Discover the 15 best kid-forward things to do in Greater Houston from Monday, June 1 to Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Top 15 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.
Flip Circus at Almeda Mall | Wednesday to Sunday – The red-and-white big top holds a high-energy, family-friendly show with acrobats, aerialists and classic circus acts inside a climate-controlled tent through the weekend. $20+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Fiesta at the Park: Luis Ayala’s La Fiebre in Concert at Midtown Park | Thursday | FREE – Enjoy Texas’ rich Tex-Mex culture, rhythm, and community at a weeknight pop-up concert with dancing, local vendors, lawn games, and more. 5pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Park After Dark Thursday at Discovery Green | Thursday | FREE (Postponed to Thursday, June 11) – The park and playground stay open late, with a night of line dancing with Gretchen “The Legend” Jean, followed by a party with DJ Boom Boom Williams. 7:30pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Discovery Days in the Park: Science Adventures in Hermann Park | Friday | Lemonade Dash at Karbach Brewing – The 3-part, family-friendly summer run series kicks off with a June run. Look for the Popsicle and Watermelon dashes in the months ahead. $55+. 7am. Register.
Bend It Like Beckham Movie Screening at Discovery Green | Friday | FREE – See the sports comedy about a 18-year old London woman, forbidden from playing soccer by her strict Indian parents, who secretly joins a semi-pro team. (PG-13, 2002). 7pm. Learn more.
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Movie Screening with Live Polynesian Dance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday | FREE – Local dance troupe My Hula Hut performs live before a screening of Disney’s 2025 live action remake (PG) about a misfit little Hawaiian girl, a misplaced runaway criminal space alien, and their beachfront adventures.7:30pm. Learn more.
Lemonade Dash at Karbach Brewing | Saturday – The 3-part, family-friendly summer run series kicks off with a June run. Look for the Popsicle and Watermelon dashes in the months ahead. $55+. 7am. Register.
Freedom Run/Walk & Health Fair at Emancipation Park | Saturday | FREE – Join a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit in Third Ward, starting with a run and walk for all levels, followed by a 9am health fair with fitness tips, demos, and more. 8am to 11am. Learn more.
Splash into Summer Family Day at Houston Maritime Center & Museum | Saturday | FREE with RSVP – Learn about water, wildlife and the environment at the museum’s new home in East River. 11am to 4pm. RSVP.
World Ocean Day Festival at East Beach | Saturday | FREE – Celebrate the ocean in Galveston at a family-friendly day on the sand, featuring hands-on eco activities, art workshops, live music, performances and Artist Boat’s bucket brigade beach tours. 11am to 4:30pm. Learn more.
5th Annual Celebrate Freedom Fest at Emancipation Park | Saturday | FREE – Uniting 7 historic Black communities the event offers food, drink and activities to kick off the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth in Houston. 1pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Festa Junina: Brazilian Country Festival 2026 at The Cannon | Saturday – Boots and cowboy hats are in style for an all ages Brazil fest in the Energy Corridor with live music, traditional food and drinks, kids activities, and more. $23. 4pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Magician Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy at House of Blues Houston | Saturday – The star of the hit series The Carbonaro Effect brings his hit live family-friendly magic show to HTX, blending comedy, illusion, and mind-bending tricks in a fast-paced performance. $73+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Golden: A K-Pop Kids Party at White Oak Music Hall | Sunday – Kids and families can join a morning dance party inspired by popular soundtracks, K-Pop songs, remixes, and pop anthems. Costumes encouraged. $30. 10:30am. Get tickets.
USPA: NYTS Tournament at Houston Polo Club | Sunday – It’s your last chance to see the polo horses play before fall. The spring polo season wraps up with a U.S. Polo Association tourney, with a halftime Champagne divot stomp, player parade, and more. $18+. 5:30pm. Get tickets.
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