Come for a fun-filled day of playing in the snow, rides, great food, games and live entertainment on the UHCL Pearland Entertainment stage. Winterfest features snow tubing hills in the H-E-B Winter Zone, inflatables, games, petting zoo provided by Westside Veterinary Hospital, rock climbing and more. Tickets are on sale now online. Bring a canned good, benefiting the Pearland Neighborhood Center, to the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium to receive a $2 discount on pre-sale tickets (maximum one discount per ticket). There will not be any discounts the day of the event. Visit pearlandtx.gov/winterfest for all the details.

The Winter Games of Texas arrive in Pearland from Jan. 12 to Jan.14 2018. Sanctioned by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), the Winter Games of Texas is patterned after the Olympic Games with athletes earning medals for competitive sports. Debuting in Pearland after a 12-year run in Frisco, Texas, the sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels, will feature 15 sporting events held in venues across the City of Pearland. 

To register, visit TAAF.com.

Be sure to take advantage of our "New Year, New You" membership promotion at the Recreation Center & Natatorium. Starting today, when you register for or renew an existing annual membership, you'll receive a 13th month for free. Not ready to make the commitment? Try our "Lucky 7" where you register for a 6-month membership and receive the 7th month for free. Additionally, during this promotional period, our joining fee will be waived, making it a perfect time to start your new fitness plan. This membership promotion will run through Jan. 31.

Learn more about membership options at pearlandtx.gov.

We are looking for a few good...volunteers. Are you the one? Sign up for one of our two upcoming volunteer opportunities - TAAF Winter Games or Winterfest. 

Learn more at pearlandtx.gov/parkvolunteer.