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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston This Weekend
Saturday Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 19

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

ArBOOretum at the Houston Arboretum
Memorial Park
Saturday, October 18
Grab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year! ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more! Visit the website here.

Houston Energy Day Festival
Downtown – FREE
Saturday, October 18
Energy Day is Houston’s largest free family festival showcasing exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Visit the website here.

Houston Filipino Street Festival
Sugar Land
Saturday, October 18
The Houston Filipino Street Festival has proudly become the largest Filipino celebration in Texas, offering an unforgettable day of Filipino street food, vibrant entertainment, family-friendly activities, and more! Visit the website here.

Monster Jam Sparkle Smash Bash at NRG Stadium
Southwest Houston
Saturday, October 18
This special Sparkle Smash Bash features thrilling stunts, fan-favorite monster trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, JCB DIGatron, and of course, Sparkle Smash herself. Visit the website here.

Creepy Crawlers at Armand Bayou Nature Center
Pasadena
Saturday, October 18
The annual Creepy Crawlers, your favorite non-scary Halloween alternative event, is back! Experience the mystery of hiking at night in a small group with others or as a private adventure. Visit the website here.

Families With Pride at Discovery Green
Downtown – FREE
Saturday, October 18
Families with Pride returns this year, celebrating love, inclusivity, and community with all-new activities for all ages. The event welcomes LGBTQIA+ families, children, and allies for a joyful morning of connection and fun. Visit the website here.

Magical Maze Festival at History Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land
Sugar Land
Saturday, October 18
Tricks, Treats & T-Rex is back at History Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land! The Magical Maze Festival features early Halloween fun. Every young pirate and princess will enjoy games & crafts, trick or treating, character photo-ops, face painting, and more. Visit the website here.

Wings Over Houston Airshow
Southeast Houston
Satuday & Sunday, October 18 & 19
One of the top air shows in the United States, this premier Houston event is dedicated to showcasing vintage World War II aircraft, along with the thrills of modern aviation. Visit the website here.

Diwali Festivities - Festival of Unity
Stafford – FREE
Satuday & Sunday, October 18 & 19
A family celebration spanning Saturday and Sunday! Embark on a magical journey embracing unity and the spirit of Diwali. Dive into devotion with a grand offering (annakut) of vegetarian delights. Kids Diwali with carnival games and fun-filled food booths. Visit the website here.

Galaxy Frights at Space Center Houston
Southeast Houston
Saturday, October 18 - Sunday, October 26 (Weekends)
Transport the whole family to explore the wonders of space–with a spooky twist! Show off your Halloween costumes, enjoy special activities and more. Visit the website here.

2025 KBR Kids Day at Buffalo Bayou Park
Downtown – FREE
Sunday, October 19
Kids Day at Buffalo Bayou Park is a free outdoor festival perfect for enjoying the cooler weather and quality time with family in nature. This year’s event celebrates the park’s 10-year anniversary and will be held at The Water Works. Families are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and enjoy a full day of festive fun! Visit the website here.

Rockets Skills Camp presented by Adidas
Stafford
Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19
For participating in the Rockets Skills camp presented by adidas, every recipient will get (2) tickets to a 25-26 Rockets Home game, skilled basketball training, exclusive camp gear, meet an NBA/WNBA Legend, Clutch the bear, and much more! Visit the website here.

Family Day at Bayou Bend “Autumn Harvest”
River Oaks – FREE
Sunday, October 19
Visit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for an afternoon of family-friendly fun. This edition of Family Day explores the American tradition of welcoming the fall equinox through an “Autumn Harvest.” Visit the website here.

Trick-or-Treating in the Multiverse Family Night at Meow Wolf Houston
Fifth Ward
Sundays, October 19 & 26
Come for the candy, stay for the magic! Alongside Trick-or-Treating there will be lo-fi puppet performances and a costume contest! Costumes encouraged. Visit the website here.

 

 

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