Discover the 14 best kid-forward things to do in Greater Houston from Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14, 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.
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 – 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. 7pm to 10pm. Learn more.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston in EaDo | Opens Thursday | Ongoing | FREE – The 34-day World Cup celebration takes over EaDo near Shell Energy Stadium, featuring live match screenings on giant screens, concerts, food vendors and interactive soccer activations. Houston’s official public viewing hub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup includes shaded areas, misting zones and family spaces, along with nightly programming and a citywide festival atmosphere. Expect big crowds and “Football Fiesta” energy throughout the run. Hours vary by match schedule, typically opening 90 minutes before kickoff and running into the evening. Times vary. Learn more
Soccer Celebration at Shell Energy Stadium | Opens Thursday | Ongoing | FREE with RSVP – Catch live match screenings at Houston’s home of soccer, and the official live viewing location for both Mexico and US teams. Plus there will be EA Sports gaming and skill challenges, a 360 photobooth, content creator station, a kids zone with inflatables and activities, and more. Stadium entrance and free game tickets must be reserved in advance for ages 18+. Times vary. RSVP.
FIFA World Cup Watch Parties at Levy Park | Opens Thursday | FREE – The Upper Kirby park hosts a summer-long series of free watch parties celebrating the world’s biggest soccer tournament with live match broadcasts on a giant outdoor LED screen, DJs, face painting, food and drinks, cultural programming and family-friendly activities. The park plans to spotlight major matches including USA and Mexico games plus knockout rounds, with soccer-themed art installations and stadium-style fan energy throughout the tournament. Times vary by match schedule. Learn more.
Storytime in the Garden at Houston Botanic Garden | Friday | FREE for the First 50 – Park Place Regional Library staff welcome small kids and caregivers to a half-hour reading of a children’s book. Included with admission after free tickets are gone. 10:30am. Learn more.
Zootopia 2 Movie Screening at Baybrook Mall | Friday – Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor showing of Disney’s 2025 animated mega-hit sequel (PG). 6pm. Learn more.
Kicking It at Hermann Park | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing | FREE – Throughout the World Cup, The Commons at the parks plays home to a mix of activities, diverse food offerings, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and more. Times vary. Get tickets.
Let’s Play Soccer Party at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | Saturday – Join a kids celebration of movement, play, and healthy-body goals. Included with $15 admission. 9am to 5pm. Learn more.
2026 Juneteenth Parade in Third Ward | Saturday | FREE to Watch – Join in or cheer on a celebration parade from Wheeler Avenue to Emancipation Park, southeast of Downtown Houston. 10am to noon. Learn more.
Soccer Summer: Kicks & Coffee at Discovery Green | Saturday | Ongoing | FREE – The Downtown park kicks off a family-friendly summer series featuring 90-minutes of casual soccer play and instruction, coffee pop-ups, and community-focused programming. 10am weekly. Learn more.
Main Street Theater for Youth: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at MATCH | Saturday – Kids pre-K and older can delight at a new take on the classic tale, as the Big Bad Wolf takes center stage in the “Trial of the Century.” $24+. 10:30am and 1:30pm. Get tickets.
2026 Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration at Menard Park | Saturday | FREE – Join an early celebration of Juneteenth, in the seaside town where it began, at a fest offering live music and entertainment, a variety of food and marketplace vendors, and more all ages fun. 1pm to 8pm. Learn more.
White Linen Night at League City Historic District | Saturday | FREE – Wear white and explore 3-block downtown League City, enjoying live music, working artists, food and drink, a kids zone, and more. 4pm to 8pm. Learn more.
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