Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend
Friday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 7

Things to Do for Kids This Weekend in Houston

Looking for activities to do in Houston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.

Things To Do this Weekend In and Near Houston with Ki

Christmas Movie Night at Woodchase Park
Westchase District – FREE
Friday, December 5
All aboard for a festive Christmas Movie Night at Woodchase Park! Gather the family and get cozy under the stars for a showing of The Polar Express. Enjoy free popcorn, holiday-themed coloring, and fun lawn games before the movie begins. Website

Deck the Park at Memorial Park
Memorial Park
Friday, December 5
This beloved community event brings the magic of the season to life with a festive tree lighting ceremony, outdoor movie screening (with popcorn, of course!), and plenty of family-friendly fun. Website

Dickens on the Strand
The Historic Strand District, Galveston
Friday, December 5 - Sunday, December 7
Brush off your bowlers and prepare your petticoats as Galveston Historical Foundation presents the 51st annual Dickens on The Strand. The annual festival is a holiday tradition with great family programming, live entertainment, special events, and more. Website

Christmas Village at Bayou Bend Collection & Garden
River Oaks
Friday, December 5 - Tuesday, December 30 (Select Dates)
Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend. A dazzling bridge brings you into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Website

Christmas Market & Movie at Camden Park
Westchase District – FREE
Saturday, December 6
Celebrate the season at the Christmas Market & Movie at Camden Park! Spend the afternoon browsing local vendors for unique holiday gifts, then settle in for a festive outdoor showing of Elf. Enjoy free popcorn, a Christmas coloring station, and lawn games for the whole family. Website

Deck the Depot Tomball Christmas Tree Lighting
Tomball– FREE
Saturday, December 6
The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce presents its 51st annual parade. This year's theme is "A Gold Medal Christmas," and features parade floats from local clubs and organizations. Website

Christmas on Texas Avenue Festival
Town Square Park, Baytown – FREE
Saturday, December 6
Families can enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment featuring the Skyline Band and other local artists, a variety of food trucks, and merchandise and arts & crafts booths. Kids will love Santa’s Playground, featuring activities like a rock wall, bungee trampoline, and more. Website

Holidays in Hermann Park
Museum District – FREE
Saturday, December 6
Celebrate the season with a full day of holiday fun at Hermann Park! Before enjoying a double-feature movie night under the stars—Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer followed by Elf—guests can ride the holiday train and carousel, listen to live music and carolers, take photos with a roaming Santa, join story time, play lawn games, explore arts and crafts, participate in nature activities, and more. Website

Craft the Season at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Museum District – FREE
Saturday, December 6
Kick off your holidays at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft with Craft the Season—a full day celebrating the joy of making! Website

Holiday Festival at Levy Park
Upper Kirby
Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7
Bring the whole family to the park for the annual Levy Park Holiday Festival! The free festival features a holiday market, a craft station, live music performances throughout the park, a special performance by River Oaks Dance, a free photo booth with Santa Claus, and food and drink concessions. Website

Univision's Fiestas Navideñas at Discovery Green
Downtown – FREE
Sunday, December 7
Univision’s annual Holiday Celebration is at Discovery Green! Enjoy gifts, Christmas music and of course a photo with Santa for free! Website

Christmas by the Bayou at Armand Bayou Nature Center
Pasadena
Sunday, December 7
Families are invited to step into ABNC’s Nature Wonderland for a festive day of holiday fun. Kids can take pictures with Santa, meet friendly elves, make yarn dolls, paint tree cookies, and get up close with Animal Ambassadors. Website

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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This WeekendFriday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 7

Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend
Friday, Dec. 5 - Sunday, Dec. 7