Discover the 14 best kid-forward things to do in Greater Houston from Monday, April 13 to Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Top 14 Things To Do for Kids & Families in Houston This Week
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Fleet Week Houston at Port of Houston & Around Greater Houston | Starts Tuesday | Ongoing | Many FREE – Houston’s first ever Fleet Week welcomes multiple U.S. Navy vessels and more than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, celebrating the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps servicemen and women in advance of the nation’s 250th birthday—including the Parade of Ships in the Ship Channel at 8am Wednesday morning. Learn more.
Earth Day Bash at Children’s Museum Houston | Saturday – Celebrate the environment through a series of hands-on activities, crafting, demonstrations and more. Included with $21.95 admission. 9am to 5pm. Get tickets.
Earth Day at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | Saturday – Kids can celebrate Mother Earth with eco-friendly activities, animals, take-home tree seedlings, and more. $15. 9am to 5pm. Get tickets.
San Jacinto Day Celebration at San Jacinto Museum & Battleground | Saturday – Celebrate the 190th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto with living‑history demos, frontier activities, hands‑on kids’ crafts, 2 battle reenactments that bring early Texas history to life, and more. $10. 10am to 4pm. Get tickets.
Puranava Indian Art & Culture Fest at Pearland Town Center | Saturday | FREE – Celebrate Indian culture with a day of performances, art exhibits, hands-on activities, a food and local vendor bazaar, and youth competitions in chess, art and trivia. 10am to 6pm. Learn more.
Super Saturday: Soccer Spectacular at Asia Society Texas Center | Saturday – Explore the different countries that will be visiting and competing in Houston during this summer’s World Cup. $5. 11:30am to 2:30pm. Get tickets.
Mini Makers Workshop at Discovery Green | Saturday – Kids can create a paper garden using recycled materials and imagination. $2. Noon to 2pm. Learn more.
Picnic in the Park: Earth Day at Evelyn’s Park | Saturday | FREE – The Bellaire park hosts a twofer celebrating Earth Day plus its own ninth anniversary with fitness classes, kids’ activities, and treasure hunts around the Move One Place On sculpture. Noon to 4pm. Learn more.
I’m A Superstar Celebration at Kemah Boardwalk | Saturday – Catch a showcase of talented performers with disabilities with entertainment, games and more. Included with $23.99 all-day ride pass. Noon to 4pm. Get tickets.
Big Spring Energy with Houston Plant Market at M-K-T | Saturday | FREE – Embrace all things spring with a wide array of local plant and artisan vendors, a kid-friendly Andyroo singalong at 1pm, a live DJ, roaming entertainers, and more. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
East End Street Fest on the Esplanade on Navigation | Saturday | FREE – The festival celebrates Mexican and Chicano arts, music, and heritage with diverse performances, Mexican dance showcases, a kids’ area, and more fun for all ages. 3pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Zootopia 2 Movie Screening at Terry Hershey Park | Saturday | FREE – Enjoy popcorn, snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes at the Energy District’s outdoor movie night, showing Disney’s massive 2025 hit. 6pm to 9pm; 7:30pm movie. Learn more.
USPA: General George S. Brown Cup at Houston Polo Club | Sunday – The spring polo season continues on the grounds behind Memorial Park, with a world class match, halftime Champagne divot stomp, a player parade, and more. $18+. 5pm. Get tickets.
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