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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend
Thursday, June 19 - Sunday, June 22
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 Kids
Juneteenth Family Fun Day at Emancipation Park
Third Ward – FREE
Thursday, June 19
Celebrate freedom, family, and community at this year’s Juneteenth Family Fun Day. This family-focused event promises a day full of joy, entertainment, and togetherness for all ages. Visit the website here.
Celebrating Black History! Produced by Express Children’s Theatre at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Museum District – FREE
Thursday, June 19
Live music, dance, and kid-friendly poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today. Visit the website here.
Fairy Day The Woodlands Children's Museum
The Woodlands
Thursday, June 19 - Sat June 21
Celebrate International Fairy Day with a magical experience at the museum! Meet Tinkerbell for photo opportunities, enjoy a special Storytime reading of "Camilla the Cupcake Fairy" by Tim Bugbird, and let your creativity shine by making your own fairy wings. Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress in their favorite fairy attire for a truly enchanting day. Visit the website here.
AsiaFest 2025
Museum District – FREE (Registration required)
Friday, June 20
Eat, learn, and play at Asia Society Texas' annual festival!Celebrate the rich diversity of Houston’s Asian and Asian American communities through performances, art-making activities, food, live demonstrations, and more. Visit the website here.
Movie Night at Camden Park: IF
Westchase District – FREE
Friday, June 20
Enjoy a cozy night under the stars at Camden Park’s Summer Movie Nights! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and settle in for an evening of fun. Before the movie begins, enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks and free popcorn for all. Visit the website here.
Living History Encampment | Roots & Resilience at Buffalo Soldiers Museum
Midtown – FREE
Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21
Step into history and join two days of immersive educational and cultural programming as part of the Juneteenth @ 160 Festival at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Visit the website here.
Comicpalooza at the George R. Brown Convention Center
Downtown
Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22
Artistic creators, insightful panelists, cosplayers, stars, and enthusiastic spectators will come together for a magical weekend celebrating anime, comics, gaming, literature, cosplay, and much more. Visit the website here.
Houston Fire Museum - Summer Family Day
Midtown
Saturday, June 21
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Dive into firefighting games, learn essential fire safety tips from retired Sr. Inspector Tom Petty and his trusty dog, Cinder. Explore an interactive inflatable safety house, and so much more! Visit the website here.
Make Music Day Festival 2025
Downtown – FREE (Registration required)
Saturday, June 21
Join the official Make Music Day celebration in downtown Houston — a full-day, outdoor music and culture festival for all ages! Experience three live stages featuring top local artists, DJs, and cultural performers, plus food trucks, interactive activities, and family fun. Visit the website here.
Humble Bacon Festival 2025
Humble Civic Center Arena Complex
Saturday, June 21
Enjoy a festival that is a bacon lover's dream come true – a great day filled with family fun, food, and over 75 vendors with ALL things BACON. Visit the website here.
Juneteenth Jamboree with Houston BLCK Market at Houston Botanic Garden
Southeast Houston
Saturday, June 21
Spend a summer Saturday evening at the Garden with the BLCK Market — the largest monthly gathering of small black businesses and entrepreneurs — celebrating the rich history of Juneteenth with live music, food, and more. Visit the website here.
Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert at the Houston Symphony
Downtown
Saturday, & Sunday June 21 & 22
Experience the return of a beloved animated classic on the big screen like never before! Enjoy this captivating film projected on a massive screen, accompanied by the Houston Symphony performing Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award-winning score live. Visit the website here.
Katy ImagineNation Kid Expo
Katy
Saturday, & Sunday June 21 & 22
Step into a World of Wonder with lego, superheroes, princesses, comics, funko pops, gourmet-themed foods & MORE at The ImagineNation Kid Expo! Visit the website here.
RailFest at Rosenberg Railroad Museum
Rosenberg – FREE
Sunday, June 22
All aboard for RailFest — a day of family fun celebrating all things trains! Explore a variety of visiting model train layouts including G-Gauge, T-TRAK, Tinplate, and Houston Area Live Steamers. Enjoy a live steam train demonstration, an interactive train setup just for kids, live bluegrass music, railroad-themed storytelling, and more. Visit the website here.