Things to do in Houston (9/11/23-9/17/23)
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There are so many local events going on this weekend that kids of all ages can enjoy. Take a look at the list below to see events, games, shows, and more going on this week (September 11th through September 17th) in Houston, TX.
Monday, September 11th
Houston Arboretum: Animal Tales at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Evelyns Park: Bubbles and Board Games at 11am (weekly)
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center: Tyke Hikes at 9:30am
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics at 7:10pm
Tuesday, September 12th
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Cheap Skate Day from 12-6 p.m. (weekly)
Levy Park: Family Storytime & Craft at 10am (weekly)
Evelyns Park: Art in the Park at 10am
Nature’s Discovery Center - Curious Kids at 10am
Children’s Museum of Houston - Toddler Storytime at 11am
Children’s Museum of Houston - Montessori Methods: Understanding Toddlers Playgroup at 2:30pm
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics at 7:10pm
Wednesday, September 13th
Barnes & Noble (West Grey): Kids' Storytime at 11:00 a.m. (weekly)
Bellaire Library: Little Listeners Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. (weekly)
Bellaire Nature Center: Story Time at 4pm (weekly)
Evelyns Park: Bubbles and Board Games at 11am (weekly)
Children’s Museum of Houston - Hispanic Heritage Performance: Joy Goes to Mexico at 11am
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics at 6:10pm
Thursday, September 14th
Blue Willow Bookshop: Storytime at 9:30 a.m. (weekly)
Houston Arboretum: Tiny Trekkers at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (weekly - fee)
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum: Free on Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. (weekly)
Children's Museum of Houston: Free on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. (weekly)
Czech Center Museum Houston: Free on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m.
Holocaust Museum Houston: Free on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m.
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Free on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. (weekly)
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Health Museum: Free on Thursdays from 2-7 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts: Free on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Levy Park: Children's Bingo at 4:30 p.m. (weekly)
Evelyns Park: Art in the Park at 10am (weekly)
Discovery Green: Park After Dark + Rocket Dog at 7pm
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Concerts - Blast Off to Space at 7:30pm
The Bryan Museum - Free this Thursday
McGovern Stella Link Library - One Houston, One Book Read-In at 5pm
Friday, September 15th
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Play n Skate from 10am-12pm (weekly)
Evelyns Park: Circle Time at 11am (weekly)
Space Center Houston - Sensory Friendly Event at 6pm
Miller Outdoor Theater - El Grito at 7:30pm
Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land - Spider-Man Into The Spiderverse LIVE in Concert
Saturday, September 16th
Brazos Bookstore: Story Time at 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theater - The Houston Jazz Festival at 8pm
Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market - 8am through 12pm
Market Square Park Farmers Market: 9am to 1pm
Children’s Museum of Houston - Fiestas Patrias WonderWeek
Emancipation Park: Houston Creole Festival
Discovery Green: Tangled Movie Screening at 8:30pm
The Hobby Center - Leila Ma3 Base Youssef at 6:30pm + Dariush at 8:30pm
Sunday, September 17th
Nature Discovery Center - Mess Makers at 10am
Sunflower Festival (LAST DAY) at Blessington Farms (Simonton)
NRG Stadium: Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts at 12pm
Houston Polo Club: King’s Cup at 5pm
East End Historical District: 713 Walks - Cultural Walk 9am to 11am
Additional things to do:
Sam Houston Boat Tour (make reservations)
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