Plan a week for the family with the best kid-friendly things to do in and around Houston this week from Monday, October 18 to Sunday, October 24, 2021.
This week, mix up your own ooey slime, take a haunted trip around the Monopoly board, bounce the day away on the massive inflatables, enjoy a free fall event at Tony Marron Park, and more.
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Top 12 Things To Do for Kids & Families in Houston This Week
- Morning Shows at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Monday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 20 | FREE – Miller Outdoor presents three straight mornings of performances, featuring Panto Company USA delivering the classic tale of Cinderella on Monday and Tuesday, while Wednesday will see Rhyme & Reason, a music, dance and performance poetry piece from Express Children’s Theatre that presents Black history from ancient Africa to today. 11am each morning.
- Creepy Concoctions at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center | Tuesday, October 19 to Saturday, October 23 – Strap on your goggles and grab your lab coats for some ooey, gooey and utterly creepy concoctions that kids create to explore potions, bottle designs, a DIY bat wing project, slime making and more. Included in general admission; $12 for ages 1 and up, free for ages under 1. 10am to 6pm daily.
- Haunted Houstonopoly in Rice Village | Thursday, October 21 to Sunday, October 24 – Take a tour of the Houston-themed Monopoly board that’s decked out in Halloween goodies. Play a game with the family, collect candy at spots around the board, and get a special gift for winning the best costume of the hour. Timed entry slots last approximately an hour. Tickets start at $35. Times vary, but kid-friendly sessions take place before 6:45pm on Thursday; 5:15pm Friday to Sunday.
- The Big Bounce America at Aveva Stadium | Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24 – The world’s largest touring inflatable event comes to South Houston, offering an action-packed day out that’s suitable for all ages. From a toddler-friendly house and a giant obstacle course to a competitive sports arena and more, the Big Bounce features a hopping good time on a ticket good for three hours of bouncing entertainment. Tickets start at $16. Sessions must be booked in advance and by age group. Times vary.
- 39th Annual Galveston Oktoberfest at First Lutheran Church of Galveston | Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 24 | FREE – With the return of the Oktoberfest tradition to Galveston, this family-friendly event offers up beer and wine tastings for the adults, plus live music, dancing, children’s rides, arts and crafts, games, and tasty German food and drink. Times vary.
- ArBOOretum at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Saturday, October 23 – The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center hosts its biggest family event of the year, featuring fall activities for all ages, including live animals, pumpkin decorating, train rides, a pumpkin patch, Halloween markets, and Houston’s only trick-or-treat nature trail. Comfortable walking shoes and costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $15 in advance for ages 3 and up, $20 at the door. 10am to 4pm.
- 14th Annual KBR Kids Day at Tony Marron Park | Saturday, October 23 | FREE – Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s annual free event returns for 2021 at a brand new location, Tony Marron Park in the East End. Activity stations will include numerous hands-on activities from over 20 Houston partners, local entertainment, and performances on the H-E-B stage, Dia de los Muertos face painters, balloon artists, a rock climbing wall, a birds of prey show, Halloween costume parade and more. Costumes are encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 11am to 3pm.
- Fright Night at Houston Art Center | Saturday, October 23 – This family-friendly community festival in Park Place sends visitors through its haunted house, plus you can enjoy an interactive art zone, games, a vendor market, or dive into the pumpkin patch. Tickets are $15; $10 for ages 13 to 17; free for ages 12 and under. 4pm to 9pm.
- Monster Jam at NRG Stadium | Saturday, October 23 – Watch as 12,000-pound monster trucks hit soaring heights in a rip-roaring display of motorsport mania. Tickets range from $20 to more than $115, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Halloween Spooktacular at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson | Sunday, October 24 | FREE – Dress up in your costume and head to Sea Center Texas for a spooktacular Halloween event. Kids can learn about wildlife, do make-and-take crafts, play games, collect candy, and enter the costume contest. 1pm to 3pm.
- 2021 Guide to Houston-area Pumpkin Patches | Ongoing – All autumn long, you can find places offering up the colorful gourds along with Fall Festival fun and family-friendly farm attractions like rides, slides and animal encounters. Days and times vary.
- 2021 Guide to Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in Houston | Ongoing – Get your trick-or-treat plans in order with our guide to nearly 30 Halloween events taking place across Houston for kids and families. Days and times vary.
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