Things Happening In Houston The Last Weekend Of 2018

HOUSTON, TX — It's the last weekend of 2018 and while most are looking forward to the ball dropping in New York's Time Square, there are events happening this weekend all over the Houston are that will have you looking forward to 2019.

Indoor Skydiving at iFly Houston| The Woodlands| Friday - Sunday| You don’t need to take to the skies and plummet a mile high to take skydiving off your bucket list. Click here for hours and rates.

Funfetti Fridays at Discovery Green| | Houston| Friday 7pm to 9pm| Take to the ice and skate to some fabulous tunes under a colorful light show. Skate rentals are $4, and tickets are $11.

Disc and Donuts at Eureka Heights Brewing Co| Saturday10am to noon| It’s 5 O’Clock somewhere, and that means OK to be sipping craft brew, noshing on pastries and kicking back and listening to cool vinyl tunes. No Cover.

New Year’s Eve Historical Bash|George Ranch in Richmond| Saturday 9-5| Admission $15, seniors are $12 and kids $10| Get a jumpstart to 2019 with a day of crafting. Imagine the masks and noisemakers you can create in time for New Year’s Eve.

The Joke Joint Comedy Showcase| Friday-Monday| Wow! What a year it's been. We've moved into a new location, with two showrooms and a large lounge and restaurant area. We're adding more large names than ever to the 2019 schedule. This week alone, we're doing 16 shows!But we can't do it without YOU! Please come out this weekend to see one (or more) of your favorite comedians!

Goat Yoga Houston| Houston| Saturday 11:30am to 12:45pm.| Enjoy a unique 45-minute goat yoga experience before the end of 2018, so you can say you did. Don’t worry, the goats are babies, and won’t hurt you. Tickets are $35.

Sunday Funday Axelmarket at Axelrad| Sunday noon til 11:55 p.m.| Free| Come hang out with local growers of things delish in Midtown. You can check out the wares of local craftspeople and artists. Grub from food trucks when you’re hungry.

Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG| Sunday noo-3 p.m.| Score some tickets from Ticket Network to the last regular season game, and cheer on the Houston Texans. Ticket Network is a Patch promotional partner.

Noon Year’s Eve at CityCentre| Houston| Monday 11 - 1 p.m.| The ball won’t drop for 12 more hours, so it’s a great time to welcome 2019 at the plaza with Texas Children’s Hospital at this family-friendly event.

Galveston County Masquerade Ball| Galveston| Monday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.| Ring in 2019 on at the Pasadena Fairgrounds at a cool old school party.
Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center| Monday @ 6 p.m.| Come on out and score some tickets from Ticket Network and cheer on the home team as they take on the Grizzlies. Ticket Network is a Patch promotional partner.

New Year’s Celebrations all over Houston| Monday times will vary| Various locations all over the Houston area| You can find a party in nearly every community in Houston to ring in 2019

The Westin at The Woodlands – New Year’s Eve Masquerade – The all new Como Social Club presents an Italian Carnivale New Year’s Eve Masquerade! The Waterway setting is hip and stylish and the vibe is fun and high energy. Don’t miss the most exciting New Year’s Eve celebration The Woodlands has ever seen where imagination, beauty, and music take center stage featuring a live DJ spinning amazing mixes, photo booth, food action stations, decadent desserts, and a fabulous champagne toast at midnight to ring in 2019. Plus, every guest will have a chance to win an overnight stay at The Westin at The Woodlands.

New Year’s Hangover Cure Brunch at B&B Butchers| Tuesday 11-3| It’s a new year and a new you. Well, maybe not yet. Start your 2019 off with black-eyed peas and “Manmosas.”

Rise and Run 5K at Memorial Park| Free| Tuesday 9-11 a.m.| A great start to any new year starts with that body cleansing job.

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