Discover the 14 best kid-forward things to do in Greater Houston from Monday, November 3 to Sunday, November 9, 2025.
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.
Mary Poppins at Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center | Thursday to Sunday – Disney’s magical take on Poppins’ London comes to life on stage courtesy of National Youth Theater. $12+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Night Market 2025 at Asia Society Texas Center | Friday | No Cover – The beloved annual event offers family-friendly activities including a marketplace, games, cultural installations, and sumo wrestling demonstrations. Some activities require a ticket. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Fall Festival at Armand Bayou Nature Center | Friday & Saturday – Go back to nature and on history at the family fest offering music, dancers, wagon rides, woodcarving and woodworking, candle making, butter making, kids’ activities, and more. $14; $10 ages 4 to 12 and 60+; member discounts. 10am to 4pm both days. Get tickets.
31st Annual Clear Lake Greek Festival at Clear Lake Park | Friday to Sunday – Revelers of all ages can savor authentic Greek and Mediterranean food, wine and pastries, live Greek dance performances, dance lessons, shopping, a kids area, and more. $5; free for ages 12 and under, military and first responders. Times vary. Learn more.
72nd Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show at Humble Civic Center | Friday to Sunday – The annual show returns to celebrate, showcase, and sell minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, and other unique finds. $12; free ages 12 and under. Times vary. Get tickets.
22nd Annual Run in the Park at Hermann Park | Saturday – The annual run returns to the heart of the Museum District, where participants run, jog, walk, or stroll through the park’s lush grounds while supporting its preservation efforts. $45. 8am to 11am. Register.
National STEM Day at Children’s Museum Houston | Saturday – Kids can create geometric masterpieces with paper circles in Playscape and engage in interactive experiments at the Kids’ Hall Activity Tables. Included with $19.98 admission. 9am to 5pm. Get tickets.
7th Annual Bayou City Duck Race at Bayou Park at East River | Saturday | FREE – See 5,000 rubber ducks dropped into Buffalo Bayou and watch them race to the finish line. Sponsor ducks for $5 each for a chance to win prizes. 10am to noon. Sponsor or learn more.
Grand Opening Party at Crust Pizza Co. Houston Heights | FREE – Enjoy giveaways, live music, activities and more at the new location on Durham. The first 100 orders over $20 get free pizza for a year. 11am to 2pm. Learn more.
Puptopia Festival at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | FREE – Furry friends, their parents, and friends take over the brewery for a special, doggie-centric day that includes entertainment, vendors, and more. 11am to 4pm. Get tickets.
Little Woodfest: Woodlands Children’s Festival at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – For its 25th anniversary, the festival is transforming into Little Woodfest, offering hands-on, music based activities and stations throughout the pavilion. $11.85. Times vary. Get tickets.
Salute to Military & First Responders at Kemah Boardwalk | Saturday & Sunday | No Cover – The weekend of family-friendly festivities includes military and first responder exhibits, live music, a patriotic fireworks display on Saturday night only, and a 5K run. Special discounts are available for military and first responders. Times vary. Learn more.
Girls Just Wanna Have Pan Market at The Esplanade at Navigation | No Cover – Find fresh bread and other treasures at a kid- and pet-friendly market with 40+ vendors, and more. Free totes to the first 50 guests. 11am to 4pm. Learn more.
USPA Keleen & Carlton Beal Cup at Houston Polo Club – The second-to-last match of the season offers a live, world class polo match with live music, Champagne divot stomp at halftime, catering by Chef David Cordúa’s The Lymbar, and more. $45; $18 ages 2 to 12. 2pm. Get tickets.
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