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in Houston in May 2026
Top Things To Do in Houston with Kids this May 2026
The Houston Polish Festival
Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, Spring Branch – FREE
Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3, 2026
The annual Houston Polish Festival features three days of Polish dancing, food, music, and more. Website
EnergyFest
Addicks Park & Ride, 14230 Old Katy Rd, Houston
FREE
Saturday, May 2
A vibrant celebration featuring live music, food, and family-friendly fun in the Energy Corridor. Website
Hands-on Houston: Wire Garden Critters at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Museum District – FREE
Saturday, May 2
Get inspired by the life in the Craft Garden, and create your very own critter out of a menagerie of beads and colorful wire! Learn how to twist and mold your own tiny insects to add to your garden or spring decorations! What kind of critter will you bring to life? Website
May the 4th be with You LEGO Pop-Up Event at Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Spring – FREE
Saturday, May 2
Guests are invited to the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts for a special Star Wars LEGO Pop-Up Event hosted by the Houston Brick Club. Website
Spring Fling Earth Day Celebration at Armand Bayou Nature Center
Pasadena
Saturday, May 2
Celebrate Earth Day by meeting some of the animals that call ABNC home and learn why every day is Earth Day at ABNC. Activities include live animal demonstrations, seed ball making, dip netting, mini Bayou Safari Tours, and more! Website
Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert at the Houston Symphony
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Downtown
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3
Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert comes to Houston with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Website
Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Children's Museum Houston
Museum District
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Children's Museum Houston with free performances, workshops and more! Website
2026 Texas Crab Festival
Swedes Park, Crystal Beach
Thursday, May 7 through Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Texas Crab Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of coastal culture, delicious seafood, and family-friendly fun! Website
Panda Fest Houston
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park, Downtown Houston
Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10, 2026
Panda Fest is a large-scale cultural celebration that brings together Asian street food, traditional and contemporary performances, hands-on cultural activities, artisan markets and playful panda-themed attractions. Website
Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend
Bayou Bend Collection & Garden, 6003 Memorial Drive, Houston
Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10, 2026
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens surrounded by the beauty of nature, art, and music. Self-guided tours highlight art that tells the story of motherhood in early America. No reservations needed — all moms enjoy free admission! Website
Beyond Bouquets Festival at Houston Botanic Garden
Southeast Houston
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The Houston Botanic Garden presents Beyond Bouquets, a spring festival celebrating mothers and the special people in our lives who nurture and care for us. The event features live music from Will Parker from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., along with a Family Fun Zone offering “Mommy and Me” crafts, a festive market with local artists and vendors, plant sales and expert gardening advice, and plenty of photo opportunities throughout the gardens.Admission also includes access to the entire Garden, including the new ViewPoints exhibition. Concessions, including adult beverages, will be available for purchase; outside food and drink are prohibited. Website
Houston Greek Fest
St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church
Thursday, May 14 through Saturday, May 16, 2026
Guests of all ages are welcomed into a vibrant and family-friendly environment, where they can indulge in the finest Greek foods and pastries, embark on church tours, enjoy shopping, partake in traditional dancing, and engage in a variety of children’s activities. Website
Pasadena Strawberry Festival
Pasadena Fairgrounds, 7603 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena
Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, 2026
Celebrate spring at the annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival, honoring the city’s history as the “strawberry capital of the South.” The festival is packed with family fun, including the world’s largest strawberry shortcake, a kids’ adventure zone, live music, mutton bustin’, mud volleyball, beauty pageants, and plenty more activities for all ages. Website
20th Annual Empty Bowls Houston
Silver Street Studios, Arts District – FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
One of Houston’s best-loved grassroots fundraising events, Empty Bowls Houston, will return for the 20th annual event on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Empty Bowls is an international effort to fight hunger, implemented in Houston to benefit the Houston Food Bank. The unique lunch fundraiser is a collaboration between Houston area ceramists, woodturners, and artists working in all media and Silver Street Studios to help our neighbors in need. Website
Cigna Sunday in the Park at Levy Park
Upper Kirby – FREE
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Bring your friends and family for this memorable community event with free food, splashpad, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Website
Comicpalooza at the George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston
Friday, May 22 through 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
Memorial Day in The Woodlands
The Woodlands – FREE
Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
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
'Explore Asia' Family Fun Nights: Boba Party at Asia Society Texas
Museum District – FREE (Registration requested)
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Enjoy an evening at Asia Society Texas with access to the Explore Asia exhibition and free activities designed for kids and families! Experience a fun boba night — learn about the history of boba while tasting different drink flavors and topping combinations. Website
BeeWeaver Buzzfest
BeeWeaver Honey Farm, 16481 CR 319, Navasota
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Come out to experience the Annual BuzzFest at BeeWeaver Farms, an interactive, family-friendly honey bee festival. Website