Discover the best kid-friendly things to do in Greater Houston from Monday, November 18 to Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Top 11 Things To Do for Kids & Families in Houston This Week
Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green | Daily – Lace up your skate rentals and head out onto the ice at the beloved winter tradition in the heart of Houston’s official front yard. $18 includes skate rentals for 75 minutes. Tickets must be ordered online in advance. Times vary.
Magical Winter Lights at The Fort Bend County Fairgrounds | Daily – Champion of the Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC, The larger-than-life Magical Winter Lights offers a dazzling 50-day festival that offers a vibrant multicultural twist on classic holiday light displays. Admission includes access to all lantern attractions and nightly acrobatic shows, with additional carnival rides/games, food, souvenirs, and dino ride tokens available to purchase. Prices and times vary.
Pixar Putt at Discovery Green | Daily – Round up your crew for a day or evening of fun, laughs, and photo ops at the outdoor Pixar-inspired putt putt golf pop-up in the heart of Downtown. The 18 holes are inspired by characters and stories from Pixar favorites like Inside Out 2, Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Soul, The Incredibles, Luca, Up, and more. Prices vary from $5 on select weekdays to $30 on weekends. Times vary.
The Great Gobbler Fall Festival at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | Opens Wednesday – Get your favorite kids into the seasonal spirit with special hands on activities including making a turkey out of a coffee filter, making a Thanksgiving-themed fan, designing a mosaic crescent that signifies the beginning and ending of fasting during Ramadan, and more. The activities will be available through Sunday, December 1. Included with museum admission. 9am to 5pm.
Zoo Lights: Opening Weekend at Houston Zoo | Opens Friday – Kick off Zoo Lights season exploring the zoo’s winding paths adorned with holiday lights and check out the new Whimsical Wildlife Tree and the Twinkle Trail in the African Forest. $28.95. 5:30pm to 10:30pm; last entry at 9:30pm nightly.
Market Street Annual Tree Lighting Event in The Woodlands | Thursday | FREE – See the season’s debut of The Woodlands’ 70-foot Christmas tree, with synchronized twinkling lights and holiday music, accompanied by more than 25,000 lights around Central Park. 6pm to 8pm.
The Great Houston Pie Run in Front of the Old King’s Bierhaus | Saturday – Houston Running Co. hosts a pre-Turkey Day timed 5K, 10K, half marathon, Kids K and family walk, promising an after run reward of a mini-pie, beer, and good company. $30 and up. 7:30am.
59th Annual Tomball Holiday Parade on Main Street | Saturday | FREE – Kick off the holiday season at the two-mile parade grand marshaled by a 2024 Olympic Medalist. Leaning into the winning spirits, participants and viewers are invited to bring their own big wins and bring some glitz to the season. 10am to noon.
Jingle Town at Lynn Wyatt Square | Saturday | FREE – Snap photos in front of feature holiday art installations by LeMonde Studio, enjoy interactive activities, and soak in the holiday spirit in Downtown Houston. Food and drinks available for purchase. 4pm to 6pm.
Mr. Leo’s Holiday Puppet Show at City Place | Sunday | FREE – The Houston puppeteer presents a special holiday show and imaginative puppet adventure for kids of all ages. Shows at noon and 1pm.
A Magical Cirque Christmas at Smart Financial Centre | Sunday – Get in the holiday spirit at a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring human circus performances set against a holiday backdrop and soundtrack. $39 and up. 7:30pm.
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