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Past events from Houston family events.
Boots vs. Badges Softball GameSun Sep 27 2026, 4 to 7pmFreeMcCullough Junior High School, 3800 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381Firefighters take on police officers with free hot dogs, a KidZone, and a classic car show.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Sonidos Sincopados! Drumming WorkshopSun Sep 27 2026, 6 to 7pmFreeWoodchase Park, Houston, TXYoung drummers learn the rhythms behind samba and salsa with percussionist Jorge Orta.houstonmom.com
Dance Fundamentals WorkshopSun Sep 27 2026, 6 to 7pmFreeCamden Park, 2951 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042Teaching artist Anthony Silva teaches breakdance basics with a focus on balance, coordination, and confidence.houstonmom.com
Readers FestSun Sep 27 2026, 11am to 6pmPOST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002Book lovers meet authors, catch panel discussions, and shop a market full of local bookish vendors.readersfesthtx.com
Thriller Vintage MarketSun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 6pmFreeSugar Land Town Square, N Town Center Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479Shop 80+ vendors selling vintage finds, sneakers, and streetwear while live DJs keep the Plaza moving.sugarlandtownsquare.com
Mid-Autumn FestivalSun Sep 27 2026, 9am to 5pmChildren's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004Lion dances at 12pm and 2pm, lantern making, and story times celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival all day.cmhouston.org
Galveston Island Shrimp FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, all dayThe Strand, Galveston, TX 77550Gumbo tastings, live music, a 5K, and the Lil' Shrimps Parade take over the Strand for two days of Gulf Coast fun.galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com
Riverstone Wicked Fun Run 5KSat Sep 26 2026, 8amThe Club at Riverstone, Sugar Land, TXA Halloween-themed 5K fun run at The Club at Riverstone.eventbrite.com
GCC Kid's Art ClubSat Sep 26 2026, 1pm2408 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TXA kids' art club session in the Fourth Ward.eventbrite.com
Kids' Pottery Party - HoustonSat Sep 26 2026, 10am1701 Webster St, Houston, TXA kids' pottery and painting party in Midtown.eventbrite.com
Día de la Hispanidad: Alma LatinaSat Sep 26 2026, 7:30pmFreeMiller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030The 44th annual celebration spans generations of Latin music, from Celia Cruz to Karol G to Mana, with dancers from the Houston Dance Center.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Kid's Spot: Paint, Plant & Care for Nature!Sat Sep 26 2026, 10amRiver Oaks Plant House, Washington Avenue, Houston, TXKids paint, plant, and care for nature at the River Oaks Plant House.eventbrite.com
ArcoSat Sep 26 2026, 7:30pmFreePOST Houston Skylawn, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002A free rooftop screening of a beautifully animated, PG-rated adventure about a boy from the future who lands in 2075.houstonmom.com
Flea by NightSat Sep 26 2026, 6pmFreeDiscovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010Discovery Green's evening flea market with Latin food and vendors, kicking off at 6pm.discoverygreen.com
ACBA: First FIFe Cat Show in USA!!Sat Sep 26 2026, 10amHilton Houston North, Houston, TXThe first FIFe international cat show in the USA, at the Hilton Houston North.eventbrite.com
Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series: Amanda GallowaySat Sep 26 2026, 2:30pmSpace Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058Hispanic Heritage Month speaker series talk by Amanda Galloway, included with general admission.spacecenter.org
México en el CorazónSat Sep 26 2026, 7 to 10pmFreeDiscovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010More than 70 performers fill the stage with ballet folklorico and mariachi, with a Flea by Night Latin food market kicking off at 6pm.discoverygreen.com
The Merry Wives of WindsorSat Sep 26 2026, 6 to 9pmFreeRob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Dr, Spring, TX 77389Bring a blanket for Shakespeare's rowdiest comedy, where the women of Windsor outsmart the scheming Falstaff.pointsnorththeatre.org
Bellaire Foodie FestSat Sep 26 2026, 5:30 to 8pmBellaire Town Square, 7008 S Rice Ave, Bellaire, TX 77401Your ticket covers unlimited food samples, drinks, cooking demos, and live entertainment, with proceeds supporting Bellaire's police and fire foundations.bellairefoodiefest.com
GroovFestSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 5pmFreeTomball Depot Plaza, 201 S Elm St, Tomball, TX 77375Tomball's retro celebration brings live tribute bands, vintage cars, face painting, a bubble station, and stilt walkers to downtown.tomballtx.gov
Fall Family Festival with the Texas Renaissance FestivalSat Sep 26 2026, 9am to 5pmChildren's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004Nobles and fairies from the Texas Renaissance Festival roam the museum, with royal shows, a DJ dance party, fall science activities, and giveaways while supplies last.cmhouston.org
20th Annual Texas Classic Sumo TournamentSat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 4pmAsia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004Lightweights take on heavyweights in this open-weight sumo tournament, with a kendama halftime show and a wrestler meet-and-greet afterward.asiasociety.org
Oktoberfest 2026Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 4pmThe Säengerhalle, 1703 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77008Houston's oldest German heritage society throws a true Oktoberfest built for the whole family, with German music and food in the Heights.houstonsaengerbund.org
The Essence of MexicoSat Sep 26 2026, 2:30 to 3:15pmFreeMission Bend Branch Library, Addicks Clodine Rd, Houston, TX 77083Mixteco Ballet Folklorico performs traditional Mexican dance in this free library show.houstonmom.com
Demo Day: Battlefield MedicineSat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 3pmSan Jacinto Monument, 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX 77571Kids grind remedies with a mortar and pestle and see real 19th-century medical equipment while learning how doctors treated the Texas Army in 1836.sanjacinto-museum.org
Super Saturday: Mid-Autumn Family DaySat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeAsia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004Make paper lanterns and clay mooncakes, hunt your way through the center, and catch an 11:30am performance telling the legend of the moon goddess Chang'e.asiasociety.org
The Magic of StorySat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 2pmFreeLevy Park, 3120 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Dan Gordon brings storytelling to life in this free park performance.houstonmom.com
Bat FestSat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeHouston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024Bat crafts, story time, and food trucks make this free festival a sweet introduction to Houston's hardest-working pollinators.houstonarboretum.org
Pirate 'n Mermaid DaySat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmThe Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 W Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381Mermaid and pirate meet-and-greets all day, plus cotton candy, pirate popcorn, and special story times at 11am and 1pm.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
4th Annual Strawberry JamboreeSat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeBrazoria County Fairgrounds, 901 S Downing Rd, Angleton, TX 77515Kids' crafts, door prizes, and a Strawberry Shortcake Contest round out a morning of tips for growing your own berries on the Gulf Coast.calendar.tamu.edu
YMCA Dragon Boat Team ChallengeSat Sep 26 2026, 8am to 12pmFreeNorthshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381Cheer from the shore as teams race dragon boats across Lake Woodlands in flag-catching heats.houstonmom.com
Zumbini FridaysFri Sep 25 2026, all dayChildren's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004Original music and movement from the creators of Zumba to promote toddlers' developmental skills.cmhouston.org
Eyes On The Horizon with ROCOFri Sep 25 2026, 7:30pmFreeMiller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030ROCO opens its season under the stars with a program that turns colors into sound, including a brand-new saxophone concerto.milleroutdoortheatre.com
MFAH PlaydateFri Sep 25 2026, 11:30am to 12:30pmMuseum of Fine Arts Houston, 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005A toddler playdate at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.houstonfamilymagazine.com
Birds, Blooms & BooksFri Sep 25 2026, 10 to 11:30amFreeHouston Botanic Garden, 8210 Park Place Blvd, Houston, TX 77017Kids borrow kid-sized binoculars for a guided garden bird walk, then settle in for a bird-themed storytime and crafts; free tickets are limited to the first 50, so arrive early.hbg.org
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