Houston family events
Family-friendly events across the Houston metro, curated for kids and parents
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Saturday, September 26 36 events
Riverstone Wicked Fun Run 5K8amThe Club at Riverstone, Sugar Land, TXA Halloween-themed 5K fun run at The Club at Riverstone.eventbrite.com
YMCA Dragon Boat Team Challenge8am 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
Fall Family Festival with the Texas Renaissance Festival9am 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
Zoo Boo9am to 5pm, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030Houston 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.houstonzoo.org
Super Saturday: Mid-Autumn Family Day10am 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
Kids' Pottery Party - Houston10am1701 Webster St, Houston, TXA kids' pottery and painting party in Midtown.eventbrite.com
Kid's Spot: Paint, Plant & Care for Nature!10amRiver Oaks Plant House, Washington Avenue, Houston, TXKids paint, plant, and care for nature at the River Oaks Plant House.eventbrite.com
Bat Fest10am 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
ACBA: First FIFe Cat Show in USA!!10amHilton Houston North, Houston, TXThe first FIFe international cat show in the USA, at the Hilton Houston North.eventbrite.com
Pirate 'n Mermaid Day10am 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 Jamboree10am 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
The Candle Show10am to 5pm, day 2 of 2, Sep 25 to 26Free4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002Handcrafted candles, candelabras, and wax forms from artists working in clay, glass, and wax, on view in HCCC's retail space.crafthouston.org
GroovFest11am 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
Oktoberfest 202611am 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
Demo Day: Battlefield Medicine11am 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
Readers Fest11am to 6pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002Book lovers meet authors, catch panel discussions, and shop a market full of local bookish vendors.readersfesthtx.com
20th Annual Texas Classic Sumo Tournament1 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
GCC Kid's Art Club1pm2408 Wheeler Ave, Houston, TXA kids' art club session in the Fourth Ward.eventbrite.com
The Magic of Story1 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
The Essence of Mexico2:30 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
Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series: Amanda Galloway2:30pmSpace Center Houston, 1601 NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058Hispanic Heritage Month speaker series talk by Amanda Galloway, included with general admission.spacecenter.org
Bellaire Foodie Fest5:30 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
The Merry Wives of Windsor6 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
Flea by Night6pmFreeDiscovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010Discovery Green's evening flea market with Latin food and vendors, kicking off at 6pm.discoverygreen.com
México en el Corazón7 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
Matilda the Musical7pm, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Deer Park High School Performing Arts Center, 710 W San Augustine St, Deer Park, TX 77536Deer Park High School Theatre brings Roald Dahl's pint-sized genius to the stage.deerparkfinearts.ludus.com
Día de la Hispanidad: Alma Latina7:30pmFreeMiller 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
Arco7:30pmFreePOST 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
Intro to Mosaic MakingAll day, every SaturdaySmither Park, 2441 Munger St, Houston, TX 77023Smither Park artists teach you to create your own mosaic to take home in this 3-hour workshop for ages 12 and up.eventeny.com
Blackwood Skyfarm Volunteer DayAll day, every SaturdayFreePOST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002Families help grow fresh produce on a working rooftop farm above POST Houston; no experience or green thumb needed.blackwoodsky.org
Galveston Island Shrimp FestivalAll day, day 2 of 2, Sep 25 to 26The 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
The Woodlands Fine Craft, Art & Design ShowAll day, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Woodlands Waterway Marriott, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380Local and national artisans show off handmade work at this juried craft and design show from the team behind the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org
KarbachtoberfestAll day, day 1 of 2, Sep 26 to 27FreeKarbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092Wiener dog races, stein-hoisting contests, brats, and live music fill three weekends of Bavarian fun at Karbach Brewing.karbachbrewing.com
AnnieAll day, day 2 of 3, Sep 25 to 2725275 Budde Rd, Spring, TX 77380Little Orphan Annie goes from the orphanage to Daddy Warbucks' mansion in this family-favorite musical.classactproductions.org
Park Conversations: Remembering and Honoring the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry RegimentAll day, day 2 of 3, Sep 25 to 27FreeClay Family Eastern Glades, Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007An 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.houstonmom.com
Fantastic Animals: Alebrijes and Nahuales from MexicoAll day, day 2 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9FreeDiscovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010Eight 20-foot sculptures of brightly painted spirit creatures from Mexican folklore stand guard over the park.discoverygreen.com
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