Weekend News:
Here is Kid Fun’s list of Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend. Houston is a big city, and there is so much to do. I’ve compiled a list of things for you and your family to enjoy this week and this weekend. Kid Fun will help you stay busy every day of the week. If you’re looking for things to do in Houston and places to go with kids, then you’re in the right spot. Kid Fun is the place to find fun activities in Houston and free activities for kids. There are lots of Houston family fun activities taking place right now.
Special Events this week:
On Friday, join the Missouri City Rec. Center for a Family Fun Night at 6 pm, join the Art Dash Party at the Woodlands Marriott Hotel at 6:30 pm and watch Oliver by TUTS at the Sarofim Hall at 8 pm.
On Saturday, join the Space City Paddle Fest in Clear Lake at 9 am, join the Texas Children’s Family Fun Run at 9 am, enjoy the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival, join the Houston Pet Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center, and join the art car parade at 2 pm, join the Midtown Art in the Park event from 10 am-6 pm, enjoy the Write Stuff Event at the Children’s Museum, join the Rosenberg Railroad Fest from 11 am-5 pm, enjoy Saturday at the Farm at TAMU from 12–4 pm, join the DeWalt Heritage Center for their Hello Dolly Tea Party at 2 pm, join the free Youth Orchestra Festival at the Houston Symphony at 3 pm, enjoy Brenner’s Wine Fest from 3–6 pm at Brenner’s on the Bayou, enjoy Montgomery County Rodeo at 7 pm. Watch a free movie Inside Out at Discovery Greeb at 8:30 pm, and watch Oliver by TUTS at Sarofim Hall at 8 pm.
Enjoy the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival on Sunday, and join Houston Pet Expoat Pasadena Convention Center. Attend Telfair Annual Picnic from 11–4 pm in Sugar Land. Join Compassion Week Opening Celebration Buffalo Bayou Water Works from 2–5 pm. Watch the Houston Dynamo game at 2:45 pm. Join Indoor Open Play Bubble Soccer Game Memorial Indoor Sports Academy 4–6 pm. And don’t forget to catch Oliver by TUTS at Sarofim Hall at 2 pm.
Have a great weekend!
Weekly Events: This Week & Every Week:
If you are looking for places to go with kids, here’s a list of events that take place weekly. You and your children will enjoy taking advantage of the free activities and places to go with children. I recommend you check their calendar just in case, as these events typically occur on the days listed below.
Mondays in Houston:
The Chick-fil-A Meyerland offers a free story time every Monday at 9:30 am.
The Houston Arboretum offers Tyke Hikes on Mondays at 9:30 am, and 10:30 am.
The Czech Center Museum is FREE on the last Monday of each month from 12–4 pm.
Tuesdays in Houston:
Fundamentally Toys offers free story time every Tuesday at 9:30 am.
The Barnes & Nobles at Vanderbilt Square offers a free Story Time every Tuesday at 10:00 am.
The Whole Foods in Katy offers a free craft & snack every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am.
The Pottery Barn in Highland Village offers a free story time every Tuesday at 11:00 am.
The Houston Zoo is free from noon to close on the first Tuesday of each month.
The Chick-fil-A Meyerland offers a Family Night every Tuesday from 5:30–7:30 pm.
Wednesdays in Houston:
Katy Budget Books offers a free Story Time every Wednesday at 10:00 am.
The Nature Discovery Center offers a free Story Time every Wednesday at 4:00 pm.
The Children’s Museum hosts a Mommy Mingle on the first Wednesday from 10 am-12 pm each month.
The Chick-fil-A Westheimer & Fondren offers complimentary breakfast from 6 am-10:30 am.
The Chick-fil-A Kirby offers a Family Night every Wednesday from 5:30–7:30 pm.
Thursdays in Houston:
Tomfoolery Toys & Books offers free story time every Thursday at 10:00 am.
The Blue Willow Bookshop offers free story time every Thursday at 10:00 am.
The Whole Foods in Katy offers a free craft & snack every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am.
The Museum District offers free admission to 7 Free Museums every Thursday.
Fridays in Houston:
The Dairy Ashford Roller Rink offers a Toddler Skate every Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land offers the PAWS Reading Program every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 am.
During the 1st/3rd Friday of each month, there are bat chats at Waugh Drive Bridge.
Free story time at the Gardens @ Hermann Park on Fridays is free.
Saturdays in Houston:
The Houston Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land offers the PAWS Reading Program every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 am.
There is free story time at the Brazos Bookstore on Saturday at 10 am.
There is a Young Writers Workshop by Writers in the Schools on Saturday at 10:30 am.
Your kids can enjoy a free craft at Lakeshore Learning every Saturday from 11–3 pm.
The Barnes & Noble (Vanderbilt Square) offers free story time every Saturday at 11 am.
The Edith Moore Sanctuary offers Saturdays in Nature for free.
The Houston Wing Commemorative Air Force gives free tours of the planes and museum on the 1st/3rd Saturday of each month.
Members of the Houston Zoo are invited to an Early Bird Hour at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of each month.
Members of the Children’s Museum of Houston are invited to an Early Bird hour at 9:00 am on the second Saturday of each month.
Home Depot offers Build & Grow Free Workshops to children on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The Houston Area Live Steamers @ Zube Park offers Free Train Rides on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Lowes offers to Build and Grow Free Workshops every other Saturday at 10:00 am.
The Breakfast Klub hosts an event called Kids 1st Saturday. It takes place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the first Saturday of each month.
The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft offers Hands-On Houston free crafts on the 1st Saturday of each month from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The Family Comedy & Magic Show @ The Houston Improv takes place every other Saturday at 2:00 pm.
Sundays in Houston:
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston offers Sunday Family Zone + Studio from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
The Armand Bayou Nature Center offers free Sundays in Nature on the first and third Sunday of each month.
Business Highlights:
Houston Swim Club – Enroll your child in swim lessons year-round.
Gymboree – Find a class near you.
Kelsey-Seybold – They are one of Houston’s trusted healthcare sources.
Language Kids – Sign up for classes or summer camps.
Chick-fil-A – Enjoy free story times, Family nights, and events. (Westheimer/Fondren, Kirby, and Meyerland)
Idea Lab – The Idea Lab offers hand-on classes, camps, and birthday parties.
Hunter Dance Center – The Hunter Dance Center offers summer camps, children’s classes, adult classes, birthday parties, and lots more.
Crowning Details – This party/event business has a large variety of stationery and party printables.
Camp Highlights:
Idea Lab – The Idea Lab has locations all over Houston and offers various summer camps. They are offering a 10% discount for registration by February 10.
Gymboree Play & Music – Get your kids signed up for classes this summer.
Language Kids
Hunter Dance Center – Their summer camp programs are for children ages 5-8.
Biron’s Youth Sports Center
Quillian Center
Building Brains
Other Great Resources:
Big Kid Small City
Your Cool City Blog
Crowning Details
