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in June 2026
Park After Dark at Discovery Green
Downtown – FREE
Thursdays, June 4 - June 25, 2026
Enjoy cooler evening hours at Discovery Green during Park After Dark, where families are invited to come out and play with fountains and lights on late into the evening. Guests can enjoy games and toys from Discovery Green’s Rocket Dog art cart, an active playground, picnic table games, food trucks, sweet treats, and plenty of space to relax on the lawn. Website
Summer Break at MFAH
Museum District – FREE
Thursdays, June 4 - July 30, 2026
On Thursdays, families are invited to enjoy gallery activities with teaching artists. Explore the art on view and experiment with new materials, tools, and processes to create your own art. Website
Movie & Dance: Lilo & Stitch with Live Polynesian Dance at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands – FREE
Friday, June 5, 2026
Movie & Dance: Lilo & Stitch with Live Polynesian Dance is a full evening of culture, music and family fun at The Pavilion — and it’s all completely free. Website
Movie Night at Camden Park: Zootopia 2
Westchase District – FREE
Friday, June 5, 2026
Enjoy summer movie nights at Camden Park! Before the movie starts, there will be food trucks and free popcorn. Website
Hands-on Houston: Felt Pennants at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Museum District – FREE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Join to celebrate the world championship soccer matches coming to Houston this summer and get into the spirit by making your very own felt pennant! Use stencils to cut out the letters of your favorite country, player’s name, or chant; glue the letters down on a base color pennant, and be ready for kick-off. Website
World Ocean Day Festival in Galveston
East Beach Galveston – FREE
Thursday - Saturday, June 4-6, 2026
Celebrate World Ocean Day on Galveston Island and experience the ocean’s wonders through exciting activities and unforgettable moments. Enjoy a day filled with fun and learning at East Beach, where the ocean takes center stage. Website
RailFest at Rosenberg Railroad Museum
Rosenberg
Saturday, June 6, 2026
RailFest is rolling back into town with family-friendly fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy crafts, yard games, visiting model train layouts, and live bluegrass musicians throughout the event. Website
FIFA Fan Festival Houston
East Downtown – FREE
Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, July 19, 2026
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches live with thousands of fans from across Houston and across the globe on giant screens, experience live performances and unique activities, and taste the best Houston has to offer throughout FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston. Website
Summer Soccer Celebration at Levy Park
Upper Kirby – FREE
Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Select Dates)
In celebration of the world’s greatest soccer tournament playing out in Houston and cities across North America, Levy Park is getting into the festivities with free game watch parties. Each free viewing event will feature a large-scale outdoor LED screen with professional sound, entertainment, food and beverage concessions, and merchandise sales. Website
FIFA World Cup 26 Viewing Parties at Sugar Land Town Square
Sugar Land – FREE
Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, July 19, 2026 (Select Dates)
Sugar Land Town Square comes alive on match days with the region’s most exciting World Cup watch party experience. Fans can enjoy a massive outdoor viewing screen, pre- and post-match entertainment, international food vendors, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities that celebrate the global spirit of the tournament. Website
Summer Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie at Woodchase Park
Westchase District – FREE
Friday, June 12, 2026
Enjoy a family-friendly movie under the Stars at Woodchase Park. Website
Kicking It at Hermann Park
Museum District – FREE
Friday, June 12 - Sunday, July 5, 2026 (Select Dates)
This summer, Hermann Park Conservancy welcomes the world to Houston with Kicking It at Hermann Park, presented by ExxonMobil — a free public celebration of culture, community, and the unifying spirit of sport. Held in the Commons, Hermann Park’s vibrant 26-acre gathering space, the event features live entertainment, diverse food offerings, family-friendly activities, and dynamic programming throughout the summer. Website
Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration
Galveston – FREE
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Join the celebration and experience the rich culture, history, and spirit of Juneteenth in Galveston with a free, family-friendly event that features live entertainment, music, food vendors, and a diverse showcase of local entrepreneurs. Website
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Main Street Theater, Midtown
Satruday, June 13 - Sunday, July 12, 2026 (Select Dates)
There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets the chance to tell his side of the tale. Presented by Main Street Theater. Website
Juneteenth Culture Fest at Miller Outdoor Theater
Museum District – FREE
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Juneteenth Culture Fest is a soulful celebration of freedom, culture, and timeless sound, blending the heart of classic soul, the smoothness of R&B, and the rich grooves of funk and neo-soul for an unforgettable night of love, legacy, and music that moves the soul. Website
Katy ImagineNation Kid Expo
Katy Merrell Center
Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21, 2026
Step into a World of Wonder with lego, superheroes, princesses, comics, funko pops, gourmet-themed foods & MORE at The ImagineNation Kid Expo! Website
Sesame Street Live! Elmo's Got The Moves at Smart Financial Centre
Sugar Land
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Get ready to move, groove, and giggle with Elmo and your favorite friends! Don’t miss Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves at Smart Financial Centre on June 25. Website
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert at the Houston Symphony
Downtown
Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27, 2026
See Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert presented in HD on a giant screen and accompanied by a live symphony orchestra! Website
Mud Day Celebration at Nature Discovery Center
Bellaire – FREE
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Participants are invited to come prepared for a marvelously muddy good time in celebration of International Mud Day at the Nature Play Area. Whether they choose to wallow in the mud, stomp through it, paint with it, build with it, or craft classic mud pies, a fun-filled experience awaits all. Website