Things to do in Houston (10/2/2023-10/8/2023)

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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 (October 2nd through October 8th) in Houston, TX.

Monday, October 2nd

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 Zoo: Zoo Boo

Tuesday, October 3rd

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)

Houston Zoo: Zoo Boo

Nature Discovery Center: Curious Kids at 10am

Wednesday, October 4th

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)

Houston Zoo: Zoo Boo

Downtown Aquarium: Homeschool Day

Thursday, October 5th

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

Houston Zoo: Zoo Boo

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral: The Original Greek Festival 

Miller Outdoor Theatre: Festival Chicano 7pm

Friday, October 6th

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)

Children's Museum of Houston:  BASF Kids' Labs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (register online - Fridays)

Evelyns Park: Circle Time at 11am (weekly)

Houston Zoo: Zoo Boo

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral: The Original Greek Festival 

Miller Outdoor Theatre: Festival Chicano 7pm

Saturday, October 7th

Houston Zoo: Zoo Boo

Main Street Theater at MATCH: Carmela Full of Wishes

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft: Hands on Houston - Inflatable Balloon Characters

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral: The Original Greek Festival 

Discovery Green: Korean Festival

The Artz at Spring Street Studios: Aerial Parent and Kid Workshop

Nature Discovery Green: Walk on the Wild Side

Miller Outdoor Theatre: Festival Chicano 7pm

Smart Financial Centre: Peppa Pig Live

Sunday, October 8th

Houston Zoo: Zoo Boo

Nature Discovery Center: Mess Makers

Smither Park: Fly Byes

Children’s Museum of Houston: Bank of America Museums on Us

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston: Little Artists

Houston Dash vs. Angel City FC

Houston Polo Club: International Cup

Check out other posts from Side by Side Design Texas:

Places to go in Houston

Free Places To Go in Houston

Kids Eat Free - Houston

Best Pumpkin Patches in Houston

Note: Please check the details of each event to verify all events as they’re subject to change and to get more details.

Do you want your event listed? Please email sidebysidedesigntexas@gmail.com.

Beth Venable

As a busy mom and wife, I understand the chaos that goes with everyday life which is why it’s so important to have organization in your home.

https://sidebysidedesign.org
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