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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend
Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25
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
Movies on the Square: How to Train Your Dragon at Sugar Land Town Square
Sugar Land – FREE
Friday, May 22, 2026
Bring your blankets, grab your spot, and enjoy the movie How to Train Your Dragon with family, friends, and neighbors. It’s an easy, relaxed way to spend the evening together. Website
Movie Night in Helix Hall: Wicked
TMC Helix Park – FREE
Friday, May 22, 2026
Join a magical screening of Wicked, where enchantment and friendship take center stage. Enjoy fresh popcorn, a selection of candies, and refreshing drinks. Website
Comicpalooza at the George R. Brown Convention Center
Downtown
Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24, 2026
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. Website
Summer Kick-Off Party! at Children's Museum Houston
Museum District
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Kick off summer with a bang — and a whole lot of confetti! Grab your party hats, bring your best dance moves, and get ready to shower the sky (and yourself) in confetti and jump into a summer of nonstop celebration! Website
Memorial Weekend - Wings of Vietnam at the Lone Star Flight Museum
Southeast Houston
Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25, 2026
Take part in a meaningful weekend honoring the legacy of the Vietnam War with experiences for all ages. Website
Memorial Day in The Woodlands
The Woodlands – FREE
Sunday, May 24, 2026
This annual event features a tribute to fallen U.S. service members followed by a festival with live music, children's activities, strolling entertainment, and a dazzling fireworks display choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack. Website
Patriotic Fun Day at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum
Rosenberg – FREE
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Bring the family, pack a picnic lunch to enjoy under the pavilion, and explore the limited-time exhibit Spirit of America: Presidents and Railroading to kick off a patriotic summer. Families can also enjoy crafts, games, and a themed seek-and-find activity throughout the day. Website
Memorial Day Ceremony at Galveston Naval Museum
Galveston – FREE
Monday, May 25, 2026
Honor fallen service members at the Galveston Naval Museum with a Memorial Day Ceremony, live music, refreshments, activities, and free museum admission. Website
Sugar Land's Memorial Day Ceremony
Sugar Land – FREE
Monday, May 25, 2026
Each Memorial Day, the community is invited to gather in honor of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the country. Website
Memorial Day Foam Party at POST Houston
Downtown
Monday, May 25, 2026
Bring out the kiddos for some family fun at the Memorial Day Foam Party on POST's rooftop park! Website