Things to Do for Kids in Houston
in February 2026

A Midsummer Night's Dream at MATCH
Midtown
Through February 8th, 2006
Open Dance Project’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, follows Hermia as she runs away from an overbearing father into a forest filled with hapless young lovers, a feuding Fairy King and Queen, a mischievous sprite, and an uproarious band of amateur actors. Website

Hands-on Houston: Bolo Ties at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Museum District – FREE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Get an early start on Go Texan Day at this month’s Hands-on Houston by crafting a one-of-a-kind bolo tie! Design and sculpt your bolo slide using polymer clay, and add beads for flair. You’ll leave with a fun and festive bolo, ready to celebrate the Houston Rodeo in style! Website

Family Day + 1st Ever Fabric Sale at Fabric Forge
Southwest Houston – FREE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Celebrate creativity with your kids while discovering how Fabric Forge is helping Houston build workforce skills and careers in textile arts. Also shop the Fabric Sale! Website

Harlem Globetrotters at Toyota Center
Southwest Houston
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Toyota Center is excited to welcome the Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour on February 7th! For the first time, the team will also debut their new 100 Year jerseys, honoring a century of global impact, as they face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals. Website

Black History Month Celebration at Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Sugar Land
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Celebrate the legacy and contributions of the African American community during February Black History Month! Website

When Instruments Roamed The Earth at the Houston Symphony
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Saturday, February 7, 2026
RAWRR! Come ready with your best dinosaur roar, and join The Houston Symphony on a Jurassic adventure, back to a time when Instruments roamed the Earth! Website

Cruise Control Road Rally
Starting Point for the Rally
5175 NASA Road 1 Seabrook , TX 77586
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Riddler Road Rally isn’t just a game; it’s a live, citywide scavenger hunt on wheels you’ll never forget. Teams race across the city solving riddles in our custom app, chasing GPS-tracked clues, and laughing through unexpected twists. Whether you’re bonding with friends, making memories with family, or feeding your competitive streak, the thrill is real, and so is the prize. Website

Monster Jam at NRG Stadium
Southeast Houston
Saturday, February 7 - Sunday, February 15, 2026 (Select Dates)
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush at Monster Jam, coming to Houston! Watch as massive monster trucks crush cars, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and race head-to-head in an action-packed show that’s fun for the whole family. Website

Valentine's Day Weekend at Children's Museum Houston
Museum District
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Show your love for Valentine's Day with playful drama, crafts, and much more! Website

Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrating the Year of the Horse at Asia Society Texas Center
Museum District– FREE
Saturday, February 14, 2026
2026 is the Year of the Horse — a symbol of energy, freedom, and forward momentum. The horse also represents strength, grace, and determination. Join Asia Society Texas in welcoming the Year of the Horse with vibrant performances, hands-on arts and craft activities, and delicious food — all inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia! Website

Bubbles and More Play Day at Nature Discovery Center
Bellaire – FREE
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Spend the afternoon engaging in some old-fashioned outdoor play with bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, and more. Parents are welcome to join in on the fun, too! Website

Family Gras! at Mardi Gras Galveston
Galveston – FREE
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Bring out the entire family for a day full of fun and festive parades at Family Gras! Website
Shriners Children’s Texas & Sunshine Kids Parade at 12:00 p.m.
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade at 1:30 p.m.
Firefighters Children’s Parade at 3:00 p.m.

Lunar New Year at Discovery Green
Downtown – FREE
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Enjoy downtown Houston’s original vibrant cultural celebration with traditional dance and drum performances from Han Narea and Dance of Asian America. Website

Go Texan Parade in Downtown Conroe
Conroe – FREE
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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, 2026
Join a family-friendly, fun-filled day at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts to celebrate Black History Month! Website

Things to Do for Kids in Houston in February 2026

Things to Do for Kids in Houston
in February 2026