55 pm

2020 Fort Bend Chamber  Chairman’s Gala
Get ready to rock the night away! Join an evening filled with cocktails, dining and dancing to live musical entertainment. The Gala will be held at Safari Texas Ranch, Infinity Ballroom, located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond. For more information,  call Juliette Nessmith at 281-566-2161 or email juliette@fortbendcc.org


Every Saturday in January, 9 am

CrossFit Warriors Park Workout
Join Fitness Coach Matthew Simon as he leads a CrossFit workout at Oyster Creek Park. For more information, visit the CrossFit Warriors park workout Facebook page.