wkndSun Oct 11 2026, 10amHistoric Town Square at Katy City HallTwo days of carnival rides, farm animals, the AgVenture farm-history area, a toddler zone and live country music headliners in downtown Katy.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 8pmFreeDiscovery GreenA free weekend of Korean food, taekwondo demos, a K-pop dance competition and a sensory-inclusive Korean Village on the downtown lawn.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 9am to 4pm$20Houston Botanic GardenA Day of the Dead festival of marigolds and monarchs with folklorico dancers, mariachi, themed kids crafts and a butterfly-filled garden stroll.
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayFreeDiscovery GreenEight 20-foot sculptures of brightly painted spirit creatures from Mexican folklore stand guard over the park.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 10amMemorial ParkA juried outdoor art festival at Memorial Park.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5 to 9pmHouston ZooNighttime 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.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 10am to 5pmFreeHouston Center for Contemporary CraftHandcrafted candles, candelabras, and wax forms from artists working in clay, glass, and wax, on view in HCCC's retail space.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 8am to 4pmSpace Center HoustonA multi-day Space Center U program for ages 15-18 exploring planetary discovery; registration required.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 8am to 4pmSpace Center HoustonA multi-day Space Center U program for ages 11-14 exploring planetary discovery; registration required.
Thu Oct 8 2026, all dayChildren's Museum HoustonThe Monster Mash-Up building challenge continues into a second week of competition.
Thu Oct 8 2026, all dayFreeDiscovery GreenA free Texas music series at Discovery Green with EZ Band and Bombón.
Tue Oct 6 2026, all dayFreeDiscovery GreenA free toddler program at Discovery Green with a Magic School Bus theme.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 1pmHoustonA hands-on, plant-themed family program at Houston Botanic Garden.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayHoustonA scary creative building challenge: get creative and put your engineering skills to the test building, experimenting, and inventing something new.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayHoustonSmither Park artists teach you to create your own mosaic to take home in this 3-hour workshop for ages 12 and up.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayHoustonGet in the Halloween spirit with pumpkin carving, movie make-up, paper bag costumes, and more immersive activities.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 11amHoustonHouston's Original Greek Festival with Greek food, music, and dancing at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 2:30pmHoustonHispanic Heritage Month speaker series talk by Cade Alaniz, included with general admission.
Sat Oct 3 2026, all dayFreeHoustonFamilies help grow fresh produce on a working rooftop farm above POST Houston; no experience or green thumb needed.
Fri Oct 2 2026, all dayHoustonFree coffee and snacks while little ones explore and play in the Gallery of Wonder; connect with fellow families.
Thu Oct 1 2026, all dayFreeHoustonFree Family Night at Children's Museum Houston celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural programming.
Thu Oct 1 2026, 6:30pmFreeHoustonKick off Dia de los Muertos season with this free Magnolia Park festival celebration.
Thu Oct 1 2026, all dayHoustonHands-on fun exploring colorful light patterns and discovering the invisible power of magnets.
Thu Oct 1 2026, all dayFreeHoustonA free Texas music series at Discovery Green with Cure for Paranoia, Jumprope, and DJ Bloom.
Thu Oct 1 2026, all dayHoustonOriginal music and movement from the creators of Zumba to promote toddlers' developmental skills.
Thu Oct 1 2026, 4 to 7pmFreeGalvestonA free family admission evening at the Galveston Children's Museum.
Thu Oct 1 2026, 2 to 6pmFreeKingwoodShop local produce and goods at the Kingwood Farmers Market.
Tue Sep 29 2026, all dayHoustonA hands-on, sensory-rich journey into the world of colors designed especially for the little ones.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 8amPearlandA 5K raising money for brain tumor research at MD Anderson, with a 100-meter kids' dash at 7:45am.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 2pmDeer ParkDeer Park High School Theatre brings Roald Dahl's pint-sized genius to the stage.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayThe WoodlandsLocal and national artisans show off handmade work at this juried craft and design show from the team behind the Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayFreeHoustonAn 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.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 4 to 7pmFreeThe WoodlandsFirefighters take on police officers with free hot dogs, a KidZone, and a classic car show.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 6 to 7pmFreeHoustonYoung drummers learn the rhythms behind samba and salsa with percussionist Jorge Orta.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 6 to 7pmFreeHoustonTeaching artist Anthony Silva teaches breakdance basics with a focus on balance, coordination, and confidence.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 11am to 6pmHoustonBook lovers meet authors, catch panel discussions, and shop a market full of local bookish vendors.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 12 to 6pmFreeSugar LandShop 80+ vendors selling vintage finds, sneakers, and streetwear while live DJs keep the Plaza moving.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 9am to 5pmHoustonLion dances at 12pm and 2pm, lantern making, and story times celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival all day.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayGalvestonGumbo tastings, live music, a 5K, and the Lil' Shrimps Parade take over the Strand for two days of Gulf Coast fun.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 8amSugar LandA Halloween-themed 5K fun run at The Club at Riverstone.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10amHoustonA kids' pottery and painting party in Midtown.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 7:30pmFreeHoustonThe 44th annual celebration spans generations of Latin music, from Celia Cruz to Karol G to Mana, with dancers from the Houston Dance Center.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10amHoustonKids paint, plant, and care for nature at the River Oaks Plant House.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 6pmFreeHoustonDiscovery Green's evening flea market with Latin food and vendors, kicking off at 6pm.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10amHoustonThe first FIFe international cat show in the USA, at the Hilton Houston North.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 2:30pmHoustonHispanic Heritage Month speaker series talk by Amanda Galloway, included with general admission.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 7 to 10pmFreeHoustonMore than 70 performers fill the stage with ballet folklorico and mariachi, with a Flea by Night Latin food market kicking off at 6pm.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 6 to 9pmFreeSpringBring a blanket for Shakespeare's rowdiest comedy, where the women of Windsor outsmart the scheming Falstaff.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 5:30 to 8pmBellaireYour ticket covers unlimited food samples, drinks, cooking demos, and live entertainment, with proceeds supporting Bellaire's police and fire foundations.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 9am to 5pmHoustonNobles 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.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 4pmHoustonLightweights take on heavyweights in this open-weight sumo tournament, with a kendama halftime show and a wrestler meet-and-greet afterward.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 4pmHoustonHouston's oldest German heritage society throws a true Oktoberfest built for the whole family, with German music and food in the Heights.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 2:30 to 3:15pmFreeHoustonMixteco Ballet Folklorico performs traditional Mexican dance in this free library show.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 11am to 3pmLa PorteKids grind remedies with a mortar and pestle and see real 19th-century medical equipment while learning how doctors treated the Texas Army in 1836.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeHoustonMake 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.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 1 to 2pmFreeHoustonYoung Audiences of Houston teaching artist Dan Gordon brings storytelling to life in this free park performance.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmThe WoodlandsMermaid and pirate meet-and-greets all day, plus cotton candy, pirate popcorn, and special story times at 11am and 1pm.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeAngletonKids' crafts, door prizes, and a Strawberry Shortcake Contest round out a morning of tips for growing your own berries on the Gulf Coast.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 8am to 12pmFreeThe WoodlandsCheer from the shore as teams race dragon boats across Lake Woodlands in flag-catching heats.
Fri Sep 25 2026, all dayHoustonOriginal music and movement from the creators of Zumba to promote toddlers' developmental skills.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 7:30pmFreeHoustonROCO opens its season under the stars with a program that turns colors into sound, including a brand-new saxophone concerto.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 11:30am to 12:30pmHoustonA toddler playdate at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Fri Sep 25 2026, 10 to 11:30amFreeHoustonKids 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.
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