Things to do in Houston (8/28/23-9/3/2023
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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 (August 28th through September 3rd) in Houston, TX.
Monday, August 28th
Houston Arboretum: Animal Tales at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Evelyns Park: Bubbles and Board Games at 11am (weekly)
Tuesday, August 29th
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 (weekly)
Bellaire Nature Discovery Center: Swift Night Out NDC
Wednesday, August 30th
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)
Thursday, August 31st
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
Energy Corridor Farmers Market - Berry & Melon Edition 4-7pm
Barnes & Noble on West Gray: Dungeons and Dragons Game Night at 5:30pm
Friday, September 1st
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)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Luna Li and Dengue Fever in Concert Produced by Asia Society Texas Center
Houston Astros vs NY Yankees at 7:10pm
Saturday, September 2nd
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: Mozart by Moonlight Produced by Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Bellaire Nature Discovery Center: Tree ID Walk at 10am
Levy Park: Young Audiences of Houston We are the Weave and the Weavers with Katherine Ospina
Children’s Museum of Houston: Powerful Poets at 11:30am
Houston Zoo: Member Morning 8-9am
Houston Astros vs NY Yankees at 6:10pm
Sunday, September 3rd
Houston Astros vs NY Yankees at 1:10pm
KEMAH BOARDWALK LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN HOUSTON AND FIREWORKS
Additional things to do:
Sam Houston Boat Tour (make reservations)
Houston Restaurants Week
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