Get into free fun for the whole fam with the return of the completely free Family Fun Day at MATCH on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm.
The free annual tradition, MATCH Family Fun Day returns to Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston—aka MATCH—with an afternoon of kid-friendly performances and opportunities to explore the arts as a family.
Take in musical concerts from Prelude Music, children’s theater by Main Street Theater, and dynamic dance routines from the Open Dance Project.
Plus, kiddos will have the chance to have their face painted, hop into bounce houses, and enjoy balloon artists, stilt walkers, live chalk art, and more—all afternoon long.
Food trucks and concessions will be available for purchase on-site and, best of all, the day’s events and activities are completely free to all.
Learn more about the 9th Annual Family Fun Day at MATCH.
3rd Annual Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival
Are you wishing there was a similar chance to experience the arts for grownups? You’re in luck!
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the day and night before Family Fun Day, the center hosts Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival. The event will feature 20+ local arts groups spanning theater, dance, music, performance art, film, and visual art—all in a single afternoon and evening.
The ticketed event offers four showtimes, and you can mix and match which program you’d like to take in.
Learn more about Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival.
9th Annual Family Fun Day at MATCH
- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Time: 1pm to 5pm
- Location: MATCH, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
- Parking: Garage parking is available at the Mid-Main garage (accessible on Travis and Holman Streets). Limited street parking is also available in the surrounding area, and is free on Sundays. Learn more about parking at MATCH.
- Admission: Free. Learn more about Family Fun Day at MATCH.
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