# Houston family events

> Family-friendly events across the Houston metro, curated for kids and parents

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### [The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design Show](https://robo.app/r/jcjbff/the-woodlands-fine-craft-art-design-show)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Woodlands Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 (30.16102, -95.46085)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, craft, artisans, market
- About: Local and national artisans show off handmade work at this juried craft and design show from the team behind the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival.
- Source: https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

### [Annie](https://robo.app/r/qyv9kn/annie)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 25275 Budde Rd, Spring, TX 77380 (30.12932, -95.4504)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, musical, family
- About: Little Orphan Annie goes from the orphanage to Daddy Warbucks' mansion in this family-favorite musical.
- Source: https://www.classactproductions.org

### [Park Conversations: Remembering and Honoring the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment](https://robo.app/r/s3j55e/park-conversations-remembering-and-honoring-the-soldiers-of)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Clay Family Eastern Glades, Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007 (29.76307, -95.41172)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: exhibit, history, audio, free, memorial-park
- About: An interactive audio exhibit honoring the Buffalo Soldiers of Camp Logan in Memorial Park's Clay Family Eastern Glades; bring headphones for the full experience, on view for its final weekend.
- Source: https://houstonmom.com/family-friendly-things-to-do-in-houston-this-weekend/

### [Matilda the Musical](https://robo.app/r/a62ndv/matilda-the-musical)

- When: 2026-09-27 14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Deer Park High School Performing Arts Center, 710 W San Augustine St, Deer Park, TX 77536 (29.68768, -95.12908)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, musical, family
- About: Deer Park High School Theatre brings Roald Dahl's pint-sized genius to the stage.
- Source: https://deerparkfinearts.ludus.com

### [Intro to Mosaic Making](https://robo.app/r/6kkv59/intro-to-mosaic-making)

- When: 2026-10-03 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: Smither Park, 2441 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023 (29.71696, -95.32459)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: mosaic, art, workshop
- About: Smither Park artists teach you to create your own mosaic to take home in this 3-hour workshop for ages 12 and up.
- Source: https://www.eventeny.com

### [Karbachtoberfest](https://robo.app/r/qagqqp/karbachtoberfest)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092 (29.80568, -95.4606)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, festival, biergarten, dogs, free
- About: Wiener dog races, stein-hoisting contests, brats, and live music fill three weekends of Bavarian fun at Karbach Brewing.
- Source: https://www.karbachbrewing.com

### [Blackwood Skyfarm Volunteer Day](https://robo.app/r/wjz3ns/blackwood-skyfarm-volunteer-day)

- When: 2026-10-03 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002 (29.76567, -95.36467)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: volunteering, urban-farm, family, free
- About: Families help grow fresh produce on a working rooftop farm above POST Houston; no experience or green thumb needed.
- Source: https://blackwoodsky.org

### [Fantastic Animals: Alebrijes and Nahuales from Mexico](https://robo.app/r/3fwbdb/fantastic-animals-alebrijes-and-nahuales-from-mexico)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago), and 12 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 (29.75381, -95.36019)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, mexican-culture, outdoor, free, family
- About: Eight 20-foot sculptures of brightly painted spirit creatures from Mexican folklore stand guard over the park.
- Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/upcoming-events/

### [2026 Houston 5K: Head for the Cure](https://robo.app/r/4p8t9n/2026-houston-5k-head-for-the-cure)

- When: 2026-09-27 08:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584 (29.55311, -95.39317)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: 5k, charity, kids-dash
- About: A 5K raising money for brain tumor research at MD Anderson, with a 100-meter kids' dash at 7:45am.
- Source: https://houstonmom.com/family-friendly-things-to-do-in-houston-this-weekend/

### [Zoo Boo](https://robo.app/r/736gmg/zoo-boo)

- When: 2026-09-28 09:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 (29.71508, -95.38977)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, zoo, family, fall
- About: Houston Zoo's fall festival brings the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, peek-a-boo pumpkins, animal-themed surprises, and festive photo ops, all included with general admission.
- Source: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/

### [Color Splash Playdate Tuesdays](https://robo.app/r/gg655p/color-splash-playdate-tuesdays)

- When: 2026-09-29 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: toddlers, sensory-play, colors
- About: A hands-on, sensory-rich journey into the world of colors designed especially for the little ones.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [The Candle Show](https://robo.app/r/qdru6y/the-candle-show)

- When: 2026-09-29 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 (29.7305472, -95.3859306)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, craft, candles, free
- About: Handcrafted candles, candelabras, and wax forms from artists working in clay, glass, and wax, on view in HCCC's retail space.
- Source: https://crafthouston.org

### [Free Family Night: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage](https://robo.app/r/2upmxn/free-family-night-celebrating-hispanic-heritage)

- When: 2026-10-01 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: free, museum, hispanic-heritage, family
- About: Free Family Night at Children's Museum Houston celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural programming.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Quantum Connections: Light, Magnetism & Motion](https://robo.app/r/mh89a2/quantum-connections-light-magnetism-motion)

- When: 2026-10-01 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: stem, science, hands-on
- About: Hands-on fun exploring colorful light patterns and discovering the invisible power of magnets.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Deep in the Heart: A Texas Music Series with Cure for Paranoia](https://robo.app/r/s4qrbp/deep-in-the-heart-a-texas-music-series-with-cure-for)

- When: 2026-10-01 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 (29.75381, -95.36019)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: concert, texas-music, outdoor, free
- About: A free Texas music series at Discovery Green with Cure for Paranoia, Jumprope, and DJ Bloom.
- Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/upcoming-events/

### [Zumbini Thursdays](https://robo.app/r/v5s56k/zumbini-thursdays)

- When: 2026-10-01 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: toddlers, music, movement
- About: Original music and movement from the creators of Zumba to promote toddlers' developmental skills.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Kingwood Farmers Market](https://robo.app/r/n85zm5/kingwood-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-01 14:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Kingwood Farmers Market, Kingwood, TX (30.0531195, -95.1835843)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, food, free
- About: Shop local produce and goods at the Kingwood Farmers Market.
- Source: https://houstonfamilymagazine.com/events-calendar/

### [Family Free Night at Galveston Children's Museum](https://robo.app/r/yh2jsw/family-free-night-at-galveston-childrens-museum)

- When: 2026-10-01 16:00-19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Galveston Children's Museum, Galveston, TX (29.29747, -94.78893)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: museum, free, family
- About: A free family admission evening at the Galveston Children's Museum.
- Source: https://houstonfamilymagazine.com/events-calendar/

### [13th Annual Magnolia Park Dia De Los Muertos Festival Kick-off Celebration](https://robo.app/r/9w94g7/13th-annual-magnolia-park-dia-de-los-muertos-festival-kick)

- When: 2026-10-01 18:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Magnolia Park, Houston, TX (29.7324508, -95.2921584)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, mexican-culture, free
- About: Kick off Dia de los Muertos season with this free Magnolia Park festival celebration.
- Source: https://do713.com/festivals-around-houston

### [FamJam Fridays!](https://robo.app/r/2euw3b/famjam-fridays)

- When: 2026-10-02 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: playgroup, parents, museum
- About: Free coffee and snacks while little ones explore and play in the Gallery of Wonder; connect with fellow families.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Original Greek Festival](https://robo.app/r/97dkkc/original-greek-festival)

- When: 2026-10-02 11:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston, TX (29.7408907, -95.3921222)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: greek-culture, food, music, family
- About: Houston's Original Greek Festival with Greek food, music, and dancing at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
- Source: https://do713.com/festivals-around-houston

### [Zoo Boo Extended Hours](https://robo.app/r/x99qdt/zoo-boo-extended-hours)

- When: 2026-10-02 17:00-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 (29.71508, -95.38977)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, zoo, nighttime, family
- About: Nighttime Zoo Boo with glowing pumpkins, spooky sights, and s'mores by the fire; themed nights run Wizard Night Sep 25, Fall Fest Night Oct 2, and H-Town Sports Night Oct 9.
- Source: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/

### [MindFest Challenge 9: Monster Mash-Up](https://robo.app/r/5qw8sy/mindfest-challenge-9-monster-mash-up)

- When: 2026-10-03 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: stem, engineering, halloween
- About: A scary creative building challenge: get creative and put your engineering skills to the test building, experimenting, and inventing something new.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Halloween Countdown: Costumes, Crafts & Creepy Creations](https://robo.app/r/6unqq3/halloween-countdown-costumes-crafts-creepy-creations)

- When: 2026-10-03 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: halloween, crafts, costumes
- About: Get in the Halloween spirit with pumpkin carving, movie make-up, paper bag costumes, and more immersive activities.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Fun with Plants](https://robo.app/r/2gjj35/fun-with-plants)

- When: 2026-10-03 13:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Houston Botanic Garden, 8210 Park Place Blvd, Houston, TX 77017 (29.68821, -95.27336)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: plants, nature, hands-on
- About: A hands-on, plant-themed family program at Houston Botanic Garden.
- Source: https://hbg.org/events/

### [Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series: Cade Alaniz](https://robo.app/r/ssr6na/hispanic-heritage-month-speaker-series-cade-alaniz)

- When: 2026-10-03 14:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 (29.5513, -95.0978)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: hispanic-heritage, speaker, space
- About: Hispanic Heritage Month speaker series talk by Cade Alaniz, included with general admission.
- Source: https://spacecenter.org/events/

### [Toddler Tuesday: The Magic School Bus](https://robo.app/r/sb77mr/toddler-tuesday-the-magic-school-bus)

- When: 2026-10-06 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 (29.75381, -95.36019)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: class
- Topics: toddler, playgroup, free
- About: A free toddler program at Discovery Green with a Magic School Bus theme.
- Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/upcoming-events/

### [MindFest Challenge 9: Overtime](https://robo.app/r/6ahqst/mindfest-challenge-9-overtime)

- When: 2026-10-08 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 (29.72282, -95.38516)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: stem, engineering
- About: The Monster Mash-Up building challenge continues into a second week of competition.
- Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events

### [Deep in the Heart: A Texas Music Series with EZ Band and Bombón](https://robo.app/r/a8vyyt/deep-in-the-heart-a-texas-music-series-with-ez-band-and)

- When: 2026-10-08 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 (29.75381, -95.36019)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: concert, texas-music, outdoor, free
- About: A free Texas music series at Discovery Green with EZ Band and Bombón.
- Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/upcoming-events/

### [Space Center U: Planetary Discovery (Ages 15-18)](https://robo.app/r/5ajrmt/space-center-u-planetary-discovery-ages-15-18)

- When: 2026-10-09 08:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 (29.5513, -95.0978)
- Ages: 15 to 18
- Category: kids
- Topics: space, stem, camp
- About: A multi-day Space Center U program for ages 15-18 exploring planetary discovery; registration required.
- Source: https://spacecenter.org/events/

### [Space Center U: Planetary Discovery (Ages 11-14)](https://robo.app/r/wssrk2/space-center-u-planetary-discovery-ages-11-14)

- When: 2026-10-09 08:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Space Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 (29.5513, -95.0978)
- Ages: 11 to 14
- Category: kids
- Topics: space, stem, camp
- About: A multi-day Space Center U program for ages 11-14 exploring planetary discovery; registration required.
- Source: https://spacecenter.org/events/

### [Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park](https://robo.app/r/6dg5gd/bayou-city-art-festival-memorial-park)

- When: 2026-10-09 10:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Memorial Park, Houston, TX (29.7656149, -95.4419202)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, festival, outdoor
- About: A juried outdoor art festival at Memorial Park.
- Source: https://do713.com/festivals-around-houston