Make the most of your week with our top event picks happening in Houston from Monday, August 3 to Sunday, August 9, 2015.
Top 8 Things to Do This Week with Kids in Houston
- Hard Knocks Day at Houston Texans Training Camp at the Houston Methodist Training Center | Monday, August 3 – The first 100 people to bring a new school supply item will receive a premium item from the new Hard Knocks With the Houston Texans show debuting on HBO next week. Tailgate judging 4:15pm to 5:30pm; practice 6pm to 9pm.
- Nature Story Time & Family Nature Night: Slithery Snakes | Wednesday, August 5 – Enjoy storytime and then stick around to meet Houston-area live snakes! There will be crafts, nature walks and snacks. 7pm.
- George Hermann’s 172nd Birthday Celebration at Hermann Park | Thursday, August 6 | FREE – Children 12 and under can ride the Hermann Park Railroad for $1.72. The Houston Fire Department will present a fire safety puppet show. Other activities include arts and crafts, coloring, and complimentary face painting. 10am to 2pm. {http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/george-hermanns-171st-birthday-party/}
- Back to School Vaccinations at the Children’s Museum of Houston | Thursday, August 6 | FREE – Make sure your children are up to date on their vaccinations before heading back to school and stick around to enjoy Free Family Night at the museum. First 200 kids get free vaccinations. 5pm to 7pm.
- UniverSoul Circus at Butler Stadium | Daily starting Thursday, August 6 – Take your seat for a highly energetic show that incorporates lions and zebras along with performance acts from Africa, China and the Caribbean. $17 to $26; limited discounted $12 to $18.50 tickets available. Times vary.
- Shadow Monsters & Monsters Inc at Museum of Fine Arts | Thursday, August 6 | FREE – Take advantage of free museum admission at many of the Museum District Museums. This includes the Museum of Fine Arts Houston which has Shadow Monsters, a great interactive exhibit, and a showing of Monsters, Inc. 10am to 9pm for free general admission; movie at 1pm.
- Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo: Pirates and Princesses | Friday, August 7 – Cool off at the Houston Zoo each Friday night. This week’s theme is pirates and princesses. Activities are included with zoo admission. 5pm to 8:30pm.
- Kids Variety Show at MKT BAR at Phoenicia | Saturday, August 8 | FREE – This event includes an adventure through the AndyRooniverse and a show with magician David Rangel. Reservations are required and spots usually fill up fast, so sign up quick. 9am.
