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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend
Friday, Feb. 20 - Sunday, Feb. 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
'The Big Swim' 2026 at Asia Society Texas Center
Museum District
Friday, February 20 - Sunday, February 22
The Big Swim celebrates Lunar New Year with a witty, heartwarming one-act opera sure to delight families and opera lovers alike! In this retelling of the Jade Emperor and the Great Race — a fable that sets the order of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac calendar — the animals learn to put aside fierce competition to instead care for and support one another, side by side. Website
Go Texan Parade in Downtown Conroe
Conroe – FREE
Saturday, February 21
Kick off the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at the annual Go Texan Parade in Downtown Conroe. Website
Black History Month Celebration at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Spring – FREE
Saturday, February 21
Join a family-friendly, fun-filled day at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts to celebrate Black History Month! Website
Live at Live Oak Celebrating Lunar New Year at Memorial Park
Memorial Park – FREE
Saturday, February 21
Live at Live Oak will celebrate the Lunar New Year with performances by Unity Dragon and Lion Dance Troupe and Mika’s Yoyos. The afternoon promises upbeat, interactive shows that celebrate culture through music and dance. Website
Rodeo Festival at the Houston Farmers Market
The Heights – FREE
Saturday, February 21
For one day, the market transforms into a lively, Rodeo-inspired gathering place filled with live music, family-friendly activities, and some of your favorite local bites. Website
Lunar New Year at Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Sugar Land
Saturday, February 21
Celebrate The Year of the Horse during this special Lunar New Year Celebration! Website
Heights Rodeo at the Historic Heights Fire Station
The Heights
Saturday, February 21
The first-ever Heights Rodeo rides into town on Saturday, February 21 from 2–6 PM at the Historic Heights Fire Station! Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival-style games, live music, food trucks, and shopping from local artisans. Website
Lunar New Year Celebration at Space Center Houston
Southeast Houston
Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22
Join Space Center Houston to celebrate Lunar New Year and experience the rich traditions behind this vibrant holiday! Enjoy cultural activities, discover fascinating facts about the moon, and engage in fun, hands-on science experiments. Website
Discover Nature Together Scavenger Hunts at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Memorial Park – FREE
Sunday, February 22
Bring the whole family to the Houston Arboretum for free, themed scavenger hunts! Each month will feature a different scavenger hunt with a fun and educational topic. Website
Lunar New Year Celebration Sunday Press at Hermann Park
Museum District – FREE
Sunday, February 22
Sunday Press at Hermann Park is ringing in the Lunar New Year! Celebrate new beginnings, endurance, and the fiery spirit that only comes once every 60 years. Website