Zip 77077 / Energy Corridor · Weekend of 2025-12-26

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Zip 77077 / Energy Corridor 77077

Weekend of January 2-4, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Cool and crisp; highs near 62°F, lows near 44°F. Mostly clear skies with low humidity.

Heavy traffic expected near Memorial City Mall and CityCentre due to post-holiday returns and sales.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

Galaxy Lights: Grand Finale Weekend

Friday – Sunday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

"This is the absolute final weekend for the space-themed light show at Space Center Houston. Unlike standard holiday lights, this uses high-tech kinetic displays and 3D projections that appeal to both tech-savvy professionals and children."

PRO TIP: Arrive by 5:15 PM to explore the indoor 'Starship' gallery before the light show crowds peak at 7:00 PM.

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📍 Top Spots

Murray’s Pizza & Wine

Lunch or Dinner, Weekend-long • Memorial City area (Former Texadelphia space)

A fresh 2025 opening from the Leaf & Grain team, offering elevated thin-crust pizzas and a curated coastal wine list.

Best For: Active professionals seeking a new date spot or high-quality casual meal. • Cost: $$ (Entrees $18-$28)

Terry Hershey Park Trail Run

Saturday Morning • 15200 Memorial Dr (Access via 77077 neighborhood paths)

6+ miles of paved and dirt trails along the Buffalo Bayou. Perfect for a New Year's fitness resolution start.

Best For: Active professionals and dog owners. • Cost: Free

Dinosaur Safari at HMNS

Saturday/Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Houston Museum of Natural Science

A massive indoor exhibit featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in a recreated Mesozoic environment.

Best For: Young families looking for a climate-controlled, high-engagement activity. • Cost: $25 Adult / $16 Child

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Active & Outdoorsy

Pickleball at Westside Tennis Club Guest fees apply

Saturday morning • Briar Forest Dr

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Tip: Book a court at least 48 hours in advance; weekend mornings fill quickly.

Mode: Family Adventure

Seismique Immersive Art $35+

Sunday afternoon • Highway 6 West

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Tip: Buy tickets online to skip the walk-up line which often exceeds 30 minutes on weekends.

Weekend at a Glance

Friday Night

New Release: 'The Plague' in Theaters

Cinema

Saturday Morning

Terry Hershey Trail Run

Fitness

Saturday Evening

Galaxy Lights Final Weekend

Must-Do

Sunday Lunch

Pizza & Wine at Murray's

New Food

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

Post-Holiday Retail Surge

Saturday mid-day near Gessner and I-10 (Memorial City).

Use the back entrance via Barryknoll Ln to access the mall area and avoid the I-10 feeder road bottlenecks.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

Avatar: Fire and Ash (PG-13): James Cameron’s third installment continues to dominate the box office with groundbreaking underwater visuals.

Zootopia 2 (PG): Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in this massive holiday holdover that remains a top choice for families.

New This Weekend

The Plague (R): A gritty, wide-release thriller starring Joel Edgerton about a small town grappling with a mysterious isolation.

We Bury the Dead (R): Daisy Ridley stars in this survival horror-thriller releasing wide this weekend.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
Jan 6, 2026	Disney's Beauty and the Beast	High; opening night tickets are nearly sold out.
Jan 28, 2026	Houston Boat & Auto Show	Medium; early bird tickets end soon.

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